What happens if I don't change the anti-scale cartridge?

A spent cartridge stops taking the scale out: scale builds up in the boiler, the steam weakens and white flakes can come out of the soleplate.

Tefal steam iron anti-scale cartridges

Which anti-scale cartridge each of the 4 Tefal steam irons and steamers sold in Australia takes, with dated prices from 2 Australian sellers.

Most take the XD9060E0 (3 of 4 models), from $20.50. Check yours below.

Genuine · Tefal Australia$20.50 each · 2-pack $40.99 All 2 sellers

Showing 4 of 4 Tefal models · grouped by part

Fasteo anti-calc cartridgetakes XD9060E0

Liberty anti-calc cartridgetakes XD9070E0

SV7020takes XD9070E0 · from $15.79View anti-scale cartridge

Tefal anti-scale cartridges these models take

Fasteo anti-calc cartridgeXD9060E0 · 3 modelsfrom $20.50
After the change: After fitting the new cartridge and letting the appliance heat up, hold the anti-calc reset button on the control panel for 3 seconds. Tefal says to press it only when you have changed the cartridge.
Liberty anti-calc cartridgeXD9070E0 · 1 modelfrom $15.79
Change it every 6 months; 5 steps, no tools.
After the change: Once the new cartridge is in and the appliance has heated up (max light stops flashing), press the anti-calc reset button on the control panel. Press it only after changing the cartridge.

Where the model number is

The model is on the rating label under the base station or the steamer's base, or on the back of the iron's heel (Tefal SV6040, Philips GC7635, Laurastar Lift), and on the box. Unplug it and let it cool before you turn it over.

How to change the anti-scale cartridge in your Tefal steam iron

Steps for the Fasteo anti-calc cartridge (XD9060E0), the anti-scale cartridge 3 Tefal models take.

Tefal SV6040 Fasteo Steam Station · Tefal Malaysia (official)

1Never change the cartridge while ironing. Switch off, unplug and wait at least one hour until the appliance is cold.
2Fasteo: open the anti-calc cartridge cover under the iron rest on the base and pull the used cartridge out. A few drops of water may come out; this is normal.
3Take the new cartridge out of its bag just before fitting it and remove its cap. Push it into the compartment until it locks, then close the cover.
4Plug in and switch on. When the appliance is ready (about 2 minutes), hold the anti-calc reset button on the control panel for 3 seconds.
5If no steam comes, press the steam button for a few minutes, away from your clothes, to restart the water circuit.

Different steps for Liberty anti-calc cartridge

Reset the cartridge light

After fitting the new cartridge and letting the appliance heat up, hold the anti-calc reset button on the control panel for 3 seconds. Tefal says to press it only when you have changed the cartridge.

Common questions

What happens if I don't change the anti-scale cartridge?: A spent cartridge stops taking the scale out: scale builds up in the boiler, the steam weakens and white flakes can come out of the soleplate.
How do I reset the cartridge light on a Tefal steam iron?: After fitting the new cartridge and letting the appliance heat up, hold the anti-calc reset button on the control panel for 3 seconds. Tefal says to press it only when you have changed the cartridge.

All 4 Tefal steam generators we list, A to Z

Brand names describe compatibility only; FitMatch is independent of Tefal. Fitment sources are recorded on every model page.