Important Recommendations; Safety Instructions - TEFAL EXPRESS POWER ZONE Manual

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Important recommendations

Safety instructions

• Please read these instructions carefully before first use.
This product has been designed for domestic use only.
Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to
comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts
no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable
standards and regulations (Low Voltage, Electomagnetic
Compatibility, Environmental Directives, as applicable...).
• Your steam generator is an electrical appliance. It should
be used under normal conditions. It is intended for
domestic use only.
• Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems:
- a pressure release valve which, in the event of a
malfunction, releases any excess steam;
- a thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from
overheating.
• Always plug your steam generator into:
- an electrical installation with voltage between 230V and
240V.
- an earthed socket.
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable
damage to the appliance and will invalidate your
guarantee.
• If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is
correctly rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended.
• Completely unwind the power cord from its storage space
before connecting to an earthed socket.
• If the electric power cord or the iron-unit is damaged, it
must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre in order
to prevent any danger.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
Always unplug your appliance:
- before rinsing the anti-scale valve or before filling the
water tank,
PLEASE KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION LEAFLET IN A SAFE PLACE
Description
1. Comfort handle (depending on model)
2.
Steam control button
3. Iron temperature adjustment dial
4. Iron thermostat light / Settings for the iron
temperature button
5.
Easycord system
6. Iron rest
7. Illuminated on / off switch
8. Power cord storage space
9.
Power cord
10. Power Zone button (depending on model)
11. Lock-System hoop (depending on model)
12.
Water tank filler cover
13.
Water tank 1,7 l
Locking system for retaining the iron on the base - Lock-system
Your steam generator is fitted with a retaining hoop to hold the iron onto the base with a
locked position for easy transport and storage
• Locking - fig.2
- fig.3
• Unlocking
- before cleaning your generator,
- after each use.
• The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable,
heat-resistant surface. When you place the iron on the
iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you place it
is stable. For best results use a vented ironing board to
prevent water spots on the clothes and to avoid steam
venting sideways.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• Never leave the appliance unattended:
- when it is connected to the mains,
- until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).
• The soleplate and generator iron-rest can become very
hot and cause burns: never touch these parts.
Never touch the electric cords with the soleplate of
the iron.
• Your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns.
Handle your iron carefully, particularly when using the
vertical steam function. Never direct the steam towards
persons or animals.
• Before unscrewing the anti-scale valve cap, wait until the
generator is cold (unplugged for more than 2 hours).
• If you lose or damage the anti-scale valve cap, have it
replaced by an approved Service Centre.
• Never immerse your steam generator in water or any
other liquid. Never hold it under the water tap.
• The appliance must not be used if it has fallen to the
floor, shows evidence of damage, leaks or fails to function
correctly. Never dismantle your appliance. To avoid any
danger, have it inspected in an approved service centre.
14. Steam generator boiler (in the base unit)
15.
Iron-base steam cord
16. Slide storage place for the steam cord
17. Scale collector cover
18. Scale collector
19.
Control panel
a - "Anti-calc" indicator
b - "Water tank empty" light
c - OK button
d - "Steam ready" light
e - ECO Zone
f - Steam output control dial
20.
Autoclean Soleplate
- fig.1:
(according to model)
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