Ultimate Steam Power FV9603 - Iron TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Ultimate Steam Power FV9603 TEFAL

• 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 manu- facturer accepts no responsibility and the guaran- tee 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 clea- ning 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 phy- sical, sensory or mental capacities or persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience, un- less a person responsible for their safety provides ei- ther 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.

• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge or

1800130531_FV96XX_FTQ_110x154 02/07/13 14:39 Page1experience or persons with reduced or impaired phy- sical, 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 ap- pliance (accessible metal parts and plastic parts ad- jacent 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 drop- ped, 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.

• Check the electrical power for sign of wear or da- mage prior to use. If the electrical power cord is da- maged, it must be replaced at an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.

• 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

designed 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 invalidate 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.

2. Cover for filling tank

5. Anti-calc valve release button

6. Turbo steam button

7. Auto- Stop safety light

Before using for the first time

• Before using your iron for the first time in the steaming position, we recommend that you let it function for a few moments in the horizontal position and away from your clothes. Press the turbo steam button several times in this position.

• On first use you may notice a small amount of smoke and odour or a small discharge of particles. This is normal and will quickly disappear. Preparation What water to use?

• Your iron has been designed to work with untreated tap water. It is however necessary to clean the scale collector regularly, eliminating all residues.

• Types of water not to use: Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below may contain organic waste, mineral or chemical 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, air conditioners, rain water, boiled, filtered or bottled water. Do not use pure distilled nor pure demineralised water. These types of water should not be used in your TEFAL iron. Filling the tank

• Unplug your iron before filling it.

• Set the steam control to – fig.1.

• Hold the iron in one hand and tilt it slightly, pointing the soleplate upwards.

• Open the tank cover – fig.2.

• Fill the tank to the “MAX” marking – fig.3.

• Close the tank cover. Use Adjusting the temperature and steam

• Adjust the thermostat control – fig.4, by referring to the table below.

• The light comes on. It will go out when the soleplate is sufficiently hot – fig.5. According to the type of fabric selected, your iron automatically and accurately determines the temperature and steam flow, to guarantee the best result. RECOMMENDATIONS

Your iron heats up quickly: start with fabrics that require a low heat, then finish with those that need higher temperatures.

• If you lower the thermostat, wait for the light to come back on before starting to iron again.

• If you are ironing a fabric comprising a mixture of fibres: adjust the Read the instructions for use carefully. Remove any labels from the soleplate before heating the iron. Do not fill your iron through the scale collector orifice. Do not exceed the tank's MAX marking. Do not fill your iron directly under the tap. Do not remove the anti-calc valve to fill the tank. If your water is very hard, you are able to mix 50% untreated tap water with 50% store bought distilled water. = STEAM ZONE FABRIC

LINEN COTTON WOOL SILK / SYNTHETIC (Polyester, Acetate, Acrylic, Nylon) MAX

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temperature to the most delicate fibre.• If you put your thermostat in the “MIN” position, the iron does not become hot. Using the water spray trigger (spray)

• When ironing with the steam or dry function, press the spray trigger severaltimes in succession to remove stubborn wrinkles – fig.6. Obtaining more steam

• Set the thermostat control to “MAX” or “•••”.
• Press the turbo steam button from time to time – fig.7.• To avoid water dripping onto your clothes, wait a few seconds before pressing again. Smoothing garments vertically
• Hang the garment on a hanger and hold the fabric using one hand. Thesteam is very hot so you should always do this with the garment on a hanger– never while someone is wearing it.• Set the thermostat control to “MAX” – fig.8.
• Pulse the turbo steam button – fig.7 and move from top to bottom – fig.9. Dry Iron function
• Adjust the temperature to the fabric being ironed.• Set the steam control to – fig.1.• You can iron when the light goes out. Additional functions Gliss/Glide Protect

autoclean soleplate (depending on model)

• Your iron is equipped with a catalytic self-cleaning soleplate.• Its exclusive coating eliminates impurities generated during normal use.• It is recommended that you always rest your iron on its support base to preserve its self-cleaning coating. Auto-stop safety function (depending on model)
• The electronic system cuts the power and the auto-stop light flashes if theiron is placed on its support base for more than 8 minutes or left flat for morethan 30 seconds – fig.10.• To restart the iron, simply shake it gently until the light stops flashing. Anti-drip function
• The automatic steam selection function is based on the fabric being ironed, which is integrated into youriron, reduces the steam flow at low temperatures and prevents the iron from dripping onto your clothes. Cleaning and maintenance Descale your steam iron easily
• To prolong the steam performance, your iron is equipped with an integratedlimescale collector. This collector, which is located on the iron's support base,automatically collects limescale that forms inside the iron.• It is recommended that you clean the collector every 4 months. The amountof scale collected will depend on the hardness of the water.• BE CAREFUL: this operation should only be carried out when the iron has beenunplugged for more than one hour and has cooled down completely. To carryout this operation, the steam iron must be close to a sink so that water canflow from the tank when opened.• Hold the iron in one hand and tilt it slightly, pointing the soleplate upwards.Check that there iswater in the tank beforeusing the spray trigger.Hold the iron a fewcentimetres from thefabric so as not to burndelicate fabrics.In normal use, theauto-stop light is on!Do not put any descalingproducts (vinegar,industrial descalingagents...) to rinse outyour iron: they coulddamage it. 1800130531_FV96XX_FTQ_110x154 02/07/13 14:39 Page1516 To descale the iron:

• Once the steam iron has completely cooled down, raise and turn the tab to unlock it – fig.11-12.

