Storing The Steam Generator; Problems With Your Steam Generator - TEFAL Effectis Easy Manual

OFF
• Place the iron on the steam generator iron rest.
• Switch your steam generator off by pressing the «ON-
• Raise the retaining hoop over the iron until the
• Store the electrical lead in its housing.
• Store the steam cord away in its compartment.
• Leave the steam generator to cool before putting it
• You can store your steam generator safely by carrying
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• If you store your steam generator in a relatively cold
• Wait 3 hours for the iron to reach room temperature.
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Storing the steam generator

OFF» button and unplug the appliance.
protection system locks into place (audible click) –
depending on model.
away if you are storing it in a cupboard or a confined
space.
it by the iron handle.
place (approximately <10C°), put it in a warm place
before starting your ironing.

PROBLEMS WITH YOUR STEAM GENERATOR?

PROBLEMS
The appliance is not switched on.
The steam generator does not switch on or
the iron indicator light and the «ON-OFF»
light are not lit up.
The «AUTO-OFF» system has activated
after 30 minutes of non-use and has swit-
ched off your steam generator.
The soleplate is not hot enough.
Water runs out of the holes in the sole-
The water has condensed in the pipes
plate.
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 streaks appear on the linen. water as it is not suited to the power of a
steam generator.
White streaks come through the holes in Scale is coming out of the boiler because it
the soleplate. is not being rinsed regularly.
You are using chemical descaling agents or
additives in the water for ironing.
Brown streaks come through the holes in
Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you
the soleplate and stain the linen.
have ironed a new garment before wash-
ing it.
The soleplate is dirty or brown and may
You are using starch.
stain the linen.
The water tank is empty (red warning light
There is no steam or there is little steam.
flashing).
The red «tank empty» button is flashing You have not pressed the «OK» restart but-
even though the tank has been filled. ton.
The boiler rinse cap is not tightened
Steam comes out around the boiler rinse correctly.
cap.
The boiler rinse cap seal is damaged.
Steam or water is coming out from under
The appliance is faulty.
the appliance.
The «Anti-scale» button is flashing even You have not pressed the «OK» restart but-
though the boiler has been rinsed. ton.
You have put your iron down on a metal
iron rest or you have ironed over a zip or
metal fastener.
The soleplate is scratched or damaged.
Your have cleaned your soleplate with an
abrasive or metal pad.
The red «tank empty» light is flashing and The appliance has been stored in a cold
the «ON-OFF» button does not work. place (approximately <10C°).
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CAUSES SOLUTIONS
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 flas-
hing 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 suitable (vented
mesh) ironing board).
Rinse the boiler (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.
Always spray starch on the reverse side of
the fabric to be ironed.
Fill the water tank and press the «OK» until
the light goes out.
Press the «OK» restart button on the
control panel.
Tighten the boiler rinse cap but do not
overtighten it.
Contact an Approved Service Centre.
Stop using the steam generator and
contact an Approved Service Centre.
Press the «OK» restart button located on
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.
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