EASYCORD PRESSING - Iron TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EASYCORD PRESSING TEFAL

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Important recommendations

Safety recommendations

Please read these instructions carefully before first use : This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the brand accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not apply.

For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental Directives, as applicable…).

Your steam generator is an electrical appliance. It should be used under normal conditions. It is intended for domestic use only.

Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems

- a pressure release valve which, in the event of a malfunction, releases any excess steam,

- a thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from overheating

Always plug your steam generator into

- an electrical installation with voltage between 220V and 240V. Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee.

- an earthed socket. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A) with an earth, and is fully extended.

Completely unwind the electric flex before plugging it into an earthed electric socket.

If the electric power flex or the steam flex is damaged, it must imperatively be replaced by an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.

Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord. Always unplug your appliance

- before filling or rinsing the boiler,

- before cleaning your generator,

The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. When you place the iron on the iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable.

This appliance is not intended to be used by children or without supervision by persons whose physical, sensory or mental aptitude to use it in complete safety is impaired. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Never leave the appliance unattended :

- when it is connected to the mains,

- until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).

The soleplate and generator iron-rest can become very hot and cause burns : never touch these parts.

Never touch the electric cords with the soleplate of the iron.

Your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns. Handle your iron carefully, particularly when using the vertical function. Never direct the steam towards persons or animals.

Before emptying the boiler, always wait until the generator is cold and make sure that it has been unplugged for more than 2 hours before unscrewing the boiler stopper.

Be careful : if the boiler cap is dropped or severely knocked, have it replaced by an Approved Service Centre, as it may be damaged

While rinsing out the boiler, never filLit directly under the tap

If you lose or damage the boiler stopper, have it replaced in an Approved Service Centre.

Never immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid. Never hold it under the water tap.

The appliance must not be used if it has fallen to the floor, shows evidence of damage, leaks or fails to function correctly. Never dismantle your appliance. To avoid any danger, have it inspected in an approved service centre.

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1. Steam control dial 9. Easycord system (according to model)

3. Temperature setting mark 11. Electric cord tidy

5. Iron rest 13. Steam flow adjustment dial (according to

6. Boiler cap model)

7. Boiler (inside the base-unit) 14. Illuminated on/off switch

8. Steam cord storage space 15. Steam ready indicator light (according to model)

+ Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. However, it is If your water is very hard necessary to operate the Self-Clean function regularly in order to eliminate hard (check with your local

water deposits from the steam chamber. water authority) it is + Types of water not to use: Heat concentrates the elements contained in water possible to mix tap water

during evaporation, The types of water listed below may contain organic waster, with store-bought

mineral or chemical elements that can cause spitting, brown staining or distilled or demineralised

premature wear of the appliance: water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water in the following

water, water from refrigerators, batteries, air conditioners, rain water, bailed, proportions : 50%

filtered or bottled water. These types of water should NOT be used in your TEFAL untreated tap water, 50%

steam generator. Also only use distilled or demineralised water as advised left. distilled or demineralised

+ Ironing Boards: Due to the powerful steam output, a mesh type ioming board must water. be used to allow any excess steam to escapte and to avoid steam venting sideways.

+ _ Place your steam generator on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.

+ Check that your appliance is unplugged and cold.

+ Unscrew the boiler cap.

+ Using a water jug, fill with maximum 1 litre of water. Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over (A). If this occurs, remove the excess water.

+ Replace the boiler cap, screwing on firmly, but not over tight.

Using the Easycord system (according to model)

+ Your iron is equipped with an extension cord system to prevent the cord from Always use the Easycord dragging over the laundry and creasing it again when ironing. system for enhanced

+ Take the steam cord out of its housing and unwind it completely, comfort of use.

+ Remove the tie to release the cord outlet.

+ Press the Eject button (B) and the Easycord system extends automatically.

+ When the cord outlet tips, the Easycord system extends automatically without you having to press the Eject button.

Starting the generator The first time the + Unwind the electric cord completely and take the steam cord out of its housing. appliance is used, there + Connect your generator to an earthed socket.

may be some fumes and + Press the on/off luminous switch. It comes on and the boiler heats up.

smell but this is not + After approximatelÿ 8 minutes or when the steam ready indicator light comes harmful. on (according to model), the steam is ready.

They will not affect use + During ironing the iron's thermostat light and the steam indicator (according to and will disappear model) will go on and off according to the temperature control

+ Set the iron temperature adjustment dial and the steam flow adjustment dial {according to model to the type of fabric to be ironed (see table below)

«The thermostat light comes on.

+ To obtain steam, press on the steam control button on the iron handle (C).

+ The steam will stop when you release the button.

The generator and the iron are ready to iron when the steam ready indicator light (according to model) is lit and the iron thermostat dial light has gone out.

