Groupe SEB USA - T-FAL FV9340 - Manual (Page 2)

2- DRY IRONING
- Choose your ironing program.
- Set the steam control to DRY (see diagram A).
- You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out.
• CLEANING THE ANTI-CALC VALVE
(Once per month) :
- Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.
- To remove the anti-calc valve, select program 8,
press the release button (P) and pull the valve upwards.
NEVER TOUCH THE END OF THE VALVE.
- Soak the valve in a cup of white spirit vinegar or plain
lemon juice for 4 hours (Q).
- Rinse the valve under running water.
- Replace the anti-calc valve.
THE IRON WILL NOT FUNCTION WITHOUT THE ANTI-CALC
VALVE.
3- CARING FOR YOUR IRON
BE CAREFUL ! Unplug your iron and let it cool down before cleaning it.
• SELF-CLEANING :
In order to extend the life of your iron, use the Self-Cleaning function once
a month.
- Set the steam control to steam ( )
- Allow your iron to heat up with the tank full and standing on its heel (on program 8).
- When the thermostat light goes out, unplug the iron and hold it in a horizontal position,
over a sink.
- 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.
• CLEANING THE SOLEPLATE :
- While the soleplate is still just warm, clean it by rubbing it with a moist non-metallic pad.
Recommendations :
the self-cleaning function helps to slow down the scaling up of your iron.
P
Q
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for safety currently in
force (Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage, Environnement).
• This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including children) with a phy-
sical, 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 will invalidate the guarantee.
• This iron must always be plugged into an earthed socket. If using a mains extension
lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A or 13A, 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 or rinsing the reservoir, 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 for approximately 1 hour.
• Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns, especially when you are iro-
ning on a corner of your ironing board. Never direct the steam towards people or
animals.
• Your iron should be used and placed on a stable 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 solely for domestic use.Any inappropriate use or
use contrary to the instructions releases the brand from all responsibility and ren-
ders the guarantee invalid.
ENVIRONNEMENT PROTECTION FIRST !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be
recovered or recycled.
➜Leave it at a collection point.
5- IF THERE IS A PROBLEM
Pr
ob
lem P
ossib
le ca
uses Solutions
• W
ater dr
ips fr
om the holes in the sole
plate
.
•
Br
o
wn str
ea
k
s come thr
ough the holes in the
sole
plate a
nd sta
in the linen.
•
The sole
plate is dir
ty or br
o
w
n a
nd ca
n sta
in
the linen.
• Ther
e is little or no stea
m.
• The sole
plate is scr
atched or da
ma
ged.
• W
ater is r
unning out of
the ta
nk filler hole
.
•
Stea
m or w
ater come fr
om the ir
on as you finish
filling the ta
nk.
• The pr
og
r a
m selector has no ef
fect.
• The spr
ay does not spr
ay
• The chosen temperatur
e is too lo
w and does not allo
w f
or
the f
ormation of steam.
• Y ou ar
e using the Shot of Steam button too often.
• Y ou ha
ve
stor
ed the ir
on horizontall
y,
without emptying it and without
setting it to DR
Y .
• Y ou ar
e using chemical descaling agents.
• Y ou ar
e using pur
e distilled/demineralised or softened water
.
• Fabric fibr
es ha
ve
accum
ulated in the holes of the soleplate and ar
e bur-
ning. • Y our linen has not been rinsed sufficientl
y or y
ou ha
ve
ir
oned a ne
w gar-
ment bef
or
e washing it.
• Y our ar
e ir
oning with an ina
ppr
opriate pr
ogram (temperatur
e too high).
• Y ou ar
e using star
ch.
• The water tank is empty
.
• The anti-calc valv
e is dir
ty
.
• Y our ir
on has a build-up of scale
.
• Y our ir
on has been used dr
y f
or too long.
• Y ou ha
ve
placed y
our ir
on flat on a metallic r
est-plate or ir
oned o
ver a
zip
.
• Y ou ha
ve
not closed the tank stopper pr
operl
y.
• The steam contr
ol is not set to the DR
Y position .
• The selection is alr
eady at one extr
eme of the range
.
• The tank is empty
.
• Choose a pr
ogram fr
om 2 to 8 and wait f
or the light to g
o
out.
•
W
ait a f
e w seconds betw
een each use of the button.
• See the section "Storing y
our ir
on".
• Do not ad
d an
y descaling agents to the water in the water tank.
• See section
“T
ypes of water not to use”.
• Car
ry
out a self-clean.
• Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic sponge
.
V
acuum the holes of the soleplate fr
om time to time
.
• Ensur
e linen is rinsed thor
oughl
y to r
emo
ve
an
y soa
p deposits or
chemicals on ne
w garments which ma
y be suck
ed up b
y the ir
on.
• Select the a
ppr
opriate pr
ogram.
• Clean the soleplate as indicated abo
ve
.
Al
wa
ys spra
y star
ch onto the r
e verse side of the fabric to be ir
oned.
• Fill it. • Clean the anti-calc valv
e
.
• Clean the anti-calc valv
e and car
ry
out a self-clean.
• Car
ry
out a self-clean.
•
W
ait f
or the soleplate to r
each the cor
rect temperatur
e
•
Al
wa
ys set y
our ir
on on its heel.
• Mak
e sur
e that the stopper is pr
operl
y closed and that the ar
ro
w points
to the
“closed padlock” symbol.
• Check that the steam contr
ol is set to the DR
Y position.
• Operate the selctor in the opposite dir
ection.
• Fill the tank.
If you have any problem or queries, please contact our
Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice.
4- 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. 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.
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