T-Fal Ultraglide Easycord User Manual [en, es, fr]

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MEXICO

GROUPE SEB MÉXICO, S.A. de C.V.

Calle Goldsmith 38 401 Piso 4

Polanco, Distrito Federal C.P. 11560

México.

RFC GSM8211123P5

(01800) 112 83 25

U.S.A.

GROUPE SEB USA

2121 Eden Road

Millville, NJ 08332

800-769-3682

CANADA

GROUPE SEB CANADA

345 Passmore Avenue

Toronto, ON

M1V 3N8

1-800-418-3325

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ULTRAGLIDE

EASYCORD

Mod. : FV42xx - FV43xx series

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACION

Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato, en el encontrarà sus

caracteristicas e instrucciones para el mejor aprovechamiento del mismo. Verifique que el voltaje de

su instalacion sea igual al de su aparato el cual se indica en este instructivo.

Importado por:
GROUPE SEB MÉXICO, S.A. de C.V.
Calle Goldsmith 38 401 Piso 4
Polanco, Distrito Federal C.P. 11560
México.
Servicio al Consumidor :
01 (800) 112.83.25 / 01 (800) 505.45.00

120 V ~ 60 Hz 1700 W

Mod.:FV42xx-FV43xx

PLANCHA VAPOR

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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, Environnement).

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their 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
warranty.

• 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all instructions before using the iron.

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

11.1 Use iron only for its intended use.

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

or other liquids.

13.1 Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet ; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

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

loosely around iron when storing.

15.1 Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and when not in

use.

16.1 Do 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.

17.1 Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave iron

unattended while connected or on an ironing board.

18.1 Burns 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.

19.1 This appliance is only for domestic and personal use.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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

12.1 If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15 amp. cord should be used. Cords rated for less

amper 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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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. Easycord system

10. Electric power cord

11. Easycord system extension button

12. Temperature ready light

13. Temperature control dial

14. Temperature select position

15. Maximum water level indicator

16. 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.

Please read these instructions
carefully and keep them for
future reference.
Remove and throw away the
plastic part that protects the cord
(A). Remove any labels, stickers or
hangtags from the body or
soleplate of the iron before
plugging it in.

• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to a power source or 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 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 warranty 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 useany 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.

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• Adjust the temperature (see table below) by turning the temperature
control dial to the temperature select position (

fig. 5).

• When the iron is plugged in, the temperature control light will remain
“on” until the temperature is reached (

fig.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.

To adjust 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
level 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

C

OTTON

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W

OOL

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SILK

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YNTHETIC

(Polyester, Acetate,
Acrylic, Polyamid)

To obtain 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.

= STEAM ZONE

• Your iron is equipped with the Easycord system to prevent the cord
from dragging across your garments and wrinkling just ironed
clothing.

• Press the button located on the base (

fig.4) and the Easycord system

is automatically in use. You can now plug in your appliance and begin
ironing.

Always use the Easycord
system for enhanced comfort
of use.

To use the Easycord system

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.

To fill the water tank

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

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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.5).

• 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.

Spray Function

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

Use this to remove stubborn wrinkles.

3-Way automatic shut-off (depending on model)

The iron is equipped with an electronic system that will automatically cut
the power source to your iron if it is left vertically on its heel for more than
8 minutes, on its soleplate for more than 30 seconds or on its side for more
than 30 seconds.
The auto-off warning light (

fig.11) will flash when the iron is in the shut

off mode.

• To restart the iron, gently shake the iron until the warning light stops
flashing.

To store your iron

• Set the steam control to and unplug the iron.

• Wait until the soleplate cools down and empty the water tank. (A little water may remain in the reservoir).

• To wind the cord around the heel of the iron, slide the Easycord system into the knotch in the heel (

fig.12).

Depending on the model, push down the Easycord button, slide the flexible cord into the Easycord system,
and release the button to lock into place (

fig.13). Wind the remainder of the cord around the heel.

• Store the cold iron on its heel.

When the auto-off warning
light is on, it is normal for the
temperature light to remain
off.

Anti-drip function (depending on model)

• If the soleplate temperature is too low, the iron will not produce steam
because of the anti-drip technology which prevents droplets of water
leaking from the soleplate.

When using the iron for the first
time, allow 2 minutes for steam
to be produced.

To clean the anti-scale valve

Maintenance and cleaning

It is recommended that you clean the anti-scale valve once a month to remove
scale build up on the valve.
Clean the anti-scale valve as noted below:

• Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.

• Press the Self-Clean ejection button (

fig.14a) and remove the anti-scale

valve (

fig.14b)

• Soak the valve (the black section only) in white vinegar or plain lemon
juice for 4 hours.

• Rinse the valve under running water and put the anti-scale valve back.

Unplug your iron and let it
cool completely before
cleaning it.
The iron will not function
without the anti-scale
valve.
Never touch the end of the
valve !

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