UltraGliss FV4860 - Iron TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL UltraGliss FV4860 TEFAL

30/45 min. Anti-calc valve cleaning (once a month)*

Self-cleaning (once a month)* 1800129828_FV48XXE0_FTJ_110x154 18/06/13 12:47 Page1415

1/4 Self-cleaning (once a month)*

N • Gliss/Glide Protect

• Your iron is equipped with a self-cleaning soleplate which works by catalysis.

• Its exclusive coating removes all impurities generated by normal use.

It is recommended that you always stand your iron on his heel to preserve its self-cleaning coating. Cleaning the soleplate

• The exclusive active coating helps continuously eliminate all the

mpurities generated by the normal day-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. DE • Gliss/Glide Protect

S • Suela Gliss/Glide Protect

Important safety recommendations

• Please read these instructions carefully before first use. This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always unplug your appliance: before filling the water tank or rinsing the water tank, before cleaning the appliance, after each use.

• The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. When you place the iron on the iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable.

• This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or mental capacities or persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience, unless a person responsible for their safety provides either supervision or appropriate instructions concerning use of the appliance prior to its use.

• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. 1800129828_FV48XXE0_FTJ_110x154 18/06/13 12:47 Page2122

• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience or persons with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or mental capacities provided that they have been thoroughly instructed regarding use of the appliance, are supervised, and understand the risks involved. Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are aged 8 or over and are supervised. Keep the appliance and power cord out of the reach of children under 8 years of age.

• The surfaces of your appliance can reach very high temperatures when functioning, which may cause burns. Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance (accessible metal parts and plastic parts adjacent to the metallic parts).

• Never leave the appliance unattended : - when it is connected to the mains, - until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).

• The appliance must not be used if it has been dropped, if it has any visible damage, if it leaks, or if it functions abnormally in any way. Do not attempt to dismantle your appliance: have it examined at an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.

• The iron should only be used with the base provided (for cordless irons).

• Check the electrical power for sign of wear or damage prior to use. If the electrical power cord is 1800129828_FV48XXE0_FTJ_110x154 18/06/13 12:47 Page22EN

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 untreated 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 use boiled, filtered or bottled water. Eco (Depending on model) Select setting and save 20% energy compare with the maximum position. 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. Environment Environment protection first !i Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.‹ Leave it at a local civic waste collection point. damaged, it must be replaced at an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.

• The iron must always be placed on its base and never on its heel (for cordless irons) .

• Your iron and its base must be used and placed on a stable surface. When you place the iron on its base, ensure that the surface on which the base is placed is stable.

• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Elec- tromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc).

• Your steam iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use. It is de- signed for domestic use only.

• Always plug your steam iron: - into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V, - into an earthed electrical socket. Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will in- validate your guarantee. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended.

• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket.

• The soleplate of your iron can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns: do not touch them. Never touch the electrical power cords with the soleplate of the iron.

• Your appliance emits steam, which can cause burns. Always handle the iron with care, especially when ironing vertically. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.

• Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.

• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water reservoir is filled with water.

1800129828_FV48XXE0_FTJ_110x154 18/06/13 12:47 Page2324 If there is a problem? The iron drips when you start ironing You have removed the anti-scale valve to fill your iron. Do not extract the anti-scale valve when filling the iron.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION Water drips from the

oles in the soleplate. The chosen temperature is too low and does not allow for the

ormation of steam. You are using steam while the iron is not hot enough. You are using the Shot of Steam button too often. There is too much steam. You have stored the iron horizon- tally, without emptying it and without setting it to

Position the thermostat in the steam range

from •• to MAX). Wait until the thermostat light goes out. Wait a few seconds between each use of the button. Reduce the steam. See the section "Storing your iron". Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen. You are using chemical descaling agents. You are not using the right type of water. Fabric fibres have accumulated in the holes of the soleplate and are burning. Your linen has not been rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before washing it. Do not add any descaling agents to the water in the water tank. Perform a self-cleaning operation and consult the chapter "What water should I use?". Perform the self-cleaning operation and clean the soleplate with a damp sponge. Vacuum the holes of the soleplate from time to time. Make sure that your laundry is rinsed sufficiently so as to remove any deposits of soap or chemical products on new clothes. The soleplate is dirty or brown and can stain the linen. Your are ironing with an inappro- priate program (temperature too high). You are using starch. Clean the soleplate as indicated above. Select the appropriate program. Clean the soleplate as indicated above. Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed. There is little or no steam. The water tank is empty. The anti-scale valve is dirty. Your iron has a build-up of scale. Your iron has been used dry for too long. Fill it. Clean the anti-scale valve. Clean the anti-scale valve and carry out a self- clean. Carry out a self-clean. The soleplate is scrat- ched or damaged. You have placed your iron flat on a metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip. Always set your iron on its heel. Do not iron over zips. Steam or water come from the iron as you finish filling the tank. The steam control is not set to the position. The water tank is overfilled. Check that the steam control is set to the position. Never exceeed the Max level. The spray does not spray. The water tank is not filled enough. Fill up th water tank. If you have any problem or queries, please contact our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice.

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