Operating The Control Panel; Steam Ironing - TEFAL GV7850 Manual

Operating the control panel

• The light of the selected button DELICATE / NORMAL / MAX(JEANS) flashes while the appliance is warming up.
• The red «Water tank empty» light is flashing: the water tank is empty. See paragraph «Filling the water tank during
use».
• The orange «Anti-calc» light is flashing: maintenance is required, see paragraph «Maintenance and cleaning».
• Your steam generator comes with an automatic shut-off system after approximately 8 minutes without use. Only the
blue light of the «ON-OFF» button is flashing: the steam generator is on standby. Press the «ON-OFF» button or the
steam control button to start ironing again. See paragraph «AUTO-OFF» System.

Steam ironing

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.
• To obtain steam, press the steam control button under the iron handle. The steam will stop when you release the
button.
• After approximately one minute, 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.
• If you are using starch, always spray it onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
Smart Technology Auto Control
During first use 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 laundry. This will remove the cold water from the steam circuit.
Your steam generator is fitted with SMART TECHNOLOGY AUTO CONTROL electronic regulation which gives you a
choice of three optimum temperatures and steam combinations.
Settings Recommended use
Best for all
NORMAL
standard linen.
The most effective for
MAX
thick or difficult to iron
(Jeans)
fabrics.
Very gentle, for the most
delicate items and sensi-
DELICATE
tive colours.
Warning, fabrics with the symbol
Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature and finish with those that need higher temperature.
When you select a higher temperature, you can continue to iron provided that you are not ironing a more delicate fabric
that requires a lower temperature.
If you select a button to reduce the temperature you should wait until the blue iron light has stopped flashing before
continuing to iron.
If you are in doubt about the type of fabric an item of clothing is made from, check the label.
* If you are ironing woollen garments, press repeatedly on the steam control button without placing the iron on the
garment. This will avoid it becoming shiny.
The «ECO» function allows you to reduce energy consumption for the selected mode. To change to «ECO»
mode, press the «ECO» button. To exit the «ECO» mode, press the «ECO» button again.
Fabrics
labelling
are not suitable for ironing.
Examples
Cotton, wool*, silk, polyester, cashmere, mohair,
viscose, and synthetic/cotton mixes.
Linen, thick cotton, jeans (dark colours).
Acetate, elastane, polyamide, acrylic and synthetic
mixes.
Note: do not use steam to iron acrylic or
modacrylic fabrics.