If There Is A Problem - TEFAL FV2048 Manual

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If there is a problem

PROBLEM
Water drips from
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 can stain the
linen.
There is little or no
steam.
The soleplate is
scratched or
damaged.
Steam or water
comes out from
the iron as you
finish filling the
tank.
The spray does
not spray.
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Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
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CAUSES
The chosen temperature is too
low and does not allow for the
formation of steam.
You are using steam while the iron
is not hot enough.
You are using the Shot of Steam
button too often.
There is too much steam.
You have stored the iron
horizontally, without emptying it
and without setting it to
You are using chemical descaling
agents.
You are not using the right type of
water.
Fabric fibres have accumulated
in the holes of the soleplate and
are burning.
Your linen has not been rinsed
sufficiently or you have ironed a
new garment before washing it.
Your are ironing with an
inappropriate setting
(temperature too high).
The water tank is empty.
The anti-calc valve is dirty.
Your iron has a build-up of scale.
Your iron has been used dry for
too long.
You have placed your iron flat on
a metallic rest-plate or ironed
over a zip.
The steam control is not set to
The water tank is overfilled.
There is not enough water in the
water tank.
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SOLUTIONS
Position the thermostat in the steam range
(from •• to MAX).
Wait until the thermostat light goes out.
Wait a few seconds between each use of
the button.
Reduce the steam.
Always store your iron on its heel.
.
Do not add any descaling agents to the
water in the water tank.
Perform a self-cleaning operation and
consult the section "What water to use?".
Perform the self-cleaning operation and
clean the soleplate with a damp sponge.
Vacuum the holes of the soleplate from
time to time.
Make sure that your laundry is rinsed
sufficiently so as to remove any deposits
of soap or chemical products on new
clothes.
Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
Select the appropriate setting.
Fill it.
Clean the anti-calc valve.
Clean the anti-calc valve and carry out a
self-clean.
Carry out a self-clean.
Always set your iron on its heel.
.
Check that the steam control is set to
Never overfill the water tank. Empty out
the excess.
Fill up the water tank.
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