Easy descaling of your steam generator | Tefal EXPRESS ANTI-CALC

Do not use any descaling substances (vinegar, industrial descaling products, etc.) when rinsing the anti-scale valve : they could damage it. Before emptying your steam generator, it must always be left to cool for 2 hours to avoid any risks of scalding.

Easy descaling of your steam generator:

To extend the life of your steam generator and avoid scale on your ironing, your steam generator is equipped with a built-in scale collector. This valve, located in the tank,

automatically removes the scale that forms inside.

Operation:

•An orange “anti-scale” light located on the control panel starts blinking to tell you that the anti- scale valve needs rinsing - fig.12.

Important: This operation must not be carried out unless the steam generator has been unplugged for at least two hours and has cooled down completely.

To carry out this operation, the steam generator must be close to a sink as water may come out of the tank when it is opened.

•Once the steam generator has cooled down completely, remove the scale collector cover - fig. 13.

•Unscrew the anti-scale valve and remove it from the housing; it contains the scale that has built up in the tank - fig.14 and fig.15.

•To clean the valve properly, just rinse it under running water to remove the scale it contains - fig.16.

•Put the valve back into its housing and screw it in completely to keep it watertight - fig.17.

•Refit the scale collector cover - fig. 18.

The next time you use your iron, press the “restart” button on the control panel to turn off the orange “anti-scale” light.

Storing the steam generator

•Press the illuminated on/off switch and unplug the generator.

•Place the iron on the housing plate on the steam generator.

•Raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks into place (audible click) - fig.2.

•Your iron is then safely retained on its base. Warning: do not touch the soleplate while still hot.

•Slot the extension cord outlet in the notch (depending on model). Take the end of the cord support and press to return the flexible part into the base.

•Store the steam cord in its slide storage place - fig.19. Take it, fold it in two so as to make a loop. Put the end of this loop in the slide storage place then push gently until you see the end on the other side of the slide storage place - fig.20.

•Leave the steam generator to cool for at least one hour before putting it away if it is to be stored in a cupboard or confined space.

•You can store the steam generator in complete safety.

Problems with your steam generator?

PROBLEMS	CAUSES	SOLUTIONS

The steam generator does not switch on	The appliance is not switched on.	Check that your appliance is correctly
or the iron indicator and ON/OFF		plugged in and press the illuminated
indicator do not switch on.		on/off switch.

Water runs out of the holes in the	Water has condensed in the pipes because	Press on the steam control button away
soleplate.	you are using steam for the first time or you	from your ironing board until the iron
	have not used it for some time.	produces steam.

	The soleplate is not hot enough.	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.
	Your thermostat is faulty: the iron is not	Contact an Approved Service Centre.
	hot enough.

Water streaks appear on the linen.	Your ironing board cover is soaked with	Check that your ironing board is suitable
	water as it is not suited to the power of a	(See page 20).
	steam generator.