Groupe SEB USA - T-FAL 1875 User's Manual
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1. iron soleplate cleaners For the more stubborn stains use a non abrasive plastic sponge and a cream cleaner Caution Do not use any cleansing agent for cleaning the soleplate of your iron e Never hold the iron under the tap Cleaning the generator base set To remove dust wipe the generator base regularlly with a soft damp cloth Caution never hold the generator base set under the tap Storing the generator 1 Disconnect the generator 2 Leave the iron and the iron soleplate to cool down for 30 minutes You can now store your steam generator Is there a problem Possible causes Water runs through the holes in the sole The boiler is too full plate You are using the steam at too low a temperature or before the iron is hot The water has condensed in the pipes because you are using steam for the first ime or you have not used it for some time Your thermostat is not working the temperature is always too low Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen You are using chemical descaling agents lavender water finish There are small charred pieces of fabric built up in the holes of the soleplate or in the space between the iron cover and the soleplate he iron soleplate is dirty or brown it may stain the linen You are ironing at too high a temperature starch here is litte or no si The boiler is empty2. preventing any ove theating an exhaust valve incorporated into the boiler cap in order to prevent excess pressurisation in the event of a malfunction the cap allows steam to escape Caution if the safety cap is dropped or knocked heavily the valve may get damaged In this case have the boiler cap replaced in an Approved Service Centre Always connect your steam generator to a power supply where the voltage is een 220 and 240 V Any connec error may cause irreversible dama to the steam generator and will can he guarantee his iron must be plugged into an socket If your are using an nsion lead ensure that it is the ipolar type 10A with an earth conductor the power cord is damaged it st be replaced immediately by an roved Service Centre to avoid danger Caution the soleplate of your iron may reach very high temperatures which can cause burns If your iron is placed for a few moments on the iron rest plate this plate may also reach very high temperatures In this case do not touch either the iron soleplate or the iron rest plate until the iron has cooled down Caution your steam generator allows you to iron with a considerable steam output This steam is hot it can cause burns Handle your iron with great care par ticularly if your are ironing in an upright position Always leave your generator out of reach of the children Never leave it unattended while it is switched on
3. Always disconnect your steam gene rator before filling or emptying the boiler before cleaning your generator after each use e In order to unscrew the boiler cap always ensure that your generator is cold that is discon nected for over an hour there is no more pressure in the boi ler In all other cases never attempt to uns crew the boiler cap while itis in use the strong pressure could cause burns Never immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid W hile rin sing out the boiler never fill it directly under the tap N ever hold the generator base set under the tap Should the steam generator be drop ped or severely knocked or if you obser ve any irregularity in its operation have your generator inspected by a qualified engineer atan authorised service centre where it will be restored to good wor king order If the boiler cap is lost or worn out have it replaced with the same model o 0 N N m q n i e Never dismantle your iron always take it to an Approved Service Centre Where to install your steam generator You can install the generator on the iron rest plate of your ironing board if it is large enough OR beside your ironing board on a heatresistant stand Your steam generator should be located at the height of your ironing board or below it Always place the generator on a firm surface either while ironing or when filling the boi
4. English Steam generator Model 1875 Iron 1 Steam contro button 2 Soleplate temperature control thermostat 3 Thermostat indicator Base set 4 Boiler inside base set 5 Iron rest plate 6 Boiler cap safety cap 7 Boiler ready indicator 8 Iron lt gt boiler cord 9 Base set power cord Wiring instructions for U K only Warning this appliance must be earthed Important the wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes Green and yellow earth Brown live Blue neutral Connect the green yellow wire to the terminal in the plug marked E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow Connect the brown wire to the terminal in the plug marked L or coloured red Brown or red kit correct fuse N Blue or _ plack Use cable gripper Connect the blue wire to the terminal in the plug marked N or coloured black A 13 amp fuse should be fitted when the appliance is connected to a BS 1363A plug Seek professional advice if unsure of the correct procedure for the above Important If the electrical cord of this appliance is damaged or shows signs of wear it must only be replaced by an authorised Tefal Service Centre see section After Sales Service Safety notes Your steam generator is an electric appliance It should be used in normal usage conditions e Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems a thermal fuse for
5. The boiler is not yet ready he soleplate is scratched or worn Your iron has fallen or has been knocked W hite streaks come through the holes in the soleplate rinsed out regularly Steam escapes from the cap of the tank Cap screwed on incorrectly The equipment is faulty e You are using additives in the water for ironing Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you are using rectly Clean the soleplate while still warm with a damp non meta You have placed your iron on a metal iron rest Always place the iron on the iron rest of the base set or place it on Your boiler has a build up of scale because itis not Temperature chart a enaa SYN THETIC S Acetate Rhodia Acrylic Crylor Dralon O rlon Courtelle Polyamide N ylon Rilsan Polyester Tergal Dacron T rital Tr vira Viscose Rayonne Fibrane e forme _ Synth tic e Solutions Do not fill the boiler right up to the top Itis inadvisable to use steam for ironing synthetics use short bursts of steam Wait until the iron indicator goes out before ironing Press the steam control button away from your ironing board until the iron produces steam e Contact an authorised service centre Never use this type of product they damage your generator e Never add anything to the boiler Clean the soleplate with a damp non stick plastic sponge Vacuum the space betxeen the iron cover and the s
