Tefal FV9340, FV9350, FV9330 User Manual

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Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.

1- STEAM IRONING

Filling the water tank

Spray Function

- While ironing, press a few times in succession on the Spray
button to dampen the fabric (H) and iron out obstinate
creases.

English

Auto-Stop safety warning light
(depending on model)

“Thermo-Alert” light
(depending on model)

Spray Button

Shot of Steam Button

Anti-calc valve release
button

8-program
control panel

Spray

Soleplate

Program selector

Dry/Steam
control

Warning ! Remove any labels from the soleplate

before heating up the iron (depending on model).

Ergonomic grip

Thermostat
indicator light

Extra-large heel with
non-slip pad

Electric power
cord

Integral anti-scale
system

Water tank
filler hole

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- Unplug your iron before filling it.

- Set the steam control to DRY (A) .

- Take the iron in one hand and tilt it slightly, soleplate downwards (D).

- To open the water tank stopper, turn it anticlockwise until the arrow on the stopper
points to the “open padlock” symbol (B). It will lift automatically.

- Fill the tank up to the “MAX” line (D).

- Re-close the tank stopper (C).To close the stopper, align the arrow with the “open padlock”
symbol then turn it clockwise until the arrow is aligned with the “closed padlock” symbol.

- You can now plug in your iron.

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Choose your ironing programme

Your iron has 8 ironing programmes:

• For each program corresponding to a type of textile to be ironed,your iron automati­cally and precisely determines the most suitable temperature and steam flow to guarantee
best results.

H

For more steam (shot of steam button)

- Press the Shot of Steam button from time to time (I)

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

Vertical steam ironing

- Ideal for removing creases from suits,jackets, skirts, hanging curtains etc

- Hang the garment on a hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.
The steam is very hot, so you should always do this with the garment on a hanger –

never while someone is wearing it.

- Set the iron to program 8 (J).

- Hold the iron a few centimetres from the fabric to avoid burning delicate fabrics.

- Press the Shot of Steam button ( ) repeatedly (K), moving the iron from top to bot-

tom. (See illustration) (L).

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Integral anti-scale system

You iron is equipped with an integral anti-scale system (M).

- This system will help to provide :

• a better ironing quality with a constant flow of steam,

• a longer life for your iron.

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Warning!
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, i.e. press the Shot of Steam 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.

What water to use ?

Your appliance has been designed to function with 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.
If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority), 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.

Types of water not to use

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.Also do not to use boiled, filtered or bottled water.

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• To select the appropriate ironing program, use the program selector beneath the grip (E).

- Pressing on the left side:selects the programs requiring low temperature and steam
levels. Beyond program 1,pressing the program selector has no effect.

- Pressing on the right side : selects the programs requiring high temperature and steam
levels. Beyond program 8, pressing the program selector has no effect.

- The program selected appears automatically on the indicator panel at the front of the iron (F).

- Set the steam control to steam ( )

- When your iron reaches the required temperature, the thermostat indicator goes out (G).
You can start ironing.

Recommendations:

Fabrics and ironing temperatures:

• Your iron heats up quickly: so begin by ironing fabrics that are ironed at low tem­peratures first, then go on to those requiring a higher temperature,

• if you change to a program requiring lower temperatures, wait for the thermostat
light to come on again before continuing to iron (for models fitted with the
“Thermo-Alert”, refer to the section “Thermo-Alert function”).

• when ironing fabrics with mixed fibres, set the ironing temperature for the most
delicate fibre. For delicate fabrics we recommend testing the fabric first on an
inconspicious place eg (inside them).

• For best results we recommend you use a vented ironing board to allow the
powerful steam to penetrate through the fabric more efficiently.

• Ensure that the fabric you are ironing is flat to avoid steam venting sideways
whilst ironing.

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Anti-drip function

- The principle of automatic selection of the steam according to the fabric selected,
reduces the steam flow at lower temperatures and avoids water dripping from your iron
onto the fabric.

Auto-Stop safety feature (depending on model)

- The electronic system cuts off the electric power and the
Auto-Stop warning light flashes if the iron is left

vertically on its heel for more than 8 minutes, or
in a horizontal position for more than 30 seconds,
for your security.

- To restart the iron, just move it gently until the warning light

stops flashing.

Note : when the Auto-Stop warning light is on,

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it is normal for the thermostat light to remain off.

“Thermo-Alert” function (depending on model)

- The “Thermo-Alert” light (O) comes on when you choose a
program requiring a lower temperature (for example, changing
from program 8 to program 6).
It remains lit while the soleplate temperature is too high.

