Groupe SEB USA - T-FAL FV9440 - Manual (Page 6)

When the
Auto-Stop
warning light is
on, it is normal for
the thermostat
light to remain
off. 8. Auto-Stop safety feature (depending on model)
- For your safety, the electronic system cuts off the power and
the auto-
stop indicator light flashes - fig. 13 when :
• 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.
9. Autoclean Catalys ® Soleplate
- Your iron is equipped with a self-cleaning soleplate - fig. 14 which works
by catalysis.
- Its exclusive coating helps continuously eliminate all the impurities
generated by normal use. It is recommended that you always stand your
iron on his heel to preserve its self-cleaning coating.
Dry Ironing
- Choose your ironing program.
- Set the steam control to DRY
- fig. 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 , 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-cleaning
In order to extend the life of your iron, use the Self-Cleaning
function once a month.
- Set the iron to DRY
.
- 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.
- Remove the anti-calc valve.
Recommendations:
the self-cleaning
function helps to
slow down the
scaling up of your
iron.
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