Tefal FV5155X0 User manual

032803 - 52/03

Mod. : FV51xx series

Use and care instructions / Instrucciones de uso y mantenimiento / Notice d’emploi

A. Shot of steam button

For removing creases

B. Spray button

To moisten linen

C. Auto-stop safety warning

light (depending on model)

D. Ergonomic grip

(depending on model)

E. Electric power cord

F. Integral anti-scale system

(depending on model)

G. Water tank filler hole

H. Thermostat indicator light

Goes out when the temperature

has been reached.

I. Thermostat control

For choosing the ironing

temperature

J. Soleplate

K. Spray

L. Anti-scale valve

M. Steam control

For adjusting the flow of steam.

A

AQUASPEED

ENGLISH

B

C

D

E

I

J

K

L

M

max

H

F

G

A. Botón de extra vapor y planchado

vertical

Para quitar las arrugas

B. Botón de rocío

Para humedecer la ropa

C. Indicador luminoso de apagado

automático

(según modelo)

D. Mango ergonómico

(según modelo)

E. Cable de suministro eléctrico

F. Sistema anticalcáreo integrado

(según modelo)

G. Orificio de llenado del depósito

H. Indicador luminoso del termostato

Se apaga cuando se alcanza la temperatura

deseada

I. Control de termostato

Para elegir la temperatura de planchado

J. Suela

K. Rociador

L. Varilla anticalcárea

M. Mando de ajuste de vapor

Para ajustar el caudal vapor

ESPAÑOL

A. Touche super pressing

Pour défroisser

B. Touche spray

Pour humidifier le linge

C. Voyant auto-stop

(selon modèle)

D. Poignée confort

(selon modèle)

E. Cordon d’alimentation

F. Système anti-calcaire intégré

(selon modèle)

G. Orifice de remplissage du

réservoir

H. Voyant de thermostat

S’éteint quand la température est

atteinte

I. Commande du thermostat

Pour choisir la température de

repassage

J. Semelle

K. Spray

L. Tige anti-calcaire

M. Commade vapeur

Pour régler le débit vapeur

FRANÇAIS

Be careful ! (depending on the model) Remove the soleplate protection before heating the iron.

¡ Cuidado ! (según el modelo) Retire el protector de la suela antes de calentar la plancha.

Attention ! (selon modèle) Retirez le protecteur de semelle avant de faire chauffer le fer.

ENG

FR

ESP

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all instructions before using the iron.

When using your clothes iron, basic safety precautions should always be

followed, including the following :

11.1Use iron only for its intended use.

12.1To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron or the

base of the iron in water or other liquids.

13.1When fitted with an on/off switch the iron should always be turned OFF

before plugging or unplugging from outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect

from outlet ; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

14.1Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before

putting away. Wrap cord loosely around iron when storing.

15.1Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or

emptying and when not in use.

16.1Do 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 in use.

17.1Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near

children. Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing

board.

18.1Burns 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.

19.1This appliance is only for domestic and personal use.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

11.1To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on

the same circuit.

12.1If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 13 ampere cord should be

used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken

to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

- Unplug your iron before filling it.

- Set the steam control to DRY (A).

- Take the iron in one hand and hold it with the point

of the soleplate tilted downwards.

- To open the water tank stopper, turn it counterclock-

wise until the arrow on the stopper points to

the “open padlock” symbol (B). It will lift automatically.

- Fill the tank up to the “MAX” line (C).

- Close the water tank stopper again by pressing it in and

turning it clockwise until the arrow points to the “closed

padlock” symbol (B).

ENG

Warning ! Remove the soleplate protector before heating up the iron

(depending on the model).

What water to use ?

Your appliance has been designed to function with tap water. However, it is necessary to use the

Auto-Cleaning feature to clean the steam chamber regularly in order to eliminate hard water

deposits. If your water is very hard you may mix tap water with demineralized water in the

following proportions : 50% tap water, 50% demineralized water.

