T-Fal Ecomaster FV1732 User manual

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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACION
Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato, en el encontrarà sus caracteristicas e
instrucciones para el mejor aprovechamiento del mismo. Verifique que el voltaje de su instalacion sea igual al de su
aparato el cual se indica en este instructivo.
Plancha de vapor
Modelo.FV17xx
Caracteristicas eléctricas:
120 V~ 60 Hz 1400 W
120 V~ 60 Hz 1200 W
*selon modèle/Depending on model/
Según modelo

FR Selon modèle EN Depending on model ES Según modelo
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Important safety recommendations ....................................................... p. 2
Before first use .................................................................................................. p. 5
Which water should I use? ............................................................................ p. 5
Filling the water tank ...................................................................................... p. 6
Adjusting the temperature and steam .................................................... p. 7
Dry ironing .......................................................................................................... p. 8
Getting more steam ........................................................................................ p. 8
Vertical steam ironing .................................................................................... p. 9
Dampening clothing (Spray) ..................................................................... p. 10
While ironing ................................................................................................... p. 10
Auto-off Function (according to model) ............................................... p. 10
Iron storage ...................................................................................................... p. 11
Cleaning the anti-limescale collector (once per month) ................ p. 11
Descaling the steam chamber (once per month) ............................. p. 13
Cleaning the soleplate .................................................................................. p.14
Problems, possible causes, solutions ................................................ p. 15-16
PREPARATION
USE
IRON STORAGE AND MAINTANANCE
IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
SUMMARY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using the iron.
When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1. Use iron only for its intended use.
2. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other
liquids.
3. Always turn the iron OFF before plugging or unplugging the iron from the electrical
outlet. Never pull on the cord to disconnect the iron from the electrical outlet; instead,
grasp the plug and pull on the plug to disconnect the iron.
4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away.
Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.
5. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and
when not in use.
6. Do 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. Incorrect reassembly can
cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used.
7. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not
leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board.
8. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Use caution when
you turn a steam iron upside down - there may be hot water in the reservoir.
9. This appliance is only for domestic and personal use.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on the
same circuit.
2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15 amp. cord should be used. Cords rated
for less amper may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot
be pulled or tripped over.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For your safety
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
AND KEEP THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for safety currently in force
(Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage, Environnement).
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• During the first few uses, a harmless odor and a small amount of smoke may be
given off. This has no effect on the use of the iron and will disappear quickly.

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• Warning ! The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of
the iron (120V or 127 V). Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible
damage to the iron and will terminate the guarantee.
• If it is absolutely essential to use an extension cable, choose a 15 amp cord.
• 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
functions incorrectly. Never dismantle your appliance : have it inspected by an Approved
Service Centre, 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 water tank, before cleaning it, after each use.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. Before storing
the appliance, once it is unplugged, please wait until it has cooled down (around 1
hour).
• Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns. Take extra care especially when
you are ironing close to the edge or 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 and indoor use only. The manufacturer
will accept no responsibility and the guarantee will be terminated, if this product is used
for commercial purposes, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions.
Environment protection first !
L Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or
recycled.
ÂLeave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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DuriliumTM Soleplate Enamel Finish
Limited Lifetime Guarantee
valid in USA and Canada only
The manufacturer warrants the iron’s UltraglideTM soleplate Enamel finish to be free of
manufacturing defects for life of the iron from the date of purchase. This warranty only applies
as long as the iron heats up and does not cover damage due to accident, misuse or commercial
use and does not cover staining, discoloration or scratching of the enamel soleplate.
Defective products may be returned by the original purchaser or any subsequent owner, postage
pre-paid together with proof of purchase date to T-fal.
Defective products will be repaired, or at manufacturer’s discretion, replaced at no charge
including return postage.
Repairs not covered by this warranty will be performed at current cost for parts and labor plus
return postage. Manufacturer’s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty are
limited to such repair or replacement of the soleplate. This is a limited warranty and is in lieu of
all other warranties, express or implied, including merchantability. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights. You may also have other legal rights varying from province to province, state to state.
If you have a claim:
Please read the Limited Guarantee carefully before you decide to return your product and contact
our Consumer Service Department.
What happens to my return?
If the inspection shows that the product is defective, under our Limited Lifetime Guarantee, T-fal
will attempt to repair or will replace the soleplate at no cost to you. If our inspection shows that
the product is not defective under our Limited Guarantee we will return it to you shipping charges
prepaid.

