Tefal GV 7250: Easy descaling of your steam generator: Storing the steam generator Problems with your steam generator? PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS

Easy descaling of your steam generator:

D

o not use any descaling

To extend thelife of yoursteam generatorand avoid scaleon your ironing, your steam generator

substances (vinegar,

is equipped with a built-in scale collector. This valve, located in the tank,

industrial descaling

a

utomatically removes the scale that forms inside.

p

roducts, etc.) when rinsing

the anti-scale valve :

Operation:

they could damage it.

•

An orange “anti-scale”light located on thecontrol panelstarts blinking to tell you that the anti-

B

efore emptying your steam

scale valve needs rinsing - fig.12.

generator, it must always be

Important: This operation must not be carried out unless the steam generator has

left to cool for 2 hours to

been unplugged for at least two hours and has cooled down completely.

avoid any risks of scalding.

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.

• Oncethe steam generatorhas cooled down completely, removethescale collector cover- fig. 13.

• Unscrewtheanti-scale valveand remove it from thehousing;itcontainsthescalethathasbuilt

up in the tank - fig.14 and fig.15.

• To clean the valve properly, just rinse it under running water to remove the scale it contains -

fig.16.

• Put the valve back into its housing and screw it in completely to keep it watertight - fig.17.

• Refit the scale collector cover - fig. 18.

The next time you use your iron, press the “restart” button on the control panel to turn

off the orange “anti-scale” light.

Storing the steam generator

• Press the illuminated on/off switch and unplug the generator.

• Place the iron on the housing plate on the steam generator.

• Raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks into place (audible click) - fig.2.

• Your iron is then safely retained on its base. Warning: do not touch the soleplate while still hot.

• Slot the extension cord outlet in the notch (depending on model). Take the end of the cord support and

press to return the flexible part into the base.

• Store the steam cord in its slide storage place - fig.19. Take it, fold it in two so as to make a loop. Put the

end of this loop in the slide storage place then push gently until you see the end on the other side of the

slide storage place - fig.20.

• Leave the steam generator to cool for at least one hour before putting it away if it is to be stored in a

cupboard or confined space.

• You can store the steam generator in complete safety.

Problems with your steam generator?

PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS

The steam generator does not switch on

The appliance is not switched on.

Check that your appliance is correctly

or the iron indicator and ON/OFF

plugged in and press the illuminated

indicator do not switch on.

on/off switch.

Water runs out of the holes in the

Water has condensed in the pipes because

Press on the steam control button away

soleplate.

youareusingsteamforthefirsttimeor you

from your ironing board until the iron

havenot used it for some time.

produces steam.

The soleplate is not hot enough.

Decrease the steam output while ironing

atlowtemperature(steam output control

dial on the control panel). Wait for the

thermostat light to go out before

activating the steam control button.

Your thermostat is faulty: the iron is not

Contact an Approved Service Centre.

hot enough.

Water streaks appear on the linen.

Your ironing board cover is soaked with

Check that your ironing board is suitable

water as it is not suited to the power of a

(See page 20).

steam generator.

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