Tefal manual Environment protection first, 180012843001 GV5010E0110x154 30/11/12 1154 Page14

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PROBLEMS	CAUSES	SOLUTIONS
Water runs out of	The boiler is too full.	Do not fill the boiler right up to the
the holes in the		top.
soleplate.
Water streaks	Your ironing board is saturated with	A mesh type ironing board must be
appear on the linen.	water because it is not suitable for	used to allow any excess steam to
	use with a steam generator.	escape.
White streaks come	Your boiler has a build-up of scale	Rinse out the boiler.
through the holes in	because it has not been rinsed out
the soleplate.	regularly.
Brown streaks come	You are using chemical descaling	Never add this type of product in the
through the holes in	agents or additives in the water for	water tank or in the boiler (see § “for
the soleplate and	ironing.	what water may be used”). Contact an
stain the linen.		Approved Service Centre.
	Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or	Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to
	you have ironed a new garment	remove any soap deposits or chemicals
	before washing it.	on new garments which may be
		sucked up by the iron.
The soleplate is dirty	You are ironing at too high a	See our recommendations regarding
or brown and may	temperature.	temperature control setting.
stain the linen.
	You are using starch.	Always spray starch on the reverse side
		of the fabric to be ironed.
There is no steam or	The boiler is empty. (red light on).	Fill the boiler.
there is little steam.
	The soleplate temperature is set to	The generator is working but steam is
	the maximum.	very hot and dry As a consequence, it is
		less visible.
	The boiler is not yet ready.	After starting the appliance, wait for 6
		minutes.
Steam escapes	The boiler cap has not been	Tighten the boiler cap correctly.
from the boiler cap.	tightened correctly.
	The boiler cap seal is damaged.	Contact an Approved Service Centre
		to order a new boiler cap seal.
	The generator is faulty.	Stop using the generator and contact
		an Approved Service Centre.
Steam or water	The generator is faulty.	Stop using the generator and contact
escapes under the		an Approved Service Centre.
appliance.

Environment protection first !

iYour appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. ‹ Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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