USING YOUR APPLIANCE 1.1 Getting started Express Compact is equipped with a lock system to hold the iron onto the base for easy transport and storage. • Unlock your steam generator. • Completely unwind the power cord and take the water connection cord out of its storage space.
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USING YOUR APPLIANCE • Press «ON-OFF» button on control panel. • The «ON-OFF» button light remains flashing while the appliance is warming up. • The appliance is ready to use when the button light stops flashing. The mode ECO can still be put even when the light flashes.
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USING YOUR APPLIANCE • To obtain even more steam, press the steam STEAMBOOST trigger under the handle three times in quick succession for automatic sequential steam. During ironing, do not place the iron on the flush accessory. It is safe to leave the iron on the soleplate or on the base of the steam generator or on the...
USING YOUR APPLIANCE 1.2 Filling the water tank • Switch off and unplug the appliance. • Remove the removable water tank using the handle located at the front of the steam generator • Fill it with untreated tap water without exceeding the MAX level.
USING YOUR APPLIANCE 1.3 Transportation Your steam generator is equiped with a lock system to hold the iron onto the base for easy transport and storage. To transport your steam generator using handle of the iron: - Put the iron on the steam generator iron rest and raise the lock system over the iron...
USING YOUR APPLIANCE 1.4 Settings Changing modes • Press the « ECO » button located on the control panel to go on the ECO mode, and click again to remove the ECO mode. • When you click on ECO mode the button light will start flashing while the steam generator adjusting...
USING YOUR APPLIANCE 1.5 Vertical steaming As steam is very hot: never attempt remove creases from a garment while it is being worn, always hang garments on a coat hanger. • Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.
USING YOUR APPLIANCE 1.6 Auto-off • The steam generator is fitted with an «AUTO- OFF» monitoring system, which activated automatically after approximately 8 minutes without use. The «ON-OFF» button flashes to indicate that the appliance is on standby. • To reactivate the steam generator, press «ON-OFF»...
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 2.1 Emptying the anti-calc collector • For long lasting steam performance, important to empty the anti-calc collector when necessary. • Switch off and unplug the appliance. Appliance has to be unplugged for at least 1h and be completely cool before continuing.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 2.2 Descaling your generator • The flashing «Anti calc» indicator light indicates that descaling necessary. • Switch off the appliance by pressing the «Off» button, then unplug the appliance. • Move the appliance over a sink and fill the water tank.
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE • Press and hold the blinking «Anti calc» 2 MIN button for 3 seconds. • The descaling operation is performed, during which the iron emits water and steam for 2 minutes. Be aware of the heat of the iron during the descaling beep cycle.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 2.3 Cleaning Appliance has to be unplugged least 2 hours and be completely cool before continuing. • Clean soleplate with a soft damp cloth. Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate. • Clean plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft...
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 2.4 Storage • Switch off and unplug the appliance. • Store the power cord in its slide storage place. • Store the water connection cord in its slide storage place without stretching it too much. • Store the flush accessory in its holder placed underneath appliance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important recommendations • Please read these instructions carefully before first use. This product has been designed for domestic indoor 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.
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• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience or persons with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities provided that they have been thoroughly instructed regarding the use of the appliance, are supervised, and understand the risks involved.
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it must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger. • All accessories, consumable goods and spare parts must be purchased exclusively from an Authorised Service Centre. • For your safety, this device complies with applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage Directives, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc.) •...
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can cause burns: do not touch them. Never touch the electrical power cords with the sole plate of the iron. • Always use a vented/mesh ironing board to prevent water spots on clothes and to avoid hot steam venting sideways. Be careful of hot steam when ironing close to the edges of the board.
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– Not – Prior to rinsing the anti-calc drinking collector (depending on the model), ensure that the appliance – Keep out of is unplugged and completely the reach of cool to unscrew the anti- children calc collector. To perform this –...
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Semi-automatic self-cleaning procedure* Never start the self-cleaning procedure when the appliance is on its base. Always place the iron on its cleaning stand, over a sink drain. Ensure that the anti-calc collector* is installed in the iron and properly locked, prior to starting self-cleaning. Never touch the iron or its cleaning stand during self- cleaning.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Emission of Normal cycle of Please let the cleaning cycle water and self cleaning of the finish until you hear the steam during soleplate. final long beep. the cleaning procedure. Your iron is You have just filled Press the steam control producing the tank.
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Problem Possible Causes Solutions Brown streaks You are using Never add this type of come through chemical descaling product in the water tank the holes in agents or additives (see "What water may the soleplate in the water ironing. be used?"). Contact an and stain the Approved Service Centre.
TEFAL INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE Date of purchase ............................Retailer name and address ............................Product reference .................................................................................. Distributor stamp...
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The repair process may require a longer time if the product is not locally sold by TEFAL/T-FAL in the country of usage. If the product is not repairable in the new country of usage, the international TEFAL/T-FAL guarantee is limited to a replacement by a similar or alternative product at similar cost, where possible.
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