What water not to use :

Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water

listed below contain organic waste or mineral 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, or air conditioners, pure distilled water, or rain water. Do not use

any de-scaling agents in your iron, you may do permanent damage to the unit.

1- STEAM IRONING

Filling the water reservoir

- In order to avoid water dripping from the iron onto the linen:

• Turn off the steam when ironing silk or synthetic fabrics.

• Set it at the minimum position for wool.

Setting the steam

Setting the temperature

Warning !

Prior to first use of your iron using steam on fabric, we recommend that you turn it

on for a few seconds in the horizontal position, and press the Burst of Steam button

several times.

During the first few uses, the iron may give off an odor and smoke; both are harmless.

This will not affect the use of the iron and will quickly disappear.

A B C

D E

- Set the thermostat control (D) referring to the table below.

- The thermostat light will come on and then it will go out when the soleplate

is hot (E).

FABRIC

POSITION OF

THERMOSTAT CURSOR

STEAM SETTING

POSITION

COTTON

WOOL

SILK

SYNTHETIC

Polyester,Acetate,

Acrylic, Nylon

●●●

●●

●

= STEAM ZONE

Clothes can be dampened using the spray, providing there is water in the tank.

- Whether steam or dry ironing, you are able to use the spray button (F) to dampen clothes to

remove stubborn creases.

- Make sure that there is water in the tank before using this button.

What temperature and which steam setting to use ?

Moistening the fabric (Spray)

LINEN

MAX

F

- 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.

- Set the thermostat control to MAX (H).

- Hold the iron a few inches from the fabric to avoid

burning delicate fabrics.

- Press the Shot of Steam button ( ) repeatedly (I), moving the iron from top to bottom. (See illustration (J)).

Wait a couple of seconds between each use of the button.

H I

J

- Press the Shot of Steam button from time to time (G)

- Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing the button again.

G

For more steam

Vertical steam ironing

- Your iron is equipped with an integral anti-scale system (K).

- This system will help to provide:

• a better ironing quality with a constant flow of steam,

• lasting performance from your appliance.

K

Integral anti-scale system (depending on model)

Recommendations:

Fabrics and ironing temperatures:

• Your iron heats up quickly : so begin by ironing fabrics that are ironed at low temperatures first,

then go on to those requiring a higher temperature,

• if you turn down the thermostat, wait until the thermostat light comes back on before beginning

to iron again,

• when ironing fabrics with mixed fibers, set the ironing temperature for the most delicate fiber.

For delicate fabrics we recommend testing the fabric first on an inconspicious place eg (inside hem).

2- DRY IRONING

- Set the temperature for the fabric to be ironed.

- Set the steam control to DRY (see diagram A).

- You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out.

ENG

- The electronic system cuts off the electrical power and the Auto-Off 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.

- To restart the iron, just move it gently until the warning light stops flashing.

Note : when the Auto-off warning light is on,

it is normal for the thermostat light to remain off.

L

3-way automatic shut-off (depending on model)

• CLEANING THE ANTI-SCALE VALVE

(Once a month) :

- Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.

- To remove the anti-scale valve, pull it up using the tabs located on each side (M).

NEVER TOUCH THE END OF THE VALVE.

- Soak the valve in a cup of white vinegar or plain lemon juice for 4 hours (N).

- Rinse the valve under running water.

- Replace the anti-scale valve.

THE IRON WILL NOT FUNCTION WITHOUT THE ANTI-SCALE VALVE.

3- CARING FOR YOUR IRON

BE CAREFUL ! Unplug your iron and let it cool down before cleaning it.

M

N

• SELF-CLEANING :

In order to extend the life of your iron, use the Self-Cleaning function once a month.

- Fill the tank of your iron with untreated tap water. Stand the iron on its heel with the thermostat set to max and heat it up.

- When the thermostat light goes out, unplug the iron and hold it in a horizontal position, over a sink.

- Remove the anti-scale 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-scale valve back into position.

- 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.