- When it goes out, you can iron without risk of burning the fabric.

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2- DRY IRONING

- Choose your ironing program.

- Set the steam control to DRY (see diagram A).

- You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out.

3- CARING FOR YOUR IRON

BE CAREFUL ! Unplug your iron and let it cool down before cleaning it.

• CLEANING THE ANTI-CALC VALVE
(Once per month) :

- Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.

- To remove the anti-calc valve, select program 8,
press the release button (P) and pull the valve upwards.

NEVER TOUCH THE END OF THE VALVE.

- Soak the valve in a cup of white spirit vinegar or plain
lemon juice for 4 hours (Q).

- Rinse the valve under running water.

- Replace the anti-calc valve.

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THE IRON WILL NOT FUNCTION WITHOUT THE ANTI-CALC
VALVE.

• SELF-CLEANING :

In order to extend the life of your iron, use the Self-Cleaning function once

a month.

- Set the steam control to steam ( )

- Allow your iron to heat up with the tank full and standing on its heel (on program 8).

- When the thermostat light goes out, unplug the iron and hold it in a horizontal position,
over a sink.

- Remove the anti-calc valve.

- Shake the iron gently, over the sink, until some of the water in the water tank (with the

impurities) has flowed out through the soleplate.

- At the end of the operation, push the anti-calc valve back into position.

- Turn the iron back on for 2 minutes, setting it on its heel, to dry the soleplate.

- Unplug the iron, and when the soleplate is just warm, wipe it with a soft cloth.

Recommendations :

the self-cleaning function helps to slow down the scaling up of your iron.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• 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 people (including children) with a phy­sical, sensory or mental impairment, or people without knowledge or experience,
unless they are supervised or given prior instructions concerning the use of the
appliance by someone responsible for their safety. Children must 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 or 127V depending on model). 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 or 13A, depending on model), with an
earth connection.

• 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.

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• 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.

ENVIRONNEMENT PROTECTION FIRST !

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be
recovered or recycled.
➜Leave it at a collection point.

chemicals on new garments which may be sucked up by the iron.

• Choose a program from 2 to 8 and wait for the light to go out.

• Wait a few seconds between each use of the button.

• See the section "Storing your iron".

the formation of steam.

• The chosen temperature is too low and does not allow for

• You are using the Shot of Steam button too often.

• You have stored the iron horizontally, without emptying it and without

setting it to DRY.

Vacuum the holes of the soleplate from time to time.

• Do not add any descaling agents to the water in the water tank.

• See section “Types of water not to use”.

• Carry out a self-clean.

• Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic sponge.

• Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap deposits or

• Select the appropriate program.

• You are using chemical descaling agents.

• You are using pure distilled/demineralised or softened water.

• Fabric fibres have accumulated in the holes of the soleplate and are bur-

ning.

• Your linen has not been rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new gar-

ment before washing it.

• Your are ironing with an inappropriate program (temperature too high).

Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.

• Clean the soleplate as indicated above.

• Fill it.

• Clean the anti-calc valve.

• Clean the anti-calc valve and carry out a self-clean.

• Carry out a self-clean.

• Wait for the soleplate to reach the correct temperature

• Always set your iron on its heel.

• Make sure that the stopper is properly closed and that the arrow points

to the “closed padlock” symbol.

• Check that the steam control is set to the DRY position.

• Operate the selctor in the opposite direction.

• Fill the tank.

• You are using starch.

• The water tank is empty.

• The anti-calc valve is dirty.

• Your iron has a build-up of scale.

• Your iron has been used dry for too long.

• You have placed your iron flat on a metallic rest-plate or ironed over a

zip.

• You have not closed the tank stopper properly.

• The steam control is not set to the DRY position .

• The selection is already at one extreme of the range.

• The tank is empty.

• CLEANING THE SOLEPLATE :

- While the soleplate is still just warm, clean it by rubbing it with a moist non-metallic pad.

4- STORING YOUR IRON

- Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool down.

- Empty the water tank and set the steam control to DRY.A little water may remain in
the tank.

- Wind the cord not too tightly around the heel at the back of the iron.

- Store the iron on its heel.

5- IF THERE IS A PROBLEM

Problem Possible causes Solutions

• Water drips from the holes in the soleplate.

If you have any problem or queries, please contact our

Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice.

soleplate and stain the linen.

• Brown streaks come through the holes in the

the linen.

• The soleplate is dirty or brown and can stain

• There is little or no steam.

• The soleplate is scratched or damaged.

• Water is running out of the tank filler hole.

• Steam or water come from the iron as you finish

filling the tank.

• The program selector has no effect.

• The spray does not spray