Tefal FV5331G0, FV5331G1 manual Extra Functions, Maintenance and cleaning

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Dry ironing

•Set the temperature for the fabric to be ironed.

•Set the steam control to – fig.1.

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

Extra Functions

Autoclean Catalys® Soleplate (depending on model)

•Your iron is equipped with a self-cleaning soleplate 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.

Integral anti-scale system

Your iron is equipped with an integral anti-scale system. This system will help to provide:

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

•lasting performance from your appliance.

Auto-Stop safety feature (depending on model)

The auto-stop light will • The electronic system cuts off the electric power and the Auto-Stop warning light be lit during normal use! 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 – fig.10.

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

Anti-drip function (depending on model)

•When the iron is no longer hot enough to produce steam, the water feed will stop automatically to avoid dripping.

Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning the anti-scale valve (once a month)

•Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.

•Adjust the steam setting to “Eco”.

•To remove the anti-scale valve, open the water tank lid and press the release button – fig.11 and then pull the valve upwards – fig.12.

•Soak the valve in a cup of white spirit vinegar or plain lemon juice for 4 hours

– fig.14.

•Rinse the valve under running water.

•Replace the anti-scale valve; press until it clicks in to place – fig.15.

Be careful!

-Never touch the end of the valve – fig.13.

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

The self-cleaning function helps to slow down scaling in your iron.

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

Self-cleaning

•Fill the tank of your iron with untreated tap water. Stand the iron on it’s 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 – fig.11-12(see previous chapter).

•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 – fig.16.

•At the end of the operation, replace the anti-scale valve; press it in until it clicks

– fig.15.

•Plug the iron back in and leave it resting on its heel for two minutes to dry the soleplate.

•Clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic cloth while it is still warm.

Cleaning the soleplate

Your steam iron is fitted with a self-cleaning soleplate (depending on model):

•The exclusive active coating helps continuously eliminate all the impurities generated by the normal day-to-day use of the iron.

•However, if you iron using an unsuitable programme, some traces may be left which require manual cleaning. In this case, it is recommended that

Attention!

The use of a scouring pad will cause damage to your soleplate's self-cleaning (depending on model) coating – fig.17.

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