TEFAL FV9240 PROGRAM 8 User Manual

Auto-Stop safety warning light
(depending on model)
8-program
control panel
Water tank filler
hole
Shot of Steam Button
Spray Button
Thermostat
indicator light
Electric power
cord
Ergonomic grip
Program selector
Integral anti-scale
system
Spray
Soleplate
“Thermo-Alert” light
(depending on model)
Anti-calc valve release
button
Dry/Steam
control
Extra-large heel with
non-slip pad
English
047213 38/04
Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.
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.
Warning!
Before using your iron with the steam function for the first time, we recommend
that you operate it in a horizontal position for a few moments, away from your
linen, i.e. press the Shot of Steam button a few times.
During the first few uses, a harmless odour and smoke may be given off.
This has no effect on the use of the iron and will disappear quickly.
Warning ! Remove any labels from the soleplate
before heating up the iron (depending on model).

TEFAL FV9240 PROGRAM 8 Specifications

General

Power	2400 W
Water Tank Capacity	300 ml
Cord Length	2 m
Vertical Steam	Yes
Anti-Drip System	Yes
Anti-Calc System	Yes
Auto Shut-Off	Yes
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Type	Steam Iron

Summary

What water to use?

Types of water not to use

Lists water types containing elements that cause spitting, brown staining, or appliance wear.

I- STEAM IRONING

Filling the water tank

Instructions for safely unplugging, opening the stopper, filling the tank to the MAX line, and closing it.

Choose your ironing programme

Guide to selecting programs based on fabric type for optimal temperature and steam flow.

Recommendations: Fabrics and ironing temperatures

Advice on ironing sequence, waiting for thermostat light, mixed fibres, and using a vented board.

Ironing Functions and Features

Spray Function

How to use the spray button to dampen fabric for removing creases.

For more steam (shot of steam button)

Instructions for using the shot of steam button for stubborn creases.

Vertical steam ironing

Method for removing creases from hanging garments using vertical steam.

Integral anti-scale system

Explanation of the system that improves ironing quality and iron lifespan.

Anti-drip function

Automatic steam flow adjustment to prevent water dripping at lower temperatures.

Auto-Stop safety feature

Automatic power cut-off and warning light for inactivity in horizontal or vertical positions.

“Thermo-Alert” function

Indicator light showing when the soleplate is too hot for ironing.

2- DRY IRONING

Dry Ironing Steps

Guidance on choosing program, setting steam control to DRY, and starting when thermostat light is off.

3- CARING FOR YOUR IRON

Cleaning the Anti-Calc Valve

Monthly procedure for removing and cleaning the anti-calc valve to prevent scale buildup.

Self-Cleaning

Monthly function to extend iron life by flushing steam chamber impurities.

Cleaning the Soleplate

Instructions for cleaning a warm soleplate with a moist non-metallic pad.

4- STORING YOUR IRON

Storage Instructions

Steps for unplugging, cooling, emptying the tank, winding the cord, and storing on its heel.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety warnings regarding dropping, voltage, earthed sockets, damaged cords, immersion, and unattended use.

Environment Protection

Information on recycling valuable materials from the appliance.

5- IF THERE IS A PROBLEM

Problem: Water drips from soleplate

Cause: Low temperature. Solution: Choose program 2-8, wait for light.

Problem: Brown streaks from soleplate

Cause: Scale/fibres. Solution: Self-clean, clean soleplate, vacuum holes.

Problem: Soleplate dirty or brown

Cause: Fibres/rinsing. Solution: Clean soleplate, ensure fabric is rinsed.

Problem: Little or no steam

Cause: Empty tank/scale. Solution: Fill tank, clean valve, self-clean.

Problem: Soleplate scratched or damaged

Cause: Flat rest-plate/zip. Solution: Always set iron on heel.

Problem: Water running out of tank filler hole

Cause: Stopper not closed. Solution: Ensure stopper is properly closed.

Problem: Steam/water from iron during filling

Cause: Steam control not DRY. Solution: Check steam control is set to DRY.

Problem: Program selector has no effect

Cause: Selector at extreme. Solution: Operate in opposite direction.

Problem: Spray does not spray

Cause: Empty tank. Solution: Fill the tank.