User manual TEFAL EXPRESS ANTI-CALC

[. . . ] ⷠ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. Always unplug your appliance: - before filling the water tank or rinsing the collector, - before cleaning your generator, - after each use. ⷠ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. [. . . ] 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. To prime the steam circuit, either before using the iron for the first time, or if you have not used the steam function for a few minutes, press the steam control button several times in a row, holding the iron away from your clothes - fig. This will enable any cold water to be ejected from the steam circuit. Iron temperature setting: - Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature (· ) and finish with those which need higher temperatures (· 8 to obtain short bursts of steam, without placing the iron on the garment itself. - At a low temperature : set the steam output control dial to the low position. Recommendations : for fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning the fabric. 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. 8, tilted slightly forwards, press repeatedly on the steam control button (underneath the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom - fig. When the red "tank empty" indicator light turns on, there is no more steam - fig. Fill the water tank up without exceeding the MAX level - fig. When the green indicator remains lit, the steam is ready. Press the Turbo control 2 or 3 times when you need extra steam: - for ironing thicker fabrics, - for getting rid of creases, - for powerful vertical steaming. Use the Turbo function with care as its exceptional steam power can cause burns. Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap. empty and rinse the removable water tank. Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth. Tip: for easy, non-aggressive cleaning of the sole plate of your iron, use a damp sponge to clean the sole plate while it is still warm. [. . . ] Have ironed a new garment before any soap deposits or chemicals on new washing it. You are ironing at too high a temperature. see our recommendations regarding temperature control setting. There is no steam or there is little steam. [. . . ]