TEFAL EXPRESS AUTO CONTROL, Manual

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• The MIN (DELICATES)/ NORMAL / MAX (JEANS) buttons control the temperature and steam combinations that are
suitable for different types of fabrics. They may be selected at any time.
• When the light of the selected button MIN (DELICATES)/ NORMAL / MAX (JEANS) remains lit up (after around 2
minutes) the steam generator is ready for use
- fig.12.
Operating the control panel
• The light of the selected button MIN (DELICATES)/ NORMAL / MAX (JEANS) flashes while the appliance is warming up.
• The red «Water tank empty» light is flashing - fig.4 : the water tank is empty. Fill the water tank and press the «OK»
button for the light to switch off. See paragraph «Filling the water tank during use»
• The orange «Anti-Calc» light is flashing - fig.13 : maintenance is required, see paragraph «Maintenance and cleaning».
• Your steam generator comes with an automatic shut-off system after approximately 8 minutes without use. Only the
red «ON-OFF» button is flashing: the steam generator is on stand-by. Press the «ON-OFF» button - fig.8 or the steam
shot button to start ironing again. See paragraph «AUTO-OFF» System.
• To switch off your steam generator: press and hold the «ON-OFF» button for a few seconds until the light goes
out - fig.8.
Use
Steam ironing
• To obtain steam, press the steam control button under the iron handle - fig.14. The
steam will stop when you release the button.
• After approximately one minute, regularly while it is being used, your steam
generator’s electric pump injects water into the boiler. It makes a noise but this is
quite normal.
• If you are using starch, always spray it onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
Smart Technology Auto Control
Your steam generator is fitted with SMART TECHNOLOGY AUTO CONTROL electronic
regulation which gives you a choice of three optimum temperature and steam combinations.
Settings Recommended use Labelling Examples
MIN
(Delicates)
Very gentle, for the most
delicate items and sensi-
tive colours
Acetate, elastane, polyamide, acrylic and synthetic
mixes
Note: do not use steam to iron acrylic or
modacrylic fabrics.
NORMAL Best for all standard fabrics
Cotton, wool, silk, polyester, cashmere, mohair,
viscose, and synthetic/cotton mixes
MAX
(Jeans)
The most effective for
thick or difficult to iron
fabrics
Linen, thick cotton, jeans (dark colours)
Warning, fabrics with the symbol are not suitable for ironing.
Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature and finish with those that need higher
temperature.
When you select a higher temperature, you can continue to iron, provided that you are not
ironing a more delicate fabric that requires a lower temperature.
If you are in doubt about the type of fabric an item of clothing is made from, check the label.
If you are ironing woollen garments, press repeatedly on the steam shot button - fig.14
without placing the iron on the garment. This will avoid it becoming shiny.
The «ECO» function allows you to reduce energy consumption for the selected
mode. To change to «ECO» mode, select MIN (DELICATE)/ NORMAL / MAX (JEANS)
mode and then press the «ECO» button. To exit «ECO» mode, press the «ECO»
button again.
Do not iron over zips, studs or
other hard or sharp objects
which may damage the
soleplate. 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. It is
equipped with non-slip pads
and has been designed to
withstand high temperatures.
During first use or if
you have not used the
steam function for a few
minutes, press the steam
control button several
times in a row
- fig.14 holding the iron
away from your laundry.
This will remove the cold
water from the steam
circuit.