TEFAL EXPRESS AUTO CONTROL GV7781 Manuel page 90

• 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 -
Next time you use your appliance, press the «OK» button under the control panel until the orange «Anti-scale»
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
• 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)
• Store the electrical lead in its housing
• Store the steam cord away in its compartment
• Leave the steam generator to cool before putting it away if you are storing it in a cupboard or a confined space.
• If you store your steam generator in a relatively cold place (approximately <10C°), put it in a warm place before
starting your ironing.
• You can store your steam generator safely by carrying it by the iron handle
Environment protection first!
i Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
 Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
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