TEFAL FV4949 User manual

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SUMMARY
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Important safety recommendations....................................................................................................................... p. 5
Before first use...................................................................................................................................................................................................... p. 8
PREPARATION
Which water should I use?............................................................................................................................................................ p. 9
Filling the water tank............................................................................................................................................................................... p. 9
USE
Adjusting the temperature and steam................................................................................................................. p. 10
Dry ironing..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... p. 11
Getting more steam................................................................................................................................................................................... p. 11
Vertical steam ironing............................................................................................................................................................................ p. 12
Dampening clothing (Spray)......................................................................................................................................................... p. 13
While ironing .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... p. 13
Auto-Off Function.......................................................................................................................................................................................... p. 13
IRON STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
Iron storage................................................................................................................................................................................................................ p. 14
Cleaning the anti-calc Collector (every 4 months)....................................................................... p. 15
Cleaning the anti-calc valve (once per month).................................................................................... p. 16
Descaling the steam chamber (once per month) .............................................................................................. p. 17
Cleaning the soleplate........................................................................................................................................................................... p. 18
IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?
Problems, possible causes, solutions............................................................................................................. p. 19-20

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• Please read these instructions carefully before
first use. This product has been designed for
domestic and indoor 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.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power
cord. Always unplug your appliance: before filling
the water tank or rinsing the water tank, before
cleaning the appliance, after each use.
• The appliance must be used and placed on a flat,
stable, heat and water resistant surface. When you
place the iron on the iron rest, make sure that the
surface on which you place it is stable.
• This appliance is not intended to be used by
persons (including children) with reduced or
impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or persons lacking appropriate knowledge or
experience, unless a person responsible for their
safety provides either supervision or appropriate
instructions concerning use of the appliance prior
to its use.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do
not play with the appliance.
• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or
over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge
or experience or persons with reduced or impaired
physical, sensory or mental capabilities provided
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that they have been thoroughly instructed
regarding use of the appliance, are supervised,
and understand the risks involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision. Keep the iron and its cord out of
reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is
energized or cooling down.
• The surfaces of your appliance can reach very
high temperatures when functioning, which
may cause burns. Do not touch the hot surfaces
of the appliance (accessible metal parts and
plastic parts adjacent to the metallic parts).
• 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).
• The appliance must not be used if it has been
dropped, if it has any visible damage, if it leaks, or if
it functions abnormally in any way. Do not attempt
to dismantle your appliance: have it examined at an
Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.
• The iron should only be used with the base provided
(for cordless irons).
• Check the electrical power cord for sign of wear or
damage prior to use. If the electrical power cord
is damaged, it must be replaced at an Approved
Service Centre to avoid any danger.

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• The iron must always be placed on its base and never on its heel (for cordless irons) .
• Your iron and its base must be used and placed on a stable surface. When you place the iron
on its base, ensure that the surface on which the base is placed is stable.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive,
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc).
• Your steam iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use. It
is designed for domestic use only.
• Always plug your steam iron:
- into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V,
- into an earthed electrical socket.
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will
invalidate your guarantee. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly
rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended.
• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket.
• The soleplate of your iron can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns: do not
touch them. Never touch the electrical power cords with the soleplate of the iron.
• Your appliance emits steam, which can cause burns. Always handle the iron with care,
especially when ironing vertically. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.
• Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.
• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water tank is filled with water.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION
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 Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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BEFORE FIRST USE
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 steam button se-
veral 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 manufac-
turing process burning off. These are har-
mless and will quickly disappear.

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PREPARATION
Which water should I use?
Filling the water tank
• 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, pure distilled
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
• Unplug the iron before filling it.
• 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.
Max.
If your water is very hard, mix 50% untreated tap water
with 50% distilled water (available in hardware stores).

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USE
Adjusting the temperature and steam
• Set the steam control to
• Adjust the temperature control, referring to the table
below.
FABRIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
POSITION
LINEN Max
COTTON •••
WOOL ••
SILK/SYNTHETIC
(Polyester, Acetate, Acrylic,
Polyamide)) •
• The temperature indicator light turns on.
• It will turn off automatically once the soleplate
achieves the desired temperature.
= STEAM ZONE
OK
• Plug in the appliance.
Set the temperature control dial to match the type of
fabric 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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Dry ironing
• Set the steam control to
• You may continue to iron when the indicator light
turns off.
Getting more steam
• 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.
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sec.
max.

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Vertical steam ironing
• Hang the item on a hanger and keep the fabric taut
with one hand. 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 centimetres from
the clothing to avoid burning delicate fabrics.
1
sec.
max.
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Dampening clothing (Spray)
• When dry or steam ironing, 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
• If the iron remains unused for more than 8 minutes
on the heel rest or more than 5 min. laid flat or on its
side, the electronic system will cut the power, the iron
will stop heating and the temperature indicator light
will begin to flash.
• To restart the iron, move it gently until the indicator
stops flashing.
While ironing
• Do not lay the iron down on the soleplate; use the heel
rest for this purpose.
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OK

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IRON STORAGE AND
MAINTENANCE
Storing your iron
• Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool
(approx. 1 hour).
• Empty the water tank.
• Set the steam control to .
• Wrap the cord around the bottom of the iron’s body.
Store the iron on its heel rest.
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• Unplug the iron, empty the water tank and wait for
the soleplate to cool down (approx. 1 hour).
• Once the steam iron has completely cooled down,
raise and turn the tab of the collector to unlock it.
• Remove the collector from the iron, it contains the
limescale collected in the iron.
• To clean the collector thoroughly rinse in water to
remove the limescale inside.
• Reposition the collector in its housing and turn the tab
a quarter turn to the right in order to lock the collector
and ensure it is watertight.
Warning ! The iron does not work without the anti-
calc collector.
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Cleaning the anti-calc Collector (every 4 months) *
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• Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.
• To remove the anti-calc valve, open the water tank
cover and pull on the valve near the steam control.
• Soak the valve for 4 hours in a glass of water with
lemon juice.
• Rinse the valve under the tap.
• Insert the valve in place, pushing it until you hear a
click.
Beware!
Never touch the end of the valve.
The iron will not function without the anti-calc valve.
Click
4
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Cleaning the anti-calc valve (once per month)

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• Allow your iron to heat up with a full water tank while
on its heel rest and with the thermostat control set
to normal.
• Once the indicator light turns off, unplug the iron and
place it over a sink.
• Remove the anti-calc valve.
• Shake the iron gently in a horizontal position over
the sink until some of the water (containing the
impurities) leaks from the soleplate. You may push
the turbo steam trigger to help flush out the minerals.
• To finish the process, replace the anti-calc valve,
pushing it until you hear a click.
• Plug in your iron for 2 minutes on the heel rest to dry
the soleplate.
Max.
Click
2
min.
Descaling the steam chamber (once per month)

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• Unplug your iron and, once cooled, 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.
NO
NO
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.

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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 turbo
steam button (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 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.
Your iron has been used for
too long in the dry ironing
function.
Clean 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 dial is not
set to .
Ensure that the steam control dial 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.