TEFAL FV8066 - Is There a Problem with Your Iron

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PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Water is leaking
from the holes in
the soleplate.
You are using the steam
when the iron is not hot
enough.
Wait for the indicator light to turn
off.
You are using the extra
steam button too often
Do not use extra steam
continuously.
You have stored the iron
horizontally without
emptying the water tank or
setting the steam control to
.
See the chapter on «Storing your
iron».
The iron leaks at
the start of ironing.
You have removed the Micro
Calc filter to fill up your iron
Do not remove the Micro Calc filter
when filling the iron.
The steam control dial is not
set to
when filling the
water tank.
Ensure that the steam control dial is
set to when filling the water tank.
A brown discharge
coming from the
soleplate is staining
the clothing.
You are using chemical
descaling agents.
Do not introduce a descaling agent
into the water tank.
You are not using the right
type of water.
See the chapter on «What water
should I use?»
Clothing fibres are building
up in the holes of the
soleplate and burning.
Clean the soleplate with a damp
sponge. Periodically vacuum the
holes in the soleplate.
The soleplate is dirty
or brown and may
stain clothing.
You are using starch. Clean the soleplate as indicated
above. Spray the starch on the
reverse side of the clothing to be
ironed.
Your laundry has not been
rinsed sufficiently or you
are ironing a new item of
clothing before washing it.
Ensure that your laundry is
sufficiently rinsed to eliminate
potential soap deposits or chemical
products on new items of clothing.
IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Your iron produces
little to no steam.
The water tank is empty. Fill up the water tank.
The anti-calc valve is dirty. Clean the anti-calc valve.
Your iron is clogged up with
limescale.
Clean the anti-calc valve and the
Micro Calc filter.
TheMicro Calc filter is dirty. Clean the Micro Calc filter.
The soleplate
is scratched or
damaged.
You have placed your iron on
a metallic iron rest or ironed
over metal zips or fasteners.
Always place your iron on its heel
rest when not in use.
Do not iron over metal zips or
fasteners
The iron steams
once the water tank
has been filled.
The steam control dial is not
set to
.
Ensure that the steam control dial is
set to
.
The water tank is too full. Do not exceed the max level for
filling.
The spray does not
spray water.
The water tank is not full
enough.
Add water to the water tank.
The clean filter alert
does not turn off
after the Micro-Calc
filter cleaning
You did not reset the clean
filter alert
Press on the clean filter alert
If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations
team first for expert help and advice.
See Helpline number in the separate guarantee
and country list leaflet.
IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?