User manual TEFAL MINUTE GRIL

[. . . ] When the indicator goes out (after about 4 minutes), steam is ready (5). Boiler (inside the base-unit) Steam indicator Illuminated on/off switch O/I Power cord fastener clip Steam cord fastener clip Type of water to use ? Your steam generator has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. If your water is very hard, mix it 50 % untreated tap water with 50 % distilled water. Power cord Steam cord (4) (5) During ironing the iron's thermostat light and the steam indicator will go on and off according to the temperature control. Be careful : The first time the appliance is used, there may be some fumes and smell but this is not harmful. They will not affect use and will disappear rapidly. Types of water to be avoided ? Do not use water from clothes dryers, scented water, water from refrigerators, water from air conditioners or rain water. Also do not use filtered, boiled or bottled mineral water. [. . . ] 2. Turn off at the main O/I switch and unplug. Raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks into place (audible click) (11). Your iron is then safely retained on its casing. Warning: do not touch the soleplate while still hot. Leave the steam generator to cool down before putting it away if it is stored in a cupboard or confined space. Store the steam cord and the power cord by winding them around the baseunit and attaching them in their corresponding storage clip (12). 6. You can then put your steam generator away, carrying it by the handle (13). · To obtain steam, press on the steam control button on the iron handle (7). The steam will stop when you release the button. It is recommended that you start with fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature : synthetics (). For delicate fabrics (), press the steam control button (on the handle of the iron) intermittently to avoid possible water droplets appearing with the steam. (7) The generator and the iron are ready to use when both the iron's thermostat light and the steam indicator go out. Recommendations : · 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. This will enable any cold water to be removed from the steam circuit. · IRON TEMPERATURE CONTROL SLIDE SETTING : - Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature ( ) and finish with those which need higher temperatures ( or Max). Be careful : · The soleplate and generator iron-rest can become very hot and cause burns : never touch these parts. · If you store your appliance in a cupboard or confined space, make sure that you let it cool down before putting it away. · 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. · Never touch the electric cord with the soleplate of the iron. · Never leave the appliance unattended : - when it is connected to the mains ; - until it has cooled down (around 1 hour). · Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord. · Always unplug your appliance : - before filling or rinsing the boiler, - before cleaning your generator, - after each use. · In order to unscrew the boiler cap, always ensure that : - either your generator is cold (that is, unplugged for over 1 hour) ; - or there is no more pressure in the boiler (the iron does not produce any steam when the steam control button is activated). · In all other cases, never attempt to unscrew the boiler cap while it is in use : the strong steam pressure could cause burns. [. . . ] · See our recommendations regarding temperature control setting. · Always spray starch on the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed. · After switching on, wait for the steam thermostat light to go out (about 4 minutes). · Change the cap seal (spare seals supplied with the steam generator in the box). [. . . ]