Steam Ironing; Using Your Steam Generator - TEFAL Pro Express GV8430 Manual

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Ultracord System (according to model) )
• Your iron maybe equipped with an extension cord system to prevent the cord from dragging over the laundry and
creasing it again when ironing. It also keeps the cord out of the way of your hand.
Ironing with the Ultracord system:
- The Ultracord system automatically tips back.
- Each time you put the iron back on its base, the Ultracord system fits into the heel of the iron and opens back up
automatically when you use the iron.
Storing the generator:
- Fold the connector back onto the heel.
- A magnet holds the connector to the heel of the iron, making your generator easy to store – fig.8.
• Completely unwind the power cord and the steam cord from its storage space– 25.
The first time the
• Lower the retaining hoop (depending on model) to unlock the safety catch – fig.3.
appliance is used, there
may be some fumes and
• Plug in your steam generator to an earthed socket.
smell but this is not
• Press on the on / off switch. The green light (located on the control panel)
harmful. They will not
affect use and will
When the green "steam ready" light stops flashing (after 2 minutes approximately), the
disappear rapidly.
appliance is ready.
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).
• When the iron is in use, the iron thermostat light on the iron comes on and goes off
according to the soleplate temperature requirement without this having any effect on the
use of the appliance.
• To obtain steam, press on the steam control button under the iron handle and keep it
pressed – fig.10. 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 AND STEAM OUTPUT ACCORDING TO TYPE OF FABRIC TO BE IRONED:
T
YPE OF FABRICS
Synthetics
(polyester, acetate, acrylic, polyamide)
Silk, Wool
Linen, cotton
• Iron temperature setting:
- Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature (•) and finish with
those which need higher temperatures (••• or Max).
- For 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.10 to obtain
short bursts of steam, without placing the iron on the garment itself.
• Steam output setting:
- Thick fabric: increase the steam setting.
- At a low temperature: set the steam output control dial to the low position.
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flashes and the boiler heats up – fig.15.
SETTING TEMPERATURE
CONTROL

Using your steam generator

Set the temperature and steam control
SETTING STEAM OUTPUT CONTROL
DIAL
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.
Always use a vented/mesh
ironing board and be careful
of hot steam when ironing
close to the edges of the
board.
Check the garment label if you
are not sure what type of
fabric it is made of.
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.