TYPE OF FABRIC SETTING THE TEMPERATURE SETTING THE STEAM DIAL

(Polyester Acetate,Acrylic, Polyamide)

DIAL (according to model) Linen, Cotton e Woo, Silk, Viscose .e Synthetic Le Q

+ Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature and finish with those

which need higher temperatures (eee or Max). + To prime the steam circuit, either before using the iron for the first time, or if you to the setting for the

have not used the steam function for a few minutes, press the steam control button (C) several times in a row, holding the iron away from your clothes.This

will enable any cold water to be removed from the steam circuit.

+ For delicate fabrics, press the steam control button (on the handle of the iron) intermittently to avoid possible water droplets appearing with the steam.

Mixed fibre fabrics : set the ironing temperature

most delicate fabric. Woollen garments : press repeatedly on the steam control button (C) to obtain short bursts of steam, without placing

+ If you are using starch, it should be sprayed onto the reverse side of the fabric to the iron on the garment

itself. This will avoid making the fabric shiny.

+. Do not press on the steam control button (C).

Vertical steam ironing

+ Set the iron temperature dial and the steam flow adjustment dial (according to As steam is very hot,

model) to the max. position.

+ Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one

+ Press repeatedly on the steam control button (C) (on the iron handle) moving

the iron from top to bottom (D).

never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being worn, always hang garment on a coat hanger.

For fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment

to avoid burning the fabric.

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Filling the boiler during use

Never unscrew the boiler + VERY IMPORTANT : Before opening your boiler, ensure that there is no more cap while it's still steam left inside by pressing the steam control button (C) located on the handle steaming. of the iron and keep it pressed down until there is no more steam.

+ Stop the generator by pressing the on/off switch and disconnecting the plug.

+ Slowly unscrew the boiler cap. Using a water jug, fill with maximum 1 litre of water. Fillthe boiler (A), taking care that the water does not spill over. If this occurs, remove the excess water. Replace the boiler cap, screwing on tightly, reconnect your generator to the mains, and switch it on.

+ Wait until the boiler heats up. After approximately 8 minutes or when the steam ready indicator light comes on (according to model), the steam is ready.

Storing the generator

+ Turn off at the main switch and unplug. Never place the iron on a

+ Wind the electric cord around the cord tidy (F) metal rest as this could

+ Place the iron on the rest. damage it.

+ Slot the extension cord outlet in the notch (according to model). Take the end of Place it on the iron-rest the cord support and press to return the flexible part into the base (E). on the base unit : it has

+ Storing the steam cord (G). non-slip pads and has

+ Leave the steam generator to cool doun before putting it away if it is stored in a been designed to cupboard or confined space. withstand high

+ You can store your steam generator in complete safety. temperatures.

Maintenance and cleaning

Before cleaning, ensure that your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest have cooled down

Do not use detergent or descaling products for deaning the soleplate or the base unit. Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.

Cleaning the soleplate

+ Regularly clean the soleplate with a non-metalli sponge.

+ Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft dampened cloth

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If your water is hard, * increase the frequency. In particular, do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler, as they could damage it. *

roximately once a month).

Be careful : To extend the life of your boiler and to avoid the building up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the boiler at least after every 10 uses (H)

+ Check that the generator is cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours. + Using a jug, fil the boiler 3/4 full with untreated tap water. Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over your

+ To obtain the best results, we advise you to repeat this operation.

Water runs through the holes in the sole plate

The boiler is too full

Do not fil the balle right up to the top.

The thermostat is not working : the temperature is always too low.

Contact an Approved Service Centre.

You are using the steam control button before the iron is hot enough

Check the thermostat and steam flow settings (according to model)

Water has condensed in the pipes because you are using steam for the first time or you have not used it For some time.

Press the steam control button away from your ironing board until the iron produces steam.

White steaks come through the holes in the soleplate

Your boiler has a build-up of scale because it is not rinsed out regular.

Rinse the boiler every 10 uses (see 5 rinsing the boilen). If your water is hard, increase the frequency.

Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen.

You are using chemical descaling agents or additives in the water for ironing,

Never add this type of product in the boiler (see 5 what water to use)

Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before washing it.

Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap deposits or chemicals on new garments which have been sucked up by the iron.

The soleplate is dirty or brown and may] tain the linen.

Vou are ironing at too high a temperature.

See our recommendations regarding temperature control setting

You are using starch

Always spray starch on the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.

The boiler is not yet ready.

After starting the appliance, wait For 8 mins or until the steam ready indicator light comes on (according to model)

Steam escapes from the boiler cap.

Cap screwed on incorrect.

Screw the cap back on.

The seal on the cap is damaged

Contact an Approved Service Centre.

The appliance 1 faulty.

Stop using the generator and contact an Approved Service Centre.

Steam or water escape under the appliance.

The appliance is faulty.

Stop using the generator and contact an Approved Service Centre.

If you have any product problems or queries please contact our Customer Relations Team first for expert

HELPLINE: 0845 602 1454 - UK (01) 461 0390 - Ireland or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk

Environment protection first !

® Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled

© Leave it at a local civic waste disposal centre.

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