TEFAL GV8800CH, Manual

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EN • PLEASE REFER TO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BEGINNING
OF THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE
Locking system for retaining the iron on the base (Lock-system)
• Your steam generator is equipped with a retaining hoop which locks the iron on its base for easier trans-
port 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.
What water may be used ?
• Tap water : Your appliance has been designed to function using untreated tap water. If your water is very hard, we
recommend you use a mix of 50% untreated tap water and 50% distilled water available in most shops.
• Types of water not to use : Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of
water listed below may contain organic waste, mineral or chemical 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, air conditioners, rain water, boiled, filtered or bottled water. These types of water should not be used in your
TEFAL iron. Also only use distilled water as advised above.
• Always remember : Never use rainwater or water containing additives (like starch, fragrance or water from domestic
appliances). Such additives can affect the steam properties and at high temperature, form deposits in the steam ge-
nerator chamber which are likely to stain your washing.
Filling the water tank
• Place your steam generator on a flat, 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.
Using your steam generator
• Completely unwind the power cord and the steam cord from its storage space.
• Lower the retaining hoop (depending on model) to unlock the safety catch – fig.3.
• Plug in your steam generator to an earthed socket.
• 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 2 minutes approximately),
the appliance is ready.
Description
1. Steam control button
2. Iron temperature adjustment button
3. Iron thermostat light
4. Iron rest
5. Iron-base steam cord
6. Control panel (depending on model)
a - Green light: Steam ready
b - Steam output control dial
c - Red light: Water tank empty
d - “Anti-calc” light
e - OK / RESTART button (depending on model)
f - Zone ECO (depending on model)*
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 - Anti-scale collector cap
b - Anti-scale collector
14. Steam generator boiler (in the base unit)
15. Cord fastener
16. Steam cord storage space
17. Autoclean soleplate (depending on model)
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 disap-
pear rapidly.
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