Self-cleaning » � The iron has a self-clean function to remove scale and impurities. � Apply Self-clean once every two weeks. If the water used is very hard, Self-clean should be applied more frequently. - Stand the iron on its end. - Set the steam control (B) to position O. - Set the temperature control dial (A) to MAX. - Fill the water reservoir (K) to maximum (MAX) level. - Plug in the iron to the mains, allow the iron to heat up. - When the amber pilot light (I) goes off, unplug the iron. - Hold the appliance horizontally over a sink (fig. 12). - Set the steam control to position » (Self-clean). The steam control will spring up slightly. - Pull the steam control up slightly (fig. 13). - Boiling water and steam will now come out of the holes in the soleplate. Impurities and scale (if any) are washed away with it. - Move the iron forwards and backwards while this happens. - You can pull the steam control further upwards to remove the steam control needle (fig. 14). It is then possible to remove any scale from the needle. For this purpose you may use vinegar. Avoid bending or damaging the steam control needle! - Replace the steam control needle. Insert the point of the needle exactly in the centre of the aperture and fit the small notch at the side into the spacing (fig. 15). - Press the steam control (fig. 16). - Set the steam control to position O. Do not put vinegar, starch, chemically descaled water or descaling agents in the water reservoir! After self-cleaning - Stand the iron on its end. - Plug the iron into the mains to dry up the soleplate. - When the amber pilot light (I) goes off, unplug the iron. - Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove water stain. Cool down the iron for storage.