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Important recommendations

Safety instructions

• Please read these instructions carefully before first use. This product has been designed for domestic use only.

Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no
responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

• For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage,

Electomagnetic Compatibility, Environmental Directives, as applicable...).

• Your steam generator is an electrical appliance. It should be used under normal conditions. It is intended for

domestic use only.

• Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems:

- a pressure release valve which, in the event of a malfunction, releases any excess steam;
- a thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from overheating.

• Always plug your steam generator into:

- an electrical installation with voltage between 220V and 240V.
- an earthed socket.
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your
guarantee.
If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A) with an earth, and is fully
extended.

• Completely unwind the power cord from its storage space before connecting to an earthed socket.
• If the electric power cord or the iron-unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre in

order to prevent any danger.

• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.

Always unplug your appliance:
- before rinsing out the boiler or before filling the water tank,
- before cleaning your generator,
- after each use.

• The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. When you place the iron on

the iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person 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.

Never touch the electric cords with the soleplate of the iron.

• Your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns. Handle your iron carefully, particularly when using the

vertical steam function. Never direct the steam towards persons or animals.

• Before unscrewing the boiler rinse cap, wait until the generator is cold (unplugged for more than 2 hours).
• While rinsing out the boiler, never fill it directly under the tap.
• If you lose or damage the boiler rinse cap, have it replaced by an approved Service Centre.
• Never immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid. Never hold it under the water tap.
• The appliance must not be used if it has fallen to the floor, shows evidence of damage, leaks or fails to function

correctly. Never dismantle your appliance. To avoid any danger, have it inspected in an approved service
centre.

• This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to

comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

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 store-
bought distilled or
demineralised water in the
following proportions :
50% untreated tap water,
50% distilled or
demineralised water.

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

• 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.

• Open the water tank filler cover– fig.4.
• Pour in untreated tap water up to the max mark – fig.5.
• Close the water tank filler cover.

Using the Easycord system

(according to model)

• 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.
• Remove the tie to release the cord outlet.
• 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.

Steam control button

Iron temperature adjustment button

Iron thermostat light

Easycord system (depending on model)

Iron rest

Illuminated on / off switch

Power cord storage space

Power cord

Lock-System hoop (depending on model)

10.

Water tank filler cover

11.

Water tank

12.

Steam generator boiler (in the base
unit)

13.

Iron-base steam cord

14.

Slide storage place for the steam cord

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Boiler rinse cap cover

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Boiler rinse cap

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Control panel

Restart button

- “

Water tank empty” light

“Steam ready” light

- “

Boiler rinse” light

Steam output control dial

Filling the water tank

Locking system for retaining the iron on the base

- Lock-system

(depending on model)

Description

YPE OF FABRICS

SETTING TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

SETTING STEAM OUTPUT CONTROL

DIAL

Linen, cotton

•••

Silk, Wool

••

Synthetics

(polyester, acetate, acrylic,
polyamide)

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SETTING THE TEMPERATURE AND STEAM OUTPUT ACCORDING TO TYPE OF FABRIC TO BE IRONED:

Using your steam generator

• Completely unwind the power cord and the steam cord from its storage space.
• Lower the retaining hoop (depending on model) to unlock the safety catch –

fig.3.

• Plug in your steam generator to an earthed socket.
• Press on the on / off switch. The green light (located on the control panel) flashes

and the boiler heats up –

fig.7.

When the green “steam ready” light stops flashing (after 2 minutes approxima-
tely), the appliance is ready.

Operating the control panel

• Green light flashes: the boiler heats up. –

fig.7.

• Green light on: the steam is ready –

fig.7.

• Red light “water tank” on: the water tank is empty –

fig.10.

• Orange light “boiler rinse” flashes: rinse the boiler –

fig.12

Use

Steam ironing

• Place the iron's temperature control slide according to the type of fabric to be

ironed (see table below).

• The thermostat light comes on. Be careful ! The steam generator is ready when

the thermostat light goes out and when the green “steam ready” light stays on.

• Adjust the steam output control dial (located on the control panel).
• While ironing, the light on top of the iron and the steam ready light turn on and

off, as the temperature adjusts without interrupting ironing.

• To obtain steam, press on the steam control button under the iron handle and

keep it pressed –

fig.8

. The steam will stop when you release the button.

• When starting, and 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. You may also hear a clicking noise which is the steam valve opening.
Again this is normal.

• Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.

Setting the temperature

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.

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.

Dry ironing

• Do not press the steam control button under the iron handle.

Vertical steam ironing

• Set the iron temperature control slide and the steam output control dial (located

on the control panel) to the MAX position.

• Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one

hand.

As steam is very hot : never attempt to remove creases from a garment
while it is being worn, always hang garments on a coat hanger.

• Holding the iron in a vertical position, tilted slightly forwards, press repeatedly on

the steam control button (underneath the iron handle) moving the iron from top
to bottom –

fig.9.

Refilling the water tank

When the red “tank empty” indicator light turns on, there is no more steam –

fig.10.

The water tank is empty.

• Unplug the generator. Open the water tank filler cover. –

fig.4.

Fill the water tank up without exceeding the MAX level –

fig.5.

• Close

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tank filler cover.

• Replug the generator. Press the “restart” button on the control panel –

fig.11.

continue ironing. When the green light stops flashing, the steam is ready.

Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning your generator

• Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate

base-unit.

