Ultimate Autoclean 400 FV9440 - Iron TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Ultimate Autoclean 400 FV9440 TEFAL

fig.5 fig.6 fig.7 fig.8 fig.9 fig.10 fig.11 fig.12 fig.13 fig.14 fig.15 fig.16 fig.17 1800118598FTHGB-ASIE_1800118598FTHGB/ASIE13/04/1015:38Page34 For your safety This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for safety currently in force (Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage, Environnement).• Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.

This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including children) with a physical, sensory or mental impairment, or people without knowledge or experience, unless they are supervised or given prior instructions concerning the use of the appliance by someone responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Warning ! The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the iron (220V-240V or 127V depending on model). Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible damage to the iron and willinvalidate the guarantee.
• This iron must always be plugged into an earthed socket. If using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (16A, depending on model), with an earth connection.

If the electrical cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced by an Approved Service Centre 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 Centre, so as to avoid any danger.• Never immerse your iron in water !• Do not unplug your appliance by pulling on the cord.Always unplug your appliance: before filling - fig. 3 or rinsing thereservoir, before cleaning it, after each use.• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to a power source; if it has not cooled down forapproximately 1 hour.• Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns, especially when you are ironing on a corner of your ironingboard. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.
• Your iron should be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.When you put your iron onto its iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you put it is stable. • This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply withthe instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply. Description 1 Spray2 Thermostat indicator3 Antiscale valve grip4 Dry/Steam control5 Spray Button6 Shot of Steam Button7 Auto-Stop safety warning light (depending on model)8 Gel comfort handle (depending on model)9 Electric power cord10 Extra-large heel with non-slip pad11 Opening button to water tank12 Integral anti-scale system13 Thermostat indicator light14 Autosteam Control Thermostat15 Autoclean Catalys® Soleplate16 Water tank filler hole Before using for the first time Warning! Before using your iron with the steam function for the first time, werecommend that you operate it in a horizontal position for a few moments, awayfrom your linen, i.e. press the Shot of Steam button a few times.During the first few uses, a harmless odour and a small amount of smoke may begiven off.This has no effect on the use of the iron and will disappear quickly. What water to use? Your appliance has been designed to function with untreated tap water. However, it is necessary to operate the Self-Clean function regularly in order to eliminate hard water deposits from the steam chamber. If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority), it is possible to mix tap water with store-bought distilled or demineralised water in the following proportions :- 50% tap water, - 50% distilled or demineralised water. Types of water not to use? Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation.The types of water listed below contain organicwaste or mineral elements that can cause spitting, brown staining, or premature wear of the appliance : water fromclothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled or demineralised water or rain water should not be used in your Tefal iron. Also do not to use boiled, filtered or bottled water. Warning !Remove any labelsfrom the soleplatebefore heating up theiron (depending onmodel). 1800118598FTHGB-ASIE_1800118598FTHGB/ASIE13/04/1015:38Page45 Use Steam ironing

1. Filling the water tank- Unplug your iron before filling it.- Set the steam control to DRY

- Take the iron in one hand and tilt it slightly, so that you can see the water tank filling hole

fig. 3. - To open the water tank, press the button - fig. 2. - Fill the water tank - fig. 3 up to the mark “MAX”. The mark MAX corresponds to a capacityof 350 cc.- Close the water tank cover until you hear a click - fig. 4. - You can now plug in your iron.2. Choose your ironing programme- Your iron has the Autosteam Control function, which recommends 8 different ironingprogrammes:• Set the Autosteam Control Thermostat to match the type of textile you wish to iron. Youriron automatically and accurately determines the exact temperature and steam flow thatare suitable, in order to guarantee the best results.• To select the appropriate ironing programme, activate the thermostat located under thehandle - fig. 5. - Rotation left : selects the programs requiring low temperature and steam levels. - Rotation right : selects the programs requiring high temperature and steam levels.- The program selected appears automatically on the indicator panel at the front of theiron - fig. 6. - Set the steam control to STEAM - fig. 1.2. - When your iron reaches the required temperature, the thermostat indicator goes out

fig. 7. You can start ironing.3. Spray Function- While ironing, press a few times in succession on the Spray button to dampen the fabric

