Groupe SEB USA - T-FAL GV7120 manual Dry ironing, Vertical steam ironing, Refilling the water tank

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:	GB
- 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.

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	Recommendations : for
	on the control panel) to the MAX position.	fabrics other than linen or
•	Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one	cotton, hold the iron a few
	hand.	centimetres from the
		garment to avoid burning
	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.	the fabric.
•	Holding the iron in a vertical position, tilted slightly forwards, press repeatedly on
	the steam control button (underneath the iron handle) moving the iron from top

to bottom – fig.9.

Refilling the water tank

When the red “tank empty” indicator light turns on, there is no more steam – fig.10. The water tank is empty.

•Unplug the generator. Open the water tank filler cover. – fig.4. Fill the water tank up without exceeding the MAX level – fig.5.

•Close the water tank filler cover.

•Replug the generator. Press the “restart” button on the control panel – fig.11. to continue ironing. When the green light stops flashing, the steam is ready.

Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning your generator

•Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate base-unit.

•Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.

•Empty and rinse the removable water tank

•Regularly clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic washing up pad.

•Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth.

Before cleaning, ensure your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron have cooled down.

7