User manual TEFAL GV6920 PRESSING PROFILE

[. . . ] · 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. [. . . ] Also only use distilled or demineralised water as advised right. If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority) it is possible to mix tap water with storebought distilled or demineralised water in the following proportions: 50% untreated tap water, 50% distilled or demineralised water. Filling the boiler Place your steam generator on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over - fig. 4. · Replace the boiler cap, screwing on firmly, but not over tight. · · · · Using the Easycord system · Your iron is equipped with an extension cord system to prevent the cord from dragging Always use the Easycord system for enhanced over the laundry and creasing it again when ironing. · Take the steam cord out of its housing and unwind it completely. · Press the Eject button and the Easycord system extends automatically. · When the cord outlet tips, the Easycord system extends automatically without you having to press the Eject button - fig. 5. 5 Using the generator 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. Unwind the electric cord completely and take the steam cord out of its housing. After approximately 8 minutes or when the steam ready indicator light goes out, the steam is ready - fig. 7. Use Steam ironing · Set the iron temperature adjustment dial - fig. 8 and the steam flow adjustment dial - fig. 9 to the type of fabric to be ironed (see table below). · The generator and the iron are ready when the steam ready indicator light and the thermostat light go out. · 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 on the iron handle - fig. 10. · The steam will stop when you release the button. Never place the iron on a metal rest as this could damage it. Place it on the iron-rest on the base unit: it has nonslip pads and has been designed to withstand high temperatures. Setting the temperature and the steam output TYPE OF FABRIC SETTING THE TEMPERATURE DIAL SETTING THE STEAM DIAL Linen, Cotton ··· ·· · 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. [. . . ] 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 using a soft dampened cloth. 7 Rinsing the boiler (once a month) · Be careful: To extend the life of your boiler and to avoid the build-up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the boiler at least after every 10 uses (approximately once a month). · Check that the generator is cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours. [. . . ]