Troubleshooting - Siemens TB40 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Trouble shooting
Problem Probable cause
The iron does not 1. Temperature control (12) set to
heat up.
2. The "startStop Control"* system has
The clothes tend 1. The temperature is too high.
to stick.
Water drips out of 1. Temperature control (12) setting is
the soleplate (7)
together with
steam. 2. Steam regulator (3) is set too high in
3. You have pressed the shot of steam
Steam does not
1. Steam regulator (3) is set to
come out.
2. The temperature is too low. Anti-drip
Smoke comes out 1. This may be caused by the
when connecting
the iron for the first
time.
Excessive dripping 1. No proper closing of "calc'nClean"
or steaming.
Deposits come out 1. Traces of lime scale are coming out
through the holes
in the soleplate
(7).
If none of the above solves the problem, get in touch with an authorised technical service.
* Model dependent
minimum.
been activated ("startStop Control"
indicator light 16* flashes). The iron
is set to stand-by.
too low.
conjunction with a low temperature.
button (2) repeatedly without waiting
for 5 seconds between each press.
position.
system is activated.
lubrication of some of the internal
parts.
system.
of the steam chamber.
Solution
1. Turn to a higher position.
2. Grip the handle of the iron to re-start it.
1. Turn the temperature control (12) down
and wait until the iron has cooled down.
1. Turn the temperature control to a higher
setting (between "••" and "max") and
wait until the pilot light (13) goes out.
2. Set the steam regulator (3) to a lower
setting.
3. Wait 5 seconds between each press of
the shot of steam button.
1. Set the steam regulator to a higher
[ ]
position.
2. Set to a higher temperature if
compatible with the fabric.
1. This is normal and will stop after a few
minutes.
1. Actuate a few times the "clean" button
(10).
1. Carry out a cleaning cycle (see
"calc'nClean" section).
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