Tefal GV5010E0 Maintenance and cleaning, A problem with your generator, (once a month), Cleaning the unit, Rinsing the boiler, Storing the generator, Cleaning the soleplate

1800128430_01 _GV5010E0_110x154 30/11/12 11:54 Page13

Storing the generator

•Turn off at the main switch and unplug.

•Wind the electric cord around the cord tidy (10) - fig.4. .

•Place the iron on the rest.

•Storing the steam cord (8) - fig.5.

•Leave the steam generator to cool down before putting it away if it is stored in a cupboard or confined space.

•You can store your steam generator in complete safety.

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 non- slip pads and has been designed to withstand high temperatures.

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

Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate or the base unit. Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.

Cleaning the soleplate

• Regularly clean the soleplate with a non-metallic sponge.

Cleaning the unit

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

		Rinsing the boiler	(once a month)
If your water is hard,	• Be careful : To extend the life of your boiler and to avoid the
increase the frequency.	build-up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the boiler at least
In particular, do not use	after every 10 uses (approximately once a month).
descaling agents for	• Check that the generator is cold and unplugged for more than
rinsing out the boiler, as	2 hours.
they could damage it.	• Slowly unscrew the boiler cap.

•Using a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with untreated tap water- fig.6.

•Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely into your sink - fig.7.

•To obtain the best results, we advise you to repeat this operation.

PROBLEMS	CAUSES	SOLUTIONS
The generator does	The appliance is not switched on.	Check that your appliance is correctly
not come on and		plugged in
the thermostat light
is not illuminated.

Water runs out of	Water has condensed in the	Press on the steam control button
the holes in the	pipes because you are using	away from your ironing board until
soleplate.	steam for the first time or you have	the iron produces steam.
	not used it for some time.
	The soleplate is not hot enough.	Wait for the thermostat light to go out
		before activating the steam button.

	Your thermostat is faulty: the iron is	Contact an Approved Service Centre.
	not hot enough.