Tefal GV5150G0 What water to use ?, Filling the boiler, Starting the generator, Steam ironing

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Preparation

What water to use ?

•Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. However, it is necessary to operate the Self-Clean function regularly in order to eliminate hard water deposits from the steam chamber.

•Types of water not to use: Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below may contain organic waster, mineral or chemical elements that can cause spitting, brown staining or premature wear of the appliance: water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries, air conditioners, rain water, boiled, filtered or bottled water. These types of water should NOT be used in your TEFAL steam generator. Also only use distilled or demineralised water as advised left.

•Ironing Boards: Due to the powerful steam output, a mesh type iorning board must be used to allow any excess steam to escapte and to avoid steam venting sideways.

If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority) it is possible to mix tap water with store-bought distilled or demineralised water in the following GB 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.

•Unscrew the boiler cap.

•Using a water jug, fill with maximum 1 litre of water. Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over (A). If this occurs, remove the excess water.

•Replace the boiler cap, screwing on firmly, but not over tight.

Using the Easycord system (according to model)

•Your iron is equipped with an extension cord system to prevent the cord from dragging over the laundry and creasing it again when ironing.

•Take the steam cord out of its housing and unwind it completely.

•Remove the tie to release the cord outlet.

•Press the Eject button (B) and the Easycord system extends automatically.

•When the cord outlet tips, the Easycord system extends automatically without you having to press the Eject button.

Always use the Easycord system for enhanced comfort of use.

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.

Starting the generator

•Unwind the electric cord completely and take the steam cord out of its housing.

•Connect your generator to an earthed socket.

•Press the on/off luminous switch. It comes on and the boiler heats up.

•After approximately 8 minutes or when the steam ready indicator light comes on (accor- ding to model), the steam is ready.

•During ironing the iron’s thermostat light and the steam indicator (according to model) will go on and off according to the temperature control.

Use

Steam ironing

•Set the iron temperature adjustment dial and the steam flow adjustment dial (according to model) to the type of fabric to be ironed (see table below).

•The thermostat light comes on.

•To obtain steam, press on the steam control button on the iron handle (C).

•The steam will stop when you release the button.

The generator and the iron are ready to iron when the steam ready indicator light (according to model) is lit and the iron thermostat dial light has gone out.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE	SETTING THE STEAM DIAL
TYPE OF FABRIC	(according to model)
DIAL

Linen, Cotton	•••
Wool, Silk, Viscose	••
Synthetic
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(Polyester,Acetate,Acrylic, Polyamide)

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