Express AntiCalc GV7250 - Iron TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Express AntiCalc GV7250 TEFAL

• Please read these instructions carefully before first use. This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use,

inappropriateuseor failuretocomplywiththeinstructions, themanufactureraccepts noresponsibility and the guaranteewill not apply.

• For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage, Electomagnetic Compatibility,

Environmental Directives, as applicable...).

• Your steam generator is anelectrical appliance: it must be used in normal conditions of use. It is only designed for domestic use.

• Your generator isfitted with 2 safety systems:

- a pressure release valve which,in theevent ofa malfunction, releases any excess steam;

- a thermal fuse toprevent the appliance fromoverheating.

• Always plug in your steam generator:

- an electrical installation with voltage between220V and240V.

Connectingto thewrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate yourguarantee.

Ifyou are using a mains extensionlead, ensure thatit is correctly rated (10A) with an earth, and is fully extended.

• Completelyunwind the power cord from its storage space before connecting to an earthedsocket.

• If the electric powercordortheiron-unitisdamaged,itmust bereplacedbyanApprovedServiceCentrein ordertopreventanydanger.

• Donot unplug the appliance by pullingon thecord.

Always unplug your appliance:

- before filling the water tank or rinsing the collector,

- before cleaning your generator,

• The appliance mustbeused andplacedon a flat, stable, heat-resistantsurface. When you placethe irononthe ironrest, makesure

thatthe surface on which you placeit is stable.

• Thisapplianceisnot intendedforuse by persons (including children) withreduced physical, sensory ormentalcapabilities,orlack of

experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person

responsiblefortheir safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not playwith theappliance.

• Never leave the appliance unattended :

- whenit is connected tothe mains,

- until ithas cooled down(around 1 hour).

• The soleplate and generator iron-rest can become very hot and cause burns: never touchthese parts.

Never touch the electric cordswith thesoleplateof theiron.

• Your appliancegivesoff steamwhichcan causeburns. Handleyouriron carefully,particularlywhenusing the vertical steamfunction.

Never directthe steam towards personsor animals.

• Always wait before rinsing the collector until the steam generator has cooled down and has been unplugged for at least 2 hours

before unscrewing the collector.

• While rinsingout the boiler, never fill it directly under the tap.

• If you lose or damage the boiler rinsecap, haveit replaced byan approved Service Centre.

• Do not immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid. Do not rinse it under a running tap.

• The appliance must not be used if it has fallen to the floor, shows evidence of damage, leaks or fails to function correctly. Never

dismantle your appliance. To avoidany danger,have it inspected in an approved servicecentre.

• This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the

instructions,the manufacturer acceptsno responsibilityand the guarantee will not apply.

1. Comfort handle (depending on model)

2. Steam control button

3. Iron temperature adjustment button

7. Illuminated on / off switch

12. Water tank filler cover

14. Steam generator boiler (in the base unit)

15. Iron-base steam cord

16. Slide storage place for the steam cord

17. Scale collector cover

b - “Water tank empty” light

c - “Steam ready” light

d - “Anti-calc” indicator

e - Steam output control dial

Locking system for retaining the iron on the base - Lock-system

Yoursteam generatoris fitted with a ring tohold the iron onto thebase with a locked positionfor

easy transport and storage - fig.1 :

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To transport your steam generator using the handle of the iron :

- placethe iron in position on thehousing plate onthe steam generatorand fold thering over the

iron until it locks into position (you will hear a “click”) - fig.2.

- Hold the iron by the handle to transport your steam generator - fig.1.

What water may be used ?

• Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water.

• Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water

listed belowcontain organic wasteormineral elements that can causespitting, brownstaining

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

water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled or demineralised water or

rain water should not be used in your iron. Also do not use boiled, filtered or bottled water.

If your wateris very hard (check

with yourlocal waterauthority)

it is possibleto mixuntreated

tapwater with store-bought

distilled or demineralised water

in thefollowing proportions:

50% untreated tap water, 50%

distilled or demineralised water.

