Tefal FV5246C1, FV5246E0 manual If there is a problem, Cleaning the soleplate, Storing your iron

Cleaning the soleplate

• While the soleplate is still slightly warm, clean it by wiping over it with a damp	Never use abrasive or
non-metallic cloth.	aggressive products on
	the soleplate.

Storing your iron

•Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool down.

•Close the Ultracord System and lock it by positionning the ring indicator (depending on model) onto .

•Empty the water tank and set the steam control to “0”. A little water may remain in the tank.

•Wind the cord around the heel at the back of the iron. Store the iron on its heel – fig.16.

If there is a problem

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	SOLUTIONS
Water drips from the	The chosen temperature is too	Position the thermostat in the steam range
holes in the soleplate.	low and does not allow for the	(from •• to MAX).
	formation of steam.
	You are using steam while the iron is	Wait until the thermostat light goes out.
	not hot enough.
	You are using the Turbo button	Wait a few seconds between each use of the
	too often.	Turbo button.
	There is too much steam.	Reduce the steam.
	You have stored the iron horizontally,	See the section "Storing your iron".
	without emptying it and without
	setting it to “0”.
Brown streaks come	You are using chemical descaling	Do not add any descaling agents to the water
through the holes in	agents.	in the water tank.
the soleplate and
	You are not using the right type of	Perform a self-cleaning operation and
stain the linen.
	water.	consult the section "What water to use?"
	Fabric fibres have accumulated in the	Perform the self-cleaning operation and clean
	holes of the soleplate and are burning.	the soleplate with a damp sponge. Vacuum
		the holes of the soleplate from time to time.
The soleplate is dirty	You are ironing with an inappropriate	Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
or brown and can	setting (temperature too high).	Select the appropriate setting.
stain the linen.
	Your linen has not been rinsed	Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
	sufficiently or you are using starch.	Always spray starch onto the reverse side of
		the fabric to be ironed.
There is little or no	The water tank is empty.	Fill the water tank.
steam.
	The anti-scale valve is dirty.	Clean the anti-scale valve.
	Your iron has a build-up of scale.	Clean the anti-scale valve and carry out a self-
		clean.
	Your iron has been used dry for too long.	Carry out a self-clean.
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 zip.
damaged.
Water is running out	You have not closed the water tank	Check that the water tank flap is locked
of the water tank	flap properly.	properly (until your hear a "click").
flap.
Steam or water	The steam control is not set to the “0”	Check that the steam control is set to
leak from the iron	position.	the “0” position.
as you finish filling
the tank.
The spray does not	There is not enough water in the water	Fill up the water tank.
spray.	tank.

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