Tefal FV9630: Clean the anti-calc valve (every 4 months ) Cleaning the soleplate Storing your iron

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To descale the iron:

• Once the steam iron has completely cooled down, raise and turn the tab to unlock it

– fig.11-12.

• Remove the collector from the iron, it contains the limescale collected in the iron – fig.13.

• To clean the collector thoroughly rinse in water to remove the limescale inside – fig.14.

• Reposition the collector in its housing and turn the tab a quarter turn to the right in order to lock the collector

and ensure it is watertight –

fig.14 and 15.

In addition to this regular maintenance, it is recommended that the self-clean

function is performed once a year.

• If you live in a very hard water area, perform the self-cleaning operation on a

WARNING!

more regular basis.

The iron does not work

without the limescale

• Put the steam button on DRY

– fig.1.

collector.

• Place the iron on its base with a full tank and set the thermostat to the “MAX”

position

– fig.8.

• 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

– fig.21.

• Once you have finished this operation, replace the anti-calc valve, inserting it

until you hear a click

– fig.20.

• 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.

Clean the anti-calc valve (every 4 months )

Warning!

• Unplug your iron and empty the tank.

- Never touch the end of

• Set the steam level to dry.

the valve – fig.18.

• To remove the anti-calc valve, press the self-clean extraction button –

fig.16 and

- The iron does not work

pull the valve upwards –

fig.17.

without the anti-calc

• Let the valve soak for 4 hours in a glass of commercially available white vinegar

valve.

or natural lemon juice –

fig.19.

• Rinse the valve under tap water.

• Reposition the anti-calc valve; push it until it clicks –

fig.20.

Cleaning the soleplate

Your steam iron is equipped with a self-cleaning soleplate (depending on

Warning! Using any

model):

abrasive sponge damages

the self-cleaning coating

• Its exclusive active coating continuously eliminates all impurities that can be

(according to model) of

generated under normal conditions of use.

your soleplate – fig.22.

• 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

Do not use corrosive or

model):

abrasive products.

• Clean with a damp non-metallic sponge or damp soft cloth while the soleplate

is still warm.

Storing your iron

• Unplug it and wait for the soleplate to cool down – fig.23.

• Empty the tank and set the steam control to . A little water may remain in the tank.

• Wind the cord around the heel of the iron. Position the iron on its support base –

fig.24.

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