Access Protect FV1610 - Iron TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Access Protect FV1610 TEFAL

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Important safety recommendations.... p. 5

Before first use.... p. 7

PREPARATION

Which water should I use?...... p. 7

Filling the water tank.... p. 8

USE

Adjusting the temperature and steam ...... p. 9

Dry ironing....p. 10

Getting more steam....p. 10

Vertical steam ironing....p. 11

Dampening clothing (Spray) ......p. 12

While ironing....p. 12

Auto-Off Function....p. 12

IRON STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

Iron storage ......p. 13

Cleaning the anti-calc valve (once per month)....p. 14

Descaling the steam chamber (once per month)....p. 15

Cleaning the soleplate....p. 16

IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?

Problems, possible causes, solutions....p. 17-18

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE IRON.

When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Use iron only for its intended use.
2. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
3. Always turn the iron OFF before plugging or unplugging the iron from the electrical outlet. Never pull on the cord to disconnect the iron from the electrical outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull on the plug to disconnect the iron.
4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.
5. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet before filling the iron with water, emptying the water from the iron, and when the iron is not in use.
6. Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron. Contact our Consumer Service Department for examination, repair or adjustment. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used.
7. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board.
8. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down - there may be hot water in the reservoir.
9. This appliance is only for domestic and personal use.
10. The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
11. When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
12. The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
13. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
14. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
15. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate an iron on the same circuit with another high wattage appliance.
2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15 amp. cord should be used with a ground connection. A cord rated for less amperage can result in a risk of fire or electric shock due to overheating. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.

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For your safety

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

AND KEEP THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for safety currently in force (Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage, Environnement).

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• During the first few uses, a harmless odor and a small amount of smoke may be given off. This has no effect on the use of the iron and will disappear quickly.
• Warning ! The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the iron (120V or 127 V). Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible damage to the iron and will terminate the guarantee.

- If it is absolutely essential to use an extension cable, choose a 15 amp cord with a ground 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 functions incorrectly. Never dismantle your appliance: have it inspected by an Approved Service Centre, 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 or rinsing the water tank, before cleaning it, after each use.

- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. Before storing the appliance, once it is unplugged, please wait until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).

- Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns. Take extra care especially when you are ironing close to the edge or on a corner of your ironing board. 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 and indoor use only. The manufacturer will accept no responsibility and the guarantee will be terminated, if this product is used for commercial purposes, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions.

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Environment protection first!

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove any labels from the soleplate before heating the iron.

Before using the steam function in your iron for the first time, we recommend that you allow the iron to operate a few moments in a horizontal position without coming into contact with your laundry. Keeping the iron in this position, push the turbo steam trigger several times.

During the first few uses, the appliance may produce smoke, a harmless odour and a slight discharge of particles. These are simply the engineering residues from the manufacturing process burning off. These are harmless and will quickly disappear.

PREPARATION

Which water should I use?

• Your appliance was designed to operate using untreated tap water. However, it is necessary to periodically self-clean the steam chamber to remove any limescale deposits.
• Do not use pure demineralised or pure distilled water, water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, rain water, filtered, bottled or boiled water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, additives water, condensation water or rain water as these may damage the iron. These types of water contain organic waste, mineral elements that become concentrated when heated and cause spitting, brown staining, leaking or premature wear on your iron.

If your water is very hard, mix 50% untreated tap water with 50% distilled water (available in hardware stores).

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Filling the water tank

- Unplug the iron before filling it.

- Set the steam control to

- Lift the iron and, holding it at a slight incline, point the soleplate up.

- Open the water tank cover.

- Fill the water tank to the mark "Max".

- Close the water tank cover.

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USE

- Plug in the appliance.

Adjusting the temperature and steam

- Slide the button to the "normal" or "eco" setting

In eco setting, you save energy vs the normal setting.

- The temperature indicator light turns on.

- It will turn off automatically once the soleplate achieves the desired temperature.

- Set the steam control to ↓ or

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TURBO 1 sec.

Dry ironing

- Set the steam control to

- You may continue to iron when the indicator light turns off.

Getting more steam

- Press the turbo steam trigger periodically in pulses (turbo steam).

- To avoid water dripping on the laundry, maintain an interval of a few seconds in between each press.

normal eco TURBO 1 sec. NO

Vertical steam ironing

- Set the thermostat control to "Normal".

- Press the turbo steam trigger (turbo steam) in pulses, moving the iron from top to bottom. Hang the item on a hanger and keep the fabric taut with one hand.

- To avoid water dripping on the laundry, maintain an interval of a few seconds in between each press.

- Hold the iron at a distance of a few centimetres from the clothing to avoid burning delicate fabrics.

- Repeat the action if needed.

- The steam is very hot; never steam iron clothing while it is being worn always use a hanger.

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Dampening clothing (Spray)

• When dry or steam ironing, press repeatedly on the spray button to moisten clothing and remove stubborn creases.
• Ensure that there is water in the tank before using the spray button.

