Groupe SEB USA T FAL Iron FV9430 User Manual

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For your safety  
This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for safety currently in force  
(Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage, Environnement).  
• Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.  
• This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including children) with a physical,  
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 (16A, 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 - fig. 3 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 ironing on a  
corner of your ironing board. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.  
Your iron should be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant 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 for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate  
use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and  
the guarantee will not apply.  
Description  
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Spray  
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Electric power cord  
Thermostat indicator  
Antiscale valve grip  
Dry/Steam control  
Spray Button  
10 Extra-large heel with non-slip pad  
11 Opening button to water tank  
12 Integral anti-scale system  
13 Thermostat indicator light  
14 Autosteam Control Thermostat  
15 Autoclean Catalys® Soleplate  
16 Water tank filler hole  
Shot of Steam Button  
Auto-Stop safety warning light  
(depending on model)  
Gel comfort handle  
(depending on model)  
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Before using for the first time  
Warning !  
Warning! Before using your iron with the steam function for the first  
Remove any labels time, we recommend  
from the soleplate that you operate it in a horizontal position for a few moments, away  
before heating up from your linen, i.e. press the Shot of Steam button a few times.  
the iron  
(depending on  
model).  
During the first few uses, a harmless odour and a small amount of smoke  
may be given off.  
This has no effect on the use of the iron and will disappear quickly.  
What water to use?  
Your appliance has been designed to function with untreated tap water. However, it is  
necessary to operate the Self-Clean function regularly in order to eliminate hard water  
deposits from the steam chamber.  
If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority), it is possible to mix tap water  
with store-bought distilled or demineralised water in the following proportions :  
- 50% tap water, - 50% distilled or demineralised water.  
Types of 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 or demineralised  
water or rain water should not be used in your Tefal iron. Also do not to use boiled, filtered or  
bottled water.  
Use  
Steam ironing  
1. Filling the water tank  
- Unplug your iron before filling it.  
- Set the steam control to DRY - fig. 1.  
- Take the iron in one hand and tilt it slightly, so that you can see the  
water tank filling hole - fig. 3.  
- To open the water tank, press the button - fig. 2.  
- Fill the water tank - fig. 3 up to the mark “MAX”. The mark MAX  
corresponds to a capacity of 350 cc.  
- Close the water tank cover until you hear a click - fig. 4.  
- You can now plug in your iron.  
2. Choose your ironing programme  
- Your iron has the Autosteam Control function, which recommends 8  
different ironing programmes:  
• Set the Autosteam Control Thermostat to match the type of textile you  
wish to iron. Your iron automatically and accurately determines the  
exact temperature and steam flow that are suitable, in order to  
guarantee the best results.  
 
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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  
To select the appropriate ironing programme, activate the thermostat  
located under the handle - fig. 5.  
- Rotation left : selects the programs requiring low temperature and  
steam levels.  
- Rotation right : selects the programs requiring high temperature and  
steam levels.  
- The program selected appears automatically on the indicator panel at  
the front of the iron - fig. 6.  
- Set the steam control to STEAM - fig. 1.  
- When your iron reaches the required temperature, the thermostat  
indicator goes out - fig. 7. You can start ironing.  
requiring a  
higher  
temperature,  
• if you change to  
a program  
requiring lower  
temperatures,  
wait for the  
3. Spray Function  
- While ironing, press a few times in succession on the Spray button to  
dampen the fabric - fig. 8 and iron out awkward creases.  
thermostat light  
to come on  
again before  
continuing to  
iron.  
4. For more steam (shot of steam button)  
- Press the Shot of Steam button from time to time - fig. 9.  
- Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing the button again.  
• when ironing  
fabrics with  
mixed fibres, set  
the ironing  
temperature for  
the most  
5. Vertical steam ironing  
- 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 your thermostat to MAX - fig. 10.  
- Press the Shot of Steam button ( ) repeatedly - fig. 9 moving the iron  
from top to bottom - fig. 11.  
delicate fibre.  
For delicate  
fabrics we  
recommend  
- Hold the iron a few centimetres from the fabric to avoid burning delicate  
fabrics.  
testing the  
fabric first on an  
inconspicious  
place eg (inside  
them).  
6. Anti-Calc Plus System  
- You iron is equipped with an integral anti-scale system - fig. 12.  
- This system will help to provide :  
• a better ironing quality with a constant flow of steam,  
• a longer life for your iron.  
• For best results  
we recommend  
you use a vented  
ironing board to  
allow the  
powerful steam  
to penetrate  
through the  
fabric more  
7. Anti-drip function  
- Autosteam Control, i.e. the automatic selection of the ironing  
programme depending on the fabrics elected, makes it possible to  
reduce steam flow at low temperatures and prevents your iron from  
dripping water onto your linen.  
efficiently.  
• Ensure that the  
fabric you are  
ironing is flat to  
avoid steam  
venting  
sideways whilst  
ironing.  
 
