3- MAINTAINING YOUR IRON (continued)
• USING THE
In order to extend the life of your iron, use the
-Unplug your iron and set the steam control on DRY 
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-Fill the water tank up to the limit (see recommendations for the types of water to use).
-Leave water tank filler cover open until the end of the operation.
-Place your iron on its heel and set the thermostat control on MAX.
-Plug in your iron and wait until the thermostat light goes out.
-Unplug the iron and hold it over a sink in the horizontal position.
-Place the steam control on MAX.
-Raise the
-Shake the iron gently, over the sink, until all of the water in the water tank (with the impurities) has flowed out via the sole plate.
-At the end of the operation, push the
- Turn the iron back on for 2 minutes, setting it on its heel, to dry the sole plate. - Unplug the iron, and when the soleplate is just warm, wipe it with a soft cloth.
Recommendation :
The
• CLEANING THE SOLE PLATE:
- While the soleplate is still just warm, clean it by rubbing it with a moist,
4- STORING YOUR IRON
-Unplug it and wait until the sole plate has cooled off.
-Empty the water tank and set the steam control to DRY.
-Store the iron on its heel.
GUARANTEE (U.K. ONLY)
Details of the guarantee are shown on the guarantee card enclosed with the appliance.This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. Should service or further information be required please contact the Tefal Customer Relations Department (see Helpline or enclosed Service Information leaflet).
Do not attempt to dismantle the appliance yourself – this will negate the guarantee.
In line with a policy of continuous product improvement,Tefal reserves the right to change product specifications without prior notice.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
•Warning! The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the iron
•This iron must always be plugged into an earthed socket.
•If using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A or 13A for UK only), with an earth.
•If the electrical cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced by an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.
•Never immerse your iron in water!
•The appliance must be unplugged before filling or emptying the water tank.
•If the appliance falls, have it checked by a professional before using it again; unseen damage may be dangerous.
•The sole plate may be very hot:
-Never touch it.
-Always let it cool off before putting it away.
-Never leave your iron unattended when it is plugged in or while the soleplate is still hot.
-Always keep your iron out of the reach of children.
•NEVER DISMANTLE YOUR IRON ; ALWAYS CONTACT AN APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE.
5- IS THERE A PROBLEM ?
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• The iron does not heat up. | • The | • | Restart the iron by lightly moving it. | ||
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• Water drips from the holes in the sole plate. | • The chosen temperature is too low and does not allow | • Set the thermostat in the coloured zone (from ●● to MAX). | |||
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| • You are using the shot of steam button too often. | • Wait a few seconds between each use of the button. | ||
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| • The steam flow is too high. | • Reduce the steam flow. | ||
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• Brown streaks come through the holes in the | • You are using chemical descaling agents. | • Do not add any descaling agents to the water in the | |||
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| • Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a | • Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap | ||
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• The sole plate is dirty or brown and can stain | • You are using too high a temperature. | • Clean the sole plate as indicated above. See the temperature | |||
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• There is little or no steam. | • The water tank is empty. | • | Fill it with tap water. | ||
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• The sole plate is scratched or damaged. | • You have placed your iron flat on a metallic | • | Always set your iron on its heel. | ||
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| • You have ironed over a zip. | • Try to avoid ironing over zips which may have rough edges. | ||
This product has been designed for domestic use only.
Any professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no resposibility and the guarantee will not apply.
SAFETY POINTS FOR REWIREABLE OR MOULDED PLUG.
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Please read the instructions given below before connecting the cord to a plug. If you are in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings iden- tifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows :
• The wire that is coloured GREEN & YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with
the letter E, or the earth symbol | , or coloured GREEN or GREEN & YELLOW. |
• The wire that is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
• The wire that is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
• This appliance requires a 13 amp fuse.
•Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA marked fuse, approved to BS 1362, of the same rating must be used.
•Always replace the fuse cover after fitting a fuse.The plug must NOT be used if the cover is omitted or lost until a replacement is obtained – make certain that only the correct fuse cover is used and fitted.
•For plugs with a detachable fuse cover, the replacement must be the same as the colour insert in the base of the plug, or as directed by the embossed working on the base of the plug.
•If the detachable fuse cover is lost, a replacement may be purchased from a Tefal Service Centre (see enclosed Service Information leaflet).