Tefal GV6720 Steam Iron User Manual
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1. Settings Recommended use Labelling Examples Optimum for all types of Cotton wool silk polyester iromabletabiicewithout cashmere mohair viscose and synthetic cotton mixes linen ON OFF any risk of burning ande abies The ECO Min function allows ironing at the lowest tempera ture and low steam flow suitable for ironing the most delicate fa Acetate elastane polyamide brics acrylic and synthetic mixes It also reduces energy consump Note do not use steam tion Press the ECO Min button to iron acrylic fabrics to iron in ECO mode and press the same button again to exit this mode e If you are in doubt about the type of fabric an item of clothing is made from check the label e If you are ironing woollen garments press repeatedly on the steam shot button without placing the iron on the garment This will avoid it becoming shiny Warning fabrics with the symbol XX are not suitable for ironing D Q ECO MIN MODE The ECOmin function reduces energy consumption Press the ECO button to change to ECO mode and press the same button again to exit this mode 20 OE 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page t SA 1 14 15 13 Page21 EFFECTIS e Your steam generator is fitted with an iron temperature control dial e Place the iron s temperature control dial according to the type of fabric to be ironed see table below SETTING THE TEMPERATURE AND STEAM OUTPUT ACCORDING TO TYPE OF FABRIC TO BE IRONED Synthet2. OK restart button on the control panel Tighten the boiler but do not overtighten it Contact an Approved Service Centre Steam or water is coming out from under the appliance The Anti scale button is flashing even though the boiler has been rinsed The appliance is faulty You have not pressed the OK restart but ton Stop using the steam generator and contact an Approved Service Centre Press the OK restart button located under the control panel The soleplate is scratched or damaged You have put your iron down on a metal iron rest or you have ironed over a zip or metal fastener Your have cleaned your soleplate with an abrasive or metal pad Always stand the iron upright or on the iron rest Do not iron over a zip or metal fastener See chapter Cleaning the soleplate The red tank empty light is flashing and the ON OFF button does not work The appliance has been stored in a cold place approximately lt 10C Unplug the appliance Wait 3 hours for the appliance to reach room temperature If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice 0345 602 1454 UK 01 677 4003 Ireland 23 OE or consult our website www tefal co uk 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page t 5A 1 14 15 13 Page24 1800133373 GV67XXG0 GTV 45 14 OE
3. 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page t SA 1 14 15 13 Paget Tefal Effectis Effectis E2sy www tefal com OE EN 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page Effectis F y ON OFF Ares re D C Depending on model 541 14 15 13 Page2 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page 1 5 11 14 15 13 Pages www tefal com 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page t 5 A 1 14 15 13 Page4 Q www tefal com Depending on model 1800133373 GVE7XXGO Mise en page 195A 1 14 15 13 Pages www tefal com 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page t 5 A 1 14 15 13 Page6 Q www tefal com 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page t 5A 1 14 15 13 Page7 www tefal com K N i Effectis AE 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page180511 14 15 13 Page8 www tefal com EN EfFFectis ON OFF Effectis ON OFF pa ON OFF b rFectis Effectis 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page4895A 1 14 15 13 Page9 www tefal com Depending on model 1800133373 GVE7XXGO Mise en page 5A 1 14 15 13 Page10 Q www tefal com A F 1800133373 GVE7XXGO Mise en page16954 1 14 15 13 Page11 www tefal com 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page 8851 1 14 15 13 Page12 Q www tefal com or ON OFF a 1800133373 GVE7XXGO Mise en page 5A 1 14 15 13 Page13 www tefal com ON OF
4. if it has any visible damage if it leaks or if it functions abnormally in any way Do not attempt to dismantle your appliance have it examined at a Tefal Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger 17 OE 1800133373_GV67XXG0_Mise en page 4695 1 14 15 13 Page18 e 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 e Accessories consumables and end user replaceable parts must be only purchased from Tefal or an Approved Service Centre e For your safety this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations Low Voltage Directive Electromagnetic Compatibility Environment etc e Your steam generator iron is an electrical appliance it must be used under normal conditions of use It is designed for domestic use only e 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 e 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 an earth connection Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee e Do not use an extension lead If you accept liability for doing s
5. and persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience or persons with reduced or impaired physical sensory or 16 OE 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page t 5A 1 14 15 13 Page17 mental capabilities provided that they have been thoroughly instructed regarding use of the appliance are supervised and understand the risks involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is in operation or cooling down e The surfaces which are marked with this sign and the soleplate are very hot during the use of the appliance Do not touch these surfaces before the iron has completely cooled down e Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains until it has cooled down around 1 hour e Before rinsing the boiler rinsing the anti calc collector 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 e 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 e Never fill the boiler directly from the tap e The boiler cap must not be opened during use e The appliance must not be used if it has been dropped
6. is ready Steam boost function depending on model e Your appliance is fitted with a steam boost function automatic sequential steam for effortless use e To use this function press the steam boost button on the top of the iron 21 OE 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page t SA 1 14 15 13 Page22 Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning your steam generator Before cleaning ensure your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron have cooled down e Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate base unit e Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap e Regularly clean the soleplate with a damp nonmetallic washing up pad e Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth Rinsing the boiler once a month Before cleaning ensure your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron have cooled down e 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 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 e Before proceeding check that the generator is cool and unplugged for more than 2 hours e Place the steam generator on the edge of your sink with the iron placed to
