Operating The Control Panel; Steam Ironing - TEFAL Pro Express Instruction Booklet

Operating the control panel

• The light of the selected button ON-OFF flashes while the appliance is warming up.
• The red «Water tank empty» light is flashing: the water tank is empty. See Paragraph << Refilling the tank during
use>>.
• The orange «Anti-calc» light is flashing: maintenance is required, see paragraph «Maintenance and cleaning».
• Your steam generator comes with an automatic shut-off system after approximately 8 minutes without use. Only the
blue light of the «ON-OFF» button is flashing: the steam generator is on standby. Press the «ON-OFF» button or the
steam control button to start ironing again. See paragraph «AUTO-OFF» System.

Steam ironing

Do not iron over zips, studs or other hard or sharp objects which may damage the soleplate. Do not place the
iron on a metal support. When taking a break from ironing, always place the iron on the iron rest plate of the
unit. It is equipped with non-slip pads and has been designed to withstand high temperatures.
• To obtain steam, press the steam control button under the iron handle. The steam will stop when you release the
button.
• After approximately one minute, regularly while it is being used, your steam generator's electric pump injects water
into the boiler. It makes a noise but this is quite normal.
• If you are using starch, always spray it onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
Smart Technology Auto Control
During first use or if you have not used the steam function for a few minutes, press the steam control button several
ECO
times in a row holding the iron away from your laundry. This will remove the cold water from the steam circuit.
Your steam generator is fitted with SMART TECHNOLOGY AUTO CONTROL electronic regulation which offers you the
optimum temperature and steam combination.
BOOST
Settings
Optimum for all types of ironable fabrics.
AUTO - OFF
The ECO function allows ironing at the lowest
temperature and low steam flow suitable for
ironing the most delicate fabrics.
ECO
It also reduces energy consumption. Press
ECO
the STEAM button to iron in ECO mode
and press the same button twice to exit
this mode.
The BOOST function increases the
continuous steam output for a period of
BOOST
15 minutes. Press successively the STEAM
BOOST
button until the steam light, located on the
control panel, flashes. To exit this mode, press
successively the STEAM button until the light
turns off.
Warning, fabrics with the symbol
If you are in doubt about the type of fabric an item of clothing is made from, check the label.
AUTO - OFF
* If you are ironing woollen garments, press repeatedly on the steam control button without placing the iron on the
AUTO - OFF
garment. This will avoid it becoming shiny.
The «ECO» mode allows you ironing at the lowest temperature and steam flow that are suitable for ironing
the most delicate fabrics.It also reduces energy consumption. Press the «ECO» button to iron under this mode
ECO
and press the same buttun again to exit the «ECO» mode.
BOOST
Recommended use
are not suitable for ironing.
Fabrics
labelling
Cotton, wool*, silk, polyester,
cashmere, mohair, viscose, and
synthetic/cotton mixes.
Acetate, elastane, polyamide,
acrylic and synthetic mixes.
Note: do not use steam to iron
acrylic fabrics.
Cotton, wool*, polyester,
cashmere, mohair, viscose and
synthetic/cotton, linen and mixed
fibres.
Examples