Tefal GV7315E0 manual Problem with your generator ?

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A problem with your generator ?

PROBLEMS	CAUSES	SOLUTIONS
The steam generator does	The appliance is not switched on.	Check that your appliance is correctly plugged in
not switch on or the iron		and press the illuminated on/off switch.
indicator and ON/OFF
indicator do not switch on.
Water runs out of the holes	Water has condensed in the pipes because you	Press on the steam control button away from your
in the soleplate.	are using steam for the first time or you have	ironing board until the iron produces steam.
	not used it for some time.
	The soleplate is not hot enough.	Wait for the thermostat light to go out before
		activating the steam button.
Water streaks appear on	Your ironing board is saturated with water	Check that your ironing board is suitable. We
the linen.	because it is not suitable for use with a steam	recommend that you use a mesh type ironing
	generator.	board.
White streaks come	Your boiler has a build-up of scale because it	Rinse out the boiler.
through the holes in the	has not been rinsed out regularly.
soleplate.
Brown streaks come through	You are using chemical descaling agents or	Never add this type of product in the water tank or
the holes in the soleplate	additives in the water for ironing.	in the boiler (see § “for what water may be used”).
and stain the linen.		Contact an Approved Service Centre.
The soleplate is dirty or	You are ironing at too high a temperature.	See our recommendations regarding temperature
brown and may stain the		control setting.
linen.
	Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have	Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any
	ironed a new garment before washing it.	soap deposits or chemicals on new garments
		which may be sucked up by the iron.
	You are using starch.	Always spray starch on the reverse side of the
		fabric to be ironed.
There is no steam or there	The water tank is empty (red light is flashing).	Fill the tank and press the "OK" button until the
is little steam.		indicator goes out.
	The soleplate temperature is set to the	The generator is working but steam is very hot and
	maximum.	dry As a consequence, it is less visible.
Steam escapes from the	The anti-scale valve plug has not been	Tighten the anti-calc valve plug correctly.
rinse plug.	tightened correctly.
	The anti-scale valve plug is damaged.	Contact an Approved Service Centre to order a
		new rinse plug seal.
	The generator is faulty.	Stop using the generator and contact an Approved
		Service Centre.
The red “water tank empty”	The water tank is empty.	Press the “OK” button on the control panel until
light is flashing.		the warning light goes out.
Steam or water escapes	The generator is faulty.	Stop using the generator and contact a Approved
under the appliance.		Service Centre.
While ironing your steam	This is normal and is the pump injecting water	If necessary refill your water tank (see page 3 for
generator can make a loud	into the boiler, or the steam valve opening.	filling the water tank).
electric pump noise.
The “anti calc” indicator is	Your generator requires descaling.	Press the “OK” button on the control panel until
flashing.		the warning light goes out. The next time you use
		your iron, press and hold the "OK" button for a few
		seconds on the control panel to turn off the
		orange "anti-scale" light.

If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice: 0845 602 1454 - UK /

(01) 677 4003 - ROI or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk

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