6. he iron indicator and the boiler ready indicator turn on and off according to heat requirements Hints e while waiting for the boiler to be ready and if your iron is hot you can dry iron fabrics that do not require steam e in order to cut down boiler heating time you can fill it with hot water from the tap using a jug When the appliance is used for the first time a harmless odour and smoke may be given off This has no effect on the use of the appliance and will disappear quickly 1 Before steam ironing check that you have filled the boiler correctly 2 Consult the temperature chart and according to the fabric to be ironed use the temperature control thermostat located on the iron The iron indicator turns on the soleplate heats up W ait until this indicator goes out before iro ning In order to get steam press the steam control button under the handle of the iron and keep pressed down Release the control button and the steam stops Hints To iron thicker fabrics use the steam control e Every time it is used and when used for the first time or if you have not used the steam for several minutes press the steam control button several times in succession away from the ironing board This will enable the cold water to be removed from the steam circuit Short bursts on the steam control button are sufficient for perfect ironing It is inadvisable to keep the control button pressed down con
7. ler How to use your generator First of all fill the boiler What kind of water should use Caution never use demineralised water from batteries refrigerator condensation water from a condenser clothes dryer or water from a softener All these kinds of water harm the steam generator only use untreated tap water If you have a water softener take the water prior to the softener or else take care to empty the boiler regularly see Maintaining your generator For safety reasons never put additives perfume finish fragrance oils etc in the boiler 1 Place your generator on a horizontal stand 2 Check that your generator is disconnected and cold Unscrew the boiler cap Using a water jug fill with one litre of untreated tap water O Fill the boiler taking care that the water does not spill over If this occurs remove the excess water Q Replace the boiler cap screwing on E tightly fe gt Using your generator 1 Connect your generator to an earth pe socket The boiler ready indicator on the base set and the iron indicator turn on unless the iron thermostat is set at minimum 2 eave the iron soleplate to heat up t will be hot when the iron indicator goes out Leave the boiler to heat up for about 8 minutes The generator will be ready to use for ironing when the boiler ready indicator goes out NB During the ironing process t
8. n which he creases are to be smoothed out With the iron close to the fabric press the steam control button loca ed under the handle of the iron and move the iron up and down Hints Do not keep the steam control button pressed down continuously short bursts of steam are suffi cient e If you wish to smooth out creases in cotton linen or wool take care to put the iron soleplate in contact with the fabric e Caution for synthetic fabrics and silk take care to smooth creases by keeping the iron soleplate several centimetres away from the fabric to avoid scorching Maintaining your generator IMPORTANT To extend the life of your generator and to avoid the build up of scale it is essential that you rinse out the boiler after every 10 uses Hints e Clean the soleplate of your iron when you notice that it has difficulty in sliding or that the sole plate is stained brown Rinsing out the boiler 1 Check that the generator is cold and disconnected 2 W ith a jug fill the boiler 3 4 full with tap water Shake the base set for a few moments and then empty it com pletely over a container NB In particular do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler as they will damage it Cleaning the iron soleplate e Unplug the iron and clean the soleplate whilst still luke warm with a non abra sive plastic sponge Do not use metal scouring pads scouring powders or
9. oleplate perio dically Consult the temperature control chart and set the iron thermostat cor cleansing pad e Fill the boiler After switching on wait until the boiler ready indicator goes ou about 8 min its heel In order to change the soleplate contact an authorised service centre Empty and rinse out the boiler after every 10 uses Screw the cap back on Stop using the generator and contact an approved service centre 085463 27 98
10. s fitted with non slip pads and has been designed to resist high temperatures e If you wish to iron woollen garments simply project steam by means of the steam control button without placing the iron on the fabric In this way the fabric keeps fresh and the fibres stay soft After ironing a garment if you wish to give it a last touch up hang it on a hanger and iron it in an upright position Begin by ironing fabrics that require a low temperature synthetics silk wool and end with those that require a high temperature cotton linen When you lower the iron thermostat wait a few moments for the soleplate to cool down In this way you will avoid scorching the fabric with an overheated soleplate e If you iron mixed fibre fabrics always set the thermostat on the lower temperature For example a fabric made up of linen and viscose should be ironed at the temperature for synthetics viscose Smoothing out creases by ironing in an upright position The process of smoothing out creases by ironing in an upright position can be used to smooth creases in garments dry cleaned articles and curtains to give a final touch up to a garment To smooth out creases 1 f you smooth out creases in a garment hang itup on a hanger 2 Set the iron thermostat on maximum cot on linen whatever type of fabric itis and wait for the iron to heat up he iron indicator should go out 3 Gently stretch the fabric o
11. tinuously If you have no more steam The boiler in your generator is empty You should fill it carefully follo wing the instructions given in the section below Filling the boiler while in use IMPORTANT 1 Press the steam control button located on the handle of the iron and keep pres sed down until there is no more steam Never unscrew the boiler cap while the iron is producing steam Disconnect the generator Slowly unscrew the boiler cap Using a water jug fill it with one litre of untreated tap water Fill the boiler taking care that the water does not spill over If this occurs remove the excess water Replace the boiler cap screwing on ightly and reconnect your generator Wait a few minutes until the boiler ready indicator goes out he generator and the iron are ready to use when both the iron indicator and he boiler ready indicator are out OOOO e Consult the temperature chart and accor ding to the fabric to be ironed use the temperature control thermostat located on the iron The iron indicator turns on the soleplate heats up Wait until this indicator goes out before ironing O Iron your fabric taking care not to press the steam control button loca ted on the iron handle Hints for ironing Avoid placing your iron on a metal iron rest as this could wear out the soleplate Only place your iron on the iron rest plate of the base set this i
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