Tefal GV6600E5 manual English, Understanding Your Steam Generator, Preparing Your Steam Generator

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1. UNDERSTANDING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR

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1-	Iron retaining hoop	8- Temperature control slide for the iron
2-	Iron rest	19- Steam control button
3-	Boiler cap	10- Power cord fastener clip
4-	Boiler (inside the base-unit)	11- Power cord
5-	Steam indicator	12- Steam cord
6-	Illuminated on/off switch O/I	13- Steam cord fastener clip
7-	Thermostat light

2- LOCKING SYSTEM FOR RETAINING THE IRON ON THE BASE

Your steam generator is equipped with a retaining clip which locks the iron on its casing for easier transport and storage

Lock Unlock

3.PREPARING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR

1.To carry your steam generator by the iron handle:

- place the iron on the iron rest of the generator and raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks into place (audible click) (1).

- grasp the handle of the iron to carry your steam generator (2).

2.Place your steam generator on a stable,horizontal heat-resistant surface.

3.Check that your appliance is disconnected and cold.

4.Unscrew the boiler cap.

5.Using a water jug,fill with maximum 1/2 litre of water.

6.Fill the boiler,taking care that the water does not spill over (3). If this occurs,remove the excess water.

7.Replace the boiler cap,screwing on tightly.

Type of water to use ?

Your steam generator has been designed to operate using untreated tap water.

If your water is very hard,mix it 50 % untreated tap water with 50 % distilled water.

Types of water to be avoided ?

Do not use water from clothes dryers,scented water,water from refrigerators,water from air conditioners or rain water.Also do not use filtered,boiled or bottled mineral water.These contain organic waste or mineral elements that become concentrated when heated and cause spitting,brown staining or premature wear to your iron.