TEFAL Pro Express Care, Manual

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Description
«PROTECT CONCEPT» safety system *
Your generator is fitted with the «Protect Concept» system:
• Double protection cover.
• Cover automatically locks when it is folded up over the iron and open using the unlocking button .
• Carry handle .
Locking system *
Your steam generator is fitted with a retaining hoop to hold the iron onto the base with a locked position for
easy transport and storage:
• Locking. • Unlocking.
To transport your steam generator using the handle of the iron:
- Put the iron on the steam generator iron rest and raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks into place (audible click).
- Hold the iron by the handle to transport your steam generator.
Preparation
What water may be used?
• Tap water:
Your appliance has been designed to function using untreated tap water. If your water is very hard, we recommend you
use a mix of 50% untreated tap water and 50% distilled water available in hardware stores.
• Types of water not to use:
Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below may contain organic
waste, mineral or chemical elements that can cause spitting, brown staining or premature wear of the appliance: water from
clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries, air conditioners, rain water, boiled, filtered or bottled
water. These types of water should not be used in your TEFAL iron. Also only use distilled water as advised above.
Always remember:
Never use rainwater or water containing additives (like starch, fragrance or water from domestic appliances). Such
additives can affect the steam properties and at high temperature, form deposits in the steam generator chamber
which are likely to stain your washing
Filling the water tank
• Pull the cover up over the iron until the protection system automatically locks (you will hear a «click» )
*
• Remove the detachable water tank using the handle (located at the front of the steam generator)
• Fill the water tank without exceeding the Max level
• Push it back into its housing until you hear a «click»
• Press the unlocking button on the protective cover until you hear a click, and then fold it back on to the generator base unit
*
Use
Pro Express
Care
Switch the steam generator on
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.
• Put the steam generator on a flat, stable, horizontal surface that is heatproof and waterproof.
• Always ensure that the base unit is positioned close enough to the ironing surface to avoid straining and wear of
the steam cord.
• Completely unwind the power cord and take the steam cord out of its storage space.
1. Steam control button
2.
Power cord storage button*
3. Double protection cover*
4. Carry handle*
5. Retaining hoop for locking iron on the base unit*
6.
Handle for removing and replacing the detachable water tank
7. Boiler (in the base unit)
8. Steam cord storage compartment
9. Anti-calc collector
10. Control panel
a. «ON-OFF» button with light
b. «Water tank empty» light and «OK» button
c. «Anti-Calc» light and «OK» button
d. «ECO» button
e. Temperature adjustment buttons
11. Solplate
PLEASE REFER TO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BEGINNING
OF THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE
*
Depending on model
• Plug your steam generator into an earthed socket.
• Press the «ON-OFF» button .
• When you switch on the appliance the « NORMAL » button flashes and the light on the iron also flashes while the
iron is warming up.
NOTE: If you wish to begin ironing delicate fabrics first, press the «MIN» button straightaway before the iron has
reached the «normal» temperature setting as this will be too hot.
• 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.
• The light of the selected button MIN (DELICATES)/ NORMAL / MAX (JEANS) remains flashing until the iron is ready
for use (after approximately 2 minutes).
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: 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: 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
blue light of the «ON-OFF» button is flashing: the steam generator is on standby. Press the «ON-OFF» button or the
steam control button to start ironing again. See paragraph «AUTO-OFF» System.
Steam ironing
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.
• To obtain steam, press the steam control button under the iron handle. 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
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 holding the iron away from your laundry. This will remove the cold water from the steam circuit.
Your steam generator is fitted with SMART TECHNOLOGY AUTO CONTROL electronic regulation which gives you a
choice of three optimum temperature and steam combinations.
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 select a button to reduce the temperature you should wait until the blue iron light has stopped flashing before
continuing to iron.
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 control button 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.
Settings Recommended use Labelling Examples
NORMAL
Best for all
standard linen.
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).
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.