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When the  
Auto-Stop  
8. Auto-Stop safety feature (depending on model)  
- For your safety, the electronic system cuts off the power and the auto-  
stop indicator light flashes - fig. 13 when :  
• The iron remains motionless for more than 8 minutes on its heel.  
• The iron remains flat or on its side for more than 30 seconds.  
- To restart the iron, just move it gently until the warning light stops flashing.  
warning light is  
on, it is normal for  
the thermostat  
light to remain  
off.  
9. Autoclean Catalys® Soleplate  
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Your iron is equipped with a self-cleaning soleplate - fig. 14 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.  
Dry Ironing  
- Choose your ironing program.  
- Set the steam control to DRY - fig. 1.  
- You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out.  
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 antiscale valve, set your thermostat on the position MAX - fig. 10,  
place the steam control on STEAM , and the valve can now be removed from your  
iron - fig. 15.  
Never touch the end of the valve  
- Soak the valve in a cup of white vinegar or plain lemon juice for 4 hours - fig. 16.  
- Rinse the valve under running water.  
- Replace the anti-calc valve.  
The iron will not function  
without the anti-calc valve  
1. Self-cleaning  
Recommendations:  
the self-cleaning  
function helps to  
slow down the  
scaling up of your  
iron.  
In order to extend the life of your iron, use the Self-Cleaning  
function once a month.  
- Set the iron to DRY  
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- Fill the water tank to maximum.  
- Set the iron on his heel, with the water tank full, and set the thermostat  
to MAX - fig. 10.  
- When the thermostat light goes out, unplug the iron and hold it in a  
horizontal position, over a sink.  
- Remove the anti-calc valve.  
 
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Note!  
- 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.  
The steam control  
position must  
necessarily be on  
STEAM in order  
to remove or  
replace the iron's  
antiscale rod.  
2. Cleaning the soleplate  
Your iron is equipped with a self-cleaning soleplate, which works by  
catalysis.  
Its 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  
you use a soft damp cloth on the warm soleplate, in order not to damage  
the surface.  
Attention!  
The use of a  
scouring pad will  
cause damage to  
your soleplate's  
self-cleaning  
coating - fig. 17  
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.  
Environment  
Environment protection first !!  
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.  
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.  
If there is a problem?  
Problem  
Possible causes  
Solutions  
You are using the Shot of Steam button  
too often.  
You have stored the iron horizontally,  
without emptying it and without setting  
it to DRY.  
• Wait a few seconds between each  
use of the button.  
• See the section "Storing your  
iron".  
• Water drips from  
the holes in the  
soleplate.  
• Do not add any descaling agents  
to the water in the water tank.  
You are using chemical descaling agents. • See section “Types of water not to  
• Brown streaks  
come through the  
holes in the  
soleplate and stain  
the linen.  
You are using pure distilled/demineralised  
or softened water.  
use?”.  
• See section "Cleaning the soleplate"  
Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you • Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly  
have ironed a new garment before  
washing it.  
to remove any soap deposits or  
chemicals on new garments  
which may be sucked up by the  
iron.  
 
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• Select the appropriate program.  
Refer to the chapter “Clean the  
soleplate“  
• Spray starch on the underside of  
the fabric to be ironed.  
• The soleplate is  
dirty or brown and  
can stain the linen. You are using starch.  
You have ironed with an unsuitable  
programme (temperature too high).  
• Fill it.  
• Clean the anti-calc valve.  
• Clean the anti-calc valve and  
carry out a self-clean.  
• Carry out a self-clean.  
• Wait for the soleplate to reach  
the correct temperature.  
• The water tank is empty.  
• The anti-calc valve is dirty.  
Your iron has a build-up of scale.  
Your iron has been used dry for too long.  
• There is little  
or no steam.  
You have placed your iron flat on a  
metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip.  
You have cleaned your soleplate with an • Refer to the chapter “Clean the  
abrasive or metal pad. soleplate”.  
• Always set your iron on its heel.  
• Try to avoid ironing over zips.  
• The soleplate is  
scratched or  
damaged.  
• Water is leaking  
out through the  
water tank cover.  
You have not closed the water tank cover • Make sure the water tank cover  
properly.  
has clicked shut.  
• Steam or water  
come from the iron • The steam control is not set to the DRY  
• Check that the steam control is  
as you finish filling  
the tank.  
position  
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set to the DRY position  
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• The spray and/or  
shot of steam do  
not work.  
• The water is empty.  
• Fill the water.  
• Water leaks out of  
the front of the  
iron.  
You have exceeded the level MAX when  
filling the water tank.  
• Empty the surplus water out of  
the water tank.  
If you have any problem or queries, please contact our  
Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice.  
845 602 1454 - UK  
(01) 677 4003 - Ireland  
 

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