Tefal EASYCORD PRESSING GV5240: Description Locking system for retaining the iron on the base Lock system (depending on model) Preparation What water to use ? Filling the boiler Using your steam generator

Description

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. Steam control dial

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. Steam cord

2. Temperature setting mark

10. Power cord

3. Iron temperature adjustment button

11. Boiler cap

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. Thermostat light

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2. Illuminated on/off switch

5. Iron rest

13. Steam ready indicator light (according to model)

6. Boiler (inside the base-unit)

14. Steam flow adjustment dial

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. Lock system (according to model)

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according to model)

8. Power and steam cord storage compartment

Locking system for retaining the iron on the base

Lock system (depending on model)

• Your steam generator is equipped with a retaining hoop which locks the iron on its base for ea-

sier transport and storage:

- Locking - fig.1

- Unlocking - fig.2

• 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.1.

- Grasp the handle of the iron to carry your steam generator - fig.3.

Preparation

What water to use ?

• Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. However, in some

If your water is very hard

coastal regions, your water may have a high salt content. In this case, only use de-

(check with your local

mineralised water.

water authority) it is pos-

• Types of water not to use: Heat concentrates the elements contained in water du-

sible to mix tap water

ring evaporation. The types of water listed below may contain organic waster, mi-

with store-bought distil-

neral or chemical elements that can cause spitting, brown staining or premature

led or demineralised

wear of the appliance: water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water

water in the following

from refrigerators, batteries, air conditioners, rain water, boiled, filtered or bottled

proportions : 50% untrea-

water. These types of water should NOT be used in your TEFAL steam generator.

ted tap water, 50% distil-

Also only use distilled or demineralised water as advised left.

led or demineralised

• Ironing Boards: Due to the powerful steam output, a mesh type iorning board must

water.

be used to allow any excess steam to escapte and to avoid steam venting side-

ways.

Filling the boiler

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

• Check that your appliance is unplugged and cold.

• Unscrew the boiler cap.

• Using a water jug, fill with maximum 1 litre of water. Fill the boiler, taking care that the water

does not spill over fig.4. If this occurs, remove the excess water.

• Replace the boiler cap, screwing on firmly, but not over tight.

Using your steam generator

• Completely unwind the power cord and the steam cord from its storage space .

The first time the ap-

• Tilt the locking ring of the iron forwards to release the safety catch.

pliance is used, there

• Plug in your steam generator to an earthed socket.

may be some fumes

• Press the on/off luminous switch. It comes on and the boiler heats up.

and smell but this is

• After approximately 8 minutes or when the steam ready indicator light comes on (ac-

not harmful. They will

cording to model), the steam is ready - fig.5.

not affect use and will

• During ironing the iron’s thermostat light and the steam indicator (according to

disappear rapidly.

model) will go on and off according to the temperature control.

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