TEFAL GV8980, Manual

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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 completely cooled down, lift the tab - fig.16.
• Fully unscrew the collector - fig.17 and pull it out of the base unit - fig.18 , it contains the scale that has built up in
the tank.
• To clean the collector, simply rinse it under running water to remove any scale it contains - fig.19. You can also soak
the collector rod in white vinegar or lemon juice for a few hours to remove any stubborn scale stuck to the rod.
• Place the collector in its housing by screwing it in completely to ensure it is watertight but do not overtighten it -
fig.20-21.
• Put the tab back in place - fig.22.
• Next time you use your appliance, press the «OK» button located below the control panel until the orange
«Anti-Calc» light goes out - fig.23.
In addition to this regular maintenance, it is advisable to rinse the tank out completely every 6 months or 25 uses,
whichever is the sooner.
• Check that the steam generator is cold and has been unplugged for at least 2 hours.
• Place the steam generator on the edge of your sink and stand the iron upright.
• Lift the tab, unscrew the collector completely and remove it from the base unit.
• Hold your steam generator in an inclined position. Use a jug to fill the boiler with 1/4 litre of untreated tap water.
Shake the base unit gently for a few seconds and then empty it completely into the sink.
• Place the collector in its housing by screwing it in completely to ensure it is watertight but do not overtighten it.
• Put the tab back in place.
Next time you use your appliance, press the «OK» button located below the control panel until the orange
«Anti-Calc» light goes out - fig.23.
«AUTO-OFF» System
• For your safety, the steam generator is fitted with an «AUTO-OFF» monitoring system, which is activated automatically
after approximately 8 minutes without use.
• Only the «ON-OFF» button flashes to indicate that the appliance is on standby.
• To reactivate the steam generator:
- Press the «ON-OFF» button or press the steam control button.
- Wait for the «ON-OFF» button light to stop flashing before starting your ironing again.
• For your safety, after approximately 30 minutes of non-use, the «AUTO-OFF» system switches off your steam
generator. To start your ironing again, press the «ON-OFF» button.
Storing the steam generator
• Place the iron on the steam generator iron rest.
• Switch your steam generator off by pressing the «ON-OFF» button and unplug the appliance.
• Raise the retaining hoop over the iron until the protection system locks into place (audible click) - fig.2.
• Store the steam cord in its slide storage place. Take it, fold it in two so as to make a loop. Put the end of this loop in the
sliding storage then push gently until you see the end on the other side of the sliding storage - fig.25.
• Press the power cord storage button so that the power cord automatically goes back into its storage space - fig.26
or store the power cord in its housing.
• Leave the steam generator to cool before putting it away if you are storing it in a cupboard or a confined space.
• If you store your steam generator in a relatively cold place (approximately <10C°), put it in a warm place for about 3
hours before starting your ironing.
• You can store your steam generator safely by carrying it by the iron handle - fig.1.
Environment protection first!
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Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
 Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.