User manual TEFAL GV7150 EXPRESS

[. . . ] If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A) 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. [. . . ] Plug in your steam generator to an earthed socket. The green light (located on the control panel) flashes and the boiler heats up ­ fig. 7. When the green "steam ready" light stops flashing (after 2 minutes approximately), the appliance is ready. Operating the control panel · · · · Green light flashes: the boiler heats up. Green light on: the steam is ready ­ fig. 7. Red light "water tank" on: the water tank is empty ­ fig. 10. Orange light "boiler rinse" flashes: rinse the boiler ­ fig. 12. Use Steam ironing · Place the iron's temperature control slide according to the type of fabric to be ironed (see table below). The steam generator is ready when the thermostat light goes out and when the green "steam ready" light stays on. · Adjust the steam output control dial (located on the control panel). · 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 under the iron handle and keep it pressed ­ fig. 8. The steam will stop when you release the button. · When starting, and regularly while it is being used, your steam generator's electric pump injects water into the boiler. It makes a noise but this is quite normal. You may also hear a clicking noise which is the steam valve opening. · Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed. Do not place the iron on a metal support. When taking a break from ironing, always place the iron on the iron rest plate of the unit. It is equipped with non-slip pads and has been designed to withstand high temperatures. Setting the temperature SETTING THE TEMPERATURE AND STEAM OUTPUT ACCORDING TO TYPE OF FABRIC TO BE IRONED: TYPE OF FABRICS Linen, cotton SETTING TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTING STEAM OUTPUT CONTROL DIAL ··· ·· · Silk, Wool Synthetics (polyester, acetate, acrylic, polyamide) 6 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. This will enable any cold water to be ejected from the steam circuit. 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. - Woollen garments: press repeatedly on the steam control button ­ fig. 8 to obtain short bursts of steam, without placing the iron on the garment itself. Steam output setting: - Thick fabric: increase the steam setting. - At a low temperature : set the steam output control dial to the low position. GB Dry ironing · Do not press the steam control button under the iron handle. Vertical steam ironing · Set the iron temperature control slide and the steam output control dial (located on the control panel) to the MAX position. · Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand. [. . . ] The soleplate temperature is set to the maximum. Fill the water tank. Increase the steam output (control dial on the control panel). The generator is working but steam is very hot and dry As a consequence, it is less visible. Contact an Approved Service Centre to order a new rinse plug seal. [. . . ]