Steam Ironing - T-Fal FV51 Serie Notice D'emploi

Warning ! Remove the soleplate protector before heating up the iron
Warning !
Prior to first use of your iron using steam on fabric, we recommend that you turn it
on for a few seconds in the horizontal position, and press the Burst of Steam button
several times.
During the first few uses, the iron may give off an odor and smoke; both are harmless.
This will not affect the use of the iron and will quickly disappear.
What water to use ?
Your appliance has been designed to function with tap water. However, it is necessary to use the
Auto-Cleaning feature to clean the steam chamber regularly in order to eliminate hard water
deposits. If your water is very hard you may mix tap water with demineralized water in the
following proportions : 50% tap water, 50% demineralized water.
What 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. Do not use
any de-scaling agents in your iron, you may do permanent damage to the unit.

1- STEAM IRONING

Filling the water reservoir
- Unplug your iron before filling it.
- Set the steam control to DRY (A).
- Take the iron in one hand and hold it with the point
of the soleplate tilted downwards.
- To open the water tank stopper, turn it counterclock-
wise until the arrow on the stopper points to
the "open padlock" symbol (B). It will lift automatically.
- Fill the tank up to the "MAX" line (C).
- Close the water tank stopper again by pressing it in and
turning it clockwise until the arrow points to the "closed
padlock" symbol (B).
Setting the temperature
- Set the thermostat control (D) referring to the table below.
- The thermostat light will come on and then it will go out when the soleplate
is hot (E).
Setting the steam
- 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.
(depending on the model).
A B
D
ENG
C
E