Tefal GV7750G0 Express Auto Control Steam Generator User Manual

Tefal GV7750G0 Express Auto Control Steam Generator

Important recommendations Safety instructions

• 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.
• 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.
• The appliance will not work without the limescale collector (depending on model).
• 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 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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience or persons with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or 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 energized or cooling down.
• 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.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. Before storing the appliance, once it is unplugged, please wait until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).
• Do not use any descaling products (vinegar, industrial descaling products, etc.) to rinse the boiler: they may damage the appliance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Never fill the boiler directly from the tap.
•  The boiler cap must not be opened during use.
• The appliance must not be used if it has been dropped, 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 an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.
• 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 an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.
• Accessories, consumables and end user replaceable parts must be only purchased from an Approved Service Centre.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc).
• Your steam generator iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use. It is designed for domestic use only.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, 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.
• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket outlet.
• 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.
• Always use a vented/mesh ironing board to prevent water spots on clothes and to avoid hot steam venting sideways.
• 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.
• Never immerse your steam generator iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.

What water to use?

• 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.
• 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 untreated tap water or bottled water.
• 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.

Description

1. Power Zone Button
2. Comfort handle
3. Easy cord system
4. Thermostat light
5. Iron rest
6. Power cord
7. Power cord storage space
8. Steam Control Button
9. Retaining clip for locking iron on the base unit
10. Water tank filler cover
11. 1,7 L water tank
12. Boiler (in the base unit)
13. Sliding storage space for steam cord
14. Steam cord
15. Anti-Calc Collector Cap
16. Anti Calc-Collector
17. Autoclean soleplate
18. Control panel
    • ON-OFF» and «NORMAL» button with light
    •  «MAX» (JEANS) button with light
    • «MIN» (DELICATES) button with light
    •  «Water tank empty» light
    • «Anti-Calc» light
    • «ECO» button with light

Locking system for retaining the iron on the base – Lock-system
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 – fig.1:

• Locking – fig.2.
• Unlocking – fig.3.
  To transport 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) – fig.2.
  • Hold the iron by the handle to transport your steam generator – fig.1.

Preparation

What water may be used?

• Tap water:
  Your appliance has been designed to function using untreated tap water. If your water is very hard, we recommend you use a mix of 50% untreated tap water and 50% distilled water available in hardware stores.
• 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 chamber which are likely to stain your washing.

Filling the water tank 

• Place the steam generator on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
• When the red «Water tank empty» light is flashing – fig.4, there is no more steam. The water tank is empty.
• Unplug the steam generator. Open the water tank filler cover – fig.5.
• Fill the water tank using a jug taking care not to exceed the MAX level – fig.6.
• Close the water tank filler cover – fig.7.
• Switch the steam generator on.

Switch the steam generator on 

• Put the steam generator on a flat, stable, horizontal surface that is heatproof.
• Always ensure that the base unit is positioned close enough to the ironing surface to avoid straining and wear of the steam cord.
• Completely unwind the power cord and take the steam cord out of its storage space – fig.9-10.
• Plug your steam generator into an earthed socket.
• Press the «ON-OFF» button – fig.8.
• When you switch on the appliance the «NORMAL» button flashes – fig.11 and the thermostat light also flashes while the iron is warming up.
• The MIN(DELICATES)/ NORMAL/ MAX(JEANS) buttons control the temperature and steam combinations that are suitable for different types of fabrics. They may be selected at any time.
• When the light of the selected button MIN(DELICATES)/ NORMAL/ MAX(JEANS) remains lit up (after around 2 minutes) the steam generator is ready for use – fig.12.

Operating the control panel

• The light of the selected button MIN(DELICATES)/ NORMAL / MAX(JEANS) flashes while the appliance is warming up.
•  The red «Water tank empty» light is flashing – fig.4: the water tank is empty. Fill the water tank and press the «OK» button for the light to switch off. See paragraph «Filling the water tank during use»
• The orange «Anti-Calc» light is flashing – fig.13: 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 red «ON-OFF» button is flashing: the steam generator is on stand-by. Press the «ON-OFF» button – fig.8 or the steam shot button to start ironing again. See paragraph «AUTO-OFF» System.
• To switch off your steam generator: press and hold the «ON-OFF» button for a few seconds until the light goes out – fig.8.

