Siemens TS45359 - Manual (Page 22)

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Trouble shooting
Problem Possible causes Solution
The display does not
react when touched.
• Dirt on the display.
• Fingers too cold.
• Clean the display with a damp cotton
fabric (not too wet).
• Warm your fingers a little bit and try
again.
“ ” icon flashes • The steam release button (13) on
the iron handle has not been
pressed during the last 8 minutes,
and the auto shut-off system has
been activated.
• Press the steam release button again to
switch the steam station back on.
icon flashes. • Water tank is empty and must be
filled.
• Fill the water tank.
“ ” icon flashes. • Boiler and filter must be rinsed. • Rinse the filter and the boiler according to
the cleaning instructions in this manual
(see section F).
When touching the
display, the beep
cannot be heard.
• The beep has been deactivated. • Activate it according to instructions in this
manual.
The steam generator
does not come on.
• There is a connection problem.
• The main power button is not
switched on.
• Check the mains cable (5), the plug and
the socket.
• Set the main power button (9) to the “I”
position (illuminated in red).
The iron does not heat
up.
• The main power button is not
switched on.
• The temperature is set to a low
position.
• Set the main power button (9) to the “I”
position (illuminated in red).
• Set the temperature to the desired
position.
The iron begins to
smoke when switched
on.
• During first use: certain
components on the appliance have
been lightly greased at the factory
and may produce a little smoke
when initially heated.
• During subsequent use: the
soleplate may be soiled.
• This is completely normal and will stop
after a short while.
• Clean the soleplate according to the
cleaning instructions in this manual.
Water flows through the
holes on the soleplate.
• The steam function is being used
before it has reached the correct
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.
• Reduce the steam flow when ironing at
low temperatures.
• 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 Plus” (F).
Dirt comes out through
the soleplate.
• There is a build up of scale or
minerals in the steam tank.
• Chemical products or additives
have been used.
• Use tap water mixed 50% with distilled or
demineralised water. To prolong the
optimum steam function, mix tap water
with distilled water 1:1. If the tap water in
your district is very hard, mix tap water
with distilled water 1:2.
• Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
• Never add products to the water.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
• The boiler is not switched on or the
water tank is empty.
• The steam regulation is set to the
minimum position.
• Set the main power button (9) to the “I”
position (illuminated in red), and/or fill the
water tank.
• Increase the steam flow (see section C).