Tefal GV7250Z0 Express Turbo Anti Calc Steam Generator Instructions Manual

Tefal GV7250Z0 Express Turbo Anti Calc Steam Generator

Important recommendations

Safety instructions

• Please read these instructions carefully before first use. This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, Inappropriate use, or failure to follow the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility, and the guarantee will not apply.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental Directives, as applicable…).
• Your steam generator is an electrical appliance: it must be used in normal conditions of use. It is only designed for domestic use.
• Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems:
  • a pressure release valve which, in the event of malfunction, releases any excess steam;
  • a thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from overheating.
• Always plug in your steam generator:
  • an electrical installation with a voltage between 220V and 240V.
  • an earthed socket.
    Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee. If you are using amains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A) with an earth, and is fully extended.
• Completely unwind the power cord from its storage space before connecting to an earthed socket.
• If the electric power cord or the iron unit is damaged, itmustbe Center in order to prevent any danger.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
  Always unplug your appliance:
  • before filling the water tank or rinsing the collector,
  • before cleaning your generator,
  • after each use.
• The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.When you place the iron on the iron rest,make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Never leave the appliance unattended :
  • when it is connected to the mains,
  • until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).
• The soleplate and generator iron-rest can become very hot and cause burns: never touch these parts. Never touch the electric cords with the soleplate of the iron.
• Your appliance gives off steamwhich can cause burns. Handle your iron carefully, particularly when using the vertical steam function. Never direct the steam towards persons or animals.
• Always wait before rinsing the collector until the steam generator has cooled down and has been unplugged for at least 2 hours before unscrewing the collector.
• While rinsing out the boiler, never fill it directly under the tap.
• If you lose or damage the boiler rinse cap, have it replaced by an approved Service Centre.
• Do not immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid. Do not rinse it under a running tap.
• The appliance must not be used if it has fallen to the floor, shows evidence of damage, leaks or fails to function correctly. Never dismantle your appliance. To avoid any danger, have it inspected in an approved service centre.
• This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility, and the guarantee will not apply.

Description

1. Comfort handle (depending on model)
2. Steam control button
3. Iron temperature adjustment button
4. Iron thermostat light
5. Easycord system
6. Iron rest
7. Illuminated on / off switch
8. Power cord storage space
9. Power cord
10. Turbo button (depending on model)
11. Lock-Systemhoop
12. Water tank filler cover
13. Water tank
14. Steam generator boiler (in the base unit)
15. Iron-base steamcord
16. Slide storage place for the steam cord
17. Scale collector cover
18. Scale collector
19. Control panel
    • a – Restart button
    • b – “Water tank empty” light
    • c – “Steamready” light
    • d – “Anti-calc” indicator
    • e – Steam output control dial

Locking system for retaining the iron on the base – Lock system

Your steam generator is fitted with a ring to hold the iron onto the base with a locked position for easy transport and storage – fig.1:

• Locking – fig.2
• Unlocking – fig.3

To transport your steam generator using the handle of the iron :

• Place the iron in position on the housing plate on the steam generator and fold the ring over the iron until it locks into position (you will hear a “click”) – fig.2.
• Hold the iron by the handle to transport your steam generator – fig.1.

Ironing Boards

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.

Preparation

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 rainwater should not be used in your iron. Also, do not use boiled, filtered, or bottled water.

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

Filling the water tank

• Place the steam generator on a stable, horizontal, and heat-resistant surface.
• Ensure that your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest have cooled down.
• Open the water tank filler cover – fig.4.
• Pour in untreated tap water up to the max mark – fig.5.
• Close the water tank filler cover.

Using the Easycord system

• Your iron is equipped with an extension cord system to prevent the cord from dragging over the laundry and creasing it again when ironing.
  • Take the steamcord out of its housing and unwind it completely.
  • Remove the tie to release the cord outlet.
  • Press the Eject button – fig.6 and the Easycord system extends automatically.• When the cord outlet tips, the Easycord system extends automatically without you having to press the Eject button.

Always use the Easycord system for enhanced comfort of use.

Switch on the steam generator

• Completely unwind the power cord and the steam cord from their storage space.
• Lower the retaining hoop (depending model) to unlock the safety catch – fig.3.
• Plug your steam generator into a mains socket with an earth pin”.
• Press on the on / off switch. The green light (located on the control panel) flashes and the boiler heats up – fig.7. When the green “steam ready” light stops flashing (after approximately 2 minutes), the appliance is ready.

The first time the appliance is used, there may be some fumes and smell, but this is not harmful. They will not affect use and will disappear rapidly.

Operating the control panel

• Green light flashes: the boiler heats up. – fig.7.
• Green light on: the steam is ready – fig.7.
• Red light “water tank” on: the water tank is empty – fig.10.
• The orange “anti-calc” indicator flashes – fig.12: you need to rinse the scale collector.

