T-FAL FV9240 User Manual

047224 - 23/05

Mod. : FV92xx series

Use and care instructions / Instrucciones de uso y mantenimiento / Notice d’emploi

A. Shot of steam button

For removing creases

B. Spray button

To moisten linen

C. Thermo-Alert light

(depending on model)

D. Auto-shut off safety warning

light (depending on model)
E. Ergonomic grip
F. Electric power cord
G. Integral anti-scale system
H. Extra-large heel with non-slip pad
I. Water tank filler hole
J. Thermostat indicator light

Goes out when the temperature

has been reached.

K. Dry/Steam control
L. Program selector
M. Soleplate
N. Spray
O. 8-program control panel
P. Anti-scale valve release button

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A. Botón de extra vapor y planchado

vertical

Para quitar las arrugas

B. Botón de rocío

Para humedecer la ropa

C. Indicador luminoso “Thermo Alert”

(según modelo)

D. Indicador luminoso de apagado

automático (según modelo)
E. Mango ergonómico
F. Cable de suministro eléctrico
G. Sistema anticalcáreo integrado
H. Talón extra grande con almohadilla

anti-deslizante
I. Orificio de llenado del depósito
J. Indicador luminoso del termostato

Se apaga cuando se alcanza la temperatura

deseada

K. Mando seco/vapor
L. Selector de programas
M. Suela
N. Rociador
O. Cuadro de mando con 8 programas
P. Tecla de extracción de la varilla

anticalcárea

ESPAÑOL

A. Touche jet de vapeur puissant

Pour défroisser

B. Touche spray

Pour humidifier le linge

C. Voyant “Thermo-Alert”

(selon le modèle)

D. Voyant Sécurité Auto-Stop

(selon le modèle)

E. Poignée confort
F. Cordon d’alimentation
G. Système anti-calcaire intégré
H. Talon extra large avec coussin

antidérapant

I. Orifice de remplissage du

réservoir

J. Voyant du thermostat

S’éteint quand la température est
atteinte

K. Commande vapeur
L. Sélecteur de programmes
M. Semelle
N. Spray = jet
O.

Tableau de bord des 8 programmes
P. Touche d’extraction de la tige
anticalcaire

FRANÇAIS

Be careful ! (depending on the model) Remove the soleplate protection before heating the iron.

¡ Cuidado ! (según el modelo) Retire el protector de la suela antes de calentar la plancha.

Attention ! (selon modèle) Retirez le protecteur de semelle avant de faire chauffer le fer.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all instructions before using the iron.

When using your clothes 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 or the

base of the iron in water or other liquids.

13.1When fitted with an on/off switch the 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. Wrap 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 in use.

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.

19.1This appliance is only for domestic and personal use.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

11.1To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on

the same circuit.

12.1If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 13 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

ENGLISH

ENG

Warning ! Remove the soleplate protector before heating up the iron

(depending on the model).

What water to use ?

Your appliance has been designed to function with tap water. However, it is necessary to use the Auto-Cleaning feature to
clean the steam chamber regularly in order to eliminate hard water deposits.If your water is very hard you may mix tap water
with demineralized water in the following proportions : 50% tap water, 50% demineralized water.

What 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 water, or rain water.Do not
use any de-scaling agents in your iron, you may do permanent damage to the unit.

1- STEAM IRONING

Filling the water reservoir

Warning !

Prior to first use of your iron using steam on fabric, we recommend that you turn it on for a few seconds in the
horizontal position, and press the Burst of Steam button several times.

During the first few uses, the iron may give off an odor and smoke; both are harmless.This will not affect the
use of the iron and will quickly disappear.

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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.

Choose your ironing program

Your iron has 8 ironing programs:

• 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.

• 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.

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Moistening the fabric (Spray)

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.

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

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

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

For more steam (shot of steam button)

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- 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 inches from the fabric to avoid burning delicate fabrics.

- Press the Shot of Steam button ( ) repeatedly (K), moving the iron from top to bottom.(See illustration) (L).

Vertical steam ironing

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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.

Integral anti-scale system

- 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.

Anti-drip function

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- 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 (N).

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

Note : when the Auto-Stop warning light is on, it is normal for the thermostat light to remain off.

Auto-Shut off safety feature (depending on model)

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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.

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3- CARING FOR YOUR IRON

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

“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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• 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.

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.

- 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.

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CLEANING THE SOLEPLATE :

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

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

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FOR YOUR SECURITY

• If it drops or falls on the floor, the iron must not be used if there is any visible sign of damage or if it leaks.

• Your iron must be placed on a flat and stable, heat-resistant surface.

• Warning ! The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the iron (120 V).
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 main extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (13A).
Cords rated for less amperage may overheat.

• If the electrical cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced. Please contact T-FAL’s Consumer
Service Department to avoid any danger.

• Never immerse your iron in water !

• The appliance must be unplugged before filling or emptying the water tank.

• If the appliance falls, have it checked by a suitably qualified person before using it again;unseen damage
may be dangerous.

• The soleplate may be very hot :

- Never touch it.

- Always let it cool off before putting it away.

- Never leave your iron unattended when it is plugged in or while the soleplate is still hot.

- Always keep your iron out of the reach of children.

- Be careful of hot steam especially when ironing close to the edge of the ironing board.

• When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.

• NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR IRON ON YOUR OWN ;
PLEASE REFER ALL SERVICE AND TECHNICAL QUESTIONS TO T-FAL’S
CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

• This product has been designed for domestic use only.Any professional use, inappropriate use or failure to
comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

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.