Easy Pressing GV5255 - Iron press TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Easy Pressing GV5255 TEFAL

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Important recommendations Safety instructions

• 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.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always unplug your appliance: - before filling the water tank or rinsing the boiler, - before cleaning the appliance, - after each use.

• 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 to be used by persons (including children) with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or mental capacities or persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience, unless a person responsible for their safety provides either supervision or appropriate instructions concerning use of the appliance prior to its use.

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

• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience or persons with reduced or impaired 1800133305 GV52XX E0 OK _110x154 20/03/14 16:57 Page4physical, sensory or mental capacities provided that they have been thoroughly instructed regarding use of the appliance, are supervised, and understand the risks involved. Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are aged 8 or over and are supervised. Keep the appliance and power cord out of the reach of children under 8 years of age.

• The surfaces which are marked with this sign and the soleplate are very hot during the use of the appliances. Don’t touch these surfaces before the iron is cooled down.

• Never leave the appliance unattended : - when it is connected to the mains, - until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).

• Before rinsing the boiler/rinsing the anti-scale valve (depending on the model), wait until the appliance is completely cold and has been unplugged for at least 2 hours before unscrewing the boiler rinse cap/ the scale collector cover.

• Warning: if the boiler cap or the boiler rinse cap (depending on the model), is dropped or severely knocked, have it replaced by an Approved Service Centre, as it may be damaged.

• When rinsing the boiler, never fill it directly from the tap.

• The boiler cap must not be opened during use.

• The appliance must not be used if it has been dropped, if it has any visible damage, if it leaks, or if it functions abnormally in any way. Do not attempt to dismantle

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• Check the electrical power and steam cords for signs of wear or damage prior to use. If the electrical power cord or the steam cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Tefal Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.

• Accessories, consumables and end user replaceable parts must be only purchased from Tefal or an Approved Service Centre.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc).• Your steam generator iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use. It isdesigned for domestic use only.• It is equipped with 2 safety systems: - a pressure release valve designed to avoid excessive pressure. In the event of malfunction, the valve releases excess steam.- a thermal fuse to avoid overheating.• Always plug your steam generator iron:- into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V (Alternating current only),- a socket outlet with ab earth connection.Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate yourguarantee.If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (16A) with an earth connection,and is fully extended.• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket outlet.• The sole plate of your iron and the iron rest on the base unit can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns: do not touch them. Never touch the electrical power cords with the sole plate of the iron.
• Always use a vented/mesh ironing board and be careful of hot steam when roning close to the edges of the board.• Your appliance emits steam, which can cause burns. Always handle the iron with care, especially whenironing vertically. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.• Never immerse your steam generator iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.

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1. Steam control dial

. Temperature setting mark3. Iron temperature adjustment button4. Thermostat light . Iron rest6. Boiler (inside the base-unit)

7. Lock system (according to model)

8. Power and steam cord storage compartment

0. Power cord11. Boiler cap12. Illuminated on/off switch

3. Steam ready indicator light (according to model)

14. Steam flow adjustment dial(according to model)15. ECO Zone (according to model)

Description Locking system for retaining the iron on the base Lock system (depending on model)

• Your steam station is equipped with a retaining hoop which locks the iron on its base for easier transport and storage: - Locking - fig.1- Unlocking - fig.2
• To carry your steam station by the iron handle: - Place the iron on the iron rest of the steam station and raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks into place (audible click) - fig.1. - Grasp the handle of the iron to carry your steam station - fig.3. Preparation What water to use ?
• Tap water:Your appliance has been designed to function using untreated tap water. If your water is very hard, we recommend you use a mix of 50% untreated tap water and 50% distilled water available in most shops.• Types of water not to use: Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below may contain organic waste, mineral or chemical 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, air conditioners, rain water, boiled, filtered or bottled water. These types of water should not be used in your TEFAL iron. Also only usedistilled water as advised above. Filling the boiler

• Place your steam station on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
• Check that your appliance is unplugged and cold.• Unscrew the boiler cap.• Using a water jug, fill with maximum 1 litre of water. Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over fig.4. If this occurs, remove the excess water.

• Replace the boiler cap, screwing on firmly, but not over tight. Using your steam station

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

• Tilt the locking ring of the iron forwards to release the safety catch.
• Plug in your steam station to an earthed socket.• Press the on/off luminous switch. It comes on and the boiler heats up.
• After approximately 8 minutes or when the steam ready indicator light comes on (according to model), the steam is ready - fig.5.
• During ironing the iron’s thermostat light and the steam indicator (according to model) will go on and off according to the temperature control.Always remember:Never use rainwater orwater containing additives(like starch, fragrance orwater from domesticappliances). Such additivescan affect the steamproperties and at hightemperature, form depositsin the steam stationchamber which are likely tostain your washing.The first time the ap-pliance is used, theremay be some fumes andsmell but this is notharmful. They will notaffect use and will di-sappear rapidly. PLEASE REFER TO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE

