Maintenance And Cleaning - TEFAL EASY PRESSING GV5221 Manual

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Storing the 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 (depending on model).
• Store the electrical cord in its storage place -
• Storing the steam cord
• 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 generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest have coo-
led down.
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.
• Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft dampened cloth.
Rinsing the boiler
• 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 (approximately
once a month).
• Check that the generator is cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours.
• Using a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with untreated tap
• Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over your
sink - fig.11.
• To obtain the best results, we advise you to repeat this operation.
A problem with your generator ?
PROBLEMS
The generator does
not come on and
the thermostat light
is not illuminated.
Water runs out of
the holes in the
soleplate.
Water streaks
appear on the
linen.
7
fig.8.
- fig.9.
(once a month)
CAUSES
The appliance is not switched
on.
Water has condensed in the
pipes because you are using
steam for the first time or you
have not used it for some time.
The soleplate is not hot enough.
Your thermostat is faulty: the iron
is not hot enough.
Your ironing board is saturated with
water because it is not suitable for
use with a steam generator.
22/02/10 12:15
water- fig.10
SOLUTIONS
Check that your appliance is
correctly plugged in
Press on the steam control button
away from your ironing board until
the iron produces steam.
Wait for the thermostat light to go out
before activating the steam button.
Contact an Approved Service Centre.
Check that your ironing board is
suitable.
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Cleaning the unit
If your water is hard,
increase the frequency.
In particular, do not use
descaling agents for
rinsing out the boiler, as
they could damage it.