Cleaning The Soleplate; Storing Your Iron; If There Is A Problem - TEFAL FV5210 User Instructions

Cleaning the soleplate

• While the soleplate is still slightly warm, clean it by wiping over it with a damp
non-metallic cloth.

If there is a problem

PROBLEM
Water drips from 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 can
stain the linen.
There is little or no
steam.
The soleplate is
scratched or
damaged.
Water is running out
of the water tank
flap.
Steam or water
leak from the iron
as you finish filling
the tank.
The spray does not
spray.
If you have any problem or queries, please contact our Helpline:
• Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool down.
• Close the Ultracord System and lock it by positionning the ring indicator
(depending on model) onto
• Empty the water tank and set the steam control to "0". A little water may remain
in the tank.
• Wind the cord around the heel at the back of the iron. Store the iron on its heel –
fig.16.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The chosen temperature is too
low and does not allow for the
formation of steam.
You are using steam while the iron is
not hot enough.
You are using the Turbo button
too often.
There is too much steam.
You have stored the iron horizontally,
without emptying it and without
setting it to "0".
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.
You are ironing with an inappropriate
setting (temperature too high).
Your linen has not been rinsed
sufficiently or you are using starch.
The water tank is empty.
The anti-scale valve is dirty.
Your iron has a build-up of scale.
Your iron has been used dry for too long. Carry out a self-clean.
You have placed your iron flat on a
metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip.
You have not closed the water tank
flap properly.
The steam control is not set to the
position.
There is not enough water in the water
tank.
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Storing your iron

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SOLUTIONS
Position the thermostat in the steam range
(from •• to MAX).
Wait until the thermostat light goes out.
Wait a few seconds between each use of the
Turbo button.
Reduce the steam.
See the section "Storing your iron".
Do not add any descaling agents to the water
in the water tank.
Perform a self-cleaning operation and
consult the section "What water to use?"
Perform the self-cleaning operation and clean
the soleplate with a damp sponge. Vacuum
the holes of the soleplate from time to time.
Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
Select the appropriate setting.
Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
Always spray starch onto the reverse side of
the fabric to be ironed.
Fill the water tank.
Clean the anti-scale valve.
Clean the anti-scale valve and carry out a self-
clean.
Always set your iron on its heel.
Check that the water tank flap is locked
properly (until your hear a "click").
"0"
Check that the steam control is set to
"0"
the position.
Fill up the water tank.
Never use abrasive or
aggressive products on
the soleplate.
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