TEFAL FV3030G0, FV3030G8, FV3031G0, FV3080E0 Instruction Manual

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Mod. : FV30xx series

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For your safety

• This appliance is only for domestic and personal use.

• This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for safety currently in force
(Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage, Environnement).

• This appliance is not designed to be used by children or other persons unassisted or unsupervised
if their physical, sensory or mental capacities prevent them from using the appliance in complete
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Warning ! The voltage of your electrical outlet must correspond to that of the iron (120V).
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate
the guarantee

• If the electrical cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced by an Approved
Service Center to avoid any danger.

• The appliance should not be used if it has fallen, if it has obvious damage, if it leaks or has
functional anomalies. Never dismantle your appliance: have it inspected by an Approved
Service Center to avoid any danger.

• Always unplug your appliance: before filling or rinsing the reservoir, before cleaning it and after
each use.

• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to a power source; if it has not
cooled down for approximately 1 hour.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE IRON.

When using your flat iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

11.1Use iron only for its intended use.

12.1To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.

13.1The iron should always be turned OFF before plugging or unplugging from outlet. Never yank

cord to disconnect from outlet ; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

14.1Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away. Loop

cord loosely around iron when storing.

15.1Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying

and when not in use.

16.1Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged.

To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron. Contact our Consumer Service
Department for examination, repair or adjustment. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of
electric shock when the iron is used.

17.1Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children.

Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board.

18.1Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Use caution when you

turn a steam iron upside down - there may be hot water in the reservoir.

19.1To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit

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1If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15 ampere cord should be used. Cords rated for

less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be
pulled or tripped over.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Use

• Unplug your iron before filling it and set the steam control lever to

(fig.1).

• Open the water tank filling inlet lid (fig.2), place the iron in a horizontal
position and fill it with water (fig.3).

• Close the water tank filling inlet lid.

Filling the water tank

Do not exceed the “MAX” fill
level as indicated on the water
tank of the iron.

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Description

1. Spray

2. Water filling inlet lid

3. Steam control lever

4. Anti-scale valve

5. Self-Clean button

6. Spray button

7. Burst of steam button

8. Auto-off indicator light (depending on model)

9. Electric power cord

10. Temperature ready light

11. Temperature control dial

12. Maximum water level indicator

13. Soleplate

Before first use

• Before using your iron with steam for the first time, we recommend that
you place and keep the iron in a horizontal position for a few moments
and press the burst of steam button several times away from your
fabric.

• During the first few uses, a harmless odor and smoke may be emitted
from the iron. This has no effect on the iron and will disappear quickly.

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• Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns, especially when you are ironing on a corner of your
ironing board. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.

• Your iron should be used and placed on a stable surface. When you put your iron onto its heel or the iron
rest, make sure that the surface on which you put it is stable.

• Any inappropriate use or use contrary to these instructions releases the brand from all responsibility and
renders the guarantee invalid.

• Your iron has been designed to function with untreated tap water.
However, due to the natural minerals found in tap water, it is
recommended that you clean the iron once a month using the self
cleaning method on page 5.

• Never use any of the following water types as this may cause
spitting, brown staining or premature aging of your iron: 100%
purified water (bottled water), water from tumble dryers, scented
water, softened water, water from refrigerators, water from batteries,
water from air conditioners, distilled water, rain water, boiled or
filtered water, etc.

• The integrated anti-scale system (depending on model) prolongs the
life of the iron and provides a better ironing quality by ensuring a
constant flow of steam.

What type of water should be used?

If you have very hard water, it
is recommended that you mix
tap water with purified
(bottled) water in the following
ratio:

- 50% tap water,

- 50% purified (bottled) water.
This will reduce the amount of
lime scale build-up in your iron
and reduce the amount of
times you will need to clean
your iron.

Please read these instructions
carefully and keep them for future
reference.
Remove any labels, stickers or
hangtags from the body or
soleplate of the iron before
plugging it in.

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Vertical steam function (depending on model)

This is ideal for removing wrinkles in delicate garments, jackets, skirts,

curtains, etc.:

• Hang the garment on a hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with
one hand.

• Set the temperature control dial to

MAX (

fig.4).

• Repeatedly press the Burst of Steam button (fig.8) and
continuously move the iron over the fabric (fig.10).

• Hold the iron a few inches from the fabric to avoid burning delicate
fabrics.

Every fifth time you press the
button, return the iron to the
horizontal position.
The steam is very hot.
When using the ve rtical steam
function, always iron with the
garment on a hanger, never
while wearing it.

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• Adjust the temperature (see table below) by turning the temperature

control dial to the temperature select position (fig. 4).

• When the iron is plugged in, the temperature control light will remain

“on” until the temperature is reached (fig.5 & 6). Once the
temperature is reached, it will go “off”.

• Adjust the amount of continuous steam output by moving the steam

control lever (fig.7). See below table for recommended steam output
levels.

Adjusting the temperature and the steam

- It is normal for the
temperature indicator light to
turn on and off during ironing.

- In order to avoid water leaking
from the soleplate onto your
garment:

• Set the steam lever to

when ironing silk or synthetic
fabrics and set it to for
wool.

• Should you need to turn

down the temperature, wait
until the temperature light
comes back on before
beginning to iron again.

- When ironing fabrics with
mixed fabrics, set the iron
temperature for the most
delicate fabric.

- For delicate fabrics, we
recommend testing the fabric
first on an inconspicious place
for example, inside the hem.

- If you want to iron without
steam, set the steam control
lever to .

• Your iron heats up quickly, therefore, begin ironing with fabrics that are
ironed at lower temperatures first, then go on to those requiring a
higher temperature.

FABRIC

POSITION OF

TEMPERATURE BUTTON

STEAM SETTING

POSITION

LINEN MAX

COTTON

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WOOL

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SILK

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SYNTHETIC

(Polyester, Acetate,
Acrylic, Polyamid)

Obtaining more steam

• Press the Burst of Steam button periodically to remove stubborn

wrinkles (fig.8).

In order to achieve the
maximum amount of steam, it is
recommended that you wait a
few seconds after you push the
burst of steam button again.

Spray Function

• The Spray button (fig.9) will release a mist of water onto your

fabrics. Use this to remove stubborn wrinkles.

= STEAM ZONE

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