Dry Ironing; Maintaining Your Iron - TEFAL FV31 Series User Manual

Auto-Stop safety feature
- 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.
- 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.
- You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out and comes on again.

3- MAINTAINING YOUR IRON

• 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).
• USING THE SELF-CLEANING FUNCTION
In order to extend the life of your iron, use the Self-Cleaning function once per month.
- Unplug your iron and set the steam control on DRY
- Fill the water tank up to the limit (see recommendations for the types of water to use).
- Leave water tank filler cover open until the end of the operation
- Place your iron on its heel and set the thermostat control on MAX.
- Plug in your iron and wait until the thermostat light goes out.
- Unplug the iron and hold it over a sink in the horizontal position.
- Place the steam control on MAX.
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(depending on the model)
Unplug your iron and let it cool off before cleaning it.
NEVER TOUCH THE END OF THE VALVE.
- Soak the rod 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.
THE IRON WILL NOT FUNCTION WITHOUT THE ANTI-CALC VALVE
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BE CAREFUL !
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