Filling the water tank

• Place the steam generator on a stable, horizontal and heat-resistant surface.

• Ensure that your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest have

• Open the water tank filler cover - fig.4.

• Pour in untreated tap water up to the max mark - fig.5.

• Close the water tank filler cover.

• Your iron is equipped with an extension cord system to prevent the cord from dragging over

the laundry and creasing it again when ironing.

• Take the steam cord out of its housing and unwind it completely.

• Remove the tie to release the cord outlet.

• Press the Eject button - fig.6 and the Easycord system extends automatically.

• When the cord outlet tips, the Easycord system extends automatically without you having to

press the Eject button.

Using the Easycord system

Operating the control panel

• Green light flashes: the boiler heats up. - fig.7.

• Green light on: the steam is ready - fig.7.

• Red light “water tank” on: the water tank is empty - fig.10.

• The orange “anti-calc” indicator flashes - fig.12: you need to rinse the scale collector.

Switch on the 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 your steam generator into a mains socket with an earth pin”.

• 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

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 disappear

• Place theiron'stemperaturecontrolslideaccordingtothetypeoffabrictobeironed(seetablebelow).

• The thermostat light comes on. Be careful ! The steam generator is ready when the thermostat

light goes out and when the green “steam ready” light stays on.

• Adjust the steam output control dial (located on the control panel).

• While ironing, the light on top of the iron and the steam ready light turn on and off, as the

temperature adjusts without interrupting ironing.

• To obtain steam, press on the steam control button under the iron handle and keep it pressed -

fig.8. The steam will stop when you release the button.

• When starting, and regularly while it is being used, your steam generator's electric pump injects

waterinto the boiler. It makesa noise but this is quite normal. Youmayalso hear a clicking noise

which is the steam valve opening. Again this is normal.

• Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.

Do not place the iron on a

ironing, always place

the iron on the iron rest

plate of the unit. It is

equipped with non-slip

designed to withstand

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.

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F NL D GB I E P DK S FIN N GR TR PL CZ SK H RUS UA HR RO SLO EST LT LV Setting the temperature • Iron temperature setting:- Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature (•) and finish with those which needhigher temperatures (••• or Max).- Mixed fibre fabric: set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most delicate fabric. - Woollen garments: press repeatedly on the steam control button - fig.8 to obtain short bursts of steam, without placing the iron on the garment itself.• Steam output setting:- Thick fabric: increase the steam setting.- At a low temperature : set the steam output control dial to the low position. Dry ironing • Do not press the steam control button under the iron handle.TYPE OF FABRICSSETTING TEMPERATURECONTROLSETTING STEAM OUTPUT CONTROL DIALLinen, cotton ••• Silk, Wool •• Synthetics(polyester, acetate, acrylic, polyamide) • SETTING THE TEMPERATURE AND STEAM OUTPUT ACCORDING TO TYPE OF FABRIC TO BE IRONED:To prime the steam circuit,either before using the iron forthe first time, or if you have notused the steam function for afew minutes, press the steamcontrol button several times in arow, holding the iron away fromyour clothes- fig.8. This willenable any cold water to beejected from the steam circuit. Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning your steam generator • Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate base-unit.• Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.• Empty and rinse the removable water tank.• Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth.Tip: for easy, non-aggressivecleaning of the sole plate of youriron, use a damp sponge to cleanthe sole plate while it is still warm. Vertical steam ironing • Set the iron temperature control slide and the steam output control dial (located on the controlpanel) to the MAX position.• Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.As steam is very hot : never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is beingworn, always hang garments on a coat hanger. • Holding the iron in a vertical position - fig.8, tilted slightly forwards, press repeatedly on the

steam control button(underneath the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom - fig.9.

Refilling the water tank

• When the red“tankempty” indicator light turnson,there isno moresteam - fig.10. Thewatertankisempty.

• Unplug the steam generator. Open the tank filler flap - fig.4.

