User manual TEFAL PROTECT TURBO

[. . . ] English 2- "PROTECT CONCEPT"TM SAFETY SYSTEM 016685 - 03/05 3- PREPARING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR PROTECT & PROTECT TURBO Your generator is equipped with the "Protect Concept" system. · Flap locking system engages automatically when flaps are closed over the iron, opened by pressing release button. · Automatic heat shut-off when flaps are closed. · Carrying handle. CLICK (1) (2) (3) 1- UNDERSTANDING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR 2-part protective hood Carrying handle IRONING POSITION The appliance heats (if connected) (4) (5) 1. To carry your steam generator: - place the iron on the iron rest of the generator and raise the hood over the iron until it locks into place (audible click) (1). [. . . ] 2. Turn off at the main O/I switch and unplug. Raise the 2 parts of the hood over the iron until the protection system locks into place (audible click) (23). On the model with an automatic reel, press the reel button and guide the cord with your free hand. Store the steam cord by wrapping it around the casing and securing it in its retaining clip. You can then put your steam generator away, carrying it by the handle (25). 1. TO RINSE THE BOILER USING RINSING ACCESSORY For greater effectiveness and for ease of operation, you are advised to use the rinsing accessory provided in the box. It will make it easier to rinse the boiler as the generator will need less handling. (a) 1 (21) (22) CLICK (23) (24) (25) II. TO RINSE THE BOILER WITHOUT THE RINSING ACCESSORY 2 (b) Before attempting to rinse the boiler of your generator, it is essential to leave it to cool for at least 2 hours in order to avoid any risk of scalding. If the orange "boiler rinse" light flashes, you can continue ironing normally but remember to rinse the boiler first, the next time that you use it. Check that the generator is cold and unplugged. The protective hood must be folded down over the tank. Place your steam generator on the edge of your sink, with the iron to one side, standing on its heel. Unscrew the cord clip by turning a quarter turn to the left. Using a coin, gently unscrew the boiler rinse plug. Holding your steam generator in a tilted position, and using a jug, fill the boiler (in the base unit) with 1/4 litre of tap water. Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over your sink. To obtain the best result, we recommend that this operation is done twice. Screw back and tighten up the boiler rinse plug with a coin. The next time you use the generator, hold down ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FIRST ! Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Take it to a local civic waste collection point. Your rinsing accessory has been designed to work on a wide range of taps. It is supplied with 2 types of membrane (a) (b). If you do not wish to, or cannot use the rinsing accessory, refer to the advice in paragraph II (next page). Before attempting to rinse the boiler of your generator, it is essential to leave it to cool for at least 2 hours in order to avoid any risk of scalding. [. . . ] · Hold the "Reset" button down for 2 to 3 seconds to turn off the indicator light. · Water runs through the holes in the soleplate. · Water has condensed in the pipes because you are using steam for the first time or you have not used it for some time. · Over use of the turbo steam function (which has cooled down the iron). · White streaks come through the holes in the soleplate. · Your boiler has a build-up of scale because it has not been rinsed out regularly. · You have already rinsed the boiler and the orange "boiler rinse" light is flashing. [. . . ]