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Remove any labels from the soleplate before
heating the iron.
Before using the steam function in your iron for the
first time, we recommend that you allow the iron
to operate a few moments in a horizontal position
without coming into contact with your laundry.
Keeping the iron in this position, push the turbo
steam trigger several times.
During the first few uses, the appliance may produce
smoke, a harmless odour and a light emission of
particles. These are simply the engineering residues
from the manufacturing process burning off. These
are harmless and will quickly disappear.
BEFORE FIRST USE
PREPARATION
Which water should I use?
• Your appliance was designed to operate using
untreated tap water. However, it is necessary to
periodically clean the steam chamber to remove any
mineral deposits.
• Do not use pure demineralised or pure distilled water,
water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water,
rain water, filtered, bottled or boiled water, water from
refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, additives
water, condensation water or rain water as these may
damage the iron. These types of water contain organic
waste, mineral elements that become concentrated
when heated and cause spitting, brown staining,
leaking or premature wear on your iron.
If your water is very hard, mix 50% untreated
tap water with 50% distilled water (available in
hardware stores).

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Filling the water tank
• Set the steam control to
• Lift the iron and, holding it at a slight incline, point the soleplate up.
• Open the water tank cover.
• Fill the water tank to the mark “MAX”.
• Close the water tank cover.
• Unplug the iron before filling it.
Max.

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USE
Adjusting the temperature and steam
• Plug in the appliance.
= STEAM ZONE
FABRIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
POSITION
LINEN MAX
COTTON •••
WOOL ••
SILK/SYNTHETIC
(Polyester, Acetate, Acrylic,
Polyamide)) •
STEAM CONTROL
POSITION
• Adjust the temperature and steam control, referring to the table
below.
• Select eco setting and set the thermostat on “••” to save energy
compared with the maximum position.
• The temperature indicator light turns on.
• It will turn off automatically once the soleplate achieves the
desired temperature.

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Dry ironing
Getting more steam
Your iron heats quickly: begin with fabrics that require
lower temperatures.
When ironing fabrics with most delicate fibers: set the
ironing temperature for the most fragile fiber.
The iron will not heat up if the thermostat control is set
to “MIN”.
• Set the temperature according to the fabric to be ironed.
• Set the steam control to
• You may continue to iron when the indicator light turns off.
• Set the thermostat control to “MAX” or “•••”.
• Press the turbo steam button periodically (turbo steam).
• To avoid water dripping on the laundry, maintain an interval of a
few seconds in between each press.
max.
1
sec.

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Vertical steam ironing
• Hang the item on a hanger. The steam is very hot; never
steam iron clothing while it is being worn - always use a
hanger.
• Set the thermostat control to “MAX”.
• Press the turbo steam button (turbo steam) in pulses, moving
the iron from top to bottom.
• Hold the iron at a distance of a few centimeters from the
clothing to avoid burning delicate fabrics.
• Repeat the action if needed
max.
1
sec.
NO

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Dampening clothing (Spray)
• Press repeatedly on the spray button to moisten clothing and
remove stubborn creases.
• Ensure that there is water in the tank before using the spray
button.
Auto-off Function (according to model)
• If the iron remains unused for about 8 minutes on the heel
rest or about 30 seconds laid flat or on its side, the electronic
system will cut the power, the iron will stop heating and the
auto-off indicator will begin to flash.
• To restart the iron, move it gently until the indicator stops
flashing.
• Wait for the soleplate to achieve the desired temperature.
While ironing
• Do not lay the iron down on the soleplate; use the heel rest
for this purpose.
NO
OK

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IRON STORAGE AND
MAINTENANCE
Storing your iron
• Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool (approx. 1hour).
• Empty the water tank.
• Set the steam control to .
• Store the iron on its heel rest.
• Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.
1h
Cleaning the anti-calc valve (once per month)

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• Extract the anti-calc valve vertically
• Soak the anti-calc valve for 4 hours in a glass with lemon juice.
• Rinse the anti-calc valve under the tap.
• Insert the anti-calc valve in place, pushing it until you hear a click.
Beware!
Never touch the end of the anti-calc valve.
The iron will not function without the anti-calc valve.
Click
4
h

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Descaling the steam chamber (once per month)
• Allow your iron to heat up with a full water tank while on its heel
rest and with the temperature control set to maximum.
• Once the indicator light switches off, unplug the iron and place
it over a sink.
• To remove the anti-calc valve, extract it vertically
• Shake the iron gently in a horizontal position above the sink until
some of the water (containing the impurities) leaks from the
soleplate.
• To finish the process, replace the anti-calc valve collector, pushing
it until you hear a click.
• Plug in your iron for 2 minutes on the heel rest to dry the soleplate.
• Set the thermostat knob on MAX position.
Max.
Click
2
min.

