TEFAL FV5210C0, FV5210C1, FV5210E0, FV5210E1, FV5210K0 Instruction Manual

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For your safety

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

• This appliance is not designed to be used by children or other persons unassisted or unattended 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 installation must correspond to that of the iron (220V-240V).
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate the
guarantee.

• This iron must always be plugged into an earthed socket. If using a mains extension lead, ensure that it
is correctly rated (10A), with an earth.

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

• Never immerse your iron in water !

• Do not unplug your appliance by pulling on the cord. Always unplug your appliance: before filling or
rinsing the reservoir, before cleaning it, 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.

• 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 iron rest, make
sure that the surface on which you put it is stable.

• This product has been designed solely for domestic use. Any inappropriate use or use contrary to the
instructions releases the brand from all responsibility and renders the guarantee invalid.

Environment protection first !

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.

 Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

Description

1. Spray nozzle

2. Anti-scale valve

3. Steam control

4. Spray Button

5. Turbo Button

6. Auto-Stop safety warning light

(depending on model)

7. Ergonomic grip (depending on model)

8. Electric power cord

9. Lock-System ring to open and close the

Ultracord system

(depending on model)

10. Ultracord System (depending on model)

11. Water tank opening button

12. Water tank filler flap

13. Integral anti-scale system

(depending on model)

14. Thermostat indicator light

Goes out when the temperature has been reached

15. Thermostat control

for choosing the ironing temperature

16. Extra Stable heel

17. Soleplate

Before first use

• Before using your iron with the steam function for the first time, we recommend
that you operate it in a horizontal position for a few moments, away from your
linen. Under the same conditions, press the Turbo button a few times.

• During the first few uses, a harmless odour and smoke may be given off. This has
no effect on the use of the iron and will disappear quickly.

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Please read these
instructions carefully.
Remove any labels
from the soleplate
before heating up the
iron.

Preparation

What water to use ?

• Your appliance has been designed to operate using untreated tap water.
However, it is necessary to operate the Self-Clean function regularly in order to
eliminate hard water deposits from the steam chamber.

• Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation.The
types of water listed below contain organic waste or mineral elements that can
cause spitting, brown staining, or premature wear of the appliance: water from
clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or
air conditioners, pure distilled or demineralised water or rain water should not be
used in your Tefal iron.

Filling the water tank

Fill the tank up to the
“MAX”.
Never fill the
appliance by holding
it directly under the
tap.

• Check that the Ultracord system is properly locked.

• Unplug your iron before filling it.

• Set the steam control to “0” – fig.1.

• Take the iron with one hand and tilt it slightly, with the nose of the soleplate
pointing down.

• To open the flap of the water tank, push the button – fig.2.

• Fill the tank up to the “MAX” line – fig.3.

• Close the flap of the water tank, until it clicks into place.

Use

Adjust the temperature and the steam

• Set the thermostat control – fig.4, referring to the table below.

• The thermostat light comes on. It will go out when the soleplate is hot enough

– fig.5.

FABRIC

LINEN
COTTON
WOOL
SILK

SYNTHETIC

Acrylic, Nylon)

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Your iron heats up quickly: so begin by ironing fabrics that are ironed at low

• If you turn down the thermostat, wait until the thermostat light comes back on

• When ironing fabrics with mixed fibres, set the ironing temperature for the most

(Polyester,Acetate,

temperatures first, then go on to those requiring a higher temperature,

before beginning to iron again,

delicate fibre. For delicate fabrics we recommend testing the fabric first on an
inconspicious place eg (inside the hem).

POSITION OF

THERMOSTAT CURSOR

MAX

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If your water is very
hard, it is possible to
mix tap water
with store-bought
distilled or
demineralised water in
the following
proportions :

- 50% tap water,

- 50% distilled or
demineralised water.

STEAM SETTING

POSITION

0

= STEAM ZONE

In order to avoid water
dripping from the iron
onto the linen:

- Turn off the steam
when ironing silk or
synthetic fabrics.

- Set it at the minimum
position for wool.

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Make sure that there
is water in the tank
before using this
button.

• Whether steam or dry ironing, you are able to use the spray button to dampen
laundry to remove stubborn creases – fig.6.

Obtain more steam

• Press the Turbo button from time to time – fig.7.

• Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing the Turbo button again.

Spray Function

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