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ANTI-CALC

Depending on model

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Depending on model

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Important safety recommendations

• Please read these instructions carefully before first use. This

product has been designed for domestic and indoor 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.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord.

Always unplug your appliance: before filling the water tank

or rinsing the water tank, before cleaning the appliance,

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 to be used by persons

(including children) with reduced or impaired physical,

sensory or mental capacities or persons lacking appropriate

knowledge or experience, unless a person responsible for

their safety provides either supervision or appropriate

instructions concerning use of the appliance prior to its use.

• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play

with the appliance.

• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over

and persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience

or persons with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or

mental capacities provided that they have been thoroughly

instructed regarding use of the appliance, are supervised,

and understand the risks involved. Children shall not play

with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall

not be made by children without supervision. Keep the iron

and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of

age when it is energized or cooling down.

• The surfaces of your appliance can reach very high

temperatures when functioning, which may cause

burns. Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance

(accessible metal parts and plastic parts adjacent to

the metallic parts).

• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected

to the mains. Before storing the appliance, once it is

unplugged, please wait until it has cooled down (around

1 hour).

• The appliance must not be used if it has been dropped,

if it has any visible damage, if it leaks, or if it functions

abnormally in any way. Do not attempt to dismantle your

appliance: have it examined at an Approved Service Centre

to avoid any danger.

• The iron should only be used with the base provided (for

cordless irons).

• Check the electrical power for sign of wear or damage prior

to use. If the electrical power cord is damaged, it must

be replaced at an Approved Service Centre to avoid any

danger.

• The iron must always be placed on its base and never on its heel (for cordless irons)

• Your iron and its base must be used and placed on a stable surface. When you place the iron on its base, ensure that the surface

on which the base is placed is stable.

• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility,

Environment, etc).

• Your steam iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use. It is designed for domestic use only.

• Always plug your steam iron:

- into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V,

- into an earthed electrical 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 (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended.

• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket.

• The soleplate of your iron can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns: do not touch them. Never touch the

electrical power cords with the soleplate of the iron.

• Your appliance emits steam, which can cause burns. Always handle the iron with care, especially when ironing vertically. Never

direct the steam towards people or animals.

• Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.

• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water reservoir is filled with water.

Before first use

When you first use the iron, some smoke or a harmless odour may be produced or there may be a small discharge of particles. This

will not affect the use of the iron and will disappear quickly.

What water to use?

Your iron has been designed to use tap water. However, the self-clean function must be performed regularly on the steam chamber

to remove limescale.

If your water is very hard, mix 50% tap water and 50% bottled demineralised water.

Never use water containing additives (starch, perfume, aromatic substances, softeners, etc.), or condensation water (for example

water from tumble dryers, water from refrigerators, water from air conditioning units, rainwater). This water contains organic

waste materials or minerals that concentrate under the effect of heat and cause spitting, brown colouring or premature ageing

of your appliance.

Important notice for 3000W models only :

Under unfavorable mains conditions, phenomena like transient voltage drops or lighting fluctuations can happen. Therefore, it is

recommended that the iron is connected to a power supply system with a maximum impedance of 0,29 Ω. If necessary, the user

can ask the public power supply company for the system impedance at the interface point.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Description

Spray

Cover for filling tank

Steam control

Anti-calc valve

Anti-calc valve release button

Turbo steam button

Auto- Stop safety light

(depending on model)

Power cord

Easycord system

10.

Thermostat light

11.

Extra-stable heel

12.

Spray trigger

13.

Thermostat control

14.

Soleplate

15.

Limescale Anti-calc collector unlock tab

16.

Limescale Anti-calc collector

Before using for the first time

• Before using your iron for the first time in the steaming position, we

recommend that you let it function for a few moments in the horizontal

position and away from your clothes. Press the turbo steam button several

times in this position.

• On first use you may notice a small amount of smoke and odour or a small

discharge of particles. This is normal and will quickly disappear.

Preparation

What water to use?

• Your iron has been designed to work with untreated tap water. It is however necessary to clean the scale

collector regularly, eliminating all residues.

• 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. Do not use pure distilled nor pure

demineralised water. These types of water should not be used in your TEFAL

iron.

Filling the tank

• Unplug your iron before filling it.
• Set the steam control to

–

fig.1

• Hold the iron in one hand and tilt it slightly, pointing the soleplate upwards.

• Open the tank cover –

fig.2

• Fill the tank to the

“MAX”

marking –

fig.3

• Close the tank cover.

Use

Adjusting the temperature and steam

• Adjust the thermostat control –

fig.4

, by referring to the table below.