Use

Steam ironing

• To obtain steam, press the steam control button under the iron handle – fig.14. 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.
• Be careful of hot steam when ironing close to the edges of the board.

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.

Smart Technology Auto Control
Your steam generator is fitted with SMART TECHNOLOGY AUTO CONTROL electronic regulation which gives you a choice of three optimum temperature and steam combinations.

Warning, fabrics with the symbol are not suitable for ironing.
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 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 shot button – fig.14 without placing the iron on the garment. This will avoid it becoming shiny. During first use or if you have not used the steam function for a fe  minutes, press the steam control button several times in a row – fig.14 holding the iron away from your laundry.  This will remove the cold  water from the steam circuit.
The «ECO» function allows you to reduce energy consumption for the selected mode. To change to «ECO» mode, select MIN(DELICATE)/ NORMAL / MAX(JEANS) mode and then press the «ECO» button. To exit «ECO» mode, press the «ECO» button again.

Dry ironing

• 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.

• Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.
• 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.
• Holding the iron in a vertical position – fig.14 tilted slightly forwards, press repeatedly on the steam control button (underneath the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom – fig.15.

Refilling the tank during use 

• When the red «Tank empty» light is flashing – fig.4 , there is no more steam. The water tank is empty.
• Unplug the steam generator. Open the water tank filler cover.
• Use a jug and fill it with water, then fill the tank, taking care not to exceed the «Max» level of the tank. – fig.6.
• Close the water tank filler cover.
• Plug the steam generator in again. Press the «ON-OFF» restart button – fig.8 under the control panel to continue ironing.

Power Zone Function

• Your appliance includes the Power Zone function: concentrated steam shot at the tip of the soleplate, to be used in particular to target stubborn creases, detailing and zones that are difficult to access.
•  To use this function, press the Power Zone button on top of the iron as often as necessary – fig.16.

Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning your steam generator

• Do not use any type of cleaning or descaling product to clean the soleplate or the base unit.
• Never hold the iron or the base unit under a running tap.
• Cleaning the soleplate: we recommend using a soft damp cloth on the soleplate while it is still warm to avoid damaging the coating.
• Your steam iron is fitted with an Autoclean soleplate, its exclusive active coating allows it to eliminate any impurities that may be regularly generated during normal conditions of use. Ironing with an unsuitable programme could nonetheless leave traces that require manual cleaning.
• We recommend always standing your iron upright or on the iron rest to protect its coating.
• Clean the plastic parts from time to time using a slightly damp soft cloth.

Easy descaling of your steam generator
To extend the life of your steam generator and avoid scale on your ironing, your steam generator is equipped with a built-in scale collector. This collector, located in the tank, automatically removes the scale that forms inside.

Operation:

• An orange «Anti-Calc collector» light located on the control panel starts flashing to tell you that the Anti-Calc collector needs rinsing – fig.13.
  Important: This operation must not be carried out unless the steam generator has been unplugged for at least two hours and has cooled down completely. To carry out this operation, the steam generator must be close to a sink as water may come out of the tank when it is opened.
• Once the steam generator has cooled completely unscrew the scale collector – fig.17.
•  Fully unscrew the collector – fig.18 and pull it out of the base unit – fig.19, it contains the scale that has built up in the tank.
•  To clean the collector, simply rinse it under running water to remove any scale it contains – fig.20.
• You can soak the collector rod in white vinegar or lemon juice for a few hours to remove any stubborn scale stuck to the rod.
• Place the collector in its housing by screwing it in completely to ensure it is watertight but do not overtighten it – fig.21-22.
• Fit the collector cover back in place – fig.23.

Next time you use your appliance, press the «OK» button under the control panel until the orange «Anti-Calc» light goes out – fig.27.
In addition to this regular maintenance, it is advisable to rinse the tank out completely every 6 months or after approximately 25 uses.

