User manual T-FAL ALL REFERENCES PRIMA

[. . . ] FABRIC LINEN COTTON WOOL SILK SYNTHETIC Polyester, Acetate, Acrylic, Nylon STEAM ZONE PRIMA 6 5 4 3 2 POSITION OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL MAX qqq qq q q STEAM SETTING POSITION A 1 Max B 10 s SETTING THE TEMPERATURE - Set the temperature control dial shown in the diagram below (C) referring to the table below (or on the heel). It goes out as soon as the soleplate is hot enough (D). s OBTAINING MORE STEAM - Press the Double Steam button from time to time (F). Anti-calc valve. To be cleaned once per month Water tank maximum fill line. [. . . ] 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. 2. - You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out. 5- IS THERE A PROBLEM ? Problems · Water drips from the holes in the soleplate Possible causes Solutions · The chosen temperature is too low and does not allow for · Set the temperature control dial in the coloured zone (from qq to MAX) the formation of steam. Unplug your iron and let it cool down before cleaning it s CLEANING THE ANTI-CALC VALVE (Once per month): - Unplug your iron and empty the water tank. - 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). - Replace the anti-calc valve into position THE IRON WILL NOT FUNCTION WITHOUT THE ANTI-CALC VALVE. · Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the fabrics. · The steam flow is too high. · You have stored the iron horizontally, without emptying it and · 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. · Fabric fibres have accumulated in the holes of the · Do a self-cleaning. Vacuum the holes of the soleplate from time to soleplate and are burning time. · Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new · Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap deposits or chemicals on new garments which have been sucked garment before washing it. · You have placed your iron flat on a metallic rest-plate · Clean the soleplate as indicated above. · Always set your iron on its heel. H I s USING THE SELF-CLEANING FUNCTION: In order to extend the life of your iron, use the Self-Cleaning function once per month. - 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. - 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. [. . . ] · 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. - Never leave your iron unattended when it is plugged in or while the soleplate is still hot. [. . . ]