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Problems with your steam generator?
PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS
The steam generator does not switch on or
the iron indicator light and the «ON-OFF»
light are not lit up.
The appliance is not switched on.
Check that the appliance is plugged in
correctly to a working power socket and
that it is switched on. Press the «ON-OFF»
button.
The «AUTO-OFF» system has activated
after 30 minutes of non-use and has
switched off your steam generator.
Press the «ON-OFF» restart button located
under the control panel.
Water runs out of the holes in the soleplate.
The soleplate is not hot enough.
Wait for the thermostat light to stop
ashing before activating the steam
control.
The water has condensed in the pipes
because you are using steam for the rst
time or you have not used it for a few
minutes.
Press the steam button while holding your
iron away from the ironing board until the
steam starts to come out.
Water streaks appear on the linen.
Your ironing board cover is soaked with
water as it is not suited to the power of a
steam generator.
Ensure that you have a vented/mesh
ironing board
White streaks come through the holes in
the soleplate.
Scale is coming out of the boiler because it
is not being rinsed regularly.
Rinse the collector (see § descaling your
steam generator).
Brown streaks come through the holes in
the soleplate and stain the linen.
You are using chemical descaling agents or
additives in the water for ironing.
Never add any products to the water tank
(see § What water can I use?).
Your linen is not rinsed sufciently or
you have ironed a new garment before
washing it.
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove
any soap deposits or chemicals on new
garments which may be sucked up by
the iron.
The soleplate is dirty or brown and may
stain the linen.
You are using starch.
Refer to section: Smart Technology Auto
Control.
You are ironing at too high a temperature.
Refer to section: Smart Technology Auto
Control.
There is no steam or there is little steam.
The water tank is empty (red warning light
ashing).
Fill the water tank and press the «OK» until
the light goes out.
The red «tank empty» button is ashing
even though the tank has been lled.
You have not pressed the «OK» restart
button.
Press the «OK» restart button on the
control panel.
Steam comes out around the collector.
The collector is not tightened correctly.
Tighten the collector but do not
overtighten it
The collector seal is damaged. Contact an Approved Service Centre.
Steam or water is coming out from under
the appliance.
The appliance is faulty.
Contact The Customer Relations
Department - see contact details below.
The «Anti-Calc» button is ashing even
though the collector has been rinsed.
You have not pressed the «OK» restart
button.
Press the «OK» restart button located under
the control panel.
The soleplate is scratched or damaged.
You have put your iron down on a metal
iron rest or you have ironed over a zip or
metal fastener.
Always stand the iron upright or on the
iron rest. Do not iron over a zip or metal
fastener.
Your have cleaned your soleplate with an
abrasive or metal pad.
See chapter «Cleaning the soleplate».
The red «tank empty» light is ashing and
the «ON-OFF» button does not work.
The appliance has been stored in a cold
place (approximately <10C°).
Unplug the appliance.
Wait 3 hours for the appliance to reach
room temperature.
The steam generator does not switch off.
You have not pressed the «ON-OFF»
button for long enough.
Press and hold for a few seconds until the
«ON-OFF» light goes out.
If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team rst for expert help and advice:
0845 602 1454 - UK (01) 677 4003 - Ireland or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk