Is There A Problem With Your Iron; Problems, Possible Causes, Solutions - T-Fal FV28 Série Mode D'emploi

IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?

PROBLEMS
Water is leaking
from the holes in
the soleplate.
The iron leaks
at the start of
ironing.
Drips from the
soleplate are
staining clothing
The soleplate is
dirty or brown
and may stain
clothing.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
You are using the steam
when the iron is not hot
enough.
You are using the turbo
steam button (turbo steam)
too often.
You have stored the iron
horizontally without emptying
the water tank or setting the
steam control to
.
You have removed the anti-
scale rod to fill your iron.
The steam control is not set
on when you fill the
water reservoir.
You are using chemical
descaling agents.
You are not using the right
type of water.
Clothing fibres are building
up in the holes of the
soleplate and burning.
You are using starch..
Your laundry has not been
rinsed sufficiently or you
are ironing a new item of
clothing before washing it.
You are not using the right
type of water.
SOLUTIONS
Wait for the indicator light to turn
off.
Wait a few seconds between each
use.
See the chapter on "Storing your iron".
Do not remove the anti-scale rod to
fill the reservoir.
Ensure that the steam control is set
on when you fill the water
reservoir.
Do not introduce a descaling agent
into the water tank.
Clean the steam chamber and
see the chapter on "Which water
should I use?"
Clean the steam chamber and the
soleplate with a damp sponge.
Periodically vacuum the holes the
holes in the soleplate. Please refer to
the "Cleaning the Iron" paragraph.
Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
Spray the starch on the reverse side of
the clothing to be ironed.
Ensure that your laundry is
sufficiently rinsed to eliminate
potential soap deposits or chemical
products on new items of clothing.
Refer to "Which water should I use?"
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