Does anyone own a Tefal GV7350 steam generator

Pretani

I'm not looking to buy it because I've already got it, does anyone else use one of these irons? It's a cracker of an iron, but at the moment I'm getting a few drops of water on the clothes. I've went through Tefal's troubleshooting advice - leaving the steam button on for a few secs before it goes on the clothes - turning the temperature up - reducing the amount of steam, but there's still a few drops of water.

Is it because its new and will stop dripping after a while? Anyone know before I take it back to argos?

TomsMom

I don't have this particular iron, mine is a Philips steam generator iron. I've never had a problem with water droplets.

I don't think it's because it's new, and I don't think it's something that will right itself in time.

I'd take it back to Argos, explain the problem and exchange it. If it happens with the next one I'd consider changing it for another make or model.

Pretani

Got the problem solved. The iron needs to be on the wool temp setting and the steam button pressed for a few seconds before the iron touches the clothes. Playing about with the temp setting (even when the temp indicator light is ready) causes the iron to drip water.

I'm glad I played about with it for a while instead of throwing it in the corner in a huff:o (Phewwww), cause its too good an iron to exchange for another.:D

TIP - If you're ironing items made of silk, satin, nylon, etc, instead of turning the temperature down, hold the steam iron 1 inch above the clothes and you won't get any water drops and the clothes will be ironed.;)

GaryS

We have a GV9360 at home and it seems ok.

No problems usually but beware that they will spit dirty water out if you do not clean/descale them on a regular basis.

TomsMom

Glad you got it sorted Pretani, I'm sure you'll love your steam generator and wonder how you managed without it!

I agree about certain fabrics can be successfully "ironed" by holding the iron above but not touching the fabric and just letting the steam do the work. I use this method for jumpers and other delicate fabrics. I usually put the item on a hanger and vertically steam them, does a good job.