11- SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
•For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Materials in contact with foodstuffs, Environmental Directives, as applicable …).
• Your steam generator is an electrical appliance. It should be used under normal conditions. It is intended for domestic use only.
•Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems :
-A pressure release valve which, in the event of a malfunction, releases any excess steam.
-A thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from overheating.
•This appliance is not intended to be used by children or without supervision by persons whose physical, sensory or mental aptitude to use it in complete safety is impaired. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable,
•When you place the iron on the iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable.
•Always plug your steam generator into :
-An electrical installation with voltage between 120V and 240V. Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the applian-
ce and will invalidate your guarantee.
- An earthed socket. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A) with an earth, and is fully extended.
•Should the power cord or the boiler cord linking the iron to the base unit become damaged, it must be replaced by a TEFAL approved service centre in order to avoid any danger.
Be careful :
• The soleplate and generator
• 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.
• Be careful : If the boiler cap is dropped or severely knocked, have it replaced by a TEFAL Approved Service Centre, as it may be damaged.
•Never immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid. Never hold it under the water tap.
•While rinsing out the boiler, never fill it directly under the tap.
•The appliance must not be used if it has fallen to the floor, shows evidence of damage, leaks or fails to function correctly. Never dismantle your appliance.To avoid any danger, have it inspected in a TEFAL approved service centre.
•This appliance is designed for domestic use only. In the case of professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, TEFAL accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not apply.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FIRST !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Take it to a local civic waste collection point.
12- IS THERE ANY PROBLEM
PROBLEMS | POSSIBLE CAUSES | SOLUTIONS |
• Water runs through the holes in the soleplate.
•The boiler is too full.
•The thermostat is not working : the temperature is always too low.
•You are using the steam control button before the iron is hot enough.
•Water has condensed in the pipes because you are using steam for the first time or you have not used it for some time.
•Do not fill the boiler right up to the top.
•Contact an Approved Service Centre.
•Wait for the iron’s thermostat light to come on and go off again before activating the steam control button.
•Press the steam control button away from your ironing board until the iron produces steam.
• White steaks come through the holes in the soleplate.
•Your boiler has a
•Rinse the boiler at least every 10 uses (see chapter 9). If your water is hard, increase the frequency.
•Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen.
•You are using chemical descaling agents or additives in the water for ironing.
•You are using the wrong type of water.
•Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before washing it.
•Fabrics fibres have accumulated in the holes of the soleplate and are burning.
•Never add this type of product in the boiler (see our recommenda- tion regarding water to be used).
•See section “Type of water to use”.
•Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap deposits or chemical on new garments which have been sucked up by the iron.
•Carry out a
• The soleplate is dirty or brown and may stain the linen.
•You are ironing at too high a temperature.
•You are using starch.
•See our recommendations regarding temperature control setting.
•Always spray starch on the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
• There is no steam.
•The boiler is empty.
•The boiler is not yet ready.
•Fill the boiler.
•After switching on, wait for the steam thermostat light to go out (about 4 minutes).
• Steam escapes from the boiler cap.
•Cap screwed on incorrectly.
•The seal on the cap is damaged.
•Screw the cap back on.
•Change the cap seal (spare seals supplied with the steam generator in the box).
• Steam escapes under the appliance. | • The equipment is faulty. | • Stop using the generator and contact an Approved Service Centre. |
Never dismantle your iron : always take it to an Approved Service Centre.