Express GV7150 - Iron TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Express GV7150 TEFAL

Important recommendations

• Please read these instructions carefully before first use

. This product has been designed for domestic use only. In the event of any

commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the

guarantee will 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 an electrical appliance. It should be used under normal conditions. It is intended for domestic use only.

• Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems:

- a pressure release valve which, in the event of a malfunction, releases any excess steam;

- a thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from overheating.

• Always plug your steam generator into:

- an electrical installation with voltage between 220V and 240V.

- an earthed socket.

Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee.

If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A) with an earth, and is fully extended.

• Completely unwind the power cord from its storage space before connecting to an earthed socket.

• If the electric power cord or the iron-unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre in order to prevent any

• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.

Always unplug your appliance:

- before rinsing out the boiler or before filling the water tank,

- before cleaning your generator,

• The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. When you place the iron on the iron rest, make

sure that the surface on which you place it is stable.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack

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

responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Never leave the appliance unattended:

- when it is connected to the mains,

- until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).

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

Never touch the electric cords with the soleplate of the iron.

• Your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns. Handle your iron carefully, particularly when using the vertical steam

function. Never direct the steam towards persons or animals.

• Before unscrewing the boiler rinse cap, wait until the generator is cold (unplugged for more than 2 hours).

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

• If you lose or damage the boiler rinse cap, have it replaced by an approved Service Centre.

• Never immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid. Never hold it under the water 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 avoid any danger, have it inspected in an approved service centre.

Environment protection first !

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be rec

 Leave it at a civic waste disposal centre.

Iron temperature adjustment dial

Iron thermostat light

Easycord system (depending on model)

Illuminated on / off switch

Power cord storage space

Water tank filler cover

Steam generator boiler (in the base unit)

Iron-base steam cord

Slide storage place for the steam cord

- “Steam ready” light

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 sideways.

What water may be used ?

• Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap w

• Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation.

The types of water listed below contain organic waste or mineral elements

that can cause spitting, brown staining 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 water is very hard (check with

your local water authority) it is possible

to mix untreated tap water with store-

bought distilled or demineralised water

in the following proportions: 50%

untreated tap water, 50% distilled or

demineralised water.

Filling the water tank

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

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

• Open the water tank filler cover -

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

• Close the water tank filler cover.

Using the Easycord system (according to model)

• Your iron is equipped with an extension cord system to preve

nt 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.

Locking system for retaining the iron on the base

- Lock-system (depending on model)

Your steam generator is equipped with a retaining clip which locks the iron on its base

for easier transport and storage -

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) -

- Grasp the handle of the iron to carry your steam generator - fig.1

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Using your steam generator

• Completely unwind the power cord and the steam cord from its

• Lower the retaining hoop (depending on model) to unlock the safety catch -

• Plug in your steam generator to an earthed socket.

• Press on the on / off switch. The green light (located on the control panel) flashes and the

When the green “steam ready” light stops flashing (after 2 mi

nutes approximately), the

• Place the iron's temperature control dial according to the type of fabric to be ironed (see

• 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 the ironing.

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

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 water into the boiler. It makes a noise but this is quite normal. You may also 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.

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

Do not place the iron on a

metal support. When taking a

break from ironing, always

place the iron on the iron rest

plate of the unit. It is

equipped with non-slip pads

and has been designed to

withstand high temperatures.

Setting the temperature

To prime the steam circuit,

either before using the iron for

the first time, or if you have

not used the steam function

for a few minutes, press the

steam control button several

times in a row , holding the

iron away from your clothes.

This will enable any cold

water to be ejected from the

• Iron temperature setting:

- Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature (•) and finish with those which

need higher 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.

TYPE OF FABRICS SETTING TEMPERATURECONTROLSETTING STEAM OUTPUT CONTROL DIAL Linen, cotton

(polyester, acetate,

• SETTING THE TEMPERATURE AND STEAM OUTPUT ACCORDING TO TYPE OF FABRIC TO BE IRONED: Dry ironing

• Do not press the steam control button under the iron handle.

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• Set the iron temperature control slide and the steam output

control dial (located on the

control panel) 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 being worn, always hang garments on a coat hanger.

• Holding the iron in a vertical position, tiltedslightly forwards, press repeatedly on the steam

control button (underneath the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom -

Refilling the water tank

When the red “tank empty” indicator light turns on, there is no more steam - fig.10.

The water tank is empty.

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

Fill the water tank up without exceeding the MAX level - fig.5.

• Close the water tank filler cover.

