What happens if I don't change the anti-scale cartridge?

A spent cartridge stops taking the scale out: scale builds up in the boiler, the steam weakens and white flakes can come out of the soleplate.

Laurastar steam iron anti-scale cartridges

Which anti-scale cartridge each of the 29 Laurastar steam irons and steamers sold in Australia takes, with dated prices from 1 Australian seller.

Most take the 302.7800.898 (20 of 29 models), from $28.00. Check yours below.

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Steps for the anti-scale granule refill (302.7800.898), the anti-scale cartridge 20 Laurastar models take.

1Refill when the anti-scale granules have turned completely brown.
2S range and older systems: take out the cold water tank and remove the filter. Take off the lower section and throw the used granules in the bin.
3Clean the filter, fill the lower section with a whole new sachet of granules and put the cover back. Reattach the lower part from below.
4Put the filter back in the water tank, fill with cold water up to MAX and place the tank back in its holder.
5Go and Go+: take the filter part out of the external filter jug, lift the lid, empty the old granules, clean it, fill with a new refill, close the lid, refit and fill with cold water to MAX.

No reset: refill the filter when the granules are completely brown.

What happens if I don't change the anti-scale cartridge?: A spent cartridge stops taking the scale out: scale builds up in the boiler, the steam weakens and white flakes can come out of the soleplate.
How do I reset the cartridge light on a Laurastar steam iron?: No reset: refill the filter when the granules are completely brown.

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