User manual T-FAL FV9240

[. . . ] 1Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down - there may be hot water in the reservoir. 1To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit. 1If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 13 ampere cord should be used. [. . . ] - 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 do this with the garment on a hanger ­ never while someone is wearing it. - Hold the iron a few inches from the fabric to avoid burning delicate fabrics. - Press the Shot of Steam button ( ) repeatedly (K), moving the iron from top to bottom. - This system will help to provide : · A better ironing quality with a constant flow of steam, · A longer life for your iron. - The principle of automatic selection of the steam according to the fabric selected, reduces the steam flow at lower temperatures and avoids water dripping from your iron onto the fabric. - The electronic system cuts off the electric power and the Auto-Stop warning light flashes if the iron is left vertically on its heel for more than 8 minutes, or in a horizontal position for more than 30 seconds, for your security (N). - To restart the iron, just move it gently until the warning light stops flashing. Note : when the Auto-Stop warning light is on, it is normal for the thermostat light to remain off. - The "Thermo-Alert" light (O) comes on when you choose a program requiring a lower temperature (for example, changing from program 8 to program 6). 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. - Soak the valve in a cup of white spirit vinegar or plain lemon juice for 4 hours (Q). SELF-CLEANING : In order to extend the life of your iron, use the Self-Cleaning function once a month. - 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. - 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. Recommendations : the self-cleaning function helps to slow down the scaling up of your iron. CLEANING THE SOLEPLATE : - While the soleplate is still just warm, clean it by rubbing it with a moist non-metallic pad. [. . . ] ⷠYou are using pure distilled/demineralised or softened water. Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen. Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap deposits or chemicals on new garments which may be sucked up by the iron. Wait for the soleplate to reach the correct temperature · Always set your iron on its heel. [. . . ]