Tefal EASYCORD PRESSING GV5240: Storing the generator Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the soleplate Cleaning the unit Rinsing the boiler (once a month) A problem with your generator ? PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS

Storing the generator

• Warning: do not touch the soleplate while still hot.

•

Fold the carrying arm down onto the iron until it clicks into position, ensuring that your iron is

safely locked onto its housing (depending on model).

• Store the electrical cord in its storage place - fig.8.

•

Storing the steam cord - fig.9.

• Leave the iron (and the iron rest) to cool down for 1 hour before storing it away.

Maintenance and cleaning

Before cleaning, ensure that your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest have coo-

led down.

Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate or the base unit.

Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.

Cleaning the soleplate

• Regularly clean the soleplate with a non-metallic sponge.

Cleaning the unit

• Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft dampened cloth.

Rinsing the boiler (once a month)

• Be careful : To extend the life of your boiler and to avoid the building up of scale, it

If your water is hard,

is essential that you rinse out the boiler at least after every 10 uses (approximately

increase the frequency.

once a month).

In particular, do not use

• Check that the generator is cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours.

descaling agents for

• Using a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with untreated tap water- fig.10

rinsing out the boiler, as

• Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over your

they could damage it.

sink - fig.11.

• To obtain the best results, we advise you to repeat this operation.

A problem with your generator ?

PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS

The generator does

The appliance is not switched

Check that your appliance is

not come on and

on.

correctly plugged in

the thermostat light

is not illuminated.

Water runs out of

Water has condensed in the

Press on the steam control button

the holes in the

pipes because you are using

away from your ironing board until

soleplate.

steam for the first time or you

the iron produces steam.

have not used it for some time.

The soleplate is not hot enough.

Wait for the thermostatlight to go out

before activating the steam button.

Your thermostat is faulty: the iron

Contact an Approved Service Centre.

is not hot enough.

Water streaks

Your ironing board is saturated with

Check that your ironing board is

appear on the

water because it is not suitable for

suitable.

linen.

use with a steam generator.

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