Tefal 1875 User Manual

Using your generator :

Connect your generator to an “earth”
type socket.

The “boiler ready” indicator on the
base set and the iron indicator turn
on (unless the iron thermostat is set at
minimum).

leave the iron soleplate to heat up.

It will be hot when the iron indicator
goes out.

Leave the boiler to heat up (for about
8 minutes).

The generator will be ready to use for ironing when the “boiler ready”
indicator goes out.

NB : During the ironing process, the iron indicator and the “boiler
ready” indicator turn on and off according to heat requirements.

Hints :

• while waiting for the boiler to be ready, and if your iron is hot,
you can dry iron fabrics that do not require steam.

• in order to cut down boiler heating time, you can fill it with
hot water from the tap using a jug.

When the appliance is used for the first time, a harmless odour
and smoke may be given off. This has no effect on the use of the
appliance and will disappear quickly.

Before steam ironing, check that you have filled the boiler correctly.
Consult the temperature chart and, according to

the fabric to be ironed, use the temperature
control thermostat (located on the iron).

The iron indicator turns on : the soleplate heats
up. Wait until this indicator goes out before iro­ning.

In order to get steam, press the steam
control button under the handle of the
iron and keep pressed down.

Release the control button and the
steam stops.

Where to install your steam generator?

You can install the generator :

• on the iron rest plate of your ironing board (if it is large enough)
OR

• beside your ironing board, on a heat-resistant stand

Your steam generator should be located at the height
of your ironing board or below it. Always place the
generator on a firm surface, either while ironing or
when filling the boiler.

First of all fill the boiler :

What kind of water should I use?

• Caution : never use demineralised water from batteries,
refrigerator condensation, water from a condenser clothes
dryer or water from a softener. All these kinds of water
harm the steam generator only use untreated tap water.

• If you have a water softener : take the water prior to the
softener, or else take care to empty the boiler regularly (see
“Maintaining your generator”).

• For safety reasons, never put additives (perfume, finish,
fragrance oils, etc.) in the boiler.

Place your generator on a horizontal stand.
Check that your generator is disconnected and cold.
Unscrew the boiler cap.
Using a water jug, fill with one litre of

untreated tap water.
Fill the boiler, taking care that the

water does not spill over. If this occurs,
remove the excess water.

Replace the boiler cap, screwing on
tightly.

Hints :

• To iron thicker fabrics, use the steam control.

• Every time it is used (and when used for the first time), or

if you have not used the steam for several minutes, press
the steam control button several times in succession away
from the ironing board. This will enable the cold water to
be removed from the steam circuit.

• Short bursts on the steam control button are sufficient for

perfect ironing. It is inadvisable to keep the control button
pressed down continuously.

If you have no more steam :

The boiler in your generator is empty. You should fill it, carefully follo­wing the instructions given in the section below.

Filling the boiler while in use :

IMPORTANT :

Press the steam control button located
on the handle of the iron and keep pres­sed down until there is no more

steam.
Never unscrew the boiler cap

while the iron is producing
steam.

Disconnect the generator.
Slowly unscrew the boiler cap.
Using a water jug, fill it with one litre of untreated tap water.
Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over. If this occurs,

remove the excess water.
Replace the boiler cap, screwing on

tightly, and reconnect your generator.
Wait a few minutes until the “boiler

ready” indicator goes out.

The generator and the iron are ready to
use when both the iron indicator and
the “boiler ready” indicator are out.

Consult the temperature chart and, accor­ding to the fabric to be ironed, use the
temperature control thermostat (located on
the iron).

The iron indicator turns on : the soleplate
heats up.
Wait until this indicator goes out before
ironing.

Iron your fabric, taking care not to press the steam control button loca­ted on the iron handle.

Hints for ironing

• Avoid placing your iron on a metal iron rest, as this could

wear out the soleplate. Only place your iron on the iron rest
plate of the base set : this is fitted with non-slip pads and has
been designed to resist high temperatures.

• If you wish to iron woollen garments, simply project steam

by means of the steam control button, without placing the
iron on the fabric. In this way the fabric keeps fresh and the
fibres stay soft.

• After ironing a garment, if you wish to give it a last touch

up, hang it on a hanger and iron it in an upright position.

• Begin by ironing fabrics that require a low temperature

(synthetics, silk, wool), and end with those that require a
high temperature (cotton, linen).

