Tefal FV1114E0 If there is a problem, Environment protection first, Problem, Causes, Solutions

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If there is a problem						GB
PROBLEM	CAUSES			SOLUTIONS
Water drips from	The chosen temperature is too low			Set the thermostat knob in the steam range
the holes in the	and does not allow the formation of			(from •• to MAX).
soleplate.	steam.
	You are using steam while the iron is			Wait until the thermostat light goes out.
	not hot enough.
	You are using the Shot of Steam			Wait a few seconds between each use of
	button* too often.			the button.
	There is too much steam selected.			Reduce the steam rate.
	You have stored the iron horizontally,			Always store your iron on its heel. Adjust the
	without emptying it and without			steam button on dry position.
	setting it to	.
Brown streaks	You are using chemical descaling			Do not add any descaling agents to the water
come through the	agents.			in the water tank.
soleplate and stain	You are not using the right type of			Perform a self-cleaning operation* and consult
the linen.	water.			the section "What type of water to use?".
	Fabric fibres have accumulated in			Perform the self-cleaning operation* and clean
	the holes of the soleplate and are			the soleplate with a damp sponge.
	burning.			Vacuum the holes of the soleplate from time
				to time.
	Your linen has not been rinsed			Make sure that your laundry is rinsed
	sufficiently or you have ironed a new			sufficiently so as to remove any deposits of
				soap or chemical products on new clothes.
	garment before washing it.
The soleplate is	You are ironing with an inappropriate			Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic
dirty or brown and	setting (temperature too high).			sponge. Select the appropriate setting.
can stain the linen.	You are using starch.			Always spray starch onto the reverse side of
				the fabric.
There is little or no	The water tank is empty.			Fill it.
steam.	Your iron has a build-up of scale.			Carry out a self-clean*.
	Your iron has been used dry for too			Carry out a self-clean*.
	long.
The soleplate is	You have placed your iron flat on a			Always set your iron on its heel.
scratched or	metallic rest-plate or ironed over a
damaged.	zip.
Steam or water	The steam control is not set to		.	Check that the steam control is set to	.
comes out from the	The water tank is overfilled.			Never overfill the water tank. Empty out the
iron as you finish				excess.
filling the tank.
The spray* does	There is not enough water in the			Fill up the water tank.
	water tank.
not spray.

If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice:

0845 602 1454 - UK / (01) 461 0390 - Ireland

or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk

Environment protection first !

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

⇐Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

* depending on model 11