• Replug the generator in. Press the “restart” button on the control panel -

continue ironing. When the green light stops flashing, the steam is ready.

Recommendations: for fabrics

other than linen or cotton,

centimetres from the

garment to avoid burning the

Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning your 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

• Regularly clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic washing up pad.

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

• To extend the efficient operating life of your boiler and av

oid scale particles on your

linen, your generator is equipped with an orange “boiler rinse” warning light that

flashes on the control panel after about 10 uses -

• If the orange “boiler rinse” warning light flashes, you can

continue ironing normally but

remember to rinse the boiler first, the next time that you use it.

• Before proceeding, check that the generator is cool and unplugged for more than 2

With the rinsing accessory

• Use the accessory provided with the packaged product. It will make it easier to rinse

the boiler as the generator will need less handling.

• Your rinsing accessory has been designed to work on a wide range of taps. Choose the

fig.13. that is best suited to your tap.

• Place your steam generator on the edge of your sink, with the iron to one side,

standing on its heel.

• Unscrew anti-clockwise a quarter of a turn the boiler rinse cap cover -

• Using a coin, gently unscrew the boiler rinse cap - fig.15.

• Place the plastic nozzle of the rinsing pipe into the hole of the boiler and turn gently to

the right until it locks. The outlet of this nozzle must be positioned over the sink -

• Attach the other end of the rinsing accessory to your untrea

• Turn the tap on gently and gradually and let cold water run th

rough the rinsing pipe

into the sink for about 1 minute -

• Switch off the tap and remove the rinsing pipe.

• Screw back and tighten up the boiler rinse cap with a coin.

• Put the boiler rinse cap cover back in place.

• The next time you use the generator, hold down the “restart” button to turn

off the orange light -

OR without the rinsing accessory

• Place your steam generator on the edge of your sink, with the iron to one side,

standing on its heel.

• Unscrew anti-clockwise a quarter of a turn the boiler rinse cap cover -

• Using a coin, gently unscrew the boiler rinse cap - fig.15.

• Holding your steam generator in a tilted position, and usin

g a jug, fill the boiler with 1/4

litre of tap water -

Caution! Above all, you must

not use descaling products to

rinse the boiler: they may

damage it. Before cleaning or

emptying your generator, it is

imperative that you leave it

to cool for more than 2 hours,

to prevent any risk of burns.

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• Shakethebaseunitfora fewmoments and then emptyitcompletely into your sink - fig.20.

To obtain the best result, we recommend that this operation i

• Screw back and tighten up the boiler rinse cap with a coin.

• Put the boiler rinse cap cover back in place.

• The next time you use the generator, hold down the “restart” button to turn

off the orange light -

Storing your generator

• Press the illuminated on/off switch and unplug the generator. Store the electrical cord in

• 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

• 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. 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 -

• Leave the iron (and the iron rest) to cool down for 30 minutes.

• You can then put your steam generator away, carrying it by the handle -

A problem with your generator

PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS The generator does not come on and

the thermostat light andthe on/off

switch are not illuminated.

The appliance is not switched on. Check that your appliance is correctly

plugged inand press the illuminated

Water runs out of the holes in the

Water has condensed in the pipes

because you are using steam for thefirst

time or you have not used it for some

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

at low temperature (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.

Water streaks appear on the linen. Your ironing board is saturated with

water because it is not suitable for use

with a steam generator.

Check that your ironing board is suitable

White streaks come through the holes in

Your boiler has a build-up of scale

because it has not been rinsed out

Rinse outthe boiler.

Brown streaks come through the holes in

the soleplate and stain the linen.

You are using chemical descaling agents

or additives in thewater 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

Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you

have ironed a new garmentbefore

Ensure linenis rinsed thoroughlyto remove

garmentswhich maybesucked upby the

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GB D F NL I P DK S FIN N GR TR PL CZ SK SLO RO H SR HR BG RF 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

You are ironing at too high a

See our recommendations regarding

temperature control setting.

You are using starch. Always spray starchon the reverse side

of the fabric to be ironed.

Thereisnosteam orthereis 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 control panel).

The soleplate temperature is set to the

The generator is working but the steam

is very hotand dry. As a consequence, it

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

Steam escapes from the rinse plug. The rinse plug has not beentightened

Tighten the rinse plug correctly.

Therinseplug seal is damaged. Contact anApprovedServiceCentretoorder

Steam orwater escapesundertheappliance. Thegenerator isfaulty. Stopusing thegenerator and contact an

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