• Remove the collector from the iron, it contains the limescale collected in the iron – fig.13.

• To clean the collector thoroughly rinse in water to remove the limescale inside – fig.14.

• Reposition the collector in its housing and turn the tab a quarter turn to the right in order to lock the collector and ensure it is watertight – fig.14 and 15. In addition to this regular maintenance, it is recommended that the self-clean function is performed once a year.

• If you live in a very hard water area, perform the self-cleaning operation on a more regular basis.

• Put the steam button on "MAX".

• Place the iron on its base with a full tankand set the thermostat to the "MAX" position.

• When the light goes out, disconnect the iron and place it over a sink.

• Set the thermostat to the "MIN" position.

• Remove the anti-calc valve.

• Shake the iron lightly and horizontally above a sink until part of the water (with the impurities) flows from behind the appliance – fig.21.

• Once you have finished this operation, replace the anti-calc valve, inserting it until you hear a click – fig.20.

• Plug in your iron and let it stand on its base for 2 minutes in order to clean the soleplate.

• Unplug your iron and when the soleplate is lukewarm, dry it with a soft cloth.

• When you next use your iron, switch it on in the horizontal position, holding it away from you, to remove any water and limescale residue left in the baseplate. Clean the anti-calc valve (every 4 months )

• Unplug your iron and empty the tank.

• Put the steam button on max and set the thermostat to the "MIN" position

• To remove the anti-calc valve, press the self-clean extraction button – fig.16 and pull the valve upwards – fig.17.

• Let the valve soak for 4 hours in a glass of commercially available white vinegar or natural lemon juice – fig.19.

• Rinse the valve under tap water.

• Reposition the anti-calc valve; push it until it clicks – fig.20. Cleaning the soleplate Your steam iron is equipped with a self-cleaning soleplate (depending on model):

• Its exclusive active coating eliminates all impurities that can be generated under normal conditions of use.

• Ironing using the incorrect temperature could however leave traces that require manual cleaning. In this case, it is recommended that you use a soft damp cloth on the still warm soleplate so as not to damage clothing. Your steam iron is equipped with the Ultragliss soleplate (depending on model):

• Clean with a damp non-metallic sponge or damp soft cloth while the soleplate is still warm. Storing your iron

• Unplug it and wait for the soleplate to cool down – fig.23.

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

• Wind the cord around the heel of the iron. Position the iron on its support base – fig.24. Warning! Using any abrasive sponge damages the self-cleaning coating (according to model) of your soleplate – fig.22. Warning! - Never touch the end of the valve – fig.18. - The iron does not work without the anti-calc valve. WARNING! The iron does not work without the limescale collector. Do not use corrosive or abrasive products. 1800130531_FV96XX_FTQ_110x154 02/07/13 14:39 Page1617

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS

Water flows throughthe holes of thesoleplate.You are using the steam function whenthe iron is not hot enough.Wait for the light to go out.You are using the turbo steam buttontoo often.Wait a few seconds between each use.You have stored the iron flat, without emptyingit and without setting the control to .See the section «Storing your iron».The anti-calc valve is not properlypositioned.Correctly position the anti-calc valve:push it until it clicks.You have put water in the anti-calccollector housing.Never put water in the anti-calc collectorhousing.Brown drips are comingout of the soleplate andstaining your clothes.You are using chemical descalingproducts.Do not put any descaling product into thewater tank.You are not using the correct water.Perform a self-clean and consult the«What water to use?» section.Your clothing has not been rinsedsufficiently or you are ironing a newgarment before washing it.Make sure that your laundry is rinsedsufficiently so as to remove any depositsof soap or chemical products on newclothes.Fibres have built up in the holes on thesoleplate and are burning.Perform a self-clean. Clean the soleplatewith a non-metallic sponge.Vacuum the soleplate occasionally.The soleplate is dirtyor brown and maystain clothes.The temperature is too high.Clean the soleplate as advised above.Refer to the temperature chart to adjust thethermostat.You are using starch.Clean the soleplate as advised above.Spray the starch on the opposite side tothat being ironed.Your iron produceslittle or no steam.The tank is empty. Fill it.The anti-calc valve has collected too muchscale.Clean the anti-calc valve.Your iron has limescale.Clean the anti-calc valve and perform aself-clean.Your iron has been used with the dryfunction for too long.Perform a self-clean.The soleplate isscratched or damaged.You have positioned your iron flat on ametallic iron support.You have cleaned your soleplate with anabrasive or metallic sponge.Always rest the iron on its support base.Refer to the section «Cleaning thesoleplate».Your soleplate emitsparticles.Limescale is starting to build up on yoursoleplate.Perform the cleaning and maintenancespecified in the instructions.Water is flowing fromthe tank cover.You have not closed the cover properly.Check that the tank cover is properlyclosed.The iron releases steamor water on filling thetank.The steam control button is not set to .Check that the steam control button isset to .The spray does notrelease water.The tank is not full enough. Add water to the tank.The water flows fromthe back of the iron.The collector is not properly positioned inits housing.Reposition the collector in its housing. If you have any problems or queries please contact our Customer Service helpline as listed below. A problem with your iron? Environment protection first ! i Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. ‹ Leave it at a local civic waste collection point. 1800130531_FV96XX_FTQ_110x154 02/07/13 14:39 Page1718 Description

14. Base Gliss/Glide Protect

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