Tefal Avantis 130 Iron
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1. Read these instructions carefully and make sure you keep them HELPLINE FORANY PROBLEMS OR QUERIES PLEASE TELEPHONE 0845 602 1454 UK calls charged at local rate or 01 412 3000 Ireland English 049494 24 OL Boost of steam button 4 for extra steam and vertical steam Spray button for dampening laundry Clip for fastening the cord Safety warning light depending on the model turns the iron off if it has been forgotten Steam control goes out when the required temperature has been reached Thermostat control for choosing the temperature Maximum tank filling point Soleplate do not fill beyond this limit Anti calc valve Your iron is equipped witl integrated system that protects against the effects of lime scale depending on the model Your new Avantis iron represents the latest in ironing technology AUTOSTEAM All Avantis irons now feature autosteam T his ensures that you get the correct level of steam whatever the temperature you have set preventing watermarks and drips ULTRAGLIDE DIFFUSION SOLEPLATE The new Avantis uses Tefal s patented technology with its unique Ultraglide Diffusion soleplate This gives the iron unrivalled glideability and steam diffusion reducing your ironing time and making your ironing easier ANTI CALC VALVE Tefal have introduced the Anti calc Valve to ensure easy cleaning and improve resistance2. and finish with those which respond best to higher temperatures e or MAX If you lower the thermostat wait until the light comes on again before ironing If you iron a fabric made of a blend of fibres set the temperature for the most fragile fibre Be careful Your iron will only produce steam when the thermostat control is in the coloured zone a VARIABLE STEAM depending on the model You can set the steam manually It is not advisable to use steam on silk or synthetics m AUTOMATIC STEAM EA Place the Steam a Control on AUTO W D depending steam automatically This could cause adjusts to the tem stains perature selected ay on the model Ne iron is hot as shown in the diagram below and then fill it m ANTI DRIP FUNCTION depending on the model The supply of water is cut off automatically to avoid any drips from the soleplate when the temperature of the iron is insufficient to produce steam W hen first using the iron wait for 5 minutes for steam to be produced m VERTICAL STEAM depending on the model Hang the garment up and hold the fabric taut Place the thermostat control on MAX 1 press repeatedly on the Burst of Steam button 4 and move the iron from top to bottom 3 Hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning delicate fabrics m REMOVING STUBBORN CREASES Press repeatedly on the Spray 5 button to dampen the f
3. is bipolar LOA or 13A for UK only with an earth If the cord is damaged it must be replaced immediately by an Approved Service Centre as this is dangerous Never immerse the iron in water The appliance must be unplugged before filling or emptying the tank If the iron is dropped have it checked by a professional before reuse invisible damage may be dangerous Your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns The soleplate of the iron may be very hot never touch it always leave it to cool before you put it away never leave your iron unattended when plugged in or when the soleplate is still hot keep your iron away from children NEVER TAKEYO UR IRON APART CONSULT YOUR APPROVED SERVICE ceN TRE SEE SEPARATE LEAFLET WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR U K ONLY Warning this appliance must be ear thed Important the wires in this lead are N or red coloured in accordance with Ganan a the following codes or green z Davit Green and yellow earth siteom Brown live Blue or_ black Use cable Blue neutral gripper 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 colou red red Connect the blue wire to the terminal in the plug marked N or coloured black A 13 amp fuse should be fitted when the appl
4. abric Or use the Burst of Steam button pressing repeatedly to obtain a more powerful burst of steam The electronic system cuts the power off and the auto stop warning light flashes if the iron is left vertically on the heel for more than 8 minutes or for more than 30 seconds if left horizontal To restart the iron shake it gently until the warning light stops flashing Warning T he auto stop features will only operate 2 minutes after the iron is switched on N B When the auto stop safety feature cuts in it is normal for the thermostat light to be off A 2 IRONING WITHOUT STEAM D Place the Steam control on DRY You can start ironing when the indicator light comes on for the second time auto Si 3 CARING FOR YOUR IRON gt m CLEANING THE SOLEPLATE W hen the soleplate is cool clean with a damp non metal washing up pad We recommend that when using starch it should be sprayed onto the reverse side of the fabric and the soleplate cleaned more frequently Be careful Unplug your iron and let it cool down before cleaning Do not use detergent or descaling products Never put the iron under the tap m CLEAN THE ANTI CALC VALVE at least once every 2 months Empty the iron and put the ironing control onto DRY To remove the anti calc valve pull upwards by means of the grips located on either side Leave to soak in white vinegar or pure lemon juice
