If There Is A Problem - TEFAL Aquaspeed FV5270 Manual

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If there is a problem

PROBLEM
Water drips from the
holes in the soleplate.
Brown streaks come
through the holes in
the soleplate and
stain the linen..
The soleplate is dirty
or brown and can
stain the linen.
There is little or no
steam..
The soleplate is
scratched or damaged.
Water is running out of
the water tank flap.
Steam or water leak
from the iron as you
finish filling the tank.
The spray does not
spray.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
The chosen temperature is too low and
does not allow for the formation of steam.
You are using steam while the iron is
not hot enough.
You are using the Turbo button
too often.
There is too much steam.
You have stored the iron horizontally,
without emptying it and without
setting it to "0".
You are using chemical descaling agents.
You are not using the right type of
water.
Fabric fibres have accumulated in the
holes of the soleplate and are burning.
You are ironing with an inappropriate
setting (temperature too high).
Your linen has not been rinsed
sufficiently or you are using starch.
The water tank is empty.
The anti-scale valve is dirty.
Your iron has a build-up of scale.
Your iron has been used dry for too long.
You have placed your iron flat on a
metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip.
You have cleaned your soleplate with an
abrasive or metal pad.
You have not closed the water tank
flap properly.
The steam control is not set to the
position.
There is not enough water in the water
tank.
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SOLUTIONS
Position the thermostat in the steam range
(from •• to MAX).
Wait until the thermostat light goes out.
Wait a few seconds between each use of the
Turbo button.
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.
Always set your iron on its heel.
Try to avoid ironing over zips.
Refer to the chapter "Clean the soleplate".
Check that the water tank flap is locked
properly (until your hear a "click").
"0" Check that the steam control is set to
the "0" position.
Fill up the water tank.
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