User manual T-FAL FV9240

[. . . ] 1Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and when not in use. 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. [. . . ] - 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). It remains lit while the soleplate temperature is too high. - When it goes out, you can iron without risk of burning the fabric. - You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out. 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. - 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. Wind the cord not too tightly around the heel at the back of the iron. [. . . ] Your linen has not been rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before washing it. The soleplate is dirty or brown and can stain the linen. Your are ironing with an inappropriate program (temperature too high). Your iron has been used dry for too long. [. . . ]