TEFAL Pro Express Ultimate GV9550 User manual

Pro Express Ultimate - GV9550

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Summary
1. Safety instructions............................................................................. 04
2. USING YOUR APPLIANCE................................................................. 12
2.1 Gettingstarted ............................................................................ 12
2.2 Filling the water tank ............................................................... 15
2.3 Transportation ............................................................................. 17
2.4 Settings .......................................................................................... 18
2.5 Vertical steaming ........................................................................ 20
2.6 Auto-o.......................................................................................... 21
3. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE..................................................... 22
3.1 Emptying the calc collector .................................................... 22
3.2 Rinsing the boiler........................................................................ 24
3.3 Cleaning......................................................................................... 26
3.4 Storage ........................................................................................... 27
4. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................... 28

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Safety instructions
• Please read these instructions carefully before rst 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 lling the water tank or rinsing the boiler,
– before cleaning the appliance,
– after each use.
• The appliance will not work without the anti-calc collector
(depending on model).
• The appliance must be used and placed on a at, stable,
heat and water 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
Important recommendations

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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 in use or
cooling down.
• The surfaces which are marked with this sign, the
soleplate and steam cord are very hot during the use
of the appliance. Do not touch these surfaces before
the appliance 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 anticalc collector
(depending on model), always make sure that the
appliance is completely cooled down and has been
unplugged for at least 2 hours before unscrewing the
boiler rinse cap/or anti calc collector.
• Warning:iftheboilercaportheboilerrinsecap(depending
on the model), is dropped or severely knocked, have it
replaced by an Approved Service Centre, as it may be
damaged.
• Never ll the appliance directly from the tap.
• The lling, or decalcifying, or rinsing, or inspection

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apertures that are under pressure, 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 cord 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 Center 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.

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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 soleplate of your iron, the steam cord, 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
iron clothing on a person, always use a hanger. Never iron
in a seated position with your legs under the iron board.
• 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
untreated tap water. If your water is very hard, mix 50%
untreated 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

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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 ltering
jugs. If you experience this sort of problem, we suggest
you try using untreated tap water or bottled water.
• Attention: Never use rain water or water containing
additives (such as starch, fragrances or water from
household appliances). These additives may aect
the properties of the steam, and together with high
temperatures can cause deposits to form in the steam
chamber which could stain your laundry and lead to
premature aging of the appliance.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Environment protection rst !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which
can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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1 Steam trigger
2 Lock system
3 Water tank
4 Steam cord storage
5 Anti-calc collector
6 Electrical cord storage
7 Control panel
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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
2.1 Gettingstarted
• Plug in your steam
generator.
• Unlock your steam
generator.
• Principle of ironing : start
your appliance and put
the fabric you want to
iron on the ironing board.
When the appliance is
ready to use, put the iron
on the fabric and start
moving it fom one side
to the other. Pull the
trigger to release steam.
Pro Express Ultimate is
equipped with a lock
system to hold the iron
onto the base for easy
transport and storage.
• Completely unwind the
power cord and take
the steam cord out of its
storage space.
• Fill the water tank with
untreated tap water up
to the max indication.
Put the water tank back
into the appliance by
pushing in until it locks
into place.
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• Press the «ON-OFF»
button on the control
panel.
• The «ON-OFF» and the
«Normal» button light
remains ashing while
the appliance is warming
up.
minmin
minmin
minmin
OK
• To obtain steam, press
and hold the steam
trigger under the iron
handle. The steam will
stop when you release
the button.
• The steam generator is
ready for use. The mode
can still be switched even
when the light ashes.
After around 2 minutes,
the light of the selected
setting ECO(-20% energy
savings vs Max mode)
/ DELICATE / NORMAL /
MAX remains lit.

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• To obtain even more
steam, press the steam
trigger under the handle
three times in quick
succession for automatic
sequential steam.
×3
NO
OK
OK
During ironing, do not
place directly the iron
on the soleplate. Use
the heel or the base.

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2.2 Filling the
water tank
• Fill the water tank before
every use or when the
«water tank empty » light
ashes.
• Fill it with untreated tap
water without exceeding
the MAX level.
• Push it back into its
housing until you hear a
«click».
• Remove the removable
water tank using the
handle located at the
front of the steam
generator
MAX
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• Switch o and unplug
the appliance.
minmin
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• Plug in the appliance.
• Press the «ON-OFF»
button to restart the
appliance.
• Red «water tank empty»
light ashes on control
panel.
• Hold down the «OK»
button for a few seconds
to turn o the red light.
minmin
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2.3 Transportation
Your steam generator is
equiped with a lock system
to hold the iron onto the
base for easy transport
and storage.
To transport your steam
generator using the
handle of the iron:
• Put the iron on the steam
generator iron rest and
raise the lock system
over the iron until it locks
into place (audible click).
• Hold the iron by the
handle to transport your
steam generator.
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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
• When you press the
MODE button to change
mode, the light of the
new mode ashes while
the steam generator is
adapting temperature
and steam to the new
setting. The steam
generator is ready when
the light stops ashing.
Changing modes
• Press the « MODE »
button located on the
control panel to go from
one setting to another.
minmin
minmin
minmin
OK
2.4 Settings

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• Check garment label.
According to the type
of fabric ironed, select
the right setting on the
appliance.
• Depending on which
mode you select,
the appliance will
automatically adjust
the temperature of the
soleplate as well as the
steam output.
DELICATE
NORMAL
MAX
TURBO
Eco
+
Delicate
+
Normal
+
Max
+
Turbo
+
Choosing the adapted
mode
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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
2.5 Vertical
steaming
NO
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.
• To use the vertical steam,
put the appliance on
"Normal" mode.
• Hang the garment on a
coat hanger and hold the
fabric slightly taut with
one hand.