Set the temperature and steam control, Dry ironing

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Set the temperature and steam control

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SLIDE AND STEAM OUTPUT CONTROL

DIAL ACCORDING TO TYPE OF FABRIC TO BE IRONED:

Type of fabric	Setting temperature	Setting steam output
Type of fabric	control	control dial
	control	control dial
Synthetics, Polyester,	•
Acetate,	•
Acrylic, Polyamide

Silk, Wool

••

Linen, Cotton

•••

Check the garment label if you are not sure what type of fabric it is made of.

•Iron temperature setting:

-Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature (•) and finish with those which need higher temperatures (••• or Max).

-For 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.10 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.

To prime the steam circuit, either before using the iron for the first time, or if you have not used the steam func- tion 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.

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.

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.

•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.10.

Recommendations : for fabrics other than linen or cot- ton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning the fabric.

Refilling the water tank

When the red “tank empty” indicator light turns on, there is no more steam – fig.9.

•Remove the water tank and pull horizontally. Fill it up without exceeding the MAX level – fig.5.

•Replace it fully into its housing until there is a click – fig.6.

•Press the “Restart” button - fig.19, on the control panel to continue ironing. When the green indicator remains lit, the steam is ready.

GV8700E0, GV8700C0, GV8700G0, GV8700S0 specifications

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The unique design of the steam generator allows for a large water tank capacity, which means users can steam more garments in one go without frequent refills. The GV8700 series models are equipped with an easy-to-fill removable water tank that simplifies the steaming process. Additionally, these steamers are fitted with a built-in anti-calc system, which preserves the steamer’s lifespan by preventing limescale build-up.

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