T-Fal Prima - Manual

■ OBTAINING MORE STEAM
- Press the Double Steam button from time to time (F).
- Steam flow is increased.
■ MOISTENING THE LINEN (SPRAY)
- When steam or dry ironing, press several times on the
Spray Button to moisten the linen (G) and to remove
stubborn creases.
- Make sure that there is water in the tank before using
this button.
Recommendations:
Fabrics and ironing temperatures:
• Your iron heats up quickly : begin by ironing those fabrics that are
ironed at low temperatures, then go on to those requiring a higher
temperature;
• If you turn down the thermostat, wait until the thermostat light
comes back on before ironing again.
• When ironing fabrics with mixed fibres, set the ironing temperature
for the most delicate of the fabrics.
What water to use?
English 029688 - 12/03
Your appliance has been designed to function with tap water.
However, it is necessary to operate the Self-Clean function regularly to clean the
steam chamber and eliminate hard water deposits. If your water is very hard you
may mix tap water with distilled water in the following proportions:
50% tap water, 50% distilled water.
Please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.
FOR YOUR SECURITY
• Warning! The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the iron (220V-240V AC or 127 V depending on the model). Connecting to the wrong voltage may
cause irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate the guarantee.
• This iron must always be plugged into an earthed socket.
• If using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A or 13A for UK only), with an earth.
• If the electrical cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced by an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.
• Never immerse your iron in water!
• The appliance must be unplugged before filling or emptying the water tank.
• If the appliance falls, have it checked by a professional before using it again ; unseen damage may be dangerous.
• The soleplate may be very hot :
- Never touch it.
- Always let it cool down before putting it away.
- Never leave your iron unattended when it is plugged in or while the soleplate is still hot.
- Always keep your iron out of the reach of children.
NEVER DISMANTLE YOUR IRON YOURSELF AS THIS WILL NEGATE THE GUARANTEE ; ALWAYS CONTACT AN APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE.
Types of water not to use:
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 water, or rain water.
1. Spray nozzle
2. Water tank filler inlet. Only use tap water
3. Double steam button.To obtain more steam.
4. Steam control slide. To control steam flow.
5. Spray button.To moisten linen
6. Thermostat indicator light. Goes out when the temperature has been reached.
7. Anti-calc valve.To be cleaned once per month
8. Water tank maximum fill line. Do not exceed this limit.
9. Temperature control dial
10. Soleplate
1. STEAM IRONING
4. STORING YOUR IRON
• Unplug it and wait until the soleplate has cooled.
• Empty the water tank and set the steam control to DRY.
• Store the iron on its heel.
WARNING!
Remove the soleplate protector before heating up the iron (depending on
the model)
Warning!
Before using your iron with the steam function for the first time, we
recommend that you operate it in horizontal position for a few moments,
away from your linen, ie press several times on the double steam button.
During the first few uses, a harmless odour and smoke may be given off.
This has no effect on the use of the iron and will disappear quickly.
■ FILLING THE WATER TANK
- Unplug your iron before filling it.
- Set the steam control dial on DRY (A).
- Place your iron on a stable, horizontal heat-resistant surface shown
in the diagram (B) below, and fill with water through the water tank filler inlet.
- Do not exceed the MAX line indicated on the water tank.
■ SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
- Set the temperature control dial shown in the diagram below (C) referring
to the table below (or on the heel).
- The thermostat light comes on. It goes out as soon as the soleplate is hot
enough (D).
■ SETTING THE STEAM LEVEL (E)
- In order to avoid water dripping from the iron onto the linen :
• Turn off the steam when ironing silk or synthetic fabrics.
• Set it at the minimum position for wool.
A
1
2
4
5
6
7 8 9 10
3
Max
B
C D
F
FABRIC POSITION OF TEMPERATURE STEAM SETTING
CONTROL DIAL POSITION
LINEN MAX
COTTON ● ● ●
WOOL ● ●
SILK ●
SYNTHETIC ●
Polyester, Acetate,
Acrylic, Nylon
STEAM ZONE
- Set the temperature.
