Tefal GV4210E0, GV4210E1 manual Is there any problem ?, Environment protection first

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Is there any problem ?

Problems	Possible causes	Solutions
Water runs through the holes in the	The boiler is too full.	Do not fill the boiler right up to the top.
soleplate.
	The thermostat is not working : the	Contact an Approved Service Centre.
	temperature is too low.
	You are using the steam control button	Check the thermostat and steam flow
	before the iron is hot enough.	settings.
	Water has condensed in the pipes	Press the steam control button away
	because you are using steam for the	from your ironing board until the iron
	first time or you have not used it for	produces steam.
	some time.
Water streaks appear on the linen.	Your ironing board is saturated with	Check that your ironing board is
	water because it is not suitable for use	suitable.
	with a steam generator.
White steaks come through the holes in	Your boiler has a build-up of scale.	Rinse the boiler every 10 uses (see §
the soleplate.		rinsing the boiler). If your water is hard,
		increase the frequency.
Brown streaks come through the holes	You are using chemical descaling agents	Never add this type of product
in the soleplate and stain the linen.	or additives in the water for ironing.	in the boiler (see § what water
		to use).
The soleplate is dirty or brown and may	You are ironing at too high a	See our recommendations regarding
stain the linen.	temperature.	temperature control
		setting.temperatura.
	Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or	Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to
	you have ironed a new garment before	remove any soap deposits or chemicals
	washing it.	on new garments which have been
		sucked up by the iron.
	You are using starch.	Always spray starch on the reverse side
		of the fabric to be ironed.
There is no steam.	The boiler is empty.	Fill the boiler.
	The boiler is not yet ready.	After starting the appliance, wait for 8
		mins or until the steam ready indicator
		light comes off.
Steam escapes from the boiler cap.	Cap screwed on incorrectly.	Screw the cap back on.
	The seal on the cap is damaged.	Contact an Approved Service Centre.
	The appliance is faulty.	Stop using the generator and contact
		an Approved Service Centre.
Steam or water escape under the	The appliance is faulty.	Stop using the generator and contact
appliance.		an Approved Service Centre.

If you have any product problems or queries please contact our Customer Relations Team first for expert help and advice: HELPLINE: 0845 602 1454 - UK (01) 461 0390 - Ireland or consult our website

Environment protection first !

Your appliance contains valuable materials wich can be recovered or recycled.

￿Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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