User manual TEFAL GV5140

[. . . ] You may also hear a clicking noise which is the steam valve opening. Again this is normal. If you are pressing on the steam control button at this time you may lose a little steam pressure momentarily. 5- OPERATING THE CONTROL PANEL · Flashing green light : the water is heating up in the boiler. · Orange "boiler rinse" light flashes : your boiler needs rinsing. Recommendations : · 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. This will enable any cold water to be removed from the steam circuit Iron temperature control slide setting: · Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature () and finish with those which need higher temperatures ( or Max). [. . . ] Recommendations : For fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning the fabric. (15) Note: the appliance must be cold (see section 11). "Reset" button: · to be held pressed for 2 or 3 seconds after rinsing the boiler (see paragraph 11). 6- USING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR 1. Place the iron's temperature control slide according to the type of fabric to be ironed (9). The steam generator is ready when the thermostat light goes out and when the green "steam ready" light stays on. Adjust the steam output control dial located on the control panel (10). linen lin cotton coton wool laine soie silk synthetic synth. 9- TURBO STEAM FUNCTION (depending on the model) Press 2 or 3 times on the turbo steam button to obtain a more powerful burst of steam (16): · for ironing thicker fabrics, · to eliminate creases, · for powerful vertical steaming. Be careful : Use the turbo steam function very carefully because of the exceptional power of steam that may cause burns. (16) (9) (10) Set the temperature control slide and steam output control dial according to the type of fabric to be ironed : Type of fabric Linen Cotton Setting the temperature Setting the steam output control slide control dial linen lin cotton coton wool laine soie silk synthetic synth. 7- WHEN THE RED LIGHT "WATER TANK EMPTY" COMES ON NOTE : Continuous use of the turbo steam function will begin to cool the iron and may cause water to drip from the iron. If this occcurs, stop using the turbo steam function and allow the iron thermostat to reach temperature again (thermostat light will come on and go off) before using this function again. ··· Wool Silk, Viscose CLICK (12) linen lin cotton coton wool laine soie silk synthetic synth. (13) (14) 10- MAINTAINING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR · Before cleaning, ensure that your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest have cooled down. · Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate or the base-unit. · Do not place the iron on a metal rest as this could damage it. Place it on the iron-rest on the base unit : it has non-slip pads and has been designed to withstand high temperatures. Regularly clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic washing up pad. 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. Place your steam generator on the edge of your sink, with the iron to one side, standing on its heel. Place the plastic nozzle 1 of the rinsing pipe into the hole of the boiler and turn gently to the right until it locks. Turn the tap on gently and gradually and let cold water run through the rinsing pipe into the sink for about 1 minute (22). The next time you use the generator, hold down the "reset" button for 2 to 3 seconds to turn off the orange light. Never dismantle your iron : always take it to an Approved Service Centre HELPLINE If you have any product problems or queries with your product, please telephone our Customer Relations team on : 0845 6021454 (UK) (Calls charged at local rate) (01) 4751947 (Ireland) Consult our web site: www. tefal. co. uk the "reset" button for 2 to 3 seconds to turn off the orange light. 13- SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS · Your steam generator is an electrical appliance. · Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems : - A pressure release valve which, in the event of a malfunction, releases any excess steam. · This appliance is not intended to be used by children or without supervision by persons whose physical, sensory or mental aptitude to use it in complete safety is impaired. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. · The appliance must be used and placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface. · If you lose or damage the boiler rinse plug, have it replaced by a TEFAL Approved Service Centre. In the case of professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, TEFAL accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not apply. 14- IS THERE A PROBLEM ? Problems · The thermostat light and the on/off switch are not illuminated. Possible causes · The appliance is not switched on. Solutions · Check that your appliance is correctly plugged in and press the illuminated on/off switch (located on the side of the base-unit). · The control panel lights remain off. · The protective hood is raised over the iron. [. . . ] · Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before washing it. · Never add this type of product in the removable water tank or in the boiler (see our recommendations regarding water to be used. · Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap deposits or chemicals on new garments which have been sucked up by the iron. · See our recommendations regarding temperature control setting. · Always spray starch on the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed. [. . . ]