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If there is a problem?
The iron drips when you
start ironing
You have removed the anti-scale valve
to fill your iron.
Do not extract the anti-scale valve when filling the
iron.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Water drips from the holes
in the soleplate.
The chosen temperature is too
low and does not allow for the
formation of steam.
You are using steam while the iron is
not hot enough.
You are using the Shot of Steam but-
ton too often.
There is too much steam.
You have stored the iron horizontally,
without emptying it and without set-
ting it to
.
Position the thermostat in the steam range (from
•• to MAX).
Wait until the thermostat light goes out.
Wait a few seconds between each use of the but-
ton.
Reduce the steam.
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.
You are not using the right type of
water.
Fabric fibres have accumulated in the
holes of the soleplate and are bur-
ning.
Your linen has not been rinsed
sufficiently or you have ironed a new
garment before washing it.
Do not add any descaling agents to the water in
the water tank.
Perform a self-cleaning operation and consult the
chapter "What water should I use?".
Perform the self-cleaning operation and clean the
soleplate with a damp sponge. Vacuum the holes
of the soleplate from time to time.
Make sure that your laundry is rinsed
sufficiently so as to remove any deposits of soap
or chemical products on new clothes.
The soleplate is dirty or
brown and can stain the
linen.
Your are ironing with an inappropriate
program (temperature too high).
You are using starch.
Clean the soleplate as indicated above. Select the
appropriate program.
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.
The anti-scale valve is dirty.
Your iron has a build-up of scale.
Your iron has been used dry for too
long.
Fill it.
Clean the anti-scale valve.
Clean the anti-scale valve and carry out a self-
clean.
Carry out a self-clean.
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.
Do not iron over zips.
Steam or water come
from the iron as you finish
filling the tank.
The steam control is not set to the
position.
The water tank is overfilled.
Check that the steam control is set to the
position.
Never exceed the Max level.
The spray does not spray.
The water tank is not filled enough. Fill up the water tank.
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EN • Before first use
There may be a release of smoke, a harmless odour and a light spray
of particles when you use your appliance for the first time. This has
n
o effect on the use of the iron and will disappear quickly.
What water to use?
Your appliance has been designed to function with untreated tap
w
ater. However, it is necessary to operate the Self-Clean function
regularly in order to eliminate hard water deposits from the steam
chamber.
If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority), it
is possible to mix untreated tap water with store-bought distilled or
d
emineralised water in the following proportions :
- 50% untreated tap water, - 50% distilled or demineralised water.
Types of water not to use?
H
eat concentrates the elements contained in water during
evaporation.The types of water listed below contain organic waste
or mineral elements that can cause spitting, brown staining, or
p
remature wear of the appliance : water from clothes dryers, scented
o
r softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air
conditioners, pure distilled or demineralised water or rain water
should not be used in your Tefal iron. Also do not use boiled, filtered
or bottled water.
Eco (Depending on model)
Select setting and save 20% energy compare with the maximum
position.
Environment
Environment protection first !
i Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or
recycled.
‹ Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
If you have any problem or queries, please contact our
Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice.
845 602 1454 - UK / (01) 677 4003 - ROI
or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk
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