Self-Cleaning; Cleaning The Soleplate; Storing Your Iron - TEFAL Ultimate Steam Power FV9620 Manual

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Self-cleaning

The self-cleaning function
helps to slow down scaling
in your iron. In order to
extend the life of your iron,
use the Self-Cleaning
function once a month.

Cleaning the soleplate

Your steam iron is equipped with a self-cleaning soleplate (depending on
model):
• Its exclusive active coating eliminates all impurities that can be generated under
normal conditions of use.
• Ironing using the incorrect temperature could however leave traces that require
manual cleaning. In this case, it is recommended that you use a soft damp cloth
on the still warm soleplate so as not to damage clothing.
Your steam iron is equipped with the Ultragliss soleplate (depending on
model):
• Clean with a damp non-metallic sponge or damp soft cloth while the soleplate
is still warm.
• Unplug it and wait for the soleplate to cool down –
• Empty the tank and set the steam control to
• Wind the cord around the heel of the iron. Position the iron on its support base –
• Put the steam button on max.
• Place the iron on its base with a full tank and set the thermostat to the "MIN"
position.
• When the light goes out, disconnect the iron and place it over a sink.
• Remove the anti-calc valve.
• Shake the iron lightly and horizontally above a sink until part of the water (with
the impurities) flows from behind the appliance
• Once you have finished this operation, replace the anti-calc valve, inserting it
until you hear a click – fig.16.
• Plug in your iron and let it stand on its base for 2 minutes in order to clean the
soleplate.
• Unplug your iron and when the soleplate is lukewarm, dry it with a soft cloth.
• When you next use your iron, switch it on in the horizontal position, holding it
away from you, to remove any water and limescale residue left in the baseplate.
fig.18.
. A little water may remain in the tank.
16
– fig.15.
Do not use corrosive or
abrasive products.
Warning! Using any
abrasive sponge damages
the self-cleaning coating
(according to model) of
your soleplate – fig.17.

Storing your iron

fig.19.