Is There A Problem With Your Iron; Problems, Possible Causes, Solutions - T-Fal FV10 Serie Mode D'emploi

IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?

PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES
Water is leaking You are using the steam when
the iron is not hot enough.
from the holes in
the soleplate.
You are using the
(turbo steam) too often.
You have stored the iron
horizontally without emptying
the water tank or setting the
steam control to
The chosen temperature is too
low and does not allow the
formation of steam.
The iron leaks You have removed the anti-
limescale collector to fill up
at the start of
ironing. your iron.
The steam control dial is not
set to
tank.
You are using chemical
A brown
discharge descaling agents.
coming from
You are not using the right type
the soleplate
of water.
is staining the
clothing.
Clothing fibres are building up
in the holes of the soleplate and
burning.
The soleplate is The temperature of the iron is
too hot.
dirty or brown
and may stain
clothing.
You are using starch.
Your laundry has not been
rinsed sufficiently or you are
ironing a new item of clothing
before washing it.
button
.
when filling the water
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SOLUTIONS
Wait for the indicator light to turn
off.
Wait a few seconds between each
use.
See the chapter on «Storing your
iron».
Position the thermostat in the
steam range (from •• to MAX).
Do not remove the anti-limescale
collector when filling the iron.
Ensure that the steam control dial is
set to when filling the water tank.
Do not introduce a descaling agent
into the water tank.
Clean the steam chamber and see
the chapter on «What water should
I use?»
Clean the steam chamber and the
soleplate with a damp sponge.
Periodically vacuum the holes in the
soleplate.
Clean the soleplate as indicated
above. Consult the table of
temperatures to adjust the
temperature.
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.