Problems With Your Steam Generator - TEFAL EXPRESS AUTO CONTROL Manual

Problems with your steam generator?

PROBLEMS
The steam generator does not switch on or
the iron indicator light and the «ON-OFF»
light are not lit up.
Water runs out of the holes in the soleplate.
Water streaks appear on the linen.
White streaks come through 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 may
stain the linen.
There is no steam or there is little steam.
The red «tank empty» button is flashing
even though the tank has been filled.
Steam comes out around the collector.
Steam or water is coming out from under
the appliance.
The «Anti-Calc» button is flashing even
though the collector has been rinsed.
The soleplate is scratched or damaged.
The red «tank empty» light is flashing and
the «ON-OFF» button does not work.
The steam generator does not switch off.
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CAUSES
The appliance is not switched on.
The «AUTO-OFF» system has activated
after 30 minutes of non-use and has
switched off your steam generator.
The soleplate is not hot enough.
The water has condensed in the pipes
because you are using steam for the first
time or you have not used it for a few
minutes.
Your ironing board cover is soaked with
water as it is not suited to the power of a
steam generator.
Scale is coming out of the boiler because it
is not being rinsed regularly.
You are using chemical descaling agents or
additives in the water for ironing.
Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or
you have ironed a new garment before
washing it.
You are using starch.
You are ironing at too high a temperature.
The water tank is empty (red warning light
flashing).
You have not pressed the «OK» restart
button.
The collector is not tightened correctly.
The collector seal is damaged.
The appliance is faulty.
You have not pressed the «OK» restart
button.
You have put your iron down on a metal
iron rest or you have ironed over a zip or
metal fastener.
Your have cleaned your soleplate with an
abrasive or metal pad.
The appliance has been stored in a cold
place (approximately <10C°).
You have not pressed the «ON-OFF»
button for long enough.
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Check that the appliance is plugged in
correctly to a working power socket and
that it is switched on. Press the «ON-OFF»
button.
Press the «ON-OFF» restart button located
under the control panel.
Wait for the thermostat light to stop
flashing before activating the steam
control.
Press the steam button while holding your
iron away from the ironing board until the
steam starts to come out.
Ensure that you have a vented/mesh
ironing board
Rinse the collector (see § descaling your
steam generator).
Never add any products to the water tank
(see § What water can I use?).
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove
any soap deposits or chemicals on new
garments which may be sucked up by
the iron.
Refer to section: Smart Technology Auto
Control.
Refer to section: Smart Technology Auto
Control.
Fill the water tank and press the «OK» until
the light goes out.
Press the «OK» restart button on the
control panel.
Tighten the collector but do not
overtighten it
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Contact The Customer Relations
Department - see contact details below.
Press the «OK» restart button located under
the control panel.
Always stand the iron upright or on the
iron rest. Do not iron over a zip or metal
fastener.
See chapter «Cleaning the soleplate».
Unplug the appliance.
Wait 3 hours for the appliance to reach
room temperature.
Press and hold for a few seconds until the
«ON-OFF» light goes out.
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SOLUTIONS