Groupe SEB USA - T-FAL 028043 manual Is There a Problem ?, Problems, Possible causes Solutions

10 - IS THERE A PROBLEM ?

Problems

■Water runs through the holes in the soleplate.

Possible causes		Solutions
■	The boiler is too full.	■ Do not fill the boiler right up to
		the top.
■	The thermostat is not working:	■ Contact an Approved Service
	the temperature is always too	Centre.
	low.

■You are using the steam control button before the iron is hot.

■Wait for the iron’s thermostat light to go out before activating the steam control button.

■ You are using too much steam on too low a temperature.

■ The water has condensed in the

■pipes because you are using steam for the first time or you have not used it for some time.

■Wait for the iron’s thermostat light to come on and go off again before activating the steam control button.

Depending on the model:

■Decrease the steam output while ironing at low temperature (control dial on base unit).

■Press the steam control button away ■from your ironing board until the

the iron produces steam.

■ White streaks come through the holes	■	Your boiler has a build-up of scale ■ Rinse out the boiler after every
in the soleplate.		because it is not rinsed out regularly. 10 uses. If your water is hard,
	■		increase the frequency.
■ Brown streaks come through the holes	■	You are using chemical descaling	■ Never add this type of product in
in the soleplate and stain the linen.		agents or additives in the water for	the boiler (see our recommenda-
■		ironing.	tions regarding water to be used).
	■	You linen is not rinsed sufficiently	■ Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly
		or you have ironed a new garment	to remove any soap deposits or
■		before washing it.	chemicals on new garments which
			have been sucked up by the iron.
■ 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.
	■	You are using starch.	■ Always spray starch onto the reverse
			side of the fabric to be ironed.
■ There is little or no steam.	■	The boiler is empty	■ Fill the boiler.
	■	The boiler is not yet ready.	■ After switching on, wait for the
			steam indicator light to go out
			(after 8 mins.).
	Depending on the model:		Depending on the model:
	■	Steam output is set at minimum.	■ Increase steam output (control
			dial on base unit).
■ Steam escapes from the boiler cap.	■	Cap screwed on incorrectly.	■ Screw the cap back on.
	■	The seal on the cap is damaged	■ Change the cap seal (spare seals
			supplied with the steam generator
			in the box).

■ Steam escapes under the appliance. ■ The appliance is faulty.

■Stop using the generator and contact an Approved Service Centre.

Never dismantle your iron: always take it to an Approved Service Centre.