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on the ironing result.
Note: For the shortest ironing time, we advise you to use the 'OptimalTemp' mode.
1 Press the ECO button when the appliance is switched on (Fig. 4).
2 To go back to the 'OptimalTemp' mode, press the ECO button again.
of the appliance and optimise the ironing performance.
If your water is very hard, increase the descaling frequency.
To avoid any risk of burns, make sure the appliance has been unplugged for at least 2 hours and
has completely cooled.
Tip: When you perform the descaling procedure, place the appliance on the edge of the table top or near
1 Hold a cup under the EASY DE-CALC knob and turn the knob anti-clockwise. (Fig. 5)
2
3 When no more water comes out of the appliance, reinsert the EASY DE-CALC knob and
tighten it. (Fig. 7)
1 Make sure the appliance is cool and clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
2
DE-CALC knob. Pour 500ml distilled water into the DE-CALC opening and tighten the
EASY DE-CALC knob. (Fig. 8)
3 Switch on the appliance and wait for 5 minutes.
4 Keep the steam trigger pressed continuously while you iron a piece of thick cloth in a
back-and-forth motion for 3 minutes. (Fig. 9)
Hot, dirty water comes out of the soleplate.
5 Stop cleaning when no more water comes out of the soleplate or when steam starts coming
out of the soleplate.
6 Unplug the steam generator and let it cool down for at least 2 hours. Remove the EASY
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