TEFAL GV4210E1 Manual page 19

Is there any problem ?
Problems
Water runs through the holes in the
soleplate.
Water streaks appear on the linen.
White steaks 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.
Steam escapes from the boiler cap.
Steam or water escape under the
appliance.
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Possible causes
The boiler is too full.
The thermostat is not working : the
temperature is too low.
You are using the steam control button
before the iron is hot enough.
Water has condensed in the pipes
because you are using steam for the
first time or you have not used it for
some time.
Your ironing board is saturated with
water because it is not suitable for use
with a steam generator.
Your boiler has a build-up of scale.
You are using chemical descaling agents
or additives in the water for ironing.
You are ironing at too high a
temperature.
Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or
you have ironed a new garment before
washing it.
You are using starch.
The boiler is empty.
The boiler is not yet ready.
Cap screwed on incorrectly.
The seal on the cap is damaged.
The appliance is faulty.
The appliance is faulty.
Solutions
Do not fill the boiler right up to the top.
Contact an Approved Service Centre.
Check the thermostat and steam flow
settings.
Press the steam control button away
from your ironing board until the iron
produces steam.
Check that your ironing board is
suitable.
Rinse the boiler every 10 uses (see §
rinsing the boiler). If your water is hard,
increase the frequency.
Never add this type of product
in the boiler (see § what water
to use).
See our recommendations regarding
temperature control
setting.temperatura.
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to
remove any soap deposits or chemicals
on new garments which have been
sucked up by the iron.
Always spray starch on the reverse side
of the fabric to be ironed.
Fill the boiler.
After starting the appliance, wait for 8
mins or until the steam ready indicator
light comes off.
Screw the cap back on.
Contact an Approved Service Centre.
Stop using the generator and contact
an Approved Service Centre.
Stop using the generator and contact
an Approved Service Centre.