• When you lower the iron thermostat, wait a few moments

for the soleplate to cool down. In this way you will avoid
scorching the fabric with an overheated soleplate.

• If you iron mixed-fibre fabrics, always set the thermostat

on the lower temperature. For example, a fabric made up of
linen and viscose should be ironed at the temperature for
synthetics (viscose).

• Your steam generator is an electric
appliance. It should be used in normal
usage conditions.

• Your generator is fitted with 2 safety
systems :

- a thermal fuse for preventing any ove­rheating.

- an exhaust valve incorporated into
the boiler cap, in order to prevent
excess pressurisation; in the event of a
malfunction, the cap allows steam to
escape.

Caution: if the safety cap is dropped
or knocked heavily, the valve may get
damaged. In this case, have the boiler
cap replaced in an Approved Service
Centre.

• Always connect your steam generator
to a power supply where the voltage is
between 220 and 240 V. Any connec­tion error may cause irreversible dama­ge to the steam generator and will can­cel the guarantee.

• This iron must be plugged into an
earth socket. If your are using an
extension lead, ensure that it is the
bipolar type (10A) with an earth
conductor.

• If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced immediately by an
Approved Service Centre to avoid
danger.

• Caution : the soleplate of your iron
may reach very high temperatures,
which can cause burns. If your iron is
placed for a few moments on the iron
rest plate, this plate may also reach very
high temperatures. In this case, do not
touch either the iron soleplate or the iron
rest plate until the iron has cooled down.

• Caution : your steam generator
allows you to iron with a considerable
steam output. This steam is hot : it can
cause burns.

• Handle your iron with great care, par­ticularly if your are ironing in an upright
position.

• Always leave your generator out of
reach of the children. Never leave it
unattended while it is switched on.

• Always disconnect your steam gene­rator :

- before filling or emptying the boiler.

- before cleaning your generator.

- after each use.

• In order to unscrew the boiler cap,
always ensure that:

- your generator is cold (that is, discon­nected for over an hour).

- there is no more pressure in the boi­ler.
In all other cases, never attempt to uns­crew the boiler cap while it is in use : the
strong pressure could cause burns.

• Never immerse your steam generator
in water or any other liquid. While rin­sing out the boiler, never fill it directly
under the tap. Never hold the generator
base set under the tap.

• Should the steam generator be drop­ped or severely knocked, or if you obser­ve any irregularity in its operation, have
your generator inspected by a qualified
engineer at an authorised service centre,
where it will be restored to good wor­king order.

• If the boiler cap is lost or worn out,
have it replaced with the same model.

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Iron :
1 - Steam control button
2 - Soleplate temperature

control thermostat

3 - Thermostat indicator

Base set :
4 - Boiler (inside base set)
5 - Iron rest plate
6 - Boiler cap (safety cap)
7 - “Boiler ready” indicator
8 - Iron <-> boiler cord
9 - Base set power cord

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Safety notes

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How to use your generator

Dry ironing

Steam ironing

Wiring instructions (for U.K. only).

Warning : this appliance must be earthed.
Important : the wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes :

- Green and yellow : earth

- Brown : live

- Blue : neutral.

• Connect the green/yellow wire to the
terminal in the plug marked ”E” or by
the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.

• Connect the brown wire to the terminal
in the plug marked ”L” or coloured red.

• Connect the blue wire to the terminal in the plug marked ”N” or coloured black. A 13 amp
fuse should be fitted when the appliance is connected to a BS 1363A plug.
Seek professional advice if unsure of the correct procedure for the above.

Important : If the electrical cord of this appliance is damaged or shows
signs of wear, it must only be replaced by an authorised Tefal Service
Centre (see section After Sales Service).

Green and

yellow

or green

E

Blue or
black

Brown
or red

Fit correct

fuse

Use cable

gripper

N

L

English

Steam generator

Model 1875

silk

cotton
Linen

silk
cotton

Linen

Never dismantle your iron:

always take it to an Approved Service Centre.

Hints :

• Clean the soleplate of your iron when you notice that it
has difficulty in sliding or that the sole plate is stained
brown.

Rinsing out the boiler :

Check that the generator is cold and disconnected.
With a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with tap water.
Shake the base set for a few

moments and then empty it com­pletely over a container.

NB : In particular, do not
use descaling agents for
rinsing out the boiler, as
they will damage it.