Fill the water tank up without exceeding the MAX level - fig.5. • Close the water tank filler cover. • Plug in the steam generator. Press the “Restart” button - fig.11, on the control panel to continue ironing. When the green indicator remains lit, the steam is ready. TURBO Function (according to model) • Press the Turbo control 2 or 3 times when you need extra steam:- for ironing thicker fabrics,- for getting rid of creases,- for powerful vertical steaming.Use the Turbo function with care as its exceptional steam power can cause burns.Recommendations : forfabrics other than linen orcotton, hold the iron a fewcentimetres from thegarment to avoid burningthe fabric. 1800115593 TEFAL ExpressAnticalc:1800115593 5/02/09 11:36 Page 2122

Easy descaling of your steam generator:

To extend the life ofyour steam generator and avoidscale on your ironing, your steam generator

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

automatically removes the scale that forms inside.

• Anorange “anti-scale” light located on the control panel starts blinkingto tell you that the anti-

scale valve needs rinsing - fig.12.

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 generatorhascooled downcompletely, remove the scale collector cover- fig. 13.

• Unscrew the anti-scalevalve andremove itfrom the housing;itcontains thescale that hasbuilt

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 -

• 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.

Do not use any descaling

substances (vinegar,

industrial descaling

products, etc.) when rinsing

the anti-scale valve :

they could damage it.

Before emptying your steam

generator, it must always be

left to cool for 2 hours to

avoid any risks of scalding.

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 CAUSES SOLUTIONS The steam generator does not switch on

or the iron indicator and ON/OFF

indicator do not switch on.

The appliance is not switched on.

Check that your appliance is correctly

plugged in and press the illuminated

Water runs out of the holes in the

Waterhas condensedin the pipes because

youareusingsteam forthefirsttimeor you

havenot usedit for sometime.

Press on the steam control button away

from your ironing board until the iron

The soleplate is not hot enough.

Decrease the steam output while ironing

atlowtemperature (steam outputcontrol

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.

Water streaks appear on the linen.

Your ironing board cover is soaked with

water as it is not suited to the power of a

Check that your ironing board is suitable

Problems with your steam generator?

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F NL D GB I E P DK S FIN N GR TR PL CZ SK H RUS UA HR RO SLO EST LT LV PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS White streaks come through the holes in

Your generator tank is ejecting scale as it

has not been descaled regularly.

Rinse the collector (see § descaling your

Brown streaks come through the holes in

the soleplate and stain the linen.

You are using chemical descaling agents

or additives in the water for ironing.

Never add this type of product in the

water tank or in the boiler (see page 5 for

what water may be used). Contact an

Approved Service Centre.

Fabric fibres have accumulated in the

holes of the soleplate and are burning.

Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic

The soleplate is dirty or brown and may

Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you

have ironed a new garment before

Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove

any soap deposits or chemicals on new

garmentswhichmaybesuckedupbytheiron.

You are ironing at too high a temperature. See our recommendations regarding

temperature control setting.

You are using starch. Always spray starch on the reverse side of

the fabric to be ironed.

There is no steam or there is little steam. The water tank is empty (red light on). Fill the water tank.

The steam output control dial is set at

Increase the steam output (control dial on

The soleplate temperature is set to the

The steam generator operates normally

but the steam is veryhotand dry,andhard

Steam comes out around the collector. The collector is not tightened correctly. Tighten the collector.

The collector seal is damaged. Contact an Approved Service Centre.

The appliance is faulty. Do not use the steam generator and

contact an Approved Service Centre.

The red “water tank empty” light is on. The water tank is empty. Fill the water tank.

Steam or water escapes under the

The rinse plug seal is damaged. Do not use the steam generator and

contact an Approved Service Centre.

The “anti calc” indicator is lit. You have not pressed the “Restart” button. Press the “Restart” button on the control

Environment protection first !

If you have any product problems or queries please contact our Customer Relations Team first for expert help

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.

Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice:

(01) 677 4003 - Ireland

or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk

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