Tefal Virtuose User Manual

Important

When the appliance is used for the first time, a harmless odour and smoke may be
given off.This has no effect on the use of the appliance and will disappear quickly.

Before using your iron with the steam function for the first time , w e recommend
that you operate it in a horizontal position for a f e w moments , a w ay from your linen,
i.e.press several times on the Burst of Steam button .

STEAM IRONING

Virtuose

Read these instructions carefully and make sure you keep them.

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YOUR STEAM IRON

English

Instructions for use

B.

Spray button

D.

Spray

C.

Water tank

filler cover

E.

Anti-calc valve
and lock

F.

Maximum tank filling point

K.

“Jeans” trigger

(depending on the model)

G.

Dry / Steam control

H.

Thermostat control

A.

Burst of steam

button

J.

Cord

clip

I.

Thermostat light

L.

Auto stop safety warning light

(depending on the model)

Your iron is equipped with an integrated system that protects

against the effects of lime-scale.

Filling the tank

1. Place the steam control (G) on .

2. Open the cover of the water tank filler hole (

C

),
place the iron on a table (not when iron is hot),
as shown in the diagram, and then fill it.

Important

You should not fill the tank beyond the MAX level (iron
standing vertically on the heel).

The water to use in your iron

Your iron has been designed to operate using tap water.However , if y our w ater is
very hard, mix it 50% tap water with 50% distilled water.

Types of water to be avoided

Do not add anything to the contents of the water tank, and do not use pure
demineralised water, w ater from clothes dryers, scented or softened w ater, water
from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled water or rainwater .
These contain organic waste or mineral elements that become concentrated when
heated and cause spitting, brown staining or premature wear to your iron.Never
use additives (perfumed water , starch, perfumed oils…)

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Important! (depending on the model).
Take off the soleplate protection before heating the iron.

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2. Place the Steam Control (G) on.
The production of steam automatically adjusts

to the temperature selected.

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Prevents drips whilst ironing.

ANTI-DRIP FUNCTION

1. Place the ther mostat control

(

H

) to match the type of fabric
to be ironed.
The light comes on (

I

). Wait for
the light to go off and come on
again before you start ironing

Our advice

Start with the fabrics to be ironed on a low temperature (•) and finish with those
which respond best to higher temperatures (••• or MAX)
If you iron a fabric made of a blend of fibres:set the temperature for the most
delicate fibre.

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The electronic system cuts the power off and the auto-stop warning light
(

L

) flashes if the iron is left vertically on its heel for more than 8 minutes
or for more than 30 seconds if left horizontal.
To restart the iron, shake it gently until the warning light stops flashing.
NB.When the auto-stop safety switch operates, the thermostat light will
remain off.

AUTO-STOP SAFETY FEATURE

(depending on the model)

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Place the Steam control (G) on DRY .You can start ironing when the
indicator light (

I

) comes on for the second time.

IRONING WITHOUT STEAM

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

AND THE STEAM LEVEL

Linen
Cotton
Wool
Silk

(Viscose)

Synthetics

(Acetate, Acrylic,
Polyamide,
Polyester)

To improve ironing efficiency, this iron produces steam on the “synthetics” position,
thanks to a new sole plate design which allows you to iron delicate fabrics with
steam on a low setting.

Important

• Your iron will only produce steam when the thermostat
control is in the steam zone.When first switching on
the iron wait for 5 minutes after the iron is switched on for
steam to be produced.

• If you lower the thermostat, wait until the light goes out and comes on again before
ironing.

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TO IRON LINEN OR COTTON

WITH A HIGH FLOW OF STEAM

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1. Set the ther mostat control to Linen or Cotton.

2. Press the “Jeans” (K)

(depending on the

model)

trigger while ironing.This increases the

flow of steam.

3. Do not press the tr igger

(depending on the

model)

for more than 30 seconds.Wait a

minute before using it again.

Press repeatedly on the Spray button to
dampen the fabric.

or

Use the Burst of Steam button pressing two
or three times in quick succession to obtain a
more powerful burst of steam.

Important

Never use the Burst of Steam button on silk and
synthetics.

REMOVING THE STUBBORN CREASES

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1. Hang the gar ment up and hold the fabric taut

2. Place the ther mostat control (

H

) on MAX,
press repeatedly on the Burst of Steam
button and move the iron from top to
bottom.

Important

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

VERTICAL STEAM

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