7. order to use this function once the thermostat of your iron has been correctly set see table above press on the ECO mode button located on the control panel The ECO mode can be used on all types of fabrics nevertheless for very thick or very creased fabrics we recommend that you use the normal steam flow for best results Dry ironing e 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 e Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand e 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 e Holding the iron in a vertical position tilted slightly forwards press repeatedly on the steam control button underneath the iron handle moving the iron from top to bottom Refilling the tank during use e When the red Tank empty light is flashing there is no more steam The water tank is empty e Open the water tank filler cover e Using a jug of water fill to a maximum of 1 5 litre with untreated tap water and fill the tank making sure not to exceed the Max level of the tank e Close the water tank filler cover e Press the OK restart button under the control panel to continue ironing When the ON OFF button light remains on the steam
8. your steam generator using the handle of the iron Put the iron on the steam generator iron rest and raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks into place audible click Hold the iron by the handle to transport your steam generator Preparation What water may be used e Tap water Your appliance has been designed to function using untreated tap water If your water is very hard we recom mend you use a mix of 50 untreated tap water and 50 distilled water available in hardware stores e 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 use distilled water as advised above Always remember Never use rainwater or water containing additives like starch fragrance or water from domestic appliances Such additives can affect the steam properties and at high temperature form deposits in the steam generator cham ber which are likely to stain your washing Filling the water tank e We recommend that you use a mesh type ironing board to allow steam to pass through the garments for better ironi
9. F e 2 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page 5A 1 14 15 13 Page14 Q www tefal com 1800133373 GVE7XXGO Mise en pago 1805111 14 15 13 Page15 Q www tefal com 1800133373_GV67XXG0_Mise en page1805111 14 15 13 Page16 Important recommendations Safety instructions e Please read these instructions carefully before first use This product has been designed for domestic and indoor 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 e 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 e 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 e This appliance is not intended to be used by persons including children with reduced or impaired physical sensory or mental capabilities 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 e Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance e This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over
10. ated tap water or bottled water e NB Never use rain water or water containing additives such as starch fragrances or water from household appliances These additives may affect the properties of the steam and together with high temperatures can cause deposits to form in the steam chamber which could soil your laundry PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Environment protection first Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled mm Leave it at a local civic waste collection point 18 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page 1805111 14 15 13 Page19 PLEASE REFER TO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE Description 1 Steam Boost button depending on model 6 Steam cord storage 2 Steam Output button 7 Power cord storage 3 Iron lights EFFECTIS EFFECTIS EASY 8 Anti calc rinsing 4 Steam cord 9 Boiler in the base unit 5 Control panel 10 Water tank filler cover a ECO min button with light 11 Ultraglide Soleplate b ON OFF button with light 12 Lock system hoop depending on model c Anti Calc light d OK button e Water tank empty light Locking system for retaining the iron on the base depending on model Your steam generator is fitted with a retaining hoop to hold the iron onto the base with a locked position for easy transport and storage e Locking e Unlocking To transport
11. ics Silk polyester acetate acrylic polyamide Wool Viscose Linen cotton Warning fabrics with the symbol XX are not suitable for ironing EFFECTIS Iron temperature setting Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature e and finish with those which need higher temperatures eee or Max Mixed fibre fabric set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most delicate fabric e If you put your thermostat in the min position the iron does not become hot e The thermostat light comes on Important whenever you start using your iron and whenever you reduce the temperature during use the iron is fully ready for use when its thermostat light goes out and when the light located on the control panel stops flashing and remains on During use when you increase the temperature of the iron you can start ironing immediately e 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 e If you are in doubt about the type of fabric an item of clothing is made from check the label If you are ironing woolen garments press repeatedly on the steam shot button without placing the iron on the garment This will avoid it becoming shiny P EY ECO Mode Your steam generator 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
12. in its housing e Store the steam cord away in its compartment e Leave the steam generator to cool before putting it away if you are storing it in a cupboard or a confined space e If you store your steam generator in a relatively cold place approximately lt 10C put it in a warm place before starting your ironing e Wait 3 hours for the iron to reach room temperature e You can store your steam generator safely by carrying it by the iron handle 22 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page Problems with your steam generator PROBLEMS CAUSES 541 14 15 13 Page23 SOLUTIONS The steam generator does not switch on or the iron indicator light and the ON OFF light are not lit up Water runs out of the holes in the sole plate The appliance is not switched on Check that the appliance is plugged in correctly to a working power socket and that it is switched on Press the ON OFF button The AUTO OFF system has activated after 30 minutes of non use and has swit ched off your steam generator The soleplate is not hot enough The water has condensed in the pipes because you are using steam for the first time or you have not used it for a few minutes Press the ON OFF restart button located under the control panel Wait for the thermostat light to stop flas hing before activating the steam control Press the steam button while holding your iron away from the ironing board until the steam star