5. e using chemical descaler pro w O perate the self clean feature and ducts or pure demineralised water follow our recommendations see the a Fabric fibres have accumulated in the Paragraph The water to use soleplate holes or between the iron Clean the soleplate with a non metal body and the soleplate and are washing up pad Vacuum the solepla singeing te holes from time to time O perate the self clean feature a Iron put away with water in the tank and the cursor on the steam position THE SOLEPLATE IS DIRTY OR BROWN AND IS SOILING THE LAUNDRY a You are using a temperature that is Clean the soleplate See the too high paragraph Setting the temperature a Your laundry has not been sufficiently Clean the soleplate Spray starch on rinsed or you are using starch the other side of the fabric to the side being ironed THE SOLEPLATE IS SCRATCHED OR DAMAGED a You have placed your iron horizontally Always place your iron on its on a metal support heel A This appliance is designed for domestic use only In the case of professional use inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions the manu facturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not apply
6. for around 2 hours Rinse under the tap Replace and slot down into the housing Be careful the iron only works if the anti calc valve is in place m SELF CLEANING twice a month Fill the tank to the MAX mark see our recommendations on the type of water to use Put the thermostat control on MAX and the steam control on DRY 3 and switch on Place the iron on its heel and wait around 5 minutes Unplug the iron and place over the sink horizontally Completly remove the anti calc valve Shake the iron gently until all the water and any impurities has drained from the soleplate 2 Replace the anti calc valve W hen the soleplate is just warm wipe the iron with a soft cloth e auto i tee in linnen coton___katoen laine wol soie zijde a gt synth synth The production of PUTTING YOUR IRON AWAY Place the cursor on DRY g Unplug the iron and wait until the soleplate has cooled Empty the tank W ind the cord loosely around the heel and fix the clip onto the cord 2 Nous the iron upright on its heel SAFETY PRECAUTIONS O Be careful Your electrical installation must correspond to that of your iron 220 240V Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the iron and this will invalidate the guarantee This iron must be plugged into an earthed socket If you are using an extension lead ensure that it
7. iance is connec ted 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 see separate leaflet Problems and possible causes YOUR IRON PRODUCES LITTLE OR NO STEAM Your iron is new aWhen you first use wait 2 minutes until steam is produced Place the cursor of the thermostat on or MAX and the steam setting cursor on the coloured zone 3 Put the Steam control on AUTO Solutions The temperature selected is too low The steam control is on DRY a Clean the anti calc valve and set the Your iron is clogged with scale or has e V self clean feature in motion been used dry for too long WATER IS DRIPPING FROM THE HOLES IN THE SOLEPLATE a You have been using the Burst of Wait a few seconds before each use Steam control too often a The thermostat is not functioning correctly or a Take the iron to an approved service centre Steam used before the iron is hot Wait until the thermostat indicator light goes out before using the steam a Empty the tank and put the iron away vertically standing on its heel Position the cursor on DRY BROWNISH WATER IS DRIPPING FROMTHE SOLEPLATE AND IS STAINING THE LAUNDRY You ar
8. to scale Be careful depending on the model Take off the soleplate protection before heating the iron 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 disap pear quickly Water to use in your iron amp gt Your iron has been designed to be used with tap water However the self cleaning feature has to be used regularly to eliminate any mineral build up in the steam chamber If your water is very hard check with your Local Environmental Services or water company you can use a mix of half tap water and half distilled water Do not use any other types of water TEAM IRONI a FILLTHE TANK Place the steam control on DRY 3 Open the flap of the water tank filler place the iron on a table not when Be careful You should not fill the tank beyond the MAX level iron standing vertically on the heel m SETTING THE TEMPERATURE AND STEAM LEVEL Place the thermostat control to match the type of fabric to be ironed amp e Linen Max eee in linen a Catton SA lees 2 Wool laine wo P P soie zide lt e Silk Viscose SS synth ___synth gy Synthetics Polyester Acetate Acrylic Polyamide The light comes on W ait for the light to go off and come on again before you start ironing We recommend that you Start with the fabrics to be ironed on a low temperature
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