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

oiler. 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. Use Steam ironing

• Set the iron temperature adjustment dial and the steam flow adjustment dial (ac- cording to model) to the type of fabric to be ironed (see table below).
• The thermostat light comes on. Important: whenever you start using your iron and whenever you reduce the temperature during use, the iron is ready for use when its indicator light goes out and when the green light located on the control panel comes on and remains on. During use, when you increase the temperature of the iron, you can start ironing immediately, but make sure you only increase your steamflow once the iron’s light has gone out.
• To obtain steam, press on the steam control button on the iron handle - fig.6.
• The steam will stop when you release the button.
• Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature and finish with those which need higher temperatures (••• or Max).
• 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 but- ton - fig.6. several times in a row, holding the iron away from your clothes.This will enable any cold water to be removed from the steam circuit.
• For delicate fabrics, press the steam control button (on the handle of the iron) intermittently to avoid possible water droplets appearing with the steam.
• If you are using starch, it should be sprayed onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.• If you put your thermostat in the “min” position, the iron does not become hot.ECO MODE (depending on model): Your steam station iron has an ECO mode function which uses less power whilst still guaranteeing a sufficient steam flow for you to iron your garments properly. In order to use this function, once the thermostat of your iron has been correctly set (see table above), position the steam flow setting on the ECO segment - fig.12. The ECO mode can be used on all types of fabrics, however, for very thick or very creased fabrics, we recommend that you use the maximum steam flow for best results. Dry ironing
• Do not press on the steam control button - fig.6. Vertical steam ironing

• Set the iron temperature dial and the steam flow adjustment dial (according to model) to the max. position.• Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightlytaut with one hand. As steam is very hot : never attempt toremove creases from a garment while it is being worn, al-ways hang garments on a coat hanger.

Never un he boile while it’s steaming The steam station andthe iron are ready to ron when the steamready indicator light(according to model) islit and the iron thermos-tat dial light has gone out. Mixed fibre fabrics : set theironing temperature to thesetting for the most delicatefabric. Woollen garments :press repeatedly on thesteam control button - fig.6to obtain short bursts ofsteam, without placing theiron on the garment itself.This will avoid making the fa-bric shiny.For fabrics other than linen or cotton, holdthe iron a few centimetres from the gar-ment to avoid burning the fabric.TYPE OF FABRICS ETTING TEMPERATURECONTROL

SETTING STEAM OUTPUT CONTROL DIAL

Silk, Synthetics(polyester, acetate, acrylic,polyamide) Silk, Wool Linen, cotton

Envir Your a Leav 1800133305 GV52XX E0 OK _110x154 20/03/14 16:57 Page88• Press repeatedly on the steam control button - fig.6.(on the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom - fig.7. Filling the boiler during use

• VERY IMPORTANT : Before opening your boiler, ensure that there is no more steam left inside by pres- sing the steam control button - fig.6 located on the handle of the iron and keep it pressed down until

here is no more steam.• Stop the steam station by pressing the on/off switch and disconnecting the plug.• Slowly unscrew the boiler cap. Using a water jug, fill with maximum 1 litre of water.

• Fill the boiler fig.4, taking care that the water does not spill over. If this occurs, remove the excess water.
• Replace the boiler cap, screwing on tightly, reconnect your steam station to the mains, and switch it on.• Wait until the boiler heats up. After approximately 8 minutes or when the steam ready indicator lightcomes on (according to model), the steam is ready. Storing the steam station
• 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 issafely 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 station is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest have cooleddown.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 is essential that you rinse out the boiler at least after every 10 uses (approxi-mately once a month).• Check that the steam station is cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours.• Using a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with untreated tap water- fig.10• Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over yoursink - fig.11.• To obtain the best results, we advise you to repeat this operation. r into the am valve

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Never unscrew he boiler capwhile it’s stillsteaming. on and dy to team light model) is thermos- s gone on, hold e gar- ROL DIAL If your water is hard,increase the frequency.In particular, do not usedescaling agents forrinsing out the boiler, asthey could damage it. Environment protection first !

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PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS

The steam station does not come onand the thermostat light is not illu- inated. The appliance is not switched on. Check that your appliance is cor-rectly plugged in nd press the illumi-nated on/off switch.Water runs out of the holes in thesoleplate.Water has condensed in the pipesbecause you are using steam for the irst time or you have not used it forsome time.The soleplate is not hot enough. Press on the steam control buttonaway from your ironing board until he iron produces steam.Wait for the thermostat light to goout before activating the steam but- ton. Water streaks appear on the linen. Your ironing board is saturated with water because it is not suitable foruse with a steam station.Check that your ironing board is sui-table.White streaks come through theholes in the soleplate.Your boiler has a build-up of scalebecause it has not been rinsed outregularly.Rinse out the boiler.Brown streaks come through theholes in the soleplate and stain thelinen.You are using chemical descalingagents or additives in the water forironing.Never add this type of product inthe boiler (see § “for what watermay be used”). Contact an ApprovedService Centre.The soleplate is dirty or brown andmay stain the linen.You are ironing at too high a tempe-rature.Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently oryou have ironed a new garment be-fore washing it.You are using starch.See our recommendations regardingtemperature control setting.Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly toremove any soap deposits or chemi-cals on new garments which may besucked up by the iron.Always spray starch on the reverseside of the fabric to be ironed.There is no steam or there is littlesteam.The boiler is empty.The soleplate temperature is set tothe maximum.Fill the boiler.The steam station is working butsteam is very hot and dry As aconsequence, it is less visible.Steam escapes from the rinseplug.The rinse plug has not been tighte-ned correctly.The rinse plug seal is damaged.The steam station is faulty.Tighten the rinse plug correctly.Contact an Approved Service Centreto order a new rinse plug seal.Stop using the steam station andcontact an ApprovedService Centre.Steam or water escapes under theappliance. The steam station is faulty. Stop using the steam station and contact an Approved Service Centre. A problem with your steam station ? If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice: 0845 602 1454 - UK / (01) 677 4003 - Irelandor consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk 1800133305 GV52XX E0 OK _110x154 20/03/14 16:57 Page9091

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