13. nd cleaning e Your steam generator comes with an automatic shut off system after approximately 8 minutes without use The ON OFF button light is flashing the steam generator is on standby Press the ON OFF button or the steam shot button to start ironing again See paragraph AUTO OFF System Use Steam ironing e 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 e To obtain steam press the steam control button under the iron handle The steam will stop when you release the button e After approximately one minute and regularly while it is being used your steam generator s electric pump in jects water into the boiler It makes a noise but this is quite normal e If you are using starch always spray it onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed Do not iron over zips studs or other hard or sharp objects which may damage the soleplate 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 EFFECTIS Easy e Your steam generator is fitted with SMART TECHNOLOGY EASY electronic regulation which offers you the opti mum temperature and steam combination allowing you to iron all your ironable fabrics without risk and wi thout having to sort them
14. ng results and also to prevent steam venting sideways e Check that your appliance is unplugged and open the flap on the tank e Pour in untreated tap water up to the max mark Switch the steam generator on 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 e Put the steam generator on a flat stable horizontal surface that is heatproof e Always ensure that the base unit is positioned close enough to the ironing surface to avoid straining and wear of the steam cord e Completely unwind the power cord and take the steam cord out of its storage space e Plug your steam generator into an earthed socket e Press the ON OFF button e The ON OFF button light remains flashing while the appliance is warming up When the light stops flashing 19 OE 1800133373 GV67XXG0 Mise en page 5A 1 14 15 13 Page20 after approximately 2 minutes the steam generator is ready Operating the control panel e The blue light of the ON OFF button is flashing the boiler is heating up When the light stops flashing the steam generator is ready e The red Water tank empty button light is flashing the water tank is empty Fill the tank and press the OK button to switch the light off See paragraph Refilling the water tank during use e The orange Anti calc light is flashing maintenance is required see paragraph Maintenance a
15. o only use an extension lead which is in good condition has a plug with an earth connection and is suited to the power rating of the appliance e Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket outlet e 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 e Always use a vented mesh ironing board to prevent water spots on clothes and to avoid hot steam venting sideways e Your appliance emits steam which can cause burns Always handle the iron with care especially when ironing vertically Never direct the steam towards people or animals e Never immerse your steam generator iron in water or any other liquid Never place it under a running tap What water to use e Tap water Your appliance has been designed to use tap water If your water is very hard mix 50 tap water and 50 bottled demineralised water In some coastal areas the salt content of the water may be high In such cases use only demineralised water e Water softener There are several types of water softeners available and most of them can be used in the generator However some softeners especially those that use chemicals such as salt may cause white or brown streaks This is often the case when using water from filtering jugs If you experience this sort of problem we suggest you try using untre
16. one side standing on its heel e Gently unscrew the boiler rinse cap e Holding the steam generator in a tilted position and using a jug fill the boiler with litre of untreated tap water e Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely into your sink e To obtain the best results we recommend that this operation is done twice e Screw back and tighten up the boiler rinse cap e The next time you use the generator hold down the OK button for a few seconds to turn off the orange light AUTO OFF System e For your safety the steam generator is fitted with an AUTO OFF monitoring system which is activated auto matically after approximately 8 minutes without use e Only the ON OFF button flashes to indicate that the appliance is on standby e To reactivate the steam generator Press the ON OFF button Wait for the ON OFF button light to stop flashing before starting your ironing again e For your safety after approximately 30 minutes of non use the AUTO OFF system switches off your steam generator To start your ironing again press the ON OFF button Storing the steam generator e Place the iron on the steam generator iron rest e Switch your steam generator off by pressing the ON OFF button and unplug the appliance e Raise the retaining hoop over the iron until the protection system locks into place audible click depending on model e Store the electrical lead
17. ts to come out Water streaks appear on the linen White streaks come through the holes in the soleplate Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen Your ironing board cover is soaked with water as it is not suited to the power of a steam generator Scale is coming out of the boiler because it is not being rinsed regularly You are using chemical descaling agents or additives in the water for ironing Ensure that you have a suitable vented mesh ironing board Rinse the collector see 8 descaling your steam generator Never add any products to the water tank see 8 What water can I use Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before wash ing it Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap deposits or chemicals on new garments which may be sucked up by the iron The soleplate is dirty or brown and may stain the linen There is no steam or there is little steam The red tank empty button is flashing even though the tank has been filled Steam comes out around the boiler You are using starch The water tank is empty red warning light flashing You have not pressed the OK restart but ton The boiler is not tightened correctly The boiler seal is damaged Always spray starch on the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed Fill the water tank and press the OK until the light goes out Press the
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