Maintenance also eliminates minerals that keep the iron from removing all of the wrinkles in your clothing. Flush out the Tefal iron a few times a year with a household liquids to clean the iron's plate and water reservoir safely and thoroughly.
Things You Will Need
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Empty all liquid from the Tefal iron.
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Fill the water reservoir of the iron roughly 2/3 full with white vinegar.
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Place a thick cloth or towel onto an ironing board, table or similar flat surface.
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Plug the iron in. Turn on its “Steam” setting.
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Hold the iron upright over the towel as the vinegar empties through the iron's plate. Set the iron upright on the cloth/towel if you cannot or don't wish to hold the iron during the process. Leave the iron on until most, if not all, of the vinegar is gone.
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Unplug the iron. Wait about 10 minutes so the iron's plate cools. Then, wipe the plate with the same cloth or towel used in Steps 3 and 5.
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Place a clean towel onto the flat surface.
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Fill the iron with cool tap water. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to finish cleaning the iron.
The Drip Cap
- Tefal steam irons come with a variety of features, including “Anti-drip” and “Easy-Cord” system.
- Flush out the Tefal iron a few times a year with a household liquids to clean the iron's plate and water reservoir safely and thoroughly.
- Turn on its “Steam” setting.
- Hold the iron upright over the towel as the vinegar empties through the iron's plate.