fig. 8 and iron out awkward creases.4. For more steam (shot of steam button)- Press the Shot of Steam button from time to time - fig. 9. - Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing the button again.5. Vertical steam ironing- 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. Thesteam is very hot, so you should always do this with the garment on a hanger – neverwhile someone is wearing it.- Set your thermostat to MAX - fig. 10. - Press the Shot of Steam button ( ) repeatedly - fig. 9 moving the iron from top tobottom - fig. 11. - Hold the iron a few centimetres from the fabric to avoid burning delicate fabrics.6. Anti-Calc Plus System- You iron is equipped with an integral anti-scale system - fig. 12. - This system will help to provide :• a better ironing quality with a constant flow of steam,• a longer life for your iron.7. Anti-drip function- Autosteam Control, i.e. the automatic selection of the ironing programme depending onthe fabrics elected, makes it possible to reduce steam flow at low temperatures andprevents your iron from dripping water onto your linen.Recommendations:Fabrics and ironingtemperatures:• Your iron heats upquickly: so begin byironing fabrics that areironed at lowtemperatures first, thengo on to those requiringa higher temperature,• if you change to aprogram requiring lowertemperatures, wait forthe thermostat light tocome on again beforecontinuing to iron.• when ironing fabricswith mixed fibres, setthe ironing temperaturefor the most delicatefibre. For delicate fabricswe recommend testingthe fabric first on aninconspicious place eg(inside them).• For best results werecommend you use avented ironing board toallow the powerfulsteam to penetratethrough the fabric moreefficiently.• Ensure that the fabricyou are ironing is flat toavoid steam ventingsideways whilst ironing.

1800118598FTHGB-ASIE_1800118598FTHGB/ASIE13/04/1015:38Page56 8. Auto-Stop safety feature (depending on model)- For your safety, the electronic system cuts off the power and the autostop indicator lightflashes - fig. 13 when:• The iron remains motionless for more than 8 minutes on its heel.• The iron remains flat or on its side for more than 30 seconds.- To restart the iron, just move it gently until the warning light stops flashing.9. Autoclean Catalys® Soleplate- Your iron is equipped with a self-cleaning soleplate - fig. 14 which works by catalysis.- Its exclusive coating helps continuously 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. Dry Ironing - Choose your ironing program.- Set the steam control to DRY - fig. 1.1. - You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out. Caring for your iron BE CAREFUL ! Unplug your iron and let it cool down before cleaning it. Cleaning the anti-calc valve (once per month) - Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.- To remove the antiscale valve, set your thermostat on the position MAX - fig. 10

place the steam control on STEAM , - fig. 1.2 and the valve can now be removed from your iron - fig. 15. Never touch the end of the valve - Soak the valve in a cup of white vinegar or plain lemon juice for 4 hours - fig. 16

- Rinse the valve under running water.- Replace the anti-calc valve. The iron will not function without the anti-calc valve 1. Self-cleaningIn order to extend the life of your iron, use the Self-Cleaning function once a month.- Set the iron to DRY - fig. 1.1

- Fill the water tank to maximum.- Set the iron on his heel, with the water tank full, and set the thermostat to MAX - fig. 10. - When the thermostat light goes out, unplug the iron and hold it in a horizontal position, over asink.- Set the steam control to STEAM , - fig. 1.2 - Remove the anti-calc valve.- Shake the iron gently, over the sink, until some of the water in the water tank (with theimpurities) 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.2. Cleaning the soleplateYour iron is equipped with a self-cleaning soleplate, which works by catalysis.Its exclusive active coating helps continuously eliminate all the impurities generated by thenormal day-to-day use of the iron.However, if you iron using an unsuitable programme, some traces may be left which requiremanual cleaning. In this case, it is recommended that you use a soft damp cloth on the warmsoleplate, in order not to damage the surface. 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 - fig. 1.1 . 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.When the Auto-Stopwarning light is on, it isnormal for thethermostat light toremain off.Recommendations: theself-cleaning functionhelps to slow down thescaling up of your iron.Note!The steam controlposition mustnecessarily be onSTEAM(fig.1.2) order to remove orreplace the iron'santiscale rod.Attention!The use of a scouringpad will cause damageto your soleplate's self-cleaning coating(fig.17)Warning ! the steamcontrol must be set toSTEAM (fig.1.2) during thecleaning phase and thethermostat must be set toMAX (fig.10). 1800118598FTHGB-ASIE_1800118598FTHGB/ASIE13/04/1015:38Page67