User manual T-FAL 1690

[. . . ] If you have very calcareous (hard) water (you can check this with your water supplier), you can mix tap water with commercially-available demineralized water in the proportions: - 50% tap water - 50% demineralized water WHY NOT USE OTHER TYPES OF WATER?Do not use the following types of water, which may cause spitting, brown streaks or premature ageing of your iron: - commercially-available demineralized water on its own - water from spin-dryers - scented water - softened water - water from refrigerators - water for batteries - rainwater - water from air - conditioning units - distilled water air Caution · Always remove your iron from the base (cordless) before filling it. Caution Do not fill above the Max indicator (with the iron on its heel). · Position the thermostat control on the name of the fabric that you want to iron (see diagram below). [. . . ] To remove resistant creases · Press the Spray button repeatedly to wet the linen or use the SuperPress button. 5 - MAINTAINING YOUR IRON Caution Always unplug and leave your iron to cool before cleaning it. Clean the soleplate · When the soleplate is warm, clean it with a damp, non-metal pad. Tip · When you use starch, spray it on the underside of the fabric and clean the soleplate more frequently. Clean the anti-scale rod (once a month) · Drain the iron and set the ironing control button to DRY. · Release and remove the rod from its housing WITHOUT TOUCHING THE END. · Soak the rod for 4 hours in spirit vinegar or pure lemon juice. Re-insert it. Notice_089242_Mod. 1690 20/07/01 16:11 Page 7 Caution The iron can only operate with the anti-scale rod in place. Information: · The auto-cleaning function reduces the amount of scale in the iron. · Set your iron to "Cordless" and fill the tank up to the MAX indicator with tap water. · Set the thermostat control to MAX and the steam control to DRY. · Place your iron on its base and wait for the indicator to go out. · When the soleplate is warm, wipe the iron with a soft cloth. 6 - STORING YOUR IRON INFORMATION: · You do not have to empty the tank. · Place the iron on its base and set the cursor to the lock position. · Wind the cord around the base and fasten the clip on the cord. Caution: · The cord winder avoids contact between the cord and the soleplate which may still be hot. · Tighten the table grip again so that you can fold it back into the base. 7 - IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES Your iron is producing little or no steam. · Your iron is covered with scale or has been used dry for too long. · Steam cannot be produced at the temperature you have selected. (see chapter on "what water should be used") Set the thermostat control in the coloured zone (··, ··· or MAX). [. . . ] - never leave your iron unattended when it is connected to the mains or while the soleplate is still hot. Never dismantle your iron: always take it to an Approved Service Centre. Wiring instructions (for U. K. Important : the wires in this lead are coloured in Brown or red L accordance with the following code : Green and yellow - Green and yellow : earth Fit E or green c o rr e c t - Brown : live fuse Blue or N black - Blue : neutral. Use cable · Connect the green and yellow wire to the terminal in the gripper plug marked "E" or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. [. . . ]