Since I've always bought ironing stations from another manufacturer, and this high esteem, I was a bit biased. The constant expressions of my sister, Tefal have the best ironing machines, I could not convince quite far. So I have to strap machine steam generator GV8960 ordered me from Tefal to convince myself of it, and also got the opportunity to test the steam generator GV7550 Tefal. This resulted for me the opportunity to compare the two all-rounders with each other and at the same time carry out a comparison of different brands and manufacturers. Although I can the comparison with the previous manufacturer of my choice already abbreviate: I am thrilled with these settings steam generators never recover.
General and common features:
The size of these stations is for customers who have never had a comparable ironing machine, very impressive, but not significantly different when compared to other manufacturers' equipment. The weight of a steam generator is, if one has been ironed with a steam iron, much higher, but for people who have experience with these colossi, normal. In addition, one must only the iron on the move laundering, and the complete generator only when it is placed on the board or back in the closet. The board, however, should be strong enough and do not go to their knees when installing the generator, because that could eventually lead to bad accidents. Both units feature the ECO-function with which can be 20% energy savings, and are ready for operation within 2 minutes after being switched on. They have a power of 2200 watts and a bow which is placed over the iron, so that it can not slip out of the station during transport. They also offer a unique anti-scale system. The lime accumulates in the anti-scale collector a fastened to the cap metal rod which can then be rinsed under the tap. In addition, both have the function of the vertical steam, with which you can freshen up already worn clothes again. Both generators can always be filled with water again, so you do not have to wait until until the ironing machine is cooled. Warning lights indicate when the generator z. B. to be decalcified and after 8 minutes, the devices turn off automatically if they have not been used.
We come now to the differences:
The GV 7550
has the Smart Technology EasyControl, here the temperature does not have to set and hence the wash no longer be sorted. Fine silk tops and jeans can be easily weggebügelt mess.
With 5.2 bar, the pressure steam - at a constant amount of steam 120g / min. - Pushed through the laundry. There is also the possibility of an additional steam output of 220 g / min. leave for very thick materials.
The tank (1.7 liters) is filled via a flap with a separate vessel.
The cable can be stowed in a specially provided recess.
The GV8960
has here three different temperature settings that provide by pushing a button at the right temperature:
- Delicate for sensitive, fine fabrics
- Auto for normal wash
- Jeans for heavy, poorly ironed fabrics
With 6 bar of pressure is steam at a variable steam amount of up to 120g / min. pushed through the laundry. There is also the possibility of an additional steam output of 260g / min. leave for very thick materials.
The tank (1.8 liters) can be removed, and is then filled with the water line.
The cable is automatically rolled up.
There are in these steam generators, although small differences, but I could not decide which of the two devices, I would prefer not easy. In both devices, there are things that I find better than the other one. For me they are both just great! I have the GV7550 for my ironing and the GV8960 is in my sewing room, a luxury that makes my heart beat faster, because now I do not have the GV8960 back and forth wearing. AndI was no restore.
Since I am completely satisfied with both devices, there is a buy recommendation from me, in which case you need to weigh the differences listed by me against each other, and should choose the right device. Also, I can forgive absolutely deserved 5 stars.
