Groupe SEB USA - T-FAL Electric Iron Iron User Manual


 
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Cleaning the soleplate
Unplug the iron, and when the soleplate is just warm, wipe it
with a soft cloth.
Never use abrasive or
aggressive products.
If there is a problem
If you have any problem or queries, please contact an Approved Service
Center.
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.
You are using steam while the
iron is not hot enough.
You are using the Shot of Steam
button too often.
There is too much steam.
You have stored the iron hori-
zontally, without emptying it
and without setting it to .
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 button.
Reduce the steam.
See the section "Storing your iron".
Brown streaks come
through the holes in
the soleplate and
stain the linen.
You are using chemical desca-
ling agents.
You are not using the right type
of water.
Fabric fibres have accumulated
in the holes of the soleplate and
are burning.
Your linen has not been rinsed
sufficiently or you have ironed a
new garment before washing it.
Do not add any descaling agents to the
water in the water tank.
Perform a self-cleaning operation and
consult the chapter "What water should I
use ?".
Perform the self-cleaning operation and
clean the soleplate with a damp sponge.
Vacuum the holes of the soleplate from
time to time.
Make sure that your laundry is rinsed suffi-
ciently 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 inap-
propriate program
(temperature too high).
You are using starch.
Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
Select the appropriate program.
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.
The anti-calc valve is dirty.
Your iron has a build-up of scale.
Your iron has been used dry for
too long.
Fill it.
Clean the anti-calc valve.
Clean the anti-calc valve and carry out a
self-clean.
Carry out a self-clean.
The soleplate is
scratched or dama-
ged.
You have placed your iron flat
on a metallic rest-plate or ironed
over a zip.
Always set your iron on its heel.
Steam or water come
from the iron as you
finish filling the tank.
The steam control is not set to
the position.
The water tank is overfilled.
Check that the steam control is set to the
position.
Never exceed the MAX level .
The spray does not
spray
The water tank is not filled
enough.
Fill up th water tank.
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