Pro Minute AntiCalc GV8600 - Iron TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Pro Minute AntiCalc GV8600 TEFAL

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

• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord. Always unplug your appliance: - before rinsing out the boiler or before filling the reservoir or rinsing the boiler, - before cleaning your generator, - after each use.

• The appliance must be used and placed on a 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. 021472-NOTICE PRO MINUTE AQUAPLUS 3/01/07 9:08 Page 23 Description

1. Steam control button

2. Temperature control slide for the iron

5. Iron-base steam cord

7. Illuminated on / off switch

10. Removable water tank

11. Filling inlet of the removable water tank

12. Removable water tank handle

14. Steam generator boiler (in the base unit)

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

• Your steam generator is equipped with a retaining clip which locks the iron on its casing for easier transport and storage – fig.1: - Locking – fig.2. - Unlocking – fig.3.

• 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.2. - grasp the handle of the iron to carry your steam generator – fig.1. Preparation 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 water.

• 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. Filling the water tank

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

• Grasp the handle of the removable tank and pull horizontally to remove it – fig.4.

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

• Replace it firmly in its housing, making sure it is fully into place – fig.6. If your water is very hard(check with your localwater authority) it ispossible to mix tap waterwith store-bought distilledor demineralised water inthe following proportions:50% untreated tap water,50% distilled ordemineralised water.

021472-NOTICE PRO MINUTE AQUAPLUS 3/01/07 9:08 Page 34 Using your steam generator

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

• Lower the retaining hoop to unlock the safety catch – fig.3.

• Plug in your steam generator to an earthed socket.

• Press on the on / off switch. The green light (located on the control panel) flashes flashes and the boiler heats up – fig.7. When the green “steam ready” light stops flashing (after 2 minutes approximately), the appliance is ready. Operating the control panel

• Green light flashes: the boiler heats up.

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

• Red light “water tank” on: the water tank is empty – fig.9.

• Orange light “boiler rinse” flashes: rinse the boiler – fig.11. Use Steam ironing

• Place the iron's temperature control slide according to the type of fabric to be ironed (see table below).

• 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, according to the heating needs without interrupting the use.

• To obtain steam, press on the steam control button on top of 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 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. Setting the temperature 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 rapidly. 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. Type of fabric Setting temperature control Setting steam output control dial Linen, Cotton

Synthetics, Polyester,Acetate, Acrylic, Polyamide

• Remove the water tank and pull horizontally. Fill it up without exceeding the MAX level – fig.5.

• Replace it fully into its housing until there is a click – fig.6.

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

• 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, tilted slightly forwards, press repeatedly on the steam control button (on the top of the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom – fig.10. Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning your generator

• 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.

• 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. Recommendations : for fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning the fabric. Before cleaning, ensure that your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest have cooled down. 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 steam circuit.

• Iron temperature control slide 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 to obtain short bursts of steam, without placing the iron on the garment itself.

• Steam output control dial 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 on top of the iron handle.

• To extend the efficient operating life of your boiler and avoid 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 – fig.11.

• 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 unplug for more than 2 hours. 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 membrane (a or b) 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 – fig.12.

• Using a coin, gently unscrew the boiler rinse cap – fig.13.

• 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 – fig.14.

• Attach the other end of the rinsing accessory to your untreated tap – fig.15.

• Turn the tap on gently and gradually and let cold water run through the rinsing pipe into the sink for about 1 minute – fig.16.

• 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.

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 – fig.12.

• Using a coin, gently unscrew the boiler rinse cap – fig.13.

• Holding your steam generator in a tilted position, and using a jug, fill the boiler with 1/4 litre of tap water – fig.17.

• Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely into your sink – fig.18. To obtain the best result, we recommend that this operation is done twice.

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

• Put the boiler rinse cap cover back in place. Caution! Above all, youmust not use descalingproducts to rinse the boiler:they may damage it.Before cleaning oremptying your generator, itis imperative that youleave it to cool for morethan 2 hours, to preventany risk of burns.

• Press the illuminated on/off switch and unplug the generator. Store the electrical cord in its storage place – fig.19.

• 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.

• Wind the steam cord around the generator and insert it in its side storage place. – fig.20.

• 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 – fig.1. A problem with your generator ?

PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS

The generator does notcome on and the thermostatlight and the on/off switchare not illuminated.The appliance is not switched on. Check that your appliance is correctly plugged inand press the illuminated on/off switch.Water runs out of the holesin the soleplate.Water has condensed in thepipes because you are usingsteam for the first time or youhave not used it for some time.Press the steam control button away from yourironing board until the iron or the brush producessteam.The soleplate is not hotenough.Decrease the steam output while ironing at lowtemperature (steam output control dial on thecontrol panel). Wait for the thermostat light to go outbefore activating the steam control button.Your thermostat is faulty: the iron isnot hot enough.Contact an Approved Service Centre.Water streaks appear on thelinen.Your ironing board is saturated withwater because it is not suitable for usewith a steam generator.Check that your ironing board is suitable (see page 5).White streaks come throughthe holes in the soleplate.Your boiler has a build-up of scalebecause it has not been rinsed outregularly.Rinse out the boiler.Brown streaks come throughthe holes in the soleplate andstain the linen.You are using chemical descaling agentsor additives in the water for ironing.Never add this type of product in the water tank orin the boiler (see page 5 for what water may be used).Contact an Approved Service Centre.Fabric fibres have accumulated in theholes of the soleplate and are burning.Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic sponge.The soleplate is dirty orbrown and may stain thelinen.You are ironing at too high atemperature.See our recommendations regarding temperaturecontrol setting.Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently oryou have ironed a new garment beforewashing it.Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap depositsor chemicals on new garments which may be sucked up bythe iron.You are using starch. Always spray starch on the reverse side of thefabric to be ironed.

021472-NOTICE PRO MINUTE AQUAPLUS 3/01/07 9:08 Page 78

PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS

There is no steam or there islittle steam.The removable water tank isempty (red light on).Fill the removable water tank. Check that the watertank is pushed firmly into place until there is a “click”.The steam output control dial isset at minimum.Increase the steam output (control dial on thecontrol panel).You have filled the tank butthere is no steam.The tank is not properly inplace.Check that the water tank is pushed firmly intoplace until there is a “click”.The red “removable watertank empty” light is on. The removable water tank is empty. Fill the removable water tank. Steam escapes from the rinseplug.The rinse plug has not been tightenedcorrectly.Tighten the rinse plug correctly.The rinse plug seal is damaged. Contact an Approved Service Centre to order a newrinse plug seal.Steam or water escapesunder the appliance.The generator is faulty. Stop using the generator and contact an ApprovedService Centre. If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice: 0845 602 1454 - UK / (01) 461 0390 - Ireland or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk Environment protection first ! Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a civic waste disposal centre. 021472-NOTICE PRO MINUTE AQUAPLUS 3/01/07 9:08 Page 89 Recommandations importantes Consignes de sécurité

4. Plaque repose-fer

PROBLEMAS CAUSAS SOLUÇÕES