Express Compact AntiCalc GV7095 - Iron TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Express Compact AntiCalc GV7095 TEFAL

EXPRESSCOMPACTANTI-CALC

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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.
• 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 230V 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 the anti-scale valve or before filling the water tank,
• before cleaning your generator,

• 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 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 anti-scale valve cap, wait until the generator is cold (unplugged for more than 2 hours).
  • If you lose or damage the anti-scale valve 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.

Description

1. Steam control button
2. Iron thermostat light
3. Iron rest
4. Power cord storage space
5. Power cord
6. Water tank

7. Steam generator boiler
   (in the base unit)

8. Iron temperature adjustment dial

9. Iron-base steam cord

10. Steam cord storage clip
11. Scale collector
12. Control panel
    a - Restart button
    b - "Steam ready" light
    c - "water tank empty" light
    d - "Anti-calc" indicator
13. Lock-System hoop

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

• Your steam generator 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 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.1.
• Grasp the handle of the iron to carry your steam generator - fig.3.

Preparation

What water may be used?

• Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. However, in some coastal regions, your water may have a high salt content. In this case, only use demineralised water.
• Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below contain organic waste or mineral elementsthatcan cause spitting,brownstaining orpremature wear of the appliance: water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilledordemineralisedwaterorrain watershouldnotbeusedinyour 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 stable, flat heat-resistant surface.
• We recommend that you use a mesh type ironing board to allow steam to pass through the garments for better ironing results and also to prevent steam venting sideways.
• Check that your appliance is unplugged and open the flap on the tank.
• Pour in untreated tap water up to the max mark - fig.4.

Using your steam generator

• 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 generator to an earthed socket.
• The boiler heats up - fig.16. When the green “steam ready” light stops flashing (after 2 minutes approximately), the appliance is ready - fig.17.

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.

Use

Steam ironing

• Place the iron's temperature control dial according to the type of fabric to be ironed (see table below).
• Thethermostatlightcomeson.Becareful! Thesteamgeneratorisreadywhen thethermostatlightgoesoutandwhenthegreen"steamready"lightstays on.
• While ironing, the lightontopoftheironandthe steamreadylight turn onand 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.5. 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.

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

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE ACCORDING TO TYPE OF FABRIC TO BE IRONED:
TYPE OF FABRICS SETTING TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Linen, cotton	●●●
Wool, viscose	●●
Synthetics, silk(polyester, acetate, acrylic, polyamide)	●

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 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.5 to obtain short bursts of steam, without placing the iron on the garment itself.

Dry ironing

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

Vertical steam ironing

Recommendations : for fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning the fabric.

• Set the iron temperature control dial 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 - fig.5 (underneath the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom - fig.6.

Refilling the water tank

• When the red “water tank empty” indicator light turns on, there is no more steam - fig.18. The water tank is empty.
• Unplug the steam generator and open the flap on the tank.
• Pour in untreated tap water up to the max mark - fig.4.
• Replug the generator. Press the “restart” button on the control panel - fig.19. to continue ironing. When the green light stops flashing, the steam is ready.

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.
• Regularly clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic washing up pad.
• Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth.

Before cleaning, ensure your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron have cooled down.

Easy descaling of your steam generator:

To extend the life of your steam generator and avoid scale 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.

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.

Operation:

- An orange “anti-scale” light located on the control panel starts blinking to tell you that the anti-scale valve needs rinsing - fig.9.

⚠️ 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 generator has cooled down completely, remove the scale collector cover - fig. 10.

• Unscrew the anti-scale valve and remove it from the housing; it contains the scale that has built up in the tank - fig.11 and fig.12.
• To clean the valve properly, just rinse it under running water to remove the scale it contains - fig.13.
• Put the valve back into its housing and screw it in completely to keep it watertight - fig.14.
• Refit the scale collector cover - fig. 15.

The next time you use your iron, press the “restart” button on the control panel to turn off the orange “anti-scale” light.

Storing your generator

• 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 is safely locked onto its housing.
• Store the electrical cord in its storage place - fig.7.
• Store the steam cord in the cord storage clip - fig.8.
• Leave the iron (and the iron rest) to cool down for 1 hour before storing it away.

A problem with your generator?

PROBLEMS CAUSES	SOLUTIONS
The generator does not come on and the thermostat light is not illuminated.	The appliance is not switched on. Check that your appliance is correctly plugged in
Water runs out of the holes in the sole plate.	Water has condensed in the pipes because you are using steam for the first time or you have not used it for some time.	Press on the steam control button away from your ironing board until the iron produces steam.
	The soleplate is not hot enough.	Wait for the thermostat light to go before activating the steam button.
	Your thermostat is faulty: the iron is not hot enough.	Contact an Approved Service Centre.
PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS
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 the soleplate.	Your boiler has a build-up of scale because it has not been rinsed out regularly.	Rinse out the boiler.
Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen.	You are using chemical descaling agents additives in the water for ironing.	Never add this type of product in the water tank or in the boiler (see § “for what water may be used”). Contact an Approved Service Centre.
The soleplate is dirty or brown and may stain the linen.	You are ironing at too high a temperature.	See our recommendations regarding temperature control setting.
	Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before washing it.	Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap deposits or chemicals on new garments which may be sucked up by the iron.
	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 tank and press the "Restart" button until the indicator goes out.
	The soleplate temperature is set to the maximum.	The generator is working but steam is very hot and dry As a consequence, it is less visible.
Steam escapes from the rinse plug.	The rinse plug has not been tightened correctly.	Tighten the rinse plug correctly.
	The rinse plug seal is damaged.	Contact an Approved Service Centre to order a new rinse plug seal.
	The generator is faulty.	Stop using the generator and contact an ApprovedService Centre.
The red “water tank empty” light is on.	The water tank is empty.	Press the Restart button on the control panel until the indicator goes out.
Steam or water escapes under the appliance.	The generator is faulty.	Stop using the 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 panel.

Environment protection first!

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

Leave it at a civic waste disposal centre.

If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice: 0845 602 1454 - UK / [phone] - Ireland or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk

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