If the soleplate temperature is too low, the iron will not produce steam because of the anti-drip technology which prevents

droplets of water leaking from the soleplate.

When using the iron for the first time, allow 2 minutes for steam to be produced.

Anti-drip function (depending on model)

• CLEANING THE SOLEPLATE :

- While the soleplate is still lukewarm, clean it by rubbing it with a moist, non-metallic pad.

FOR YOUR SECURITY

• Warning! Your electrical outlet must correspond to that of the iron (120V a.c).

Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the iron and will invalidate the

guarantee.

• If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 13 ampere cord should be used. Cords rated for less

amperage may overheat.

• If the electrical cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced. Please contact T-Fal’s

Consumer Service Department to avoid any danger.

• Never immerse your iron in water!

• The appliance must be unplugged before filling or emptying the water reservoir.

• If the appliance falls, have it checked by a professional before using it again; unseen damages may

be dangerous.

• The sole plate may be very hot:

- Never touch it.

- Always let it cool off before putting it away.

- Never leave your iron unattended when it is plugged in or while the sole plate is still hot.

- Always keep your iron out of the reach of children.

• NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR IRON ON YOUR OWN ;

PLEASE REFER ALL SERVICE AND TECHNICAL QUESTIONS TO T-FAL’S

CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

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 around the heel at the back of the iron.

- Store the iron on its heel.

ENG

5- TROUBLESHOOTING

Problems Possible Causes Solutions

• Water drips from the holes in

the soleplate.

• Brown streaks come through

the holes in the soleplate and

stain the linen.

• The soleplate is dirty or

brown and can stain the linen.

• There is little or no steam.

(Depending on Model)

• The soleplate is scratched or

damaged.

• Water is running out of the

tank filler hole.

• Steam comes from the iron as

you finish filling the tank.

• The chosen temperature is too low

and does not allow for the formation

of steam.

• You are using steam while the iron is

not hot enough.

• You are using the Shot of Steam

button too often.

• The steam flow is too high.

• You have stored the iron horizontally,

without emptying it and without

setting it to DRY.

• You are using chemical descaling

agents.

• You are using pure distilled/deminera-

lised or softened water.

• Fabric fibres have accumulated in the

holes of the soleplate and are burning.

• Your linen has not been rinsed

sufficiently or you have ironed a new

garment before washing it.

• You are using too high a temperature.

• You are using starch.

• The water tank is empty.

• The anti-scale valve is dirty.

• Your iron has a build-up of scale.

• You iron has been used dry for too

long.

Anti-drip function activated

• You have used or stored your iron on

/ against a very abrasive surface.

• You have not closed the tank stopper

properly.

• The steam control is not set to the

DRY position.

• Set the thermostat in the coloured

zone (from ●● to MAX).

• Wait until the thermostat light goes

out.

• Wait a few seconds between each use

of the button.

• Reduce the steam flow.

• See the section "Storing your iron".

• Do not add any descaling agents to the

water in the water tank.

(see section “what water to use).

• Clean your iron and use tap water.

• Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic

sponge.

• Vacuum the holes of the soleplate from

time to time.

Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to

remove any soap deposits or chemicals

on new garments which may be sucked

up by the iron.

• Clean the soleplate as indicated above.

See the temperature table to correctly

set the thermostat.

• Clean the soleplate as indicated above.

Always spray starch onto the reverse

side of the fabric to be ironed.

• Fill it.

• Clean the anti-scale valve.

• Clean the anti-scale valve and carry out

a self-clean.

• Clean your iron and use tap water.

Wait for the soleplate to reach the

correct temperature

• Do not use your iron against very

abrasive surfaces

• Always set your iron on its heel.

• Make sure that the stopper is properly

closed and that the arrow points to

the “closed padlock” symbol.

• Check that the steam control is set to

the DRY position.

For all other problems or queries, please contact

our Consumer Service Department or an approved Service Centre

Phone number available on International Guarantee Card

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