Aquaspeed Ultracord 230 - Iron TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Aquaspeed Ultracord 230 TEFAL

1800132818 FV52XX E0 A11_110 x 154 24/03/14 10:45 Page4EN Please refer to safety booklet before using your appliance.

1800132818 FV52XX E0 A11_110 x 154 24/03/14 10:45 Page51800132818 FV52XX E0 A11_110 x 154 24/03/14 10:45 Page6Before first use

• Before using your iron with the steam function for the first time, we recommend that you operate itin a horizontal position for a few moments, away from your linen. Under the same conditions, pressthe Turbo button a few times .• During the first few uses, a harmless odour and smoke may be given off. This has no effect on theuse of the iron and will disappear quickly. Preparation

What water to use ? • Your appliance has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. However, it is necessary to operatethe 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 theappliance: water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or airconditioners, pure distilled or demineralised water or rain water should not be used in your Tefal iron. Filling the water tank • 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. Us e

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.RECOMMENDATIONS• Your iron heats up quickly: so begin by ironing fabrics that are ironed at low temperatures first, then go onto those requiring a higher temperature,• If you turn down the thermostat, wait until the thermostat light comes back on before beginning to ironagain,• When ironing fabrics with mixed fibres, set the ironing temperature for the most delicate fibre. For delicatefabrics we recommend testing the fabric first on an inconspicious place eg (inside the hem). Spray Function (spray) • Whether steam or dry ironing, you are able to use the spray button to dampen laundry to removestubborn creases – fig.6. 1

G oes out when the temperature has been reached 15. Thermostat control for choosing the ironing temperature 16. Extra Stable heel

Fill the tank up to the“MAX”. Never fill theappliance by holding itdirectly under the tap. = STEAM ZONE In order to avoid waterdripping from the iron ontothe linen:- Turn off the steam whenironing silk or syntheticfabrics.- Set it at the minimumposition for wool.Make sure that there is water inthe tank before using this button. Pl

on. If your water is very hard, it ispossible to mix tap water withstore-bought distilled ordemineralised water in thefollowing proportions : - 50% tapwater, - 50% distilled ordemineralised water. EN

1800132818 FV52XX E0 A11_110 x 154 24/03/14 10:45 Page1Obtain 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.

Vertical steam ironing

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 iron clothes

which someone is wearing.

• Set the thermostat control to “MAX” – fig.8.

• Press the Turbo button repeatedly – fig.7 moving the iron from top to bottom – fig.9, wait a couple of seconds between each use of the button.

• Set the temperature for the fabric to be ironed.

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

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

Ultracord System (depending on model)

Your iron has been designed with the Ultracord system to prevent the steam cord

from dragging across the linen and creasing it while ironing. It also allows you to

handle the iron more easily. To use the Ultracord system:

• Turn the Lock-System ring and put the indicator on the position –fig.10.

• The Ultracord system opens out automatically. You can now plug in your appliance and begin to iron.

• Each time you put your iron on its heel, the Ultracord system closes automatically and opens out each time you pick the iron up again.

Integral anti-scale system (depending on model)

Your iron is equipped with an integral anti-scale system – fig.11.

This system will help to provide:

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

• lasting performance from your appliance.

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 – fig.12.

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

Anti-drip function (depending on model)

• If the soleplate temperature is too low, the iron will not produce steam because of the anti-drip techno-

logy which prevents droplets of water leaking from the soleplate.

Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning the anti-scale valve (once a month)

• Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.

• To remove the anti-scale valve, pull it up –fig.13.

• Soak the valve in a cup of white spirit vinegar or plain lemon juice for hours – fig.14.

• Rinse the valve under running water.

• Replace the anti-scale valve.

• Fill the tank of your iron with untreated tap water. Stand the iron on it’s heel with the thermostat set to

“Max” and heat it up.

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

Remove the anti-scale valve – fig.13.

• 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 – fig.15.

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

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

Cleaning the soleplate

• While the soleplate is still slightly warm, clean it by wiping over it with a damp non-metallic cloth.

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

• Close the Ultracord System and lock it by positionning the ring indicator (depending on model) onto .

• Empty the water tank and set the steam control to “0”. A little water may remain in the tank.

• Wind the cord around the heel at the back of the iron. Store the iron on its heel –fig.16.

Hold the iron a few centimetres

from the fabric to avoid

burning delicate fabrics.

warning light is on, it is

normal for the thermostat

light to remain off.

When using the iron for the first

time, allow 2 minutes for steam

- Never touch the end of the valve.

- The iron will not function without the anti-

The self-cleaning function helps

to slow down scaling in your

iron. In order to extend the life

of your iron, use the Self-

Cleaning function once a

Never use abrasive or aggressive

products on the soleplate.

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If there is a problem

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Water drips from the h oles in the soleplate.The chosen temperature is too low and does n ot allow for the formation of steam.Position the thermostat in the steam range ( from •• to MAX).You are using steam while the iron isnot hot enough.Wait until the thermostat light goes out.You are using the Turbo buttontoo often.Wait a few seconds between each use of theTurbo button.There is too much steam. Reduce the steam.You have stored the iron horizontally,without emptying it and without s etting it to “0”.See the section "Storing your iron".Brown streaks comethrough the holes inthe soleplate andstain the linen.. You are using chemical descaling agents. Do not add any descaling agents to the water in the water tank.You are not using the right type ofwater.Perform a self-cleaning operation andconsult the section "What water to use?" Fabric fibres have accumulated in the holes of the soleplate and are burning. Perform the self-cleaning operation and clean the soleplate with a damp sponge. Vacuumthe holes of the soleplate from time to time.The soleplate is dirtyor brown and canstain the linen.You are ironing with an inappropriatesetting (temperature too high).Clean the soleplate as indicated above.Select the appropriate setting.Your linen has not been rinsedsufficiently or you are using starch.Clean the soleplate as indicated above.Always spray starch onto the reverse side ofthe fabric to be ironed.There is little or nosteam..The water tank is empty. Fill the water tank.The anti-scale valve is dirty. Clean the anti-scale valve. Your iron has a build-up of scale. Clean the anti-scale valve and carry out a selfclean.. Your iron has been used dry for too long. Carry out a self-clean. The soleplate isscratched or damaged.You have placed your iron flat on ametallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip.Always set your iron on its heel.Water is running out ofthe water tank flap.You have not closed the water tankflap properly.Check that the water tank flap is lockedproperly (until your hear a "click").Steam or water leakfrom the iron as youfinish filling the tank. The steam control is not set to the “0” position.Check that the steam control is set tothe “0” position.The spray does notspray.There is not enough water in the watertank.Fill up the water tank.

EN Environment protection first !

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

Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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