Groupe SEB USA - T-FAL 1875 manual Smoothing out creases by ironing An upright position

Smoothing out creases by ironing

in an upright position

The process of smoothing out creases by ironing in an upright position can be used :

•to smooth creases in garments, dry-cleaned articles and curtains.

•to give a final touch up to a garment.

To smooth out creases :

1	If you smooth out creases in a garment,
	hang it up on a hanger.	synth.
		silk
2	Set the iron thermostat on maximum (cot-	wool
		Linen
	ton, linen) whatever type of fabric it is, and
	wait for the iron to heat up.
	The iron indicator should go out.
3	Gently stretch the fabric on which
	the creases are to be smoothed out.
4	With the iron close to the fabric,
	press the steam control button (loca-
	ted under the handle of the iron)
	and move the iron up and down.

Hints :

•Do not keep the steam control button pressed down continuously : short bursts of steam are suffi- cient.

•If you wish to smooth

out creases in cotton, linen or wool, take care to put the iron soleplate in contact with the fabric.

•Caution : for synthetic fabrics and silk, take care to smooth creases by keeping the iron soleplate several centimetres away from the fabric, to avoid scorching.

Cleaning the generator base set :

To remove dust, wipe the generator base regularlly with a soft damp cloth.

Caution : never hold the generator base set under the tap.

Storing the generator :

1Disconnect the generator.

2Leave the iron (and the iron soleplate) to cool down for 30 minutes. You can now store your steam generator.

Temperature chart

Fabrics	Iron setting
SYNTHETICS
Acetate (Rhodia)
Acrylic (Crylor, Dralon,
Orlon, Courtelle...)
Polyamide (Nylon, Rilsan)	Synthétic •
Polyester (Tergal, Dacron,
Térital, Trévira...)
Viscose (Rayonne, Fibrane)
SILK	••
WOOL	•••
COTTON, LINEN	•••

Maintaining your generator

IMPORTANT :

To extend the life of your generator and to avoid the build-up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the boiler after every 10 uses.

Hints :

•Clean the soleplate of your iron when you notice that it has difficulty in sliding or that the sole plate is stained brown.

Rinsing out the boiler :

1Check that the generator is cold and disconnected.

2With a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with tap water.

3Shake the base set for a few moments and then empty it com- pletely over a container.

NB : In particular, do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler, as they will damage it.

Cleaning the iron soleplate :

Unplug the iron and clean the soleplate whilst still luke warm with a non-abra- sive, plastic sponge.

Do not use metal scouring pads, scouring powders or iron soleplate cleaners. For the more stubborn stains, use a non-abrasive, plastic sponge and a cream cleaner.

Caution :

•Do not use any cleansing agent for cleaning the soleplate of your iron.

•Never hold the iron under the tap.

Is there a problem ?	Possible causes	Solutions
Water runs through the holes in the sole-	• The boiler is too full.	• Do not fill the boiler right up to the top.
plate.	• You are using the steam at too low a temperature	• It is inadvisable to use steam for ironing synthetics (use short bursts
	or before the iron is hot.	of steam).
	• The water has condensed in the pipes because	• Wait until the iron indicator goes out before ironing.
	you are using steam for the first time or you have not	• Press the steam control button away from your ironing board until
	used it for some time.	the iron produces steam.
	• Your thermostat is not working: the temperature is	• Contact an authorised service centre.
	always too low.
Brown streaks come through the holes in	• You are using chemical descaling agents.	• Never use this type of product : they damage your generator.
the soleplate and stain the linen.	• You are using additives in the water for ironing	• Never add anything to the boiler.
	(lavender water, finish ...).	• Clean the soleplate with a damp non-stick plastic sponge.
	• There are small charred pieces of fabric built up in	Vacuum the space betxeen the iron cover and the soleplate perio-
	the holes of the soleplate or in the space between the	dically.
	iron cover and the soleplate.
The iron soleplate is dirty (or brown) : it	• You are ironing at too high a temperature.	• Consult the temperature control chart and set the iron thermostat cor-
may stain the linen.	• Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you are using	rectly. Clean the soleplate while still warm with a damp non-metal
	starch.	cleansing pad.
There is little or no steam.	• The boiler is empty.	• Fill the boiler.
	• The boiler is not yet ready.	• After switching on, wait until the "boiler ready" indicator goes out
		(about 8 min.).
The soleplate is scratched or worn.	• You have placed your iron on a metal iron rest.	• Always place the iron on the iron rest of the base set, or place it on
	Your iron has fallen or has been knocked.	its heel. In order to change the soleplate, contact an authorised
		service centre.
White streaks come through the holes in	• Your boiler has a build-up of scale because it is not	• Empty and rinse out the boiler after every 10 uses.
the soleplate.	rinsed out regularly.
Steam escapes from the cap of the tank.	• Cap screwed on incorrectly.	• Screw the cap back on.
	• The equipment is faulty.	• Stop using the generator and contact an approved service centre.

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