• Check that the steam generator is cold and has been unplugged for at least 2 hours.
• Place the steam generator on the edge of your sink and stand the iron upright.
• Remove the collector cap and unscrew the scale collector.
• Hold your steam generator in an inclined position. Use a jug to fill the boiler with 1/4 litre of untreated tap water. Shake the base unit gently for a few seconds and then empty it completely into the sink.
•  Place the collector in its housing by screwing it in completely to ensure that it is watertight but do not overtighten it.
•  Fit the collector cover back in place.

«AUTO-OFF» System

• For your safety, the steam generator is fitted with an «AUTO-OFF» monitoring system, which is activated automatically after approximately 8 minutes without use.
• Only the «ON-OFF» button flashes to indicate that the appliance is on standby – fig.11.
•  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.
• 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

• Place the iron on the steam generator iron rest.
•  Switch your steam generator off by pressing the «ON-OFF» button and unplug the appliance.
• Raise the retaining hoop over the iron until the protection system locks into place (audible click) – fig.2.
• Store the electrical cord in its housing – fig.25.
• Store the steam power cord in its slide storage place. Take it, fold it in two so as to to make a loop. Put the end of this loop in the sliding storage then push gently until you see the end of the other side of the sliding storage – fig.24.
• Leave the steam generator to cool before putting it away if you are storing it in a cupboard or a confined space.
• Store your appliance in a clean, dry environment, free from dust & fluff.
• If you store your steam generator in a relatively cold place (approximately <10C°), put it in a warm place before starting your ironing.
• Wait 3 hours for the appliance to reach room temperature.
• You can store your steam generator safely by carrying it by the iron handle – fig.1.

Environment protection first !
iYour appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. ‹Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

Problems with your iron?

Problem	Possible Causes	Solutions
Water runs out of the holes in the soleplate.	The water has condensed in the pipes because you are using steam for the first time or you have not used it for some time.	Press the steam control button holding the iron away from your ironing board until the iron produces steam
Water streaks appear on the laundry.	Your ironing board cover is saturated with water because it is not suitable for use with a steam generator.	Check that your ironing board is suitable (vented/mesh type ironing board to avoid condensation).
White streaks come out of the holes in the soleplate.	Your water tank has a build-up of scale because it has not been rinsed out regu- larly	Rinse the anti-calc collector (see the “descaling your generator” section or “rinse the boiler”.(depending on model).
Brown streaks come out of the holes in the soleplate and stain the laundry.	You are using chemical descaling pro- ducts or additives in the ironing water.	Never add any products to the water tank (see section on “What water to use?” ).
The soleplate is dirty or brown and may soil clothes.	You are ironing at too high a tempera- ture.	Clean the soleplate as indicated in the user manual Use a lower temperature.
The soleplate is scratched or damaged.	You have positioned your iron flat on a metallic iron support or ironed over zips or metal fasteners.	Always stand the iron upright or on the iron rest.
The red “WATER” light is on*.	The water tank is empty.	Fill the water tank.
The “anti-calc” light flashes*.	You have not pressed the “OK” restart button.	Press the “OK” restart button on the control panel until the light goes out.
The steam generator does not switch on or the iron indicator light and the “ON-OFF” light are not lit up*.	The “AUTO-OFF” system was activated after 30 minutes of non-use and has switched off your steam generator.	Press the “ON-OFF” restart button located on the control panel.
The red “WATER” light is flashing and the “ON- OFF” button does not work*.	The appliance has been stored in a cold place (approximately <10C°).	Unplug the appliance Wait 3 hours for the appliance to reach room temperature.

 Depending on model
If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice.

Documents / Resources

Tefal GV7750G0 Express Auto Control Steam Generator [pdf] User Manual GV7750G0, Express Auto Control Steam Generator, GV7750G0 Express Auto Control Steam Generator, Steam Generator

References

• Kitchen appliances and home appliances - T-fal
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