Possible Causes - Siemens slider SL20 Notice D'utilisation

problem
Water flows through
the holes on the
sole plate.
Dirt comes out
through the sole
plate.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
The ironed gar ment
turns dark and/or
sticks to the
soleplate.
The soleplate turns
brown.
The appliance
makes a pumping
sound.
Loss of pressure
during ironing.
Waterspots appear
on the garment
during ironing.
Water spots appear
on the garment
during use of the
"pulseSteam"
function
The hose gets hot
during use.
Water leakage from
the boiler.
The iron does not
stop steaming after
placing it on the pad.
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with authorized technical service.
You can download this manual from the local homepages of Siemens.
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possible causes

• The steam function is being used
before it has reached temperature.
• The water is condensing inside the
pipes because steam is being
used for the first time or has not
been used for a long time.
• The steam generator contains too
much scale.
• There is a build-up of scale or
minerals in the steam tank.
• Chemical products or additives
have been used.
• The boiler is not switched on or
the water tank is empty.
• The steam regulator is set to the
minimum position.
• The selected temperature is too
high and has damaged the
garment.
• This is a regular consequence of
usage.
• Water is being pumped into the
steam tank.
• The sound will not stop.
• Steam release button activated
during a long period of time.
• May be caused by steam
condensed on the ironing board.
• Water spots are caused by steam
condensation in the hose when
cooling down after use.
• This is normal. It is caused by the
steam passing throug the hose
during steam ironing.
• Drainage plug located at the
bottom of the appliance is loose.
• "pulseSteam" function activated by
double click.
Solution
• Reduce the steam flow when ironing
at low temperatures (Variable steam
control (11*)).
• Point the iron away from the ironing
area and press the steam release
button until steam is produced.
• Clean the boiler as described in
section "calc'nClean" (E).
• Use tap water mixed 50% with dis tilled
or demineralised water. If the tap water
in your district is very hard, mix tap
water with distilled water 1:2.
• Clean the sole plate with a damp cloth.
• Never add products to the boiler water.
• Set the main power button (13) to the
"I" position and/or fill the water tank.
• Increase the steam flow by turning the
steam control (11*).
• Select a suitable temperature for the
material being and clean the sole plate
with a damp cloth.
• Clean the soleplate regularly with a
damp cloth.
• This is normal.
• If the sound will not stop, do not use
the steam generator and contact an
authorised technical service centre.
• Use the steam release button with
intervals. This improves the ironing
result as the textiles will be dried and
stay smooth better.
• Wipe the textile cover of the ironing
board, and iron the spots without
steam to dry them.
• Water drops stop coming out of the
soleplate after using the "pulseSteam"
function for some time.
• Place the hose on the opposite side so
that you can not touch the hose during
ironing
• Tighten up boiler drainage plug with a
coin
• Just press the trigger once again and
the iron will stop steaming at once.