Groupe SEB USA - T-FAL FV9340 DRY Ironing, Caring for Your Iron, Storing Your Iron, Is a Problem

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.

3- 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 anti-calc valve, select program 8, press the release button (P) and pull the valve upwards.

NEVER TOUCH THE END OF THE VALVE.

P

-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.

Q

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

• SELF-CLEANING :

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

amonth.

-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.

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.

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.

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.

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	Solutions	Choose a program from 2 to 8 and wait for	Wait a few seconds between each use of the	See the section "Storing your iron".
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		for		it and without
		is too low and does not allow	Steam button too often.	horizontally, without emptying
IS A PROBLEM	Possible causes	in the soleplate. • The chosen temperature	the formation of steam. • You are using the Shot of	• You have stored the iron setting it to DRY.
THERE		from the holes
5- IF	Problem	Water drips
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• Do not add any descaling agents to the water in the water tank.	• See section “Types of water not to use”.	• Carry out a self-clean.	• 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.
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• You are using chemical descaling agents.	• You are using pure distilled/demineralised or softened water.	• Fabric fibres have accumulated in the holes of the soleplate and are	ning.	• Your linen has not been rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new	ment before washing it.
Brown streaks come through the holes in the	soleplate and stain the linen.
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the appropriate program.	the soleplate as indicated above.	spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
• Select	• Clean	Always
Your are ironing with an inappropriate program (temperature too high).	You are using starch.
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The soleplate is dirty or brown and can stain	the linen.
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out a self-clean.	correct temperature
and carry	reach the
Fill it. Clean the anti-calc valve. Clean the anti-calc valve	Carry out a self-clean. Wait for the soleplate to
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water tank is empty.	anti-calc valve is dirty.	iron has a build-up of scale.	iron has been used dry for too long.
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• There is little or no steam.

• The soleplate is scratched or damaged. • You have placed your iron flat on a metallic rest-plate or ironed over a • Always set your iron on its heel. zip.

• Make sure that the stopper is properly closed and that the arrow points to the “closed padlock” symbol.

• Water is running out of the tank filler hole. • You have not closed the tank stopper properly.

• Check that the steam control is set to the DRY position.

• Steam or water come from the iron as you finish • The steam control is not set to the DRY position . filling the tank.

• Operate the selctor in the opposite direction.

• The selection is already at one extreme of the range.

• The program selector has no effect.

• Fill the tank.

• The tank is empty.

• The spray does not spray

If you have any problem or queries, please contact our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice.