User manual TEFAL R304

[. . . ] 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. · The integrated anti-calc system (according to model) gives better quality ironing: a constant flow of steam throughout the ironing session and longer lasting performance of your appliance. 4 · Preparation 14 13 12 Filling the water tank · Unplug your iron before filling it and set the steam control to (fig. 1). · Open the water tank filling inlet cover (fig. 2), place the iron flat and fill it (fig. 3). Fill the tank up to the "MAX" mark. 1 · For your safety · · · · · · · · · · · · · This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for safety currently in force (Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage, Environment). Do not leave your iron when it is hot, especially where there are young children or severely disabled people. [. . . ] The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the iron (220V-240V). Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate the guarantee. If using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A), with an earth connection. If the electrical cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced by an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger. The appliance should not be used if it has fallen, if it has obvious damage, if it leaks or it is operating incorrectly. Never dismantle your appliance: have it inspected by an Approved Service Centre, so as to avoid any danger. Always unplug your appliance: before filling or rinsing the water tank, before cleaning it, after each use. Never leave the appliance unsupervised when it is connected to a power source; if it has not cooled down for approximately 1 hour. The soleplate may be very hot : never touch it and always let it cool down before putting it away. Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns, especially when you are ironing on a corner of your ironing board. · Wait until the soleplate cools down and empty the water tank. · To wind the cord around the heel of the iron, slot the Easycord system into the notch (fig. 11). Take the end of the Easycord system and press to make the flexible part go back into the base (fig. 12). · Store the cold iron on its heel (fig. 13). fig 11 fig. 12 The soleplate is dirty or brown and can stain the linen. 6 · Maintenance and cleaning b Cleaning the anti-calc valve (once a month or more frequently in a hard water area) · Unplug your iron and empty the water tank. · Press the self-clean ejection button (fig. 14a) and remove the anti-calc valve (fig. 14b). · Soak the valve in a cup of white spirit vinegar or plain lemon juice for 4 hours. · Rinse the valve under running water and place it back in the iron. Unplug your iron and let it cool down before cleaning it. There is little or no steam. a fig 13 fig. 14 The soleplate is scratched or damaged. The spray does not spray Do not add any descaling agents to the water in the water tank. Perform a self-cleaning operation and consult the section "What water to use?" Fabric fibres have Perform the self-cleaning operation and accumulated in the holes of clean the soleplate with a damp the soleplate and are burning. [. . . ] Perform a self-cleaning operation and consult the section "What water to use?" Fabric fibres have Perform the self-cleaning operation and accumulated in the holes of clean the soleplate with a damp the soleplate and are burning. Your linen has not been rinsed Make sure that your laundry is rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed sufficiently so as to remove any a new garment before deposits of soap or chemical products washing it. Your iron has a build-up of Clean the anti-calc valve and carry out scale. The steam control is not set to Check that the steam control is set to the position. [. . . ]