Is There A Problem With Your Iron; Problems, Possible Causes, Solutions - T-Fal POWERGLIDE Anti-Calc Instructions Manual

IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?

PROBLEMS
Water is leaking
from the holes in
the soleplate.
The iron leaks at
the start of
ironing.
A brown
discharge
coming from
the soleplate
is staining the
clothing.
The soleplate is
dirty or brown
and may stain
clothing.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
You are using the steam
when the iron is not hot
enough.
You are using the turbo
steam button (turbo steam)
too often.
You have stored the iron
horizontally without
emptying the water tank or
setting the steam control to
.
You have removed the anti-
limescale collector to fill up
your iron.
The steam control dial is
not set to when filling
the water tank.
You are using chemical
descaling agents.
You are not using the right
type of water.
Clothing fibres are building
up in the holes of the
soleplate and burning.
The temperature of the iron
is too hot.
You are using starch.
Your laundry has not been
rinsed sufficiently or you are
ironing a new item of
clothing before washing it.
SOLUTIONS
Wait for the indicator light to turn
off.
Wait a few seconds between each
use.
See the chapter on "Storing your
iron".
Do not remove the anti-limescale
collector when filling the iron.
Ensure that the steam control dial is
set to when filling the water tank.
Do not introduce a descaling agent
into the water tank.
Clean the steam chamber and see
the chapter on "What water should I
use?"
Clean the steam chamber and the
soleplate with a damp sponge.
Periodically vacuum the holes the
holes in the soleplate.
Clean the soleplate as indicated
above. Consult the table of
temperatures to adjust the
temperature.
Clean the soleplate as indicated
above. Spray the starch on the reverse
side of the clothing to be ironed.
Ensure that your laundry is
sufficiently rinsed to eliminate
potential soap deposits or chemical
products on new items of clothing.
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