Problems With Your Steam Generator - TEFAL PRO EXPRESS TOTAL X-PERT 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 spray does not work.
The spray does not come
out evenly.
The spray drips.
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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 saturated 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.
Fabric fibres have accumulated in the holes of
the soleplate and are burning.
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 ironed over zips or metal clasps.
Your have cleaned your soleplate with an
abrasive or metal pad.
The appliance has been stored in a cold place
(approximately <10C°).
1. The appliance is not plugged in and ready.
2. Your spray nozzle is blocked because it has not
been descaled regularly.
Your spray nozzle is partially blocked because it
has not been descaled regularly.
The button is being pressed too often and does
not allow the non-drip system to operate.
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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 on the iron and fabric
selection 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 suitable vented/mesh ironing
board.
Rinse the collector (see § descaling your steam
generator).
Never add any products to the water tank (see § what
water may be used?).
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap
deposits or chemicals on new garments which may be
sucked up by the iron.
Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic sponge.
Vacuum the holes from time to time.
Always spray starch on the reverse side of the fabric
to be ironed.
See our recommendations regarding temperature
control settings.
Fill the water tank and press the «OK» until the light
goes out.
Press the «OK» restart button on the control panel.
Ensure the water tank is firmly clicked into place.
Tighten the collector but do not overtighten it.
Contact the Customer Relations Helpline - see below.
Stop using the steam generator and contact the
Customer Relations Helpline - see below
Press the «OK» restart button located on the control
panel.
Always stand the iron upright or on the iron rest. Do
not iron over zips or metal clasps.
See chapter «Cleaning the soleplate».
Unplug the appliance.
Wait 3 hours for the appliance to reach room
temperature.
1. Plug in the appliance and wait until it is ready.
2.Carry out a descaling operation when the appliance
is cool (see § "AQUA BOOST VAPORIZER" function).
Carry out a descaling operation when the appliance is
cool (see § "AQUA BOOST VAPORIZER" function).
We recommend pressing the spray button briefly,
avoiding pressing it repeatedly.
or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk
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SOLUTIONS