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A problem with your generator ?
PROBLEMS
The generator does not come on and the thermostat light and the on/off switch are not illuminated.
Water runs out of the holes in the soleplate.
Water streaks appear on the linen.
White streaks come through the holes in the soleplate.
Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen.
The soleplate is dirty or brown and may stain the linen.
There is no steam or there is little steam.
You have filled the tank but there is no steam.
The red “removable water tank empty” is blinking.
Steam escapes from the anti- scale collector plug
Steam or water escapes under the appliance.
The “anti calc” indicator is lit.
The soleplate is scratched or damaged.
CAUSES
The appliance is not switched on.
Water has condensed in the pipes because you are using steam for the first time or you have not used it for some time.
The soleplate is not hot enough.
Your ironing board is saturated with water because it is not suitable for use with a steam generator.
Your boiler has a
You are using chemical descaling agents or additives in the water for ironing.
Fabric fibres have accumulated in the holes of the soleplate and are burning.
You are ironing at too high a temperature.
Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before washing it.
You are using starch.
The removable water tank is empty (red blinks).
The steam output control dial is set at minimum.
The tank is not properly in place.
The removable water tank is empty.
The
The
The generator is faulty.
You have not pressed the “OK / RESTART” button.
You have placed your iron flat on a metallic
You have cleaned your soleplate with an abrasive or metal pad.
SOLUTIONS
Check that your appliance is correctly plugged in
and press the illuminated on/off switch.
Press the steam control button away from your ironing board until the iron produces steam.
Decrease the steam output while ironing at low temperature (steam output control dial on the control panel). Wait for the thermostat light to go out before activating the steam control button.
Check that your ironing board is suitable (see page 5).
Rinse the
Never add this type of product in the water tank or in the boiler (see page 5 for what water may be used).
Clean the soleplate with a
See our recommendations regarding temperature control setting.
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap deposits or chemicals on new garments which may be sucked up by the iron.
Always spray starch on the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
Fill the removable water tank. Check that the water tank is pushed firmly into place until there is a “click”.
Increase the steam output (control dial on the control panel).
Check that the water tank is pushed firmly intoplace until there is a “click”. Press the OK / RESTART button on the control panel until the indicator goes out.
Fill the removable water tank. Press the OK / RESTART button on the control panel until the indicator goes out.
Tighten the
Contact an Approved Service Centre to order a new
Stop using the generator and contact an Approved Service Centre.
Press the OK / RESTART button on the control panel until the indicator goes out.
Always place your iron on its base or on the iron rest plate.
Refer to the section « clean the soleplate ».
EN
If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice:
0845 602 1454 - UK (01) 677 4003 - Ireland or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk
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