• The light comes on. It will go out

when the soleplate is sufficiently

hot –

fig.5

According to the type of fabric

selected, your iron automatically

and accurately determines the

temperature and steam flow, to

guarantee the best result.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Your iron heats up quickly: start with fabrics that require a low heat, then finish with those that need

higher temperatures.

• If you lower the thermostat, wait for the light to come back on before starting to iron again.

• If you are ironing a fabric comprising a mixture of fibres: adjust the

Read the instructions for

use carefully.

Remove any labels from

the soleplate before

heating the iron.

Do not fill your iron through

the scale collector orifice. Do

not exceed the tank’s MAX

marking. Do not fill your iron

directly under the tap.

Do not remove the anti-calc

valve to fill the tank.

If your water is very hard,

you are able to mix 50%

untreated tap water with

50% store bought distilled

water.

= STEAM ZONE

FABRIC

POSITION OF THERMOSTAT

CURSOR STEAM SETTING

LINEN

COTTON
WOOL
SILK / SYNTHETIC (Polyester,

Acetate, Acrylic, Nylon)

MAX

•••

••

•

Please refer to safety instructions at the beginning of this booklet before using your appliance.

temperature to the most delicate fibre.

• If you put your thermostat in the

“MIN”

position, the iron does not become hot.

Using the water spray trigger

(spray)

• When ironing with the steam or dry function, press the spray trigger several

times in succession to remove stubborn wrinkles –

fig.6.

Obtaining more steam

• Set the thermostat control to

“MAX”

“

•••

”.

• Press the turbo steam button from time to time –

fig.7.

• To avoid water dripping onto your clothes, wait a few seconds before pressing again.

Smoothing garments vertically

• Hang the garment on a hanger and hold the fabric using one hand. The

steam is very hot so you should always do this with the garment on a hanger

– never while someone is wearing it.

• Set the thermostat control to

“MAX”

–

fig.8.

• Pulse the turbo steam button –

fig.7

and move from top to bottom –

fig.9

Dry Iron function

• Adjust the temperature to the fabric being ironed.

• Set the steam control to

–

fig.1.

• You can iron when the light goes out.

Additional functions

Durilium / Durilium Airglide autoclean soleplate

(depending on model)

• Your iron is equipped with a catalytic self-cleaning soleplate.

• Its exclusive coating eliminates impurities generated during normal use.

• It is recommended that you always rest your iron on its support base to preserve its self-cleaning coating.

Auto-stop safety function

(depending on model)

• The electronic system cuts the power and the auto-stop light flashes if the

iron is placed on its support base for more than 8 minutes or left flat for more

than 30 seconds –

fig.10.

• To restart the iron, simply shake it gently until the light stops flashing.

Anti-drip function

• The automatic steam selection function is based on the fabric being ironed, which is integrated into your

iron, reduces the steam flow at low temperatures and prevents the iron from dripping onto your clothes.

Cleaning and maintenance

Descale your steam iron easily

• To prolong the steam performance, your iron is equipped with an integrated

limescale collector. This collector, which is located on the iron’s support base,

automatically collects limescale that forms inside the iron.

• It is recommended that you clean the collector every 4 months. The amount

of scale collected will depend on the hardness of the water.

• BE CAREFUL: this operation should only be carried out when the iron has

been unplugged for more than one hour and has cooled down completely. To

carry out this operation, the steam iron must be close to a sink so that water

can flow from the tank when opened.

• Hold the iron in one hand and tilt it slightly, pointing the soleplate upwards.

Check that there is

water in the tank before

using the spray trigger.

Hold the iron a few

centimetres from the

fabric so as not to burn

delicate fabrics.

In normal use, the

auto-stop light is on!

Do not put any descaling

products (vinegar,

industrial descaling

agents...) to rinse out

your iron: they could

damage it.

To descale the iron:

• Once the steam iron has completely cooled down, raise and turn the tab to unlock it

– fig.11-12.

• Remove the collector from the iron, it contains the limescale collected in the iron –

fig.13.

• To clean the collector thoroughly rinse in water to remove the limescale inside

– fig.14.

• Reposition the collector in its housing and turn the tab a quarter turn to the right in order to lock the

collector and ensure it is watertight –

fig.14 and 15.

In addition to this regular maintenance, it is recommended that the self-clean

function is performed once a year.

• If you live in a very hard water area, perform the self-cleaning operation on

a more regular basis.

• Put the steam button on

“MAX”

• Place the iron on its base with a full tankand set the thermostat to the

“MAX”

position.

• When the light goes out, disconnect the iron and place it over a sink.

• Set the thermostat to the “

MIN

” position.

• Remove the anti-calc valve.

