Troubleshooting - TEFAL IS5200 Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting

Problems
There is no steam.
The steam flow is
low.
Water runs through
the holes of the
steam head.
The steamer takes a
long time to heat
and/or ejects white
particles
A beep sound is
emitted.
If it is not possible to establish the cause of the problem, seek the assistance of an
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Possible causes
The appliance has not
been turned on.
The hose hes been
obstructed.
Your steamer has a
build-up of scale
besause it has not been
rinsed out regularly.
The hose has been
obstructed.
The «Energy saving»
mode is activated.
There is condensation in
the hose
Your steamer has a
build-up of scale besause
it has not been descaled
regularly.
There is no water in the
water tank.
The auto-off function is
activated.
There is water in water
tank, but the appliance
doesn't detect it.
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Solutions
Check that your appliance is properly
plugged in, a beep sound is emitted. Then
press the Set/Off button, the light
indicator on the front must illuminate. Set
the steam output.
Check that the hose is not bent or twisted.
See descaling process
(Cleaning paragraph)
Check that the hose is not bent or twisted.
Gently move the steam head to reactivate
the appliance.
Never use a steamer in the horizontal
position. Hold the hose vertically
outstretched and wait for water to flow
back into the steamer.
See descaling process (Cleaning
paragraph)
Turn off the appliance and fill the water
tank.
Gently move the steam head to reactivate
the appliance.
Replace water by tap water.
Clean up the two metal contacts located
in housing, under the water tank.