TEFAL FV18 Series Manual

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FV18xx

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SUMMARY

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

Important safety recommendations ....................................................................................................................... p. 5

Before first use

PREPARATION

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Which water should I use?

Filling the water tank

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USE

Adjusting the temperature and steam

Dry ironing

Obtaining more steam

Vertical steam ironing

Dampening clothing

While ironing

Auto-Off Function

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IRON STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

Iron storage

Cleaning the anti-calc valve (once per month)

Descaling the steam chamber (once per month)

Cleaning the soleplate

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IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?

Problems, possible causes, solutions

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IMPORTANT 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 water tank, before
cleaning the appliance, after each use.

• 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 or persons with reduced or impaired

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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
energized or cooling down.

• The surfaces of your appliance can reach
very high temperatures when functioning,
which may cause burns. Do not touch the hot
surfaces of the appliance (accessible metal
parts and plastic parts adjacent to the metallic
parts).

• 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).

• 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.

• The iron should only be used with the base provided
(for cordless irons).

• Check the electrical power cord for sign of wear or

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damage prior to use. If the electrical power cord
is damaged, it must be replaced at an Approved
Service Centre to avoid any danger.

• The iron must always be placed on its base and never on its heel (for cordless irons) .

• Your iron and its base must be used and placed on a stable surface. When you place the iron

on its base, ensure that the surface on which the base is placed is stable.

• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive,

Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc).

• Your steam iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use. It

is designed for domestic use only.

• Always plug your steam iron:

- into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V,

- into an earthed electrical socket.

Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will

invalidate your guarantee. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly
rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended.

• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket.

• The soleplate of your iron can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns: do not

touch them. Never touch the electrical power cords with the soleplate of the iron.

• Do not leave the power cord close to or in contact with sources of heat or sharp edges.

• 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 immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.

• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water tank is lled with water.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Environment protection first !

Y our appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or

recycled.

Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove any possible labels from the sole­plate before heating the iron.

Before using the steam function in your iron
for the rst time, we recommend that you
allow the iron to operate a few moments in
a horizontal position without coming into
contact with your laundry. Keeping the iron
in this position, push the turbo steam button
several times.

During the rst few uses, the appliance may
produce smoke, a harmless odour and a
light emission of particles. These are simply
the engineering residues from the manufac
turing process burning o. These are har­mless and will quickly disappear.

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PREPARATION

Max.

Which water should I use?

• Your appliance was designed to operate using untreated
tap water. However, it is necessary to periodically clean
the steam chamber to remove any mineral deposits.

• Do not use water with additive, pure demineralised
or pure distilled water, water from clothes dryers,
scented or softened water, rain water, filtered, bottled
or boiled water, water from refrigerators, batteries,
air conditioners or rain water as these may damage
the iron. These types of water contain organic waste,
mineral elements that become concentrated when
heated and cause spitting, brown staining, leaking or
premature wear on your iron

If your water is very hard, mix 50% untreated tap water
with 50% distilled water (available in hardware stores).

Filling the water tank

• Unplug the iron before filling it.

• Set the steam control to

• Lift the iron and, holding it at a slight incline, point
the soleplate up.

• Open the water tank cover.

• Fill the water tank to the mark “Max”.

• Close the water tank cover.

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USE

• Plug in the appliance.

Adjusting the temperature and steam

• Set the steam control to

• Adjust the temperature control, referring to the table

below.

FABRIC

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL POSITION

STEAM

OK

LINEN

COTTON •••

WOOL ••

SILK/SYNTHETIC
(Polyester,
Acetate, Acrylic,
Polyamide)

Max

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• The temperature indicator light turns on.

• It will turn off automatically once the soleplate

achieves the desired temperature.

Set the temperature control dial to match the type of
fabric you wish to iron. Your iron automatically and
accurately determines the exact temperature and
steam ow that are suitable, in order to guarantee
the best results.

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max.

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sec.

Dry ironing

• Set the steam control to

• You may continue to iron when the indicator light
turns off.

Obtaining more steam

• Set the thermostat control to “Max” or “•••”.

• Press the turbo steam button periodically (turbo
steam).

• To avoid water dripping on the laundry, maintain an
interval of a few seconds in between each press.

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NO

max.

1

sec.

Vertical steam ironing

• Hang the item on a hanger and keep the fabric taut

with one hand. The steam is very hot; never steam iron
clothing while it is being worn—always use a hanger.

• Set the thermostat control to “Max”

• Press the turbo steam button (turbo steam) in pulses,

moving the iron from top to bottom.

• To avoid water dripping on the laundry, maintain an

interval of a few seconds in between each press.

• Hold the iron at a distance of a few centimetres from

the clothing to avoid burning delicate fabrics.

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Dampening clothing (Spray)

• When dry or steam ironing, press repeatedly on
the spray button to moisten clothing and remove
stubborn creases.

