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7
Storing your iron
• Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool down.
• Empty the water tank and set the steam control to
DRY – fig.6. A little water may
remain in the tank.
• Remove the base from the table. Screw the attachment system back up so that it folds
into the base more easily.
• Place the iron on its base and turn the switch to the
L
ocking
position – fig.16.
• Wrap the cord around the base. Place the clip in the middle –
fig.17 and insert the
power cord –
fig.18.
• Place the storage case (depending on the model) – fig.C. over the top until you hear a
click which indicates that the locking hooks are in position – fig.B.
• You can now carry and store your iron in complete safety – fig.D.
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Wait for the iron to
cool down before
placing it back in its
storage case
(depending on the
model).
If there is a problem
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Water drips from the
holes in the soleplate
The chosen temperature is too low and
does not allow for the formation of steam.
Position the thermostat in the steam range
(from •• to
MAX).
You are using steam while the iron is not
hot enough.
Wait until the thermostat light goes out.
You are using the boost of steam button
too often.
- In Cordless position :
Reposition your iron on the base and wait until
the light goes out.
- In Corded position :
Wait for a few seconds between each use.
In Cordless position , your iron is not
hot enough any more.
Your iron needs to be recharged: For maximum
efficiency, put it back on its base systematically.
There is too much steam. Reduce the steam.
You have stored the iron horizontally,
without emptying it and without setting
it to
DRY .
See the section "Storing your iron".
Brown streaks come
through the holes in the
soleplate and stain the
linen.
You are using chemical descaling agents. Do not add any descaling agents to the water
in the water tank.
You are not using the right type of
water.
Perform a self-cleaning operation and consult
the section "What water to use?"
Fabric fibres have accumulated in the
holes of the soleplate and are burning.
Perform the self-cleaning operation and clean
the soleplate with a damp sponge. Vacuum
the holes of the soleplate from time to time.
The soleplate is dirty or
brown and can stain
the linen.
You are ironing with an inappropriate
setting (temperature too high).
Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
Select the appropriate setting.
Your linen has not been rinsed sufficiently
or you are using starch.
Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
Always spray starch onto the reverse side of
the fabric to be ironed.
There is little or no
steam.
The water tank is empty. Fill the water tank.
The anti-scale valve is dirty. Clean the anti-scale valve.
Your iron has a build-up of scale. Clean the anti-scale valve and carry out a
selfclean.
Your iron has been used dry for too long. Carry out a self-clean.
In Cordless position, , your iron needs
to be recharged.
For optimum efficiency, always put your iron
back on its base.
The soleplate is
scratched or damaged.
You have placed your iron flat on a
metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip.
Always set your iron on its heel or on its base
Avoid ironing over zips
Steam or water leak
from the iron as you
finish filling the tank.
The steam control is not set to DRY . Check that the steam control is set to DRY .
Your iron is steaming
on its base.
You have filled the water compartment
too high.
Empty out the excess water. Do not go beyond the
water compartment's MAX mark, when the iron is flat
The spray does not
spray.
There is not enough water in the water
tank.
Fill up the water tank.
If you have any problem or queries, please contact our Helpline:
0845 602 1454 - UK / (01) 677 4003 - Ireland
or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk
Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Ü Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
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