Tefal FV6050C5, FV6050E5, FV6050G0, FV6050Z0 Self-cleaning procedure, If there is problem, Helpline

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To extend the working life of your iron, carry out the self- cleaning procedure once a month.

Self-cleaning procedure

•Leave the iron with the water, tank full, on its stand (thermostat set at maximum). When the indicator light goes out, unplug the iron and hold it over a sink.

•Remove the anti-scale valve.

•Shake the iron gently, holding it horizontally, over the sink, until most of the water, (with the impurities) has run out through the soleplate.

•Re-insert the anti-scale insert.

•Place the iron on its stand and plug in for 2 minutes to dry the soleplate.

•Unplug the iron and, when the soleplate has cooled, wipe it with a soft cloth.

If there is problem

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	SOLUTIONS
Water is running out of	The selected temperature is too low for	Set the thermostat in the coloured area (from ••• to MAX).
the steam holes in	steam.
the soleplate.	You are using steam when the iron is not	Wait for the indicator lamp to go out.
	hot enough.
	You have stored your iron flat, without	See the chapter "Storing your iron".
	setting the control to dry.
Brown deposits are	You are using chemical de-scalers.	Do not add any de-scaling product to the water in the tank.
coming out of the
	You are using unsuitable water.	See the chapter "What water should be avoided"
soleplate and staining
	Textile fibres have accumulated in the	Carry out the self-cleaning procedure. Clean the soleplate
the ironing.
	steam holes and are burning.	with a non-metallic sponge. From time to time, vacuum the
		steam holes.
	Your linen has not been rinsed suffi-	Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap depo-
	ciently or you have ironed a new gar-	sits or chemicals on new garments which may be sucked up
	ment before washing it.	by the iron.
The soleplate is brown or	You are using too high a temperature.	Clean the soleplate, as indicated above. See the chapter on
dirty and can stain		temperatures for the thermostat setting.
the ironing.
	Your ironing was not properly rinsed or	Clean the soleplate, as indicated above. Always spray starch
	you are using starch.	onto reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
Your iron produces little	The iron is set to DRY.	Press the Dry / Steam control to activate the steam.
or no steam.
	The tank is empty.	Fill it.
	The anti-scale valve is dirty.	Clean the anti-scale valve .
	Your iron is scaled up.	Clean the anti-scale valve and carry out the self-cleaning
		procedure.
	Your iron has been used too long on the	Carry out the self-cleaning procedure.
	dry setting.
The soleplate is scratched	You have put your iron down on a metal	Always put your iron down on its stand.
or worn.	stand.
Water flows out of the	You have not closed the tank stopper pro-	Check that the tank hatch is properly closed and press it
tank hatch.	perly.	home beyond the point of resistance.
	You have over-filled the tank.	Do not exceed the maximum level indicated on the tank.
The iron steams at the	The steam control button is not set to	Put the steam control on the DRY position.
end of tank filling.	DRY .
At the end of ironing,	You have been ironing for a long time or	After the iron has cooled on its stand, wipe up the surplus
there is an accumulation	theambient temperature is low.	water in the iron stand before putting the system away.
of water in the bottom
of the iron stand.

Helpline

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

0845 602 1454 - UK / (01) 4751947 - IRELAND

or consult our web site : www.tefal.co.uk

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