User manual TEFAL PRO MINUTE PLUS

[. . . ] · Completely unwind the power cord from its storage space before connecting to an earthed socket. · If the electric power cord or the iron-unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre in order to prevent any danger. · Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord. Always unplug your appliance: - before rinsing out the boiler or before filling the reservoir or rinsing the boiler, - before cleaning your generator, - after each use. [. . . ] · Adjust the steam output control dial (located on the control panel). · While ironing, the light on top of the iron and the steam ready light turn on and off, according to the heating needs without interrupting the use. · To obtain steam, press on the steam control button on top of the iron handle and keep it pressed ­ fig. 8. The steam will stop when you release the button. · When starting, and regularly while it is being used, your steam generator's electric pump injects water into the boiler. It makes a noise but this is quite normal. You may also hear a clicking noise which is the steam valve opening. · Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed. Do not place the iron on a metal support. When taking a break from ironing, always place the iron on the iron rest plate of the unit. It is equipped with non-slip pads and has been designed to withstand high temperatures. Setting the temperature SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SLIDE AND STEAM OUTPUT CONTROL DIAL ACCORDING TO TYPE OF FABRIC TO BE IRONED: Type of fabric Linen, Cotton Setting temperature control Setting steam output control dial ··· ·· Silk, Wool Synthetics, Polyester, Acetate, Acrylic, Polyamide · 4 To prime the steam circuit, · Iron temperature control slide setting: either before using the - Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature (·) and finish with those iron for the first time, or if which need higher temperatures (··· or Max). you have not used the - Mixed fibre fabric: set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most steam function for a few delicate fabric. minutes, press the - Woollen garments: press repeatedly on the steam control button to obtain short steam control button bursts of steam, without placing the iron on the garment itself. several times in a row, holding the iron away from · Steam output control dial setting: your clothes. This will enable - Thick fabric: increase the steam setting. any cold water to be ejected - At a low temperature : set the steam output control dial to the low position. from the steam circuit. GB Dry ironing · Do not press the steam control button on top of the iron handle. Refilling the water tank When the red "tank empty" indicator light turns on, there is no more steam ­ fig. 9. · Remove the water tank and pull horizontally. Fill it up without exceeding the MAX level ­ fig. 5. · Replace it fully into its housing until there is a click ­ fig. 6. · When the green light stops flashing, the steam is ready. Vertical steam ironing · Set the iron temperature control slide and the steam output control dial (located on the control panel) to the MAX position. · Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand. As steam is very hot : never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being worn, always hang garments on a coat hanger. · Holding the iron in a vertical position, tilted slightly forwards, press repeatedly on the steam control button (on the top of the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom ­ fig. 10. Recommendations : for fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning the fabric. Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning your generator Before cleaning, ensure that · Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate or the your steam generator is base-unit. [. . . ] Check that the water tank is pushed firmly into place until there is a "click". Fill the removable water tank. You have filled the tank but there is no steam. The red "removable water tank empty" light is on. The tank is not properly in place. The removable water tank is empty. Steam escapes from the rinse The rinse plug has not been tightened plug. [. . . ]