• Ensure that there is water in the tank before using the
spray button.

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OK

While ironing

• Do not lay the iron down on the soleplate; use the heel
rest for this purpose.

Auto-O Function (depending on model)

• If the iron remains unused for more than 8 minutes on
the heel rest or more than 30 seconds laid flat or on
its side, the electronic system will cut the power, the
iron will stop heating and the temperature indicator

light will begin to flash.

• To restart the iron, move it gently until the indicator
stops flashing.

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IRON STORAGE AND
MAINTENANCE

Storing your iron

• Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to

completely cool down (approx. 1 hour).

• Empty the water tank.

• Set the steam control to

• Store the iron on its heel rest.

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Cleaning the anti-calc valve (once per month)

• Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.

• To remove the anti-calc valve, open the water tank
cover and pull on the valve near the steam control.

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• Soak the valve for 4 hours in a glass of water with
lemon juice.

• Rinse the valve under the tap.

• Insert the valve in place, pushing it until you hear a
click.

Beware!
Never touch the end of the valve.
The iron will not function without the anti-calc valve.

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Max.

Click

Descaling the steam chamber (once per month)

• Allow your iron to heat up with a full water tank while

on its heel rest and with the thermostat control set
to Max.

• Once the indicator light turns off, unplug the iron and

place it over a sink.

• Remove the anti-calc valve after opening the water

inlet cover.

• Shake the iron gently in a horizontal position over

the sink until some of the water (containing the
impurities) leaks from the soleplate. You may push
the turbo steam button to help flush out the minerals.

• To finish the process, replace the anti-calc valve,

pushing it until you hear a click.

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min.

• Plug in your iron for 2 minutes on the heel rest to dry

the soleplate.

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NO

• Unplug your iron and, once cooled, wipe it with a soft
cloth.

• Never use chemical or abrasive products.

• Never clean your iron under water tap.

During the next use, turn on your iron in a horizontal
position without putting it into contact with your
laundry in order to eliminate any water containing
mineral residues that remain in the soleplate.

You may use the iron in this position, push the turbo
steam button se veral times.

Cleaning the soleplate

• While the soleplate is still warm, clean it with a damp
non-metallic pad.

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• Never use chemical or abrasive products.

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IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?

PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS

Water is leaking
from the holes in
the soleplate.

The iron leaks
at the start of
ironing.

A brown
discharge
coming from
the soleplate
is staining the
clothing.

The soleplate is
dirty or brown
and may stain
clothing.

You are using the steam
when the iron is not hot
enough.

You are using the turbo
steam button (turbo steam)
too often.

You have stored the iron
horizontally without emptying
the water tank or setting the
steam control to

You have removed the
anti-calc valve to fill up
your iron.

The steam control dial is not
set to
water tank.

You are using chemical
descaling agents.

You are not using the right
type of water.

Clothing fibres are building
up in the holes of the
soleplate and burning.

You are using starch.. Clean the soleplate as indicated

Your laundry has not been
rinsed sufficiently or you
are ironing a new item of
clothing before washing it.

You are not using the right
type of water.

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when filling the

Wait for the indicator light to turn
off.

Wait a few seconds between each
use.

See the chapter on “Storing your iron”.

Do not remove the anti-calc valve
when filling the iron.

Ensure that the steam control dial is
set to when filling the water tank.

Do not introduce a descaling agent
into the water tank.

Clean the steam chamber and
see the chapter on “Which water
shouldI use?”

Clean the steam chamber and the
soleplate with a damp sponge.
Periodically vacuum the holes the
holes in the soleplate.

above. Spray the starch on the reverse
side of the clothing to be ironed.

Ensure that your laundry is
sufficiently rinsed to eliminate
potential soap deposits or chemical
products on new items of clothing.

Refer to “Which water should I use?”

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IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?

PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS

Your iron
produces little to
no steam.

The soleplate
is scratched or
damaged.

The water tank is empty. Fill it up.

The anti-calc valve is dirty. Clean the anti-calc valve.

Your iron is clogged up with
limescale.

Your iron has been used for
too long in the dry ironing
function.

You have placed your iron on
a metallic iron rest or ironed
over metal zips or fastners.

Refer to “Cleaning the anti-calc
valve” section.

Clean the anti-calc valve and steam
chamber. Refer to “Cleaning the
anti-calc valve” and “Descaling the
steam chamber” sections.

Clean the steam chamber. Refer
to “Descaling the steam chamber”
section.

Always place your iron on its heel rest
when not in use.
Do not iron over metal zips or fastners.

The iron steams
once the water
tank has been
filled.

The spray does
not spray water.

The steam control dial is
notset to

The water tank is too full. Do not exceed the max level for filling.

The water tank is not full
enough.

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Ensure that the steam control dial is

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set to

Add water to the water tank until
max level.

If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer

Relations team first for expert help and advice.

See Helpline number in the separate guarantee

and country list leaflet.

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