If There Is A Problem; Storing Your Iron - TEFAL FV7010 Instruction Manual

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Wait for the iron to •
cool down before
•
placing it back in its
storage case
•
(depending on the
model).
•
•
•
•

If there is a problem

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
Water drips from the The chosen temperature is too low and
holes in the soleplate does not allow for the formation of steam.
You are using steam while the iron is not
hot enough.
You are using the boost of steam button
In Cordless position
hot enough any more.
There is too much steam.
You have stored the iron horizontally,
without emptying it and without setting
it to
Brown streaks come You are using chemical descaling agents.
through the holes in the
soleplate and stain the
You are not using the right type of
linen.
water.
Fabric fibres have accumulated in the
holes of the soleplate and are burning.
The soleplate is dirty or You are ironing with an inappropriate
brown and can stain setting (temperature too high).
the linen.
Your linen has not been rinsed sufficiently
or you are using starch.
There is little or no The water tank is empty.
steam.
The anti-scale valve is dirty.
Your iron has a build-up of scale.
Your iron has been used dry for too long.
In Cordless position,
to be recharged.
The soleplate is You have placed your iron flat on a
scratched or damaged. metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip.
Steam or water leak
The steam control is not set to
from the iron as you
finish filling the tank.
Your iron is steaming You have filled the water compartment
on its base. too high.
The spray does not There is not enough water in the water
spray. tank.
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Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool down.
Empty the water tank and set the steam control to
remain in the tank.
Remove the base from the table. Screw the attachment system back up so that it folds
into the base more easily.
Place the iron on its base and turn the switch to the Locking position
Wrap the cord around the base. Place the clip in the middle –
power cord – fig.18.
Place the storage case (depending on the model) –
click which indicates that the locking hooks are in position –
You can now carry and store your iron in complete safety – fig.D.
too often.
, your iron is not
DRY .
, your iron needs
DRY
.
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Storing your iron

DRY – fig.6. A little water may
– fig.16.
fig.17 and insert the
fig.C.
over the top until you hear a
fig.B.
SOLUTIONS
Position the thermostat in the steam range
(from •• to MAX).
Wait until the thermostat light goes out.
- In Cordless position :
Reposition your iron on the base and wait until
the light goes out.
- In Corded position :
Wait for a few seconds between each use.
Your iron needs to be recharged: For maximum
efficiency, put it back on its base systematically.
Reduce the steam.
See the section "Storing your iron".
Do not add any descaling agents to the water
in the water tank.
Perform a self-cleaning operation and consult
the section "What water to use?"
Perform the self-cleaning operation and clean
the soleplate with a damp sponge. Vacuum
the holes of the soleplate from time to time.
Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
Select the appropriate setting.
Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
Always spray starch onto the reverse side of
the fabric to be ironed.
Fill the water tank.
Clean the anti-scale valve.
Clean the anti-scale valve and carry out a
selfclean.
Carry out a self-clean.
For optimum efficiency, always put your iron
back on its base.
Always set your iron on its heel or on its base
Avoid ironing over zips
Check that the steam control is set to
Empty out the excess water. Do not go beyond the
water compartment's MAX mark, when the iron is flat
Fill up the water tank.
GB
DRY
.
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