• Shake the iron lightly and horizontally above a sink until part of the water

(with the impurities) flows from behind the appliance

– fig.21.

• Once you have finished this operation, replace the anti-calc valve, inserting

it until you hear a click

– fig.20.

• Plug in your iron and let it stand on its base for 2 minutes in order to clean

the soleplate.

• Unplug your iron and when the soleplate is lukewarm, dry it with a soft cloth.

• When you next use your iron, switch it on in the horizontal position, holding

it away from you, to remove any water and limescale residue left in the

baseplate.

Clean the anti-calc valve

(every 4 months )

• Unplug your iron and empty the tank.

• Put the steam button on max and set the thermostat to the

“MIN”

position

• To remove the anti-calc valve, press the self-clean extraction button –

fig.16

and pull the valve upwards –

fig.17.

• Let the valve soak for 4 hours in a glass of commercially available white

vinegar or natural lemon juice –

fig.19.

• Rinse the valve under tap water.

• Reposition the anti-calc valve; push it until it clicks –

fig.20.

Cleaning the soleplate

Your steam iron is equipped with a self-cleaning soleplate (depending on

model):

• Its exclusive active coating eliminates all impurities that can be generated

under normal conditions of use.

• Ironing using the incorrect temperature could however leave traces that

require manual cleaning. In this case, it is recommended that you use a soft

damp cloth on the still warm soleplate so as not to damage clothing.

Your steam iron is equipped with the Durilium / Durilium Airglide

soleplate (depending on model):

• Clean with a damp non-metallic sponge or damp soft cloth while the

soleplate is still warm.

Storing your iron

• Unplug it and wait for the soleplate to cool down –

fig.23.

• Empty the tank and set the steam control to

. A little water may remain in the tank.

• Wind the cord around the heel of the iron. Position the iron on its support base –

fig.24.

Warning! Using any

abrasive sponge damages

the self-cleaning coating

(according to model) of

your soleplate – fig.22.

Warning!

- Never touch the end of

the valve – fig.18.

- The iron does not work

without the anti-calc

valve.

WARNING!

The iron does not work

without the limescale

collector.

Do not use corrosive or

abrasive products.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

Water flows through

the holes of the

soleplate.

You are using the steam function when

the iron is not hot enough.

Wait for the light to go out.

You are using the turbo steam button

too often.

Wait a few seconds between each use.

You have stored the iron flat, without emptying

it and without setting the control to

See the section «Storing your iron».

The anti-calc valve is not properly

positioned.

Correctly position the anti-calc valve: push

it until it clicks.

You have put water in the anti-calc

collector housing.

Never put water in the anti-calc collector

housing.

Brown drips are coming

out of the soleplate and

staining your clothes.

You are using chemical descaling

products.

Do not put any descaling product into the

water tank.

You are not using the correct water.

Perform a self-clean and consult the

«What water to use?» section.

Your clothing has not been rinsed

sufficiently or you are ironing a new

garment before washing it.

Make sure that your laundry is rinsed

sufficiently so as to remove any deposits of

soap or chemical products on new clothes.

Fibres have built up in the holes on the

soleplate and are burning.

Perform a self-clean. Clean the soleplate

with a non-metallic sponge.
Vacuum the soleplate occasionally.

The soleplate is dirty or

brown and may stain

clothes.

The temperature is too high.

Clean the soleplate as advised above.

Refer to the temperature chart to adjust the

thermostat.

You are using starch.

Clean the soleplate as advised above.

Spray the starch on the opposite side to

that being ironed.

Your iron produces
little or no steam.

The tank is empty.

Fill it.

The anti-calc valve has collected too much
scale.

Clean the anti-calc valve.

Your iron has limescale.

Clean the anti-calc valve and perform a
self-clean.

Your iron has been used with the dry
function for too long.

Perform a self-clean.

The soleplate is
scratched or damaged.

You have positioned your iron flat on a

metallic iron support.

You have cleaned your soleplate with an

abrasive or metallic sponge.

Always rest the iron on its support base.
Refer to the section «Cleaning the
soleplate».

Your soleplate emits
particles.

Limescale is starting to build up on your
soleplate.

Perform the cleaning and maintenance
specified in the instructions.

Water is flowing from

the tank cover.

You have not closed the cover properly.

Check that the tank cover is properly closed.

The iron releases steam or
water on filling the tank.

The steam control button is not set to

Check that the steam control button is
set to

The spray does not
release water.

The tank is not full enough.

Add water to the tank.

The water flows from
the back of the iron.

The collector is not properly positioned in
its housing.

Reposition the collector in its housing.

If you have any problems or queries please contact our Customer Service helpline as listed below.

A problem with your iron?

Environment protection first !

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



Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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