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**Depending on model
It is normal for the indicator light to switch on and off during ironing.
**Depending on model
(Once a month)
(Once a month)
**Depending on model
(depending on model)
Cleaning the soleplate
Attention!
The use of a scouring pad will cause damage to your soleplate's self-cleaning (depending on model) coating
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
Water drips from the holes in the soleplate | The chosen temperature is too low and does not allow for the formation of steam. | Position the thermostat in the steam range (from ![]() |
You are using steam while the iron is not hot enough. | Wait until the thermostat light goes out. | |
You are using the Shot of Steam button too often. | Wait a few seconds between each use of the button. | |
There is too much steam. | Reduce the steam. | |
You have stored the iron horizontally, without emptying it and without setting it to ![]() | See the section "Product storage". | |
Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen | You are using chemical descaling agents. | Do not add any descaling agents to the water in the water tank. |
You are not using the right type of water. | Perform a self-cleaning operation and consult the chapter "What water to use?". | |
Fabric fibres have accumulated in the holes of the soleplate and are burning. | Perform the self-cleaning operation and clean the soleplate with a damp sponge. Vacuum the holes of the soleplate from time to time. | |
Your linen has not been rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before washing it. | Make sure that your laundry is rinsed sufficiently so as to remove any deposits of soap or chemical products on new clothes. | |
The soleplate is dirty or brown and can stain the linen | Your are ironing with an inappropriate program (temperature too high). | Clean the soleplate as indicated above. Select the appropriate program. |
You are using starch. | Clean the soleplate as indicated above. Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed. | |
There is little or no steam | The water tank is empty. | Fill it. |
The anti-scale valve is dirty. | Clean the anti-scale valve. | |
Your iron has a build-up of scale. | Clean the anti-scale valve and carry out a selfclean. | |
Your iron has been used dry for too long. | Carry out a self-clean. | |
The soleplate is scratched or damaged | You have placed your iron flat on a metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip. | Always set your iron on its heel. Do not iron over zips. |
Steam or water come from the iron as you finish filling the tank | The steam control is not set to the ![]() | Check that the steam control is set to the ![]() |
The water tank is overfilled. | Never exceeed the Max level. | |
The spray does not spray | The water tank is not filled enough. | Fill up th water tank. |
The unit drips when you start ironing | You have removed the anti-scale valve to fill your iron. | Do not extract the anti-scale valve when filling the iron. |
This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for safety currently in force (Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage, Environnement).
What water to use?
Your appliance has been designed to function with untreated tap water. However, it is necessary to operate the Self-Clean function regularly in order to eliminate hard water deposits from the steam chamber.
If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority), it is possible to mix untreated tap water with storebought distilled or demineralised water in the following proportions: - 50% tap water, - 50% distilled or demineralised water.
Types of water not to use?
Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below contain organic waste or mineral elements that can cause spitting, brown staining, or premature wear of the appliance: water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled or demineralised water or rain water should not be used in your Tefal iron. Also do not use boiled, filtered or bottled water.
Eco (Depending on model)
Select setting and save 20% energy compare with the maximum position.
If you have any problem or queries, please contact our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice.
845 602 1454 - UK / (01) 677 4003 - ROI
or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download TEFAL ULTRAGLIDE, ULTRAGLISS FV4780 / FV4760 / FV4761 Manual
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