Tefal GV8430C0 Maintenance and cleaning, Cleaning your generator, Descaling your generator easily

Refilling the water tank

•When the red “tank empty” indicator light turns on, there is no more steam – fig.11. The water tank is empty.

1.Remove the water tank by pulling on the handle (at the front of the generator) and fill it, taking care not to exceed the maximum level.

2.Slide the tank back into its housing until its clicks into place.

3.Press the “restart” button on the control panel – fig.12. to continue ironing. When the green light stops flashing, the steam is ready.

TURBO Function (according to model)

• Press the Turbo control 2 or 3 times when you need extra steam:

- for ironing thicker fabrics,
- for getting rid of creases,	GB
- for powerful vertical steaming.

Use the Turbo function with care as its exceptional steam power can cause burns.

Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning your generator

•Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate base-unit.

•Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.

•Regularly clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallicwashing up pad.

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

Cleaning tip: For easier, non-corrosive cleaning of your iron’s soleplate, use a damp sponge on the soleplate while it is still warm.

Do not use any descaling substances (vinegar, industrial descaling products, etc.) when rinsing the anti-scale valve : they could damage it. Before descaling or cleaning your generator, you must let it cool down for at least 2 hours to avoid any risk of burns.

Descaling your generator easily:

For longer generator life, and to avoid scale emissions, your generator is equipped with a built-in anti-scale valve. This valve, located in the tank, automatically removes the scale that forms inside.

Operation:

•An orange “anti-scale” light located on the control panel starts blinking to tell you that the anti-scale valve needs rinsing - fig.13

Caution: this operation must not be performed until the generator has been unplug- ged for at least two hours and has completely cooled down.

When performing this operation, the generator should be placed near a sink as water may flow out of the tank when it is opened.

•Once the generator has cooled down completely, remove the anti-scale valve cap - fig.16

•Unscrew the anti-scale valve and remove it from the housing; it contains the scale that has built up in the tank - fig.17 and fig.18.

•To clean the valve properly, just rinse it under running water to remove the scale it contains - fig.19.

•Put the valve back into its housing and screw it in completely to keep it water- tight - fig.20.

•Put the cap back on.

The next time you use your iron, press the “reset” button on the control panel to turn off the orange “anti-scale” light.

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