Tefal GV8500G8 manual Description, Preparation, What water may be used ?, Filling the water tank

Description GB

1.Steam control button

2.Temperature control slide for the iron

3.Iron thermostat light

4.Iron rest

5.Iron-base steam cord

6.Control panel

a - Green light: Steam ready b - Steam output control dial c - Red light: Water tank empty d - Orange light: Boiler rinse

7.Illuminated on / off switch

8.Power cord storage space

9.Lock-System hoop

10.Removable water tank

11.Filling inlet of the removable water tank

12.Removable water tank handle

13.a - Boiler rinse cap cover b - Boiler rinse cap

14.Steam generator boiler (in the base unit)

15.Cord fastener

16.Steam cord storage space

Locking system for retaining the iron on the base (Lock-system)

•Your steam generator is equipped with a retaining clip which locks the iron on its casing for easier transport and storage – fig.1:

-Locking – fig.2.

-Unlocking – fig.3.

•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) – fig.2.

-grasp the handle of the iron to carry your steam generator – fig.1.

Preparation

Due to the powerful steam output, a mesh type ironing board must be used to allow any excess steam to escape and to avoid steam venting sideways.

If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority) it is possible to mix tap water with store-bought distilled or demineralised water in the following proportions: 50% untreated tap water, 50% distilled or demineralised water.

What water may be used ?

•Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water.

•Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below contain organic waste or mineral elements that can cause spitting, brown staining or premature wear of the appliance: water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled or demineralised water or rain water should not be used in your iron. Also do not use boiled, filtered or bottled water.

Filling the water tank

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

•Grasp the handle of the removable tank and pull horizontally to remove it – fig.4.

•Pour in untreated tap water up to the max mark – fig.5.

•Replace it firmly in its housing, making sure it is fully into place – fig.6.

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