Tefal FV5246Q0, FV5246E0, FV5246E1, FV5246E7, FV5246Z0 Extra Functions, Maintenance and cleaning

Hold the iron a few centimetres from the fabric to avoid burning delicate fabrics.

Vertical steam ironing

•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 iron clothes which someone is wearing.

•Set the thermostat control to “MAX” – fig.8.

•Press the Turbo button repeatedly – fig.7 moving the iron from top to bottom

– fig.9, wait a couple of seconds between each use of the button.

Dry ironing

•Set the temperature for the fabric to be ironed.

•Set the steam control to “0” – fig.1.

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

Extra Functions

Ultracord System (depending on model)

Your iron has been designed with the Ultracord system to prevent the steam cord from dragging across the linen and creasing it while ironing. It also allows you to handle the iron more easily. To use the Ultracord system:

•Turn the Lock-System ring and put the indicator on the position – fig.10.

•The Ultracord system opens out automatically. You can now plug in your appliance and begin to iron.

•Each time you put your iron on its heel, the Ultracord system closes automatically and opens out each time you pick the iron up again.

For easier use, always use the Ultracord system.

Integral anti-scale system (depending on model)

Your iron is equipped with an integral anti-scale system – fig.11. 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 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 – fig.12.

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

When the Auto-Stop warning light is on, it is normal for the thermostat light to remain off.

		Anti-drip function (depending on model)
When using the iron for •	If the soleplate temperature is too low, the iron will not produce steam because
the first time, allow 2	of the anti-drip technology which prevents droplets of water leaking from the
minutes for steam to be	soleplate.
produced.

Maintenance and cleaning

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 – fig.13.

•Soak the valve in a cup of white spirit vinegar or plain lemon juice for hours – fig.14.

•Rinse the valve under running water.

•Replace the anti-scale valve.

Be careful !

-Never touch the end of the valve.

-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.13.

•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.15.

•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.

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