Tefal GV5221E0, GV5221E1, GV5221G1 Maintenance and cleaning, A problem with your generator, Cleaning the unit, Storing the generator, Cleaning the soleplate, Rinsing the boiler (once a month)

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Storing the generator

•Warning: do not touch the soleplate while still hot.

•Fold the carrying arm down onto the iron until it clicks into position, ensuring that your iron is safely locked onto its housing (depending on model).

•Store the electrical cord in its storage place - fig.8.

•Storing the steam cord - fig.9.

•Leave the iron (and the iron rest) to cool down for 1 hour before storing it away.

Maintenance and cleaning

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 dampened cloth.

Rinsing the boiler (once a month)

•Be careful : Toextend the life of your boiler and to avoid the building up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the boiler at least after every 10 uses (approximately once a month).

•Check that the generator is cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours.

•Using a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with untreated tap water- fig.10

•Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over your sink - fig.11.

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

If your water is hard, increase the frequency. In particular, do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler, as they could damage it.

A problem with your generator ?

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

Waterruns out of	Water has condensed in the	Press on the steam control button
the holesin the	pipesbecause you are using	awayfrom your ironing board until
soleplate.	steam for the first time or you	the iron produces steam.
	have not used it for some time.
	The soleplate is not hot enough.	Wait for thethermostatlight togo out
		beforeactivating thesteambutton.
	Your thermostat is faulty: the iron	Contact an Approved Service Centre.
	is not hot enough.

Waterstreaks	Your ironing board is saturated with	Check that your ironing board is
appearon the	water because it is not suitable for	suitable.
linen.	use with a steam generator.