User manual TEFAL GV6920 PRESSING PROFILE

[. . . ] · If the electric power flex or the steam flex is damaged, it must imperatively be replaced by an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger. · Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord. Always unplug your appliance: - before filling or rinsing the boiler, - before cleaning your generator, - after each use. · The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. [. . . ] These types of water should NOT be used in your TEFAL steam generator. Also only use distilled or demineralised water as advised right. If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority) it is possible to mix tap water with storebought distilled or demineralised water in the following proportions: 50% untreated tap water, 50% distilled or demineralised water. Filling the boiler Place your steam generator on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. Check that your appliance is unplugged and cold. Using a water jug, fill with maximum 1 litre of water. Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over - fig. 4. If this occurs, remove the excess water. · Replace the boiler cap, screwing on firmly, but not over tight. · · · · Using the Easycord system · Your iron is equipped with an extension cord system to prevent the cord from dragging Always use the Easycord system for enhanced over the laundry and creasing it again when ironing. · Take the steam cord out of its housing and unwind it completely. · Press the Eject button and the Easycord system extends automatically. · When the cord outlet tips, the Easycord system extends automatically without you having to press the Eject button - fig. 5. 5 Using the generator The first time the · appliance is used, there · may be some fumes and · smell but this is not · harmful. They will not affect use and will disappear rapidly. Unwind the electric cord completely and take the steam cord out of its housing. Plug your generator into an earthed socket. It comes on and the boiler heats up - fig. 6. After approximately 8 minutes or when the steam ready indicator light goes out, the steam is ready - fig. 7. Use Steam ironing · Set the iron temperature adjustment dial - fig. 8 and the steam flow adjustment dial - fig. 9 to the type of fabric to be ironed (see table below). · The generator and the iron are ready when the steam ready indicator light and the thermostat light go out. · While ironing, the light on top of the iron and the steam ready light turn on and off, as the temperature adjusts without interrupting ironing. · To obtain steam, press on the steam control button on the iron handle - fig. 10. · The steam will stop when you release the button. Never place the iron on a metal rest as this could damage it. Place it on the iron-rest on the base unit: it has nonslip pads and has been designed to withstand high temperatures. Setting the temperature and the steam output TYPE OF FABRIC SETTING THE TEMPERATURE DIAL SETTING THE STEAM DIAL Linen, Cotton ··· ·· · To prime the steam circuit, either before using the iron for the first time, or if you have not used the steam function for a few minutes, press the steam control button several times in a row, holding the iron away from your clothes. [. . . ] · Check that the generator is cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours. · Using a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with untreated tap water - fig. 12. · Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over your sink - fig. 13. · To obtain the best results, we advise you to repeat this operation. If your water is hard, increase the frequency. [. . . ]