User manual TEFAL ESPREMIO

[. . . ] Persons who have a limited or no understanding in the operation and use of this appliance must first read and fully understand the contents of the enclosed instruction booklet and where appropriate seek additional guidance on its operation and use from an adult responsible for their safety. · Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. · Never leave the appliance unattended : - when it is connected to the mains, - until it has cooled down (around 1 hour). · The soleplate and generator iron-rest can become very hot and cause burns: never touch these parts. [. . . ] Control panel a - Restart button b - "Water tank empty" light c - "Steam ready" light d - "Boiler rinse" light e - Steam output control dial Locking system for retaining the iron on the base Your steam generator is equipped with a retaining clip which locks the iron on its casing for easier transport and storage ­ fig. 1: · Locking ­ fig. 2 · Unlocking ­ fig. 3 To carry your steam generator by the iron handle: - place the iron on the iron rest of the generator and raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks into place (audible click) ­ fig. 2 - grasp the handle of the iron to carry your steam generator ­ fig. 1 Preparation Due to the powerful steam output, a mesh type ironing board must be used to allow any excess steam to escape and to avoid steam venting sideways. What water may be used ? · Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. · Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below contain organic waste or mineral 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 or air conditioners, pure distilled or demineralised water or rain water should not be used in your iron. Also do not use boiled, filtered or bottled water. If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority) it is possible to mix untreated tap water with storebought distilled or demineralised water in the following proportions : 50% untreated tap water, 50% distilled or demineralised water. Filling the water tank · Place your steam generator on a stable, horizontal heat-resistant surface. · Ensure that your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest have cooled down. · Close the water tank filler cover. Using the Easycord system · Your iron is equipped with an extension cord system to prevent the cord from dragging over the laundry and creasing it again when ironing. · Take the steam cord out of its housing and unwind it completely. · Press the Eject button ­ fig. 6 and the Easycord system extends automatically. · When the cord outlet tips, the Easycord system extends automatically without you having to press the Eject button. 5 0110566 GV7160 UK 25/05/07 10:17 Page 6 Using your steam generator 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. · · · · Completely unwind the power cord and the steam cord from its storage space. The green light (located on the control panel) flashes and the boiler heats up ­ fig. 7. · Empty and rinse the removable water tank · Regularly clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic washing up pad. · Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth. Before cleaning, ensure your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron have cooled down. Rinsing the boiler · To extend the efficient operating life of your boiler and avoid scale particles on your linen, your generator is equipped with an orange "boiler rinse" warning light that flashes on the control panel after about 10 uses ­ fig. 13. · If the orange "boiler rinse" warning light flashes, you can continue ironing normally but remember to rinse the boiler first, the next time that you use it. · Before proceeding, check that the generator is cool and unplugged for more than 2 hours. Caution!Above all, you must not use descaling products to rinse the boiler: they may damage it. Before cleaning or emptying your generator, it is imperative that you leave it to cool for more with the rinsing accessory than 2 hours, to prevent · Use the accessory provided with the packaged product. It will make it easier to any risk of burns. rinse the boiler as the generator will need less handling. · Your rinsing accessory has been designed to work on a wide range of taps. · Place your steam generator on the edge of your sink, with the iron to one side, standing on its heel. · Unlock anti-clockwise a quarter of a turn, the boiler rinse cap cover ­ fig. 15. · Using a coin, gently unscrew the boiler rinse cap ­ fig. 16. [. . . ] The soleplate is not hot enough. Press on the steam control button away from your ironing board until the iron produces steam. Decrease the steam output while ironing at low temperature (steam output control dial on the control panel). Wait for the thermostat light to go out before activating the steam control button. Contact an Approved Service Centre. Your thermostat is faulty: the iron is not hot enough. Water streaks appear on the Your ironing board is saturated with linen. White streaks come through the holes in the soleplate. Use a mesh/vented ironing board. [. . . ]