Cleaning the iron soleplate :

Unplug the iron and clean the soleplate whilst still luke warm with a non-abra­sive, plastic sponge.
Do not use metal scouring pads, scouring powders or iron soleplate cleaners.
For the more stubborn stains, use a non-abrasive, plastic sponge and a cream
cleaner.

Caution :

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Do not use any cleansing agent for cleaning the soleplate

of your iron.

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Never hold the iron under the tap.

The process of smoothing out creases by ironing in an upright position
can be used :

• to smooth creases in garments, dry-cleaned articles and curtains.

• to give a final touch up to a garment.

To smooth out creases :

If you smooth out creases in a garment,
hang it up on a hanger.

Set the iron thermostat on maximum (cot­ton, linen) whatever type of fabric it is, and
wait for the iron to heat up.

The iron indicator should go out.

Gently stretch the fabric on which
the creases are to be smoothed out.

With the iron close to the fabric,
press the steam control button (loca­ted under the handle of the iron)
and move the iron up and down.

Hints :

• Do not keep the steam

control button pressed
down continuously : short
bursts of steam are suffi­cient.

• If you wish to smooth

out creases in cotton, linen or wool, take care to put the iron
soleplate in contact with the fabric.

• Caution : for synthetic fabrics and silk, take care to smooth

creases by keeping the iron soleplate several centimetres
away from the fabric, to avoid scorching.

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Fabrics

SYNTHETICS

Acetate (Rhodia)
Acrylic (Crylor, Dralon,

Orlon, Courtelle...)
Polyamide (Nylon, Rilsan)
Polyester (Tergal, Dacron,

Térital, Trévira...)
Viscose (Rayonne, Fibrane)

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WOOL

COTTON, LINEN

Iron setting

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Water runs through the holes in the sole­plate.

Brown streaks come through the holes in
the soleplate and stain the linen.

The iron soleplate is dirty (or brown) : it
may stain the linen.

There is little or no steam.

The soleplate is scratched or worn.

White streaks come through the holes in
the soleplate.

Steam escapes from the cap of the tank.

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The boiler is too full

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You are using the steam at too low a temperature

or before the iron is hot.

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The water has condensed in the pipes because
you are using steam for the first time or you have not
used it for some time.

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Your thermostat is not working: the temperature is
always too low.

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You are using chemical descaling agents.

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You are using additives in the water for ironing
(lavender water, finish ...)

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There are small charred pieces of fabric built up in
the holes of the soleplate or in the space between the
iron cover and the soleplate.

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You are ironing at too high a temperature.

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Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you are using
starch.

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The boiler is empty

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The boiler is not yet ready.

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You have placed your iron on a metal iron rest.
Your iron has fallen or has been knocked.

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Your boiler has a build-up of scale because it is not
rinsed out regularly.

• Cap screwed on incorrectly.

• The equipment is faulty.

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Do not fill the boiler right up to the top.

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It is inadvisable to use steam for ironing synthetics (use short bursts

of steam).

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Wait until the iron indicator goes out before ironing.

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Press the steam control button away from your ironing board until

the iron produces steam.

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Contact an authorised service centre.

• Never use this type of product : they damage your generator.

• Never add

anything to the boiler.

• Clean the soleplate with a damp non-stick plastic sponge.
Vacuum the space betxeen the iron cover and the soleplate perio­dically.

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Consult the temperature control chart and set the iron thermostat cor­rectly. Clean the soleplate while still warm with a damp non-metal
cleansing pad.

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Fill the boiler.

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After switching on, wait until the "boiler ready" indicator goes out
(about 8 min.).

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Always place the iron on the iron rest of the base set, or place it on
its heel. In order to change the soleplate, contact an authorised
service centre.

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Empty and rinse out the boiler after every 10 uses.

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Screw the cap back on.

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Stop using the generator and contact an approved service centre.

Cleaning the generator base set :

To remove dust, wipe the generator base regularlly with a soft damp
cloth.

Caution : never hold the generator base set under the tap.

Storing the generator :

Disconnect the generator.
Leave the iron (and the iron soleplate) to cool down for 30 minutes.

You can now store your steam generator.

Temperature char t

Is there a problem ? Possible causes Solutions

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IMPORTANT :
To extend the life of your generator and to avoid the
build-up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the
boiler after every 10 uses.

Smoothing out creases by ironing

in an upright position

Maintaining your generator

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synth.
silk
wool

Linen