[. . . ] It can yhen be stored flat, without having to empty the water container. € For any repair, take your machine to a registered after-sales service centre, so that the repair will be in accordance with the standards indicated in this instruction book. € Any repair done by an unauthorized person would cancel the warranty. The manufacturer reserves the right to makes changes and alterations to the product without prior notice. [. . . ] In this case, your cartridge should last up to 1 year (depending on the amount of your ironing and on the quantity of steam you ask for). Remove, shake it for a few seconds and wait for the resultant colour change (approximately 1 minute). 2 or more mauve squares : we advise you to use distilled water for irons. Never fill the reservoir with hot water Never add products containing alcohol or essences (perfume, eau de Cologne, lavender essence…) to the water. REFILLING WITH WATER WHILST IRONING • You can refill the reservoir during ironing. You do not need to unplug the appliance, and can immediately re-commence ironing. THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT • Adjust the thermostat of the iron according to the fabric. € To use steam please ensure that the thermostat dial is set within the 2 and 3 dot settings. TO OPERATE - HEATING PROCESS • Plug the power cable into an earthed socket. € According to model : Turn the variable steam control knob to the High position. € Wait about 3 minutes for the appliance to be ready, when both the iron and generator heating pilot lights go off. Failure to follow the recommendations will result in the steam generation system scaling more rapidly. Take your appliance to a registered after-sales service centre in order to have your machine de-scaled. Warranty does not cover servicing of your ironing assembly due to scaling. ANTI-SCALE CARTRIDGE The reference number to order anti-scale cartridges for this irons is 412 355. The anti-scale cartridges are available in blister-pack from your retailer. - 20 - The electronic EMC system measures the effectiveness of the antiscale cartridge by constantly monitoring the scale content of the filtered water. Anti-scale cartridge change indicator light A) When the anti-scale cartridge begins losing its effectiveness, the EMC system is activated. 1 indicator light begins flashing to indicate that the cartridge must be changed soon. B) If the water-softening cartridge is not changed, the EMC system itself stops the production of steam after a certain amount of ironing time. OFF To produce steam again, either the anti-scale cartridge must be changed or distilled water must be used. After changing the cartridge, the unit must be turned off and on again in order to re c reate normal operating conditions (3 minute wait). [. . . ] - Behälter herausziehen und Filterkartusche richtig einsetzen None of the lights are - Power supply problem lit. The machine does - Appliance not plugged in or On/Off button not pressed - Other not heat up. - The reservoir is empty - The reservoir is incorrectly inserted or has not been inserted. - The anti-scale cartridge has not been inserted - The pilot light flashes - Other Water is produced with - The iron soleplate is not hot enough the steam. [. . . ]