While ironing

- Do not lay the iron down on the soleplate; use the heel rest for this purpose.

Auto-Off Function\*

• If the iron remains unused for about 8 minutes on the heel rest or about 30 second laid flat or on its side, the electronic system will cut the power, the iron will stop heating and the temperature indicator light will begin to flash.
• To restart the iron, move it gently until the indicator stops flashing.
• Wait until the iron is hot before using it again.

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IRON STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

Storing your iron

- Set the steam control to

- Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool (approx. 1 hour).

- Empty the water tank.

- Wrap the cord around the bottom of the iron's body. Store the iron on its heel rest.

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Cleaning the anti-calc valve (once per month)

- Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.

- To remove the anti-calc valve, open the water tank cover and extract the anti-calc valve vertically.

- Soak the valve for 4 hours in a glass with lemon juice.

- Rinse the valve under the tap.

- Open the watertank inlet cover.

- Insert the valve in place, pushing it totally until you hear a click.

- Close the water inlet cover.

Beware!

Never touch the end of the valve.

The iron will not function without the anti-calc valve.

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Descaling the steam chamber (once per month)

- Allow your iron to heat up with a full water tank while on its heel rest and with the temperature slider set to normal.

- Once the indicator light turns off, unplug the iron and place it over a sink.

- Open the watertank inlet cover.

- Remove the anti-calc valve.

- Shake the iron gently in a horizontal position over the sink until all of the water (containing the impurities) flows out of the soleplate. You may push the turbo steam trigger to help flush out the minerals.

- Open the watertank inlet cover.

- To finish the process, replace the anti-calc valve, pushing it totally until you hear a click.

- Close the watertank inlet cover.

- Plug in your iron for 2 minutes on the heel rest to dry the soleplate.

NO 1H NO

• Unplug your iron and, once cooled (around 1h min.), wipe it with a soft cloth.
• Never use chemical or abrasive products.

During the next use, turn on your iron in a horizontal position without putting it into contact with your laundry in order to eliminate any water containing mineral residues that remain in the soleplate.

Cleaning the soleplate

• While the soleplate is still warm, clean it with a damp non-metallic pad.
• Never use chemical or abrasive products.

Water is leaking from the holes in the soleplate.

You are using the steam when the iron is not hot enough.

Wait for the indicator light to turn off.

You are using the iron on eco with steam control on max position.

See the chapter on “Adjusting the temperature and steam”

You are using the turbo steam trigger (turbo steam) too often.

Wait a few seconds between each use.

You have stored the iron horizontally without emptying the water tank or setting the steam control to

See the chapter on “Storing your iron”.

The iron leaks at the start of ironing.

You have removed the anti-calc valve to fill up your iron.

Do not remove the anti-calc valve when filling the iron.

The steam control dial is not set to when filling the water tank.

Ensure that the steam control dial is set to when filling the water tank.

A brown discharge coming from the soleplate is staining the clothing.

You are using chemical descaling agents.

Do not introduce a descaling agent into the water tank.

You are not using the right type of water.

Clean the steam chamber and see the chapter on "What water should I use?".

Clothing fibres are building up in the holes of the soleplate and burning.

Clean the steam chamber and the soleplate with a damp sponge.

Periodically vacuum the holes in the soleplate.

The soleplate is dirty or brown and may stain clothing.

You are using starch. Clean the

e soleplate as indicated above. Spray the starch on the reverse side of the clothing to be ironed.

Your laundry has not been rinsed sufficiently or you are ironing a new item of clothing before washing it.

Ensure that your laundry is sufficiently rinsed to eliminate potential soap deposits or chemical products on new items of clothing.

IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?

PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS

Your iron produces little to no steam.	The water tank is empty. Fill it	up.
	The anti-calc valve is dirty. Clean the anti-calc valve.
	Your iron is clogged up with limescale.	Clean the anti-calc valve and steam chamber. See the chapter on Descaling the steam chamber.
	Your iron has been used for too long in the dry ironing function.	Clean the steam chamber. See the chapter on Descaling the steam chamber.
The soleplate is scratched or damaged.	You have placed your iron on a metallic iron rest or ironed over metal zips or fastners.	Always place your iron on its heel rest when not in use.Do not iron over metal zips or fastners.
The iron steams once the water tank has been filled.	The steam control is not set to ✗	Ensure that the steam control is set to ✗
	The water tank is too full. Do not exceed the max level for filling.
The spray does not spray water.	The water tank is not full enough.	Add water to the water tank.

If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice. See Helpline number in the separate guarantee and country list leaflet.

SOMMAIRE

RECOMMANDATIONS IMPORTANTES DE SÉCURITÉ

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UTILISATION

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NON

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Spray

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PROBLÈMES CAUSES POSSIBLES SOLUTIONS

PROBLÈMES CAUSES POSSIBLES SOLUTIONS

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UTILIZACIÓN

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NO

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Humedecer la ropa (spray)

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4 h Click