Aquaspeed FV5374 - Iron TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Aquaspeed FV5374 TEFAL

EN Please refer to safety booklet before using your appliance.

1800132812FV53XXE0A11_110x15403/03/1409:37Page2Before first use

• Before using your iron with the steam function for the first time, we recommend that you operate it in a horizontalposition for a few moments, away from your linen. Operate the Power zone trigger several times under thesame conditions.• There may be a release of smoke, a harmless odour and a light spray of particles when you use your appliancefor the first time. This has no effect on the use 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 necessaryto operate the Self-Clean function regularly in order to eliminate hard water deposits from thesteam chamber. • Never use water containing additives (starch, scents, softeners, etc.), or water produced by condensation (e.g. water from tumble-driers, refrigerators, air conditioners, rain water). The typesof water contain organic waste or mineral elements that can cause spitting, brown staining, orpremature wear of the appliance. Filling the water tank • Unplug your iron before filling it.• Set the steam control to – fig.1.• Take the iron in one hand and tilt it slightly, with the point uppermost.• Open the water tank lid – fig.2.• Fill the tank up to the “MAX” line – fig.3.• Close the flap of the water tank. Use

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• Select setting and save 20% energy compare with the maximum position. • 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 turn down the thermostat, wait until the thermostat light comes back on before beginning to iron again, • 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 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. Obtain more steam • Turn the thermostat to “MAX” or “•••”.• Operate the Power zone trigger from time to time – fig.7.• To avoid drips, leave an interval of a few seconds between operations.Fill the tank up to the “MAX”.Never fill the appliance by hol-ding it directly under the tap.Do not remove the anti-scalevalve to fill the water tank.If your water is very hard, it ispossible to mix tap water withstore-bought distilled or demi-neralised water in the following proportions : - 50% tap water,- 50% distilled or demineralisedwater.= STEAM ZONEIn order to avoid water dripping fromthe iron onto the linen:- Turn off the steam when ironing silkor synthetic fabrics.- Set it at the minimum position forwool.Make sure that there is water inthe tank before using this button.FABRICPOSITION OFTHERMOSTAT CURSORSTEAM SETTINGPOSITIONLINENCOTTON WOOL SILK / SYNTHETIC (Polyes-ter, Acetate, Acrylic, Nylon) MAX

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 iswearing.• Set the thermostat control to“MAX” – fig.8. • Operate the Power zone trigger by pulsing – fig.7moving the iron from top to bottom – fig.9.

Dry ironing • Set the temperature for the fabric to be ironed.• Set the steam control to – fig.1.• You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out. Extra Functions

Soleplate (depending on model) • Your iron is equipped with a self-cleaning soleplate which works by catalysis.• Its exclusive coating helps eliminate all the impurities generated by normal use. • It is recommended that you always stand your iron on his heel to preserve its self-cleaning coating. Integral anti-scale system Your iron is equipped with an integral anti-scale system. 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 theiron is left vertically on its heel for more than 8 minutes, or in a horizontal position for more than30 seconds – fig.10.• To restart the iron, just move it gently until the warning light stops flashing. Anti-drip function (depending on model) • When the iron is no longer hot enough to produce steam, the water feed will stop automatically to avoid dripping. Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning the anti-scale valve (once a month) • Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.• Adjust the steam setting to “Eco”. • To remove the anti-scale valve, open the water tank lid and press the release button – fig.11 and then pull the valve upwards – fig.12. • Soak the valve in a cup of white spirit vinegar or plain lemon juice for 4 hours – fig.14. • Rinse the valve under running water. • Replace the anti-scale valve; press until it clicks in to place – fig.15.

Self-cleaning • Fill the tank of your iron with untreated tap water. Stand the iron on it’s heel with thethermostat 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.11-12 (see previous chapter).

• 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.16. • At the end of the operation, replace the anti-scale valve; press it in until it clicks – fig.15. • Plug the iron back in and leave it resting on its heel for two minutes to dry the soleplate.• Clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic cloth while it is still warm. Cleaning the soleplate Your steam iron is fitted with a self-cleaning soleplate (depending on model): • The exclusive active coating helps eliminate all the impurities generated by the normalday-to-day use of the iron. • However, if you iron using an unsuitable programme, some traces may be left which require manual cleaning. In this case, it is recommended that you use a soft damp cloth on the warm soleplate, in order not to damage the surface.Your steam iron is fitted with an Ultraglide soleplate (depending on model):• Clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic cloth while it is still warm. Storing your iron • Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool down – fig.18.• Empty the water tank and set the steam control to . 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.19. Hold the iron a few centimetresfrom the fabric to avoid burningdelicate fabrics. Every five pulsesreturn the iron to a horizontal po-sition.The auto-stop light will be lit du-ring normal use!Be careful! - Never touch the end of thevalve – fig.13.- The iron will not function without theanti-scale valve.The self-cleaning function helps to slowdown scaling in your iron. In order to ex-tend the life of your iron, use the Self-Cleaning function once a month.Attention! The use of a scouring pad willcause damage to your soleplate's self-clea-ning (depending on model) coating – fig.17. Never use aggressive orabrasive products. 1800132812FV53XXE0A11_110x15403/03/1409:37Page4Environment protection first!

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Water drips from the

holes in the soleplate.

The chosen temperature is too low and

does not allow for the formation of steam.

Position the thermostat in the steam

range (from •• to MAX).

You are using steam while the iron is not

Wait until the thermostat light goes out.

You are using the Power zone trigger

Wait a few seconds between each use of

the Power zone button.

There is too much steam. Reduce the steam.

You have stored the iron horizontally, without

emptying it and without setting it to .

See the section "Storing your iron".

The anti-scale valve is not fully inserted. Replace the anti-scale valve: press down

until it clicks into place.

through the holes in

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 of water. Perform a self-cleaning operation and

consult 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.

Vacuum the holes of the soleplate from

The soleplate is dirty

You are ironing with an inappropriate

setting (temperature too high).

Clean the soleplate as indicated above.

Select the appropriate setting.

Your linen has not been rinsed sufficiently

or you are using starch.

Clean the soleplate as indicated above.

Always spray starch onto the reverse side

of the fabric to be ironed.

There is little or no

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

Your iron has been used dry for too long. Carry out a self-clean.

scratched or damaged.

You have placed your iron flat on a

metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip.

You have cleaned your soleplate with an

abrasive or metal pad.

Always set your iron on its heel. Try to

avoid ironing over zips. Refer to the

chapter “Clean the soleplate”.

releasing particles.

Scale is building up on the soleplate. Carry out a self-clean operation.

Water is running out

of the water tank flap.

You have not closed the water tank flap

Check that the water tank flap is locked

from the iron as you

finish filling the tank.

The steam control is not set to the

Check that the steam control is set to

There is not enough water in the water

Fill up the water tank.

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