Is There A Problem With Your Iron; Problems, Possible Causes, Solutions - T-Fal FV1030 Manual De Instrucciones

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.
A brown
discharge
coming from
the soleplate
is staining the
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) 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.
You have removed the anti-
limescale collector to fill up
your iron.
The steam control dial is not
when filling the water
set to
tank.
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.
The temperature of the iron is
too hot.
You are using starch.
Your laundry has not been
rinsed sufficiently or you are
ironing a new item of clothing
before washing it.
SOLUTIONS
Wait for the indicator light to turn
off.
Wait a few seconds between each
use.
button
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
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.
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when filling the water tank.