Tefal Actis GV6340 - Manual (Page 21)

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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.
• 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.
• Plug your steam generator into an earthed socket.
• Press the «ON-OFF» button.
• The «ON-OFF» button light remains flashing while the appliance is warming up. When the light stops flashing
(after approximately 2 minutes) the steam generator is ready.
Operating the control panel
• 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.
• The red «Water tank empty» button light is flashing : the water tank is empty. See paragraph «Refilling 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. 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
Recommendations: 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, hol-
ding the iron away from your clothes. This will enable any cold water to be removed from the steam circuit.
• To obtain steam, press the steam output button under the iron handle. The steam will stop when you release the
button.
• After approximately one minute, 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.
• 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.
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 tilted slightly forwards, press repeatedly on the steam control button
(underneath the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom.
Steam boost function (depending on model)
• Your appliance is fitted with a steam boost function: automatic sequential steam for effortless use.
• To use this function, press the steam boost button on the top of the iron.
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. The ECO /Min function allows ironing at the lowest temperature and
low steam flow suitable for ironing the most delicate fabrics.