Steam Ironing - TEFAL EXPRESS Manual

NOTICE_049420_OK 13/02/03

5- STEAM IRONING

1. Set the iron's thermostat control to the type of fabric to be ironed
2.The iron's thermostat light comes on : the iron has heated to the correct temperature when the light
goes out.
3. If necessary, adjust the steam flow on the base
4.To obtain steam, press on the steam control button beneath the iron handle and hold in
The steam stops when you release the button.
Recommendations :
• The first time you use the appliance or if you have not used steam for a few minutes:
press on the steam control button several times, holding the iron away from garments.
This will eliminate any cold water in the steam circuit.
• Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature ( ) and finish with those which
need higher temperatures (
If you are ironing :
- At a low temperature: set the steam control dial on the base to the low position.
- Thick fabric: increase the steam setting.
- Mixed fibre fabrics: set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most delicate fibre
- Woollen garments: press repeatedly on the steam control button to obtain short bursts
of steam, without placing the iron on the garment itself.
- To iron without using steam, do not press on the steam control button under the iron handle.
6- WHEN THE RED LIGHT ON THE BASE COMES ON
There is no more steam. The water tank is empty
Fill up the water tank and press on the "on" button to continue ironing.
7- VERTICAL STEAM FUNCTION
1. Set the iron thermostat and steam control dial on the base to the MAX position.
2. Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.
3. Holding the iron in a vertical position, tilted slightly forwards, press repeatedly on the steam control
button (under the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom
Recommendations: For fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from
the garment to avoid burning the fabric.
8- TURBO STEAM FUNCTION (depending on the model)
Press 2 or 3 times on the burst of steam control to obtain a more powerful turbo steam
• for ironing thicker fabrics
• to eliminate creases.
Be careful : use turbo steam function very carefuly because of the exceptional power of steam
that may cause burns.
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