Cleaning The Soleplate; Storing Your Iron - TEFAL Ultimate 250 Manual

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To descale the iron:
• Once the steam iron has completely cooled down, raise and turn the tab to unlock it
• Remove the collector from the iron, it contains the limescale collected in the iron –
• To clean the collector thoroughly rinse in water to remove the limescale inside
• Reposition the collector in its housing and turn the tab a quarter turn to the right in order to lock the collector
and ensure it is watertight –
In addition to this regular maintenance, it is recommended that the self-clean
function is performed once a year.
• If you live in a very hard water area, perform the self-cleaning operation on a
more regular basis.
• Put the steam button on DRY
• Place the iron on its base with a full tank and set the thermostat to the "MAX"
position – fig.8.
• When the light goes out, disconnect the iron and place it over a sink.
• Remove the anti-calc valve.
• Shake the iron lightly and horizontally above a sink until part of the water (with
the impurities) flows from behind the appliance
• Once you have finished this operation, replace the anti-calc valve, inserting it
until you hear a click
• Plug in your iron and let it stand on its base for 2 minutes in order to clean the
soleplate.
• Unplug your iron and when the soleplate is lukewarm, dry it with a soft cloth.
• When you next use your iron, switch it on in the horizontal position, holding it
away from you, to remove any water and limescale residue left in the baseplate.
Warning!
- Never touch the end of
the valve – fig.18.
- The iron does not work
without the anti-calc
valve.

Cleaning the soleplate

Your steam iron is equipped with a self-cleaning soleplate (depending on
model):
• Its exclusive active coating continuously eliminates all impurities that can be
generated under normal conditions of use.
• Ironing using the incorrect temperature could however leave traces that require
manual cleaning. In this case, it is recommended that you use a soft damp cloth
on the still warm soleplate so as not to damage clothing.
Your steam iron is equipped with the Ultragliss soleplate (depending on
model):
• Clean with a damp non-metallic sponge or damp soft cloth while the soleplate
is still warm.
• Unplug it and wait for the soleplate to cool down –
• Empty the tank and set the steam control to
• Wind the cord around the heel of the iron. Position the iron on its support base –
fig.14 and 15.
– fig.1.
– fig.21.
– fig.20.
Clean the anti-calc valve
• Unplug your iron and empty the tank.
• Set the steam level to dry.
• To remove the anti-calc valve, press the self-clean extraction button –
pull the valve upwards –
• Let the valve soak for 4 hours in a glass of commercially available white vinegar
or natural lemon juice –
• Rinse the valve under tap water.
• Reposition the anti-calc valve; push it until it clicks –
. A little water may remain in the tank.
– fig.14.
fig.17.
fig.19.

Storing your iron

fig.23.
4
– fig.11-12.
fig.13.
WARNING!
The iron does not work
without the limescale
collector.
(every 4 months )
fig.16 and
fig.20.
Warning! Using any
abrasive sponge damages
the self-cleaning coating
(according to model) of
your soleplate – fig.22.
Do not use corrosive or
abrasive products.
fig.24.