Use

Steam ironing

• Place the iron’s temperature control slide according to the type of fabric to be ironed (see table below).
• The thermostat light comes on. Be careful! The steam generator is ready when the thermostat light goes out and when the green “steamready” light stays on.
• Adjust the steam output control dial (located on the control panel).
• While ironing, the light on top of the iron and the steam ready light turn on and off, as the temperature adjusts without interrupting ironing.
• To obtain steam, press on the steam control button under the iron handle and keep it pressed – fig.8. The steam will stop when you release the button.
• When starting and regularly while it is being used, your steam generator’s electric pump injects water into the boiler. It makes a noise, but this is quite normal. You may also hear a clicking noise, which is the steam valve opening. Again, this is normal.
• Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.

Do not place the iron on a metal support.When taking a break from ironing, always place the iron on the iron rest plate of the unit. It is equipped with non-slip pads and has been designed to withstand high temperatures.

Setting the temperature

• Iron temperature setting:
  • Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature (•) and finish with those which need higher temperatures (••• orMax).
  • Mixed fibre fabric: set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most delicate fabric.
  • Woollen garments: press repeatedly on the steam control button – fig.8 to obtain short bursts of steam, without placing the iron on the garment itself.
• Steam output setting:
  • Thick fabric: increase the steam setting.
  • At a low temperature, set the steam output control dial to the low position.

To prime the steam circuit, either before using the iron for the first time, or if you have not used the steam function for a few minutes, press the steam control button several times in a row, holding the iron away from your clothes – fig.8. This will enable any cold water to be ejected from the steam circuit.

Dry ironing

• Do not press the steam control button under the iron handle.

Vertical steam ironing

• Set the iron temperature control slide and the steam output control dial (located on the control panel) to the MAX position.
• Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand. As steam is very hot, never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being worn; always hang garments on a coat hanger.
• Holding the iron in a vertical position – fig.8, tilted slightly forward, press repeatedly on the steam control button (underneath the iron handle), moving the iron from top to bottom- fig.9.

Recommendations: for fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning the fabric.

Refilling the water tank

• When the red“tank empty” indicator light turns on, there is no more steam- fig.10. The water tank is empty.
• Unplug the steam generator. Open the tank filler flap – fig.4.
• Fill the water tank up without exceeding the MAX level – fig.5.
• Close the water tank filler cover.
• Plug in the steam generator. Press the “Restart” button – fig.11, on the control panel to continue ironing. When the green indicator remains lit, 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,
  • for powerful vertical steaming.
    Use the Turbo function with care as its exceptional steam power can cause burns.

Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning your steam 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.
• Empty and rinse the removable water tank.
• Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth.

Tip: For easy, non-aggressive cleaning of the sole plate of your iron, use a damp sponge to clean the sole plate while it is still warm.

Easy descaling of your steam generator

To extend the life of your steam generator and avoid scale on your ironing, your steam generator is equipped with a built-in scale collector. 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.12. Important: This operation must not be carried out unless the steam generator has been unplugged for at least two hours and has cooled down completely. To carry out this operation, the steam generator must be close to a sink, as water may come out of the tank when it is opened.
• Once the steam generator has cooled down completely, remove the scale collector cover – fig. 13.
• Unscrew the anti-scale valve and remove it from the housing; it contains the scale that has built up in the tank – fig.14 and fig.15.
• To clean the valve properly, just rinse it under running water to remove the scale it contains – fig.16.
• Put the valve back into its housing and screw it in completely to keep it watertight – fig.17.
• Refit the scale collector cover – fig. 18.
  The next time you use your iron, press the “restart” button on the control panel to turn off the orange “anti-scale” light.

Do not use any descaling substances (vinegar, industrial descaling products, etc.) when rinsing the anti-scale valve: they could damage it. Before emptying your steam generator, it must always be left to cool for 2 hours to avoid any risks of scalding.

Storing the steam generator

• Press the illuminated on/off switch and unplug the generator.
• Place the iron on the housing plate on the steam generator.
• Raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks into place (audible click) – fig.2.
• Your iron is then safely retained on its base. Warning: Do not touch the soleplate while still hot.
• Slot the extension cord outlet in the notch (depending on model). Take the end of the cord support and press to return the flexible part into the base.
• Store the steam cord in its slide storage place – fig.19.
• Take it, fold it in two so as to make a loop. Put the end of this loop in the slide storage place, then push gently until you see the end on the other side of the slide storage place – fig.20.
• Leave the steam generator to cool for at least one hour before putting it away if it is to be stored in a cupboard or confined space.
• You can store the steam generator in complete safety.

Problems with your steam generator?

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Your appliance contains valuable materials that can be recovered or recycled.

→ Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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