•  Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.
•  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.

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- Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature (•) and finish with those
which need higher temperatures (••• or Max).
- Mixed fibre fabric: set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most
delicate fabric.
- Woollen garments: press repeatedly on the steam control button –

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- Thick fabric: increase the steam setting.
- At a low temperature : set the steam output control dial to the low position.

To prime the steam circuit,
either before using the
iron for the first time, 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 clothes. This will enable
any cold water to be ejected
from the steam circuit.

Recommendations : for
fabrics other than linen or
cotton, hold the iron a few
centimetres from the
garment to avoid burning
the fabric.

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.12.

• 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.

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• Use the accessory provided with the packaged product. It will make it easier to

rinse the boiler as the generator will need less handling.

• Your rinsing accessory has been designed to work on a wide range of taps.

Choose the seal (

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fig.13.

that is best suited to your tap.

• Place your steam generator on the edge of your sink, with the iron to one side,

standing on its heel.

• Unscrew anti-clockwise a quarter of a turn the boiler rinse cap cover –

fig.14.

• Using a coin, gently unscrew the boiler rinse cap –

fig.15.

• Place the plastic nozzle of the rinsing pipe into the hole of the boiler and turn

gently to the right until it locks. The outlet of this nozzle must be positioned
over the sink –

fig.16.

• Attach the other end of the rinsing accessory to your untreated tap –

fig.17.

• Turn the tap on gently and gradually and let cold water run through the rinsing

pipe into the sink for about 1 minute –

fig.18.

• Switch off the tap and remove the rinsing pipe.
• Screw back and tighten up the boiler rinse cap with a coin.
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• Place your steam generator on the edge of your sink, with the iron to one side,

standing on its heel.

• Unscrew anti-clockwise a quarter of a turn the boiler rinse cap cover –

fig.14.

• Using a coin, gently unscrew the boiler rinse cap –

fig.15.

• Holding your steam generator in a tilted position, and using a jug, fill the boiler

with 1/4 litre of tap water –

fig.19.

• Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely into your

sink –

fig.20.

To obtain the best result, we recommend that this operation is done twice.

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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
than 2 hours, to prevent
any risk of burns.

Storing your generator

• Press the illuminated on/off switch and unplug the generator. Store the

electrical cord in its storage place –

fig.21

• Raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks into place (audible click) –

fig.2

• Your iron is then safely retained on its base. Warning: do not touch the soleplate

while still hot.

• Slot the extension cord outlet in the notch (depending on model). Take the end

of the cord support and press to return the flexible part into the base.

• Store the steam cord in its slide storage place. Take it, fold it in two so as to

make a loop. Put the end of this loop in the slide storage place then push gently
until you see the end on the other side of the slide storage place –

fig.22

• Leave the iron (and the iron rest) to cool down for 30 minutes.
• You can then put your steam generator away, carrying it by the handle –

fig.1.

A problem with your generator ?

PROBLEMS

CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

The generator does not
come on and the thermostat
light and the on/off switch
are not illuminated.

The appliance is not switched on.

Check that your appliance is correctly plugged in
and press the illuminated on/off switch.

Water runs out of the holes
in the soleplate.

Water has condensed in the
pipes because you are using
steam for the first time or you
have not used it for some time.

Press on the steam control button away from your
ironing board until the iron produces steam.

The soleplate is not hot
enough.

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.

Your thermostat is faulty: the iron is
not hot enough.

Contact an Approved Service Centre.

Water streaks appear on the
linen.

Your ironing board is saturated with
water because it is not suitable for use
with a steam generator.

Check that your ironing board is suitable (see page 5).

White streaks come through
the holes in the soleplate.

Your boiler has a build-up of scale
because it has not been rinsed out
regularly.

Rinse out the boiler.

Brown streaks come through
the holes in the soleplate and
stain the linen.

You are using chemical descaling agents
or additives in the water for ironing.

Never add this type of product in the water tank or
in the boiler (see page 5 for what water may be used).
Contact an Approved Service Centre.

Fabric fibres have accumulated in the
holes of the soleplate and are burning.

Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic sponge.

Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or
you have ironed a new garment before
washing it.

Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap deposits
or chemicals on new garments which may be sucked up by
the iron.

The soleplate is dirty or
brown and may stain the
linen.

You are ironing at too high a
temperature.

See our recommendations regarding temperature
control setting.

You are using starch.

Always spray starch on the reverse side of the
fabric to be ironed.

There is no steam or there is
little steam.

The water tank is
empty (red light on).

Fill the water tank.

The steam output control dial is
set at minimum.

Increase the steam output (control dial on the
control panel).

The soleplate temperature is set to
the maximum.

The generator is working but steam is very hot and
dry As a consequence, it is less visible.

The red “water
tank empty” light is on.

The water tank is empty.

Fill the water tank.

Steam escapes from the rinse
plug.

The rinse plug has not been tightened
correctly.

Tighten the rinse plug correctly.

The rinse plug seal is damaged.

Contact an Approved Service Centre to order a new
rinse plug seal.

Steam or water escapes
under the appliance.

The generator is faulty.

Stop using the generator and contact an Approved
Service Centre.

Environment protection first !

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.

Leave it at a civic waste disposal centre.

If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team first for expert help and

advice: 0845 602 1454 - UK

(01) 461 0390 - Ireland

or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk

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