Tefal GV8110C5 Putting Your Steam Generator Away, Check that the generator is cold and unplugged

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Your rinsing accessory has been designed to work on a wide range of taps.

It is supplied with 2 types of membrane (a) (b).Choose the one best suited to your tap.

If you do not wish to,or cannot use the rinsing accessory,refer to the advice in paragraph II (below).

Before attempting to rinse the boiler of your generator, it is essential to leave it to cool for at least 2 hours in order to avoid any risk of scalding.

If the orange“boiler rinse” light flashes,you can continue ironing normally but remember to rinse the boiler first, the next time that you use it.

1. Check that the generator is cold and unplugged.		16
2.Place your steam generator on the edge of your sink,with the iron to one side,
standing on its heel.
3.Unscrew the cord clip by turning a quarter turn to the left (16).
4.Using a coin,gently unscrew the boiler rinse plug (17).
5.Place the plastic nozzle 1 of the rinsing pipe into the hole of the boiler and
turn gently to the right until it locks.The outlet of this nozzle must be positioned
over the sink (18).	17	18
6.Connect the rubber end 2 of the rinsing pipe to a cold tap (19).
7.Turn the tap on gently and gradually and let cold water run through
the rinsing pipe into the sink for about 1 minute (20).
8.Switch off the tap and remove the rinsing pipe.
9. Screw back and tighten up the boiler rinse plug with a coin.
10. Put the cord clip back in place.
11. The next time you use the generator, hold down the
“restart” button to turn off the orange light.	19	20

1I. TO RINSE THE BOILER WITHOUT THE RINSING ACCESSORY

Before attempting to rinse the boiler of your generator, it is essential to leave it to cool for at least 2 hours in order to avoid any risk of scalding. If the orange“boiler rinse” light flashes,you can continue ironing normally but remember to rinse the boiler first,

the next time that you use it.

1. Check that the generator is cold and unplugged.

2.Place your steam generator on the edge of your sink,with the iron to one side,standing on its heel. 3.Unscrew the cord clip by turning a quarter turn to the left. 4.Using a coin,gently unscrew the boiler rinse plug. 5.Holding your steam generator in a tilted position,and using a jug,fill the boiler (in the base unit) with

1/4 litre of tap water.

6.Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over your sink.

To obtain the best result, we recommend that this operation is done twice. 7. Screw back and tighten up the boiler rinse plug with a coin.

8. Put the cord clip back in place.

9. The next time you use the generator, hold down the “restart” button to turn off the orange light.

12- PUTTING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR AWAY

1.Place the iron on the rest.
2.Turn off at the main O/I switch and unplug.
3.Raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks	CLIC
into place (audible click) (21).Your iron is then safely
retained on its base.
Warning: do not touch the soleplate while
still hot.
4.Retract the electric supply cord (22).
5. Allow the iron (and iron rest) to cool	21	22
for 30 minutes.

6. You can then put your steam generator away, carrying it by the handle (23).

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