Siemens slider SL10 Notice D'utilisation page 17

Trouble shooting
problem possible causes
The steam generator • There is a connection problem.
does not come on. • The main power button is not
The iron does not • The main power button is not
heat up.
• The temperature control knob is set
The iron begins to • During first use: Certain
smoke when switched
on.
• During later use: the soleplate may
Water flows through • The steam function is being used
the holes on the sole
plate. • The water is condensing inside the
Dirt comes out • There is a build-up of scale or
through the sole plate.
• Chemical products or additives have
The iron does not • The boiler is not switched on or is
produce any steam.
• The steam regulator is set to the
The ironed garment • The selected temperature is too
turns dark and/or
sticks to the soleplate.
The soleplate turns • This is a regular consequence of
brown.
Loss of pressure Steam release button activated
during ironing. during a long period of time.
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with authorized technical service.
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switched on.
switched on.
to the "min" position.
components on the appliance have
been lightly greased at the factory
and may produce a little smoke
when initially heated.
be soiled.
before it has reached temperature.
pipes because steam is being used
for the first time or has not been
used for a long time.
minerals in the boiler.
been used.
empty.
minimum position.
high and has damaged the garment.
usage.
Solution
• Check the mains cable, the plug
and the socket.
• Switch the main power button (9) to
the on position.("I")
• Switch the main power button (9) to
the on position.("I")
• Set the temperature control knob
(11) to the desired position.
• This is completely normal and will
stop after a short while.
• Clean the soleplate according to the
cleaning instructions in this manual.
• Reduce the steam flow when ironing
at low temperatures (Variable steam
control (8*)).
• Point the iron away from the ironing
area and press the steam release
button (12) until steam is produced.
• Clean the boiler
Use tap water mixed 50% with
distilled 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
• Switch the main power button (9) to
the on position.("I") and/or fill the
boiler
• Increase the steam flow by turning
the steam control (8*).
• Select a suitable temperature for the
material and clean the sole plate
with a damp cloth.
• Clean the soleplate regularly with a
damp cloth.
Use the steam release button (12)
with intervals. This improves the
ironing result as the textiles will be
dried and stay smooth better.
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