TEFAL FV4020 Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully
and keep for future reference.
ULTRAGLISS DIFFUSION
Shot of Steam Button (depending on model)
for removing wrinkles
Auto-Stop safety warning light
Spray Button to moisten linen (depending on model)
Water tank filler
cover
Steam control
Anti-calc valve
To be cleaned once
per month
Spray
Water tank maximum fill line Thermostat control
Sole plate
Do not exceed this limit For choosing the ironing temperature
Warning ! Remove the sole plate protector before
heating up the iron (depending on the model).
Warning !
Before using your iron with the steam function
for the first time, we recommend that you
operate it in horizontal position for a few
moments, away from your linen, ie press several
times on the shot of steam button.
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.
What water to use ?
Your appliance has been designed to function with tap water. However, it is necessary to
operate the Self-Clean function regularly in order to eliminate hard water deposits. If
your water is very hard (check with your water authority), it is possible to mix tap water
with store-bought demineralized water in the following proportions :
50% tap water, 50% demineralized 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
water, or rain water.

1- STEAM IRONING

Filling the water tank
- Unplug your iron before filling it.
- Set the steam control on DRY (A).
- Fill the beaker up to the lower line indicated (B).
- Open the water tank filler cover completely (C), set the iron on a table (not when the iron is
hot) shown in the diagram (D) below, and fill the tank.
- Do not exceed the MAX line indicated on the water tank (with the iron set on its heel).
- Close the water tank filler cover.
Electric power
cord
Setting the temperature
- Set the temperature control shown in the diagram below (E) referring to the table
below (or on the heel).
- The thermostat light comes on.Wait for the light to go off and come on again before
you start ironing (F).
Thermostat indicator light.
Goes out when the temperature has
been reached.
Setting the steam level (G)
- In order to avoid water dripping from the iron onto the
linen:
• Turn off the steam when ironing silk or synthetic fabrics.
• Set it at the minimum position for wool.
What temperature and which steam setting to use ?
FABRIC
LINEN
COTTON
WOOL
SILK
SYNTHETIC
Polyester, Acetate,
Acrylic, Nylon
Recommendations:
Fabrics and ironing temperatures:
• Your iron heats up quickly: begin by ironing those fabrics that are ironed at low
temperatures, then go on to those requiring a higher temperature;
• If you turn down the thermostat, wait until the thermostat light comes back on
before beginning to iron again.
• When ironing fabrics with mixed fibres, set the ironing temperature for the most
delicate of the fibres.
A B C
E F
POSITION OF STEAM SETTING
THERMOSTAT CURSOR POSITION
MAX MAX
MIN
DRY
= STEAM ZONE
Moistening the linen (Spray)
- When steam or dry ironing, press several times on the
Spray Button to moisten the linen (H) and to remove
stubborn creases.
- Make sure that there is water in the tank before using
this button.
H
Obtaining more steam for removing wrinkles
(depending on the model)
- Press the shot of steam button from time to time (I).
- Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing
the button again.
Vertical steam ironing
(depending on the model)
- Hang up the garment on a hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.
- Set the thermostat control on MAX (J).
- Press the shot of steam button ( ) repeatedly (K), moving the iron from top to bottom (L).
- Hold the iron a few centimetres from the fabric to avoid burning delicate fabrics.
D
J
Auto-Stop safety feature
(depending on the model)
- The electronic system cuts off the electric power and the Auto-
Stop warning light flashes if the iron is left vertically
on its heel for more than 8 minutes, or in a horizontal
position for more than 30 seconds (M).
- To restart the iron, just move it gently until the warning light
stops flashing.
Note : When the Auto-Stop warning light is on, it is normal
for the thermostat light to be off.

2- DRY IRONING

- Set the steam control on DRY (see diagram A).
- Set the temperature.
G
- You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out and comes on again.

3- MAINTAINING YOUR IRON

BE CAREFUL !
Unplug your iron and let it cool off before cleaning it.
• CLEANING THE ANTI-CALC VALVE
(Once per month) :
- Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.
- To remove the anti-calc valve, pull it up using the tabs
located on each side (N).
NEVER TOUCH THE END OF THE VALVE.
- Soak the valve in a cup of white spirit vinegar or plain lemon
juice for 4 hours (O).
- Rinse the valve in tap water.
- Place the steam control on dry.
- Replace the anti-scale valve.
O
THE IRON WILL NOT FUNCTION WITHOUT THE ANTI-CALC VALVE
I
K L
M
N