Ultimate Autoclean FV9540 - Iron TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Ultimate Autoclean FV9540 TEFAL

Spray Thermostat indicator Antiscale valve grip Dry/Steam control Spray Button Shot of Steam Button Auto-Stop safety warning light (depending on model) Gel comfort handle (depending on model)9 Electric power cord 0 Extra-large heel with non-slip pad 1 Opening button to water tank 2 Integral anti-scale system 3 Thermostat indicator light 4 Autosteam Control Thermostat

iffusion soleplate (according to model) utoclean Catalys soleplate according to odel)16 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, away fromyour 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 be given 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 organic waste or mineral elements that can cause spitting, brown staining, or premature wear of the appliance : water from clothes 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. 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 capacity of 350 ml.- 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 ironing programmes:• Set the Autosteam Control Thermostat to match the type of textile you wish toiron. Your iron accurately determines the exact temperature and steam flowthat are suitable, in order to guarantee the best results.• To select the appropriate ironing programme, activate the thermostat locatedunder the handle - fig. 5. - Rotation left : selects the programs requiring low temperature and steamlevels. - Rotation right : selects the programs requiring high temperature and steamlevels.- The program selected appears automatically on the indicator panel at the frontof the iron - fig. 6. - Set the steam control to STEAM - fig. 1.2. - When your iron reaches the required temperature, the thermostat indicatorgoes out - fig. 7. You can start ironing.3. Spray Function- While ironing, press a few times in succession on the Spray button to dampenthe fabric - fig. 8 and iron out awkward creases.Warning ! emove any labelsfrom the soleplatebefore heating up theiron (depending onmodel).Recommendations: Fabrics and ironingtemperatures:• Your iron heats up quickly: so begin byironing fabrics that are ironed at lowtemperatures first, then go on to thoserequiring a higher temperature,• if you change to a program requiringlower temperatures, wait for thethermostat light to come on againbefore continuing to iron.• when ironing fabrics with mixed fibres,set the ironing temperature for themost delicate fibre. For delicate fabricswe recommend testing the fabric firston an inconspicious place eg (insidethem).• For best results we recommend you usea vented ironing board to allow thepowerful steam to penetrate throughthe fabric more efficiently.

. 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. . 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. The steam is very hot, so you should always

o this with the garment on a hanger – never while someone is wearing it. Set your thermostat to MAX - fig. 10. Press the Shot of Steam button ( ) repeatedly- fig. 9 oving the iron from top to bottom- fig. 11. Hold the iron a few centimetres from the fabric to avoid burning delicate fabrics. . 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 on the fabrics selected, makes itpossible to reduce steam flow at low temperatures and prevents your iron from dripping water onto your linen.8. Auto-Stop safety feature (depending on model)- For your safety, the electronic system cuts off the power and the autostop indicator lightflashes- fig. 13when:• 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.

• Your iron is equipped with a catalytic self-cleaning soleplate.• Its exclusive coating removes all impurities generated by normal use.• It is recommended that you always rest your iron on its support base 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 a sink.- 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 the impurities) 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 has a self-clean soleplate (according to the model): • Ensure that the fabric you areironing is flat to avoid steam enting sideways whilst ironing.Warning ! the steam control must beset to STEAM (fig.1.2) during thecleaning phase and the thermostatmust be set to MAX (fig.10).When the Auto-Stopwarning light is on, it isnormal for the thermostatlight to remain off.Recommendations: theself-cleaning functionhelps to slow down thescaling up of your iron. 1800135516 FV95XX E2_110x154 26/01/15 14:45 Page89

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