- Set the steam control on DRY (see diagram A).
- You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out.
2. DRY IRONING
BE CAREFUL!
Unplug your iron and let it cool down before cleaning it
■ CLEANING THE ANTI-CALC VALVE (Once per month):
- Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.
- Set the steam control slide on DRY.
- To remove the anti-calc valve, pull it up using the tabs located on each side (H)
NEVER TOUCH THE END OF THE VALVE
- Soak the valve in a cup of white spirit vinegar or plain lemon juice for 4 hours (I).
- Rinse the valve in tap water.
- Replace the anti-calc valve into position
THE IRON WILL NOT FUNCTION WITHOUT THE ANTI-CALC VALVE.
■ USING THE SELF-CLEANING FUNCTION:
In order to extend the life of your iron, use the Self-Cleaning function
once per month.
- Unplug your iron and set the steam control slide on DRY.
- Fill the water tank up to the Max level (see recommendations for the types of
water to use).
- Place your iron on its heel and set the temperature control dial on MAX.
- Plug in your iron and wait until the thermostat light goes out.
- Unplug the iron and hold it over a sink in the horizontal position.
- Raise the anti-calc valve.
- Shake the iron gently, over the sink, until all of the water in the water tank (with
the impurities) has flowed out via the soleplate.
- At the end of the operation, put the anti-calc valve back into position.
- Turn the iron back on for 2 minutes, setting it on its heel, to dry the soleplate.
- Unplug the iron, and when the soleplate is just warm, wipe it with a soft cloth.
Recommendation :
The self-cleaning function helps to delay the scaling of your iron.
DO NOT USE CHEMICAL DESCALING AGENTS
■ CLEANING THE SOLEPLATE:
- While the soleplate is still just warm, clean it by rubbing it with a moist,
non-metallic pad.
3. MAINTAINING YOUR IRON
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HELPLINE :
If your have any problem or queries, please call our Customer Relations Team first for expert help an advice on :
0845 602 1454 – UK
(01) 4751947 – IRELAND
Or consult our web site : www.tefal.co.uk
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■ WHAT TEMPERATURE AND WHICH STEAM SETTING TO USE?
This product has been designed for domestic use only.
Any professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no resposibility
and the guarantee will not apply.
PRIMA
5- IS THERE A PROBLEM ?
Problems Possible causes Solutions
• Water drips from the holes in the
soleplate
• Brown streaks come through the holes in the sole-
plate and stain the fabrics.
• The soleplate is dirty or brown and
can stain the linen.
• There is little or no steam.
• The soleplate is scratched or
damaged.
• The chosen temperature is too low and does not allow for
the formation of steam.
• You are using steam while the iron is not hot enough.
• The steam flow is too high.
• You have stored the iron horizontally, without emptying it and
without setting it to DRY.
• You are using chemical descaling agents.
• You are using pure distilled water.
• Fabric fibres have accumulated in the holes of the
soleplate and are burning
• Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new
garment before washing it.
• You are using too high a temperature.
• You are using starch.
• The water tank is empty.
• The anti-calc valve is dirty.
• Your iron has a build-up of scale.
• Your iron has been used dry for too long.
• You have placed your iron flat on a metallic rest-plate
• Set the temperature control dial in the coloured zone (from
●● to MAX)
• Wait until the indicator light goes out.
• Reduce the steam flow.
• See the section "Storing your iron".
• Do not add any descaling agents to the water in the water
tank.
• Do a self-cleaning and use tap water.
• Do a self-cleaning. Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic
sponge. Vacuum the holes of the soleplate from time to
time.
• Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap depo-
sits or chemicals on new garments which have been sucked
up by the iron.
• Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
See the temperature table to correctly set the thermostat.
• Clean the soleplate as indicated above. Always spray starch
onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
• Fill it with tap water.
• Clean the anti-calc valve.
• Clean the anti-calc valve and do a self-cleaning.
• Do a self-cleaning.
• Always set your iron on its heel.