If There Is A Problem - TEFAL INICIO FV1114 Manual

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If there is a problem

PROBLEM
Water drips from
the holes in the
soleplate.
Brown streaks
come through 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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CAUSES
The chosen temperature is too low
and does not allow 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 selected.
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.
You are ironing with an inappropriate
setting (temperature too high).
You are using starch.
The water tank is empty.
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
Set the thermostat knob 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 rate.
Always store your iron on its heel. Adjust the
steam button on dry position.
Do not add any descaling agents to the water
in the water tank.
Perform a self-cleaning operation
the section "What type of water to use?".
Perform the self-cleaning operation
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 with a non-metallic
sponge. Select the appropriate setting.
Always spray starch onto the reverse side of
the fabric.
Fill it.
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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and clean
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