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• Unplug your iron and, once cooled (1hour min.), wipe it with a
soft cloth.
• Never use chemical or abrasive products.
Cleaning the soleplate
• While the soleplate is still warm, clean it with a damp non-metallic
pad.
• Never use chemical or abrasive products.
During the next use, turn on your iron in a horizontal position
without putting it into contact with your laundry in order to
eliminate any water containing mineral residues that remain
in the soleplate.
NO
NO

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IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Water is leaking
from the holes in
the soleplate.
You are using the steam when
the iron is not hot enough.
Wait for the indicator light to turn
off.
You are using the iron on eco
with steam control on max
position .
See the chapter on “Adjusting the
temperature and steam”
You are using the turbo steam
trigger (turbo steam) too often.
Wait a few seconds between each
use.
You have stored the iron
horizontally without emptying
the water tank or setting the
steam control to .
See the chapter on “Storing your
iron”.
The iron leaks
at the start of
ironing.
You have removed the anti-calc
valve to fill up your iron.
Do not remove the anti-calc valve
when filling the iron.
The steam control dial is not
set to when filling the water
tank.
Ensure that the steam control dial
is set to when filling the water
tank.
A brown
discharge
coming from
the soleplate
is staining the
clothing.
You are using chemical
descaling agents.
Do not introduce a descaling agent
into the water tank.
You are not using the right type
of water.
Clean the steam chamber and see
the chapter on “What water should
I use?”.
Clothing fibres are building up
in the holes of the soleplate
and burning.
Clean the steam chamber and the
soleplate with a damp sponge.
Periodically vacuum the holes in
the soleplate.
The soleplate is
dirty or brown
and may stain
clothing.
You are using starch. Clean the soleplate as indicated
above. Spray the starch on the
reverse side of the clothing to be
ironed.
Your laundry has not been
rinsed sufficiently or you are
ironing a new item of clothing
before washing it.
Ensure that your laundry is
sufficiently rinsed to eliminate
potential soap deposits or chemical
products on new items of clothing.

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IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Your iron
produces little
to no steam.
The water tank is empty. Fill it up.
The anti-calc valve is dirty. Clean the anti-calc valve.
Your iron is clogged up with
limescale.
Clean the anti-calc valve and
steam chamber. See the chapter on
Descaling the steam chamber.
Your iron has been used for
too long in the dry ironing
function.
Clean the steam chamber. See the
chapter on Descaling the steam
chamber.
The soleplate
is scratched or
damaged.
You have placed your iron on
a metallic iron rest or ironed
over metal zips or fastners.
Always place your iron on its heel rest
when not in use.
Do not iron over metal zips or fastners.
The iron steams
once the water
tank has been
filled.
The steam control is not set to
.
Ensure that the steam control is set to
.
The water tank is too full. Do not exceed the max level for filling.
The spray does
not spray water.
The water tank is not full
enough.
Add water to the water tank.
If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations
team first for expert help and advice.
See Helpline number in the separate guarantee
and country list leaflet.

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Recommandations importantes de sécurité ....................................... p. 18
Avant la première utilisation ..................................................................... p. 21
Quelle eau utiliser ? ....................................................................................... p. 22
Remplissage du réservoir ............................................................................. p. 22
Réglez la température et la vapeur ......................................................... p. 23
Repassez à sec ................................................................................................. p. 24
Obtenez plus de vapeur ............................................................................... p. 24
Défroissez verticalement ............................................................................. p. 25
Humidifiez le linge (spray) .......................................................................... p. 26
En cours de repassage ................................................................................. p. 26
Fonction Auto-Stop (selon modèle) ........................................................ p. 26
Rangez votre fer .............................................................................................. p. 27
Nettoyez la tige Anti-Calcaire (une fois par mois) ............................ p. 27
Faites un auto-nettoyage (Self Clean) .................................................. p. 29
Nettoyez la semelle ........................................................................................ p.30
Problèmes, causes possibles, solutions ........................................... p. 31-32
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