Troubleshooting - UFESA PL14 Serie Instrucciones De Uso

• Start by ironing the fabrics that require the lowest ironing tempe-
rature. Check the recommended ironing temperature in the label
on the garment.
• Try to iron the fabrics while they are still damp and reduce the
steam setting.
• If you tumble dry your fabrics before ironing them, set the tum-
ble drier on the 'iron dry' programme.
• If the fabrics are damp enough, you can iron without steam.
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Problem
The steam generator does not
come on.
The iron does not heat up.
The iron begins to smoke
when switched on.
Water flows through the holes
on the sole plate.
Dirt comes out through the
sole plate.
The iron does not produce
any steam.
The ironed garment turns dark
and/or sticks to the soleplate.
The soleplate turns brown.
Loss of pressure during
ironing.
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with authorized technical service.
Possible causes
• There is a connection problem.
• The main power button is not switched on.
• The main power button is not switched on.
• The temperature control knob is set to the
«min» position.
• During first use: Certain components on
the appliance have been lightly greased at
the factory and may produce a little smoke
when initially heated.
• During later use: the soleplate may be
soiled.
• The steam function is being used before it
has reached temperature.
• The water is condensing inside the pipes
because steam is being used for the first
time or has not been used for a long time.
• There is a build-up of scale or minerals in
the boiler.
• Chemical products or additives have been
used.
• The boiler is not switched on or is empty.
• The steam regulator is set to the minimum
position.
• The selected temperature is too high and
has damaged the garment.
• This is a regular consequence of usage.
Steam release button activated during a long
period of time.
advIce on dIsposal:
Our goods come in optimized packaging. This basically
consists in using non-contaminating materials which
should be handed over to the local waste disposal service
as secondary raw materials.
Before throwing a used appliance away, you should first make it
noticeably inoperable and be certain to dispose of it in accordance
with current national laws. Your Retailer, Town Hall or Local Council
can give you detailed information about this.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European
Directive 2002/96/EC –concerning used electrical and
electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment – WEEE).
The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling
of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
Please ask your dealer about current means of disposal.
• Check the mains cable, the plug and the socket.
• Set the buttons for iron (8) and boiler (7) to the on
position «I».
• Set the iron button (8) to the on position.(«I»)
• Set the temperature control knob (11) to the
desired position.
• This is completely normal and will stop after a
short while.
• Clean the soleplate according to the cleaning
instructions in this manual.
• Reduce the steam flow when ironing at low tem-
peratures (Variable steam control (4).
• Point the iron away from the ironing area and
press the steam release button (12) until steam is
produced.
• Clean the boiler
Use tap water mixed 50% with distilled or demi-
neralised water. If the tap water in your district is
very hard, mix tap water with distilled water 1:2.
• Clean the sole plate with a damp cloth.
• Never add products to the boiler
• Set the boiler switch to the on position «I» and/or
fill the water tank.
• Increase the steam flow by turning the steam
control (4).
• Select a suitable temperature for the material and
clean the sole plate with a damp cloth.
• Clean the soleplate regularly with a damp cloth.
Use the steam release button (12) with intervals. This
improves the ironing result as the textiles will be
dried and stay smooth better.
Solution