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Iron temperature setting:
- Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low
temperature (•) and finish with those which need
higher temperatures (••• or Max).
- Mixed fibre fabric: set the ironing temperature to
the setting for the most delicate fabric.
• If you put your thermostat in the “min” position,
the iron does not become hot.
ECO MODE: Your appliance has an ECO mode
function which uses less power whilst still producing a
good steam flow for you to iron your garments
properly. This mode can only be used on 3 dots
setting (••• or Max) (see Above table).
Dry ironing
• Do not press the steam control button under the
iron handle.
Vertical steam ironing
Recommendations : for fabrics other than linen or
cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the
garment to avoid burning the fabric.
• Set the iron temperature control dial to the MAX
position.
• Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the
fabric slightly taut with one hand.
As steam is very hot : never attempt to remove
creases from a garment while it is being worn,
always hang garments on a coat hanger.
• Holding the iron in a vertical position, tilted slightly
forwards, press repeatedly on the steam control
button - Fig.8 (underneath the iron handle)
moving the iron from top to bottom - Fig.9.
Refilling the water tank
• The water tank is empty.
• Switch off then unplug the steam generator and
open the flap on the tank.
• Refill with untreated tap water up to the max mark
- Fig.5
• Reconnect then switch the appliance on again by
pressing the on/off switch - Fig.10.
Maintenance and cleaning
Anti calc maintenance
Do not put any descaling substances (vinegar,industrial
descaling products, etc.) in the water tank or in the anti
calc compartment, they could damage your appliance.
To extend the life of your maxi steam iron and to avoid
scale on your ironing, your appliance is equipped with a
a
nti calc cartridge system. This an anti calc cartridge
system is located below the iron rest.
Operation:
T
he appliance has an anti calc indicator located on
the control panel. When this indicator is flashing it
means that the anti calc cartridge is no longer
e
fficient and must be replaced by a new one.
To replace your anti calc cartridge :
- Never replace the anti calc cartridge during use.
- Switch off and unplug your appliance.
- Wait for at least one hour and check that the
appliance is cold.
- Open the anti calc cartridge cover - Fig..1
- Take the used anti calc cartridge out of its
compartment - Fig.11.
- Be careful, some water drops may fall out of the
anti calc cartridge when you remove it from its
compartment. This is normal and the water is
harmless.
- Take the new anti calc cartridge out of its bag - Fig.2.
- Place the new anti calc cartridge in the
compartment and press it down until it locks - Fig.3.
- Close the anti calc cartridge cover - Fig.4.
- Plug and switch on your appliance.
- Press the anti calc reset button on the control
panel. (3 seconds)
- You might have to press the steam control button a
for a few minutes to start the steam again as your
maxi steam iron needs to re-activate its water circuit.
This operation is essential to ensure the life time of
your appliance.
Using the maxi steam iron without changing the
cartridge can damage the appliance and stop its
steaming performance. Press on the anti calc
button only if you have changed the cartridge.
To unsure the efficiency of the cartridge, please
remove it from its plastic bag just before use. The
international Tefal guarantee will not cover any
damages which occurs as a result of using the
maxi steam iron without changing the cartridge.
Cleaning your maxi steam iron
Before cleaning, ensure your appliance is unplugged
and that the soleplate and the iron have cooled
down.
• Do not use detergent or descaling products for
cleaning the soleplate base-unit.
• Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.
• Regularly clean the soleplate with a damp, non-
metallic washing up pad.
• Clean the plastic parts of the appliance
occasionally with a soft cloth.
Storing your maxi steam iron
• Warning: do not touch the soleplate while still hot.
• Store the water connection cord in its
compartment - Fig.12.
• Leave the iron (and the iron rest) to cool down for
1 hour before storing it away.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE AND STEAM OUTPUT
ACCORDING TO TYPE OF FABRIC TO BE IRONED
TYPE OF
FABRICS
Setting temperature control
Synthetics, Silk
W
ool, Viscose
Linen, cotton
MAX ECO
