20 Most Recent Tefal UltraGlide Easycord FV4256 Iron - Page 3 Questions & Answers

It has defective parts, either the wire is open or the heating element also a defective plug cord.
It can be check by a continuity tester, if you have and knows how to use it.
If not, call or ask who has knowledge in appliance or electrical repair for assistance.
Thanks for asking.

You could try just cleaning it with Vinegar on a cloth. If this doesn't work then a little Baking Soda mixed with the Vinegar.

The third option is to buy a purpose made Iron Cleaning Cloth as in the link below.

http://www.betterware.co.uk/productdetails.aspx?pid=058927&cid=129&language=en-GB

Their should be something similar in whatever country you're from.

I suspect that the discharge holes have become clogged by calcified deposites due to hard water. You need to de-calcify the iron. Mix one cup of white vinegar with one cup of water and pour this mixture in the iron and let it heat up. The acidic vinegar should dissolve the build up. repeat until clear. forthe final, use a little lemon in a cup of water to get rid of the vinegar smell. You can prevent this by using only distilled water in the iron, but this is not really practical, so a couple of clearing runs of the vinegar/water bath each month will put this off.

Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you with that problem...

Cleaning a Steam Iron Soleplate
heatman101

On the iron warm, use washing utensil vim powder or any, pour on a piece of cloth rub on the stains mark. It's will work well to clear off stains marks

good luck thanks for rating

Power = Current x Emf
Current = Power / Emf

Current - Amps
Emf - Volts
Power - Watts

Current = 1700 watts / 120 Volts = 14 Amps

If you live in Europe then -

Current = 1700 watts / 240 Volts = 7 Amps

Be sure your breaker and extension cord are rated for the amperage.

it is betterr to get a sealed power plug with the nylon insulation for the iron with a 15 amps rating wire and plug.
open the unit and disconnect the wire of the damaged plug, remove and replace with the new one taking care to connect each of the wires to the correct position. The lead , neutral and the ground must be double checked before you switch on.

Use a multimeter to check if the heating base unitwhich contains the coil is showing a good continuity. You will need to check from the cut off thermostat - bimetal- as the red light is a neon and will light up with the mains power. All what is needed is to take a continuity test with the ohmeter in the lowest range. If the coils are good then the fault can be the cut off thermostat , contacts would have eroded , clean and set.
Hope you start fromthe first part.helpful I hope.Good day

Hi,

Here is a tip that will help you with cleaning the bottom of your iron...

Cleaning a Steam Iron Soleplate
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5301167-cleaning_steam_iron_soleplate

heatman101

Hi,

Here is a tip that will help you see why you are getting dirty water from your steam iron...

Cleaning a Steam Iron White Scale and Brown Water
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5300985-cleaning_steam_iron_white_scale_brown

heatman101

Hi,

Here is a tip that will help you to troubleshoot your iron and figure out what is wrong with it.

Electric Iron not Heating Up or not Working Right
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5300202-electric_iron_not_heating_up_or_not

heatman101

Yes just use equal parts Vinegar & Water and fill as usual, and work through.

most cleaners are to strong for irons today you could try a mild mix of water and viniger

thank you solved de scale instructions for Tefal Ultraglide easycord 55, found manual on net....

tough soapy sponge

use a plastic scourer