Tefal FV498OMO Ironing Smart Protect Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Tefal

Table of Contents

Tefal FV498OMO Ironing Smart Protect
- The iron must always be placed on its base and never on its heel (for
- BEFORE FIRST USE
Filling the water tank
Adjusting the temperature and steam
Dry ironing
Getting more steam
Vertical steam ironing
Dampening clothing (Spray)
While ironing
- IRON STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the soleplate
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Tefal FV498OMO Ironing Smart Protect

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions carefully before first use. This product has been designed for domestic and indoor use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always unplug your appliance: before filling the water tank or rinsing the water tank, before cleaning the appliance, after each
The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat and water resistant When you place the iron on the iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable.
This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities or persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience, unless a person responsible for their safety provides either supervision or appropriate instructions concerning use of the appliance prior to its
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. Before storing the appliance, once it is unplugged, please wait until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).
The appliance must not be used if it has been dropped, if it has any visible damage, if it leaks, or if it functions abnormally in any Do not attempt to dismantle your appliance: have it examined at an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.
The iron should only be used with the base provided (for cordless irons).
Check the electrical power cord for sign of wear orThis appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience or persons with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities provided that they have been thoroughly instructed regarding use of the appliance, are supervised, and understand the risks involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
The surfaces of your appliance can reach very high temperatures when functioning, which may cause Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance (accessible metal parts and plastic parts adjacent to the metallic parts).
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. Before storing the appliance, once it is unplugged, please wait until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).
The appliance must not be used if it has been dropped, if it has any visible damage, if it leaks, or if it functions abnormally in any Do not attempt to dismantle your appliance: have it examined at an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.
The iron should only be used with the base provided (for cordless irons).
Check the electrical power cord for sign of wear or damage prior to use. If the electrical power cord is damaged, it must be replaced at an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.

The iron must always be placed on its base and never on its heel (for

cordless irons) .

For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc).
Your steam iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of It is designed for domestic use only.
Always plug your steam iron: into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V, into an earthed electrical

Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended.Your iron and its base must be used and placed on a stable When you place the iron on its base, ensure that the surface on which the base is placed is stable.

Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed
The soleplate of your iron can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns: do not touch Never touch the electrical power cords with the soleplate of the iron.
Your appliance emits steam, which can cause burns. Always handle the iron with care, especially when ironing Never direct the steam towards people or animals.
Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other Never place it under a running tap.
The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water tank is filled with water

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove any labels from the soleplate before heating the iron.

Before using the steam function in your iron for the first time, we recommend that you allow the iron to operate a few moments in a horizontal position without coming into contact with your laundry. Keeping the iron in this position, push the steam button seve- ral times.

During the first few uses, the appliance may produce smoke, a harmless odour and a light emission of particles. These are simply the engineering residues from the manufactu- ring process burning oﬀ. These are harmless and will quickly disappear.

However, it is necessary to periodically clean the steam chamber to remove any mineral deposits.
Do not use pure demineralised or pure distilled water, water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, rain water, filtered, bottled or boiled water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled water or rain water as these may damage the These types of water contain organic waste, mineral elements that become concentrated when heated and cause spitting, brown staining, leaking or premature wear on your iron

PREPARATION

Which water should I use?

Your appliance was designed to operate using untreated tap water. However, it is necessary to periodically clean the steam chamber to remove any mineral
Do not use pure demineralised or pure distilled water, water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, rain water, filtered, bottled or boiled water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled water or rain water as these may damage the These types of water contain organic waste, mineral elements that become concentrated when heated and cause spitting, brown staining, leaking or premature wear on your iron

If your water is very hard, mix 50% untreated tap water with 50% distilled water (available in hardware stores).

Filling the water tank

Unplug the iron before filling
Set the steam control to
Lift the iron and, holding it at a slight incline, point the soleplate
Open the water tank

Max.

Fill the water tank to the mark “Max”.
Close the water tank
Plug in the appliance.

Adjusting the temperature and steam

Set the steam control to
Set the slider on the “normal” or “eco”
The Smart Technology of your iron provides one optimum combination of temperature and steam output to iron all types of In normal conditions of use, with the normal or eco settings, you can iron all the fabric types shown in the pictograms above, e.g. linen denim silk cotton polyester wool viscose…
Except the fabrics that cannot be ironed. In eco setting, you save 20% energy vs the normal setting.
The temperature indicator light turns on.
It will turn off automatically once the soleplate achieves the desired

Dry ironing

Set the steam control to
You may continue to iron when the indicator light turns off.

Getting more steam

Set the slider on the “normal” or “eco”
Press the turbo steam button periodically (turbo steam).
To avoid water dripping on the laundry, maintain an interval of a few seconds in between each

Vertical steam ironing

Set the thermostat control to “Normal”
Press the turbo steam button (turbo steam) in pulses, moving the iron from top to
Hold the iron at a distance of a few centimetres from the clothing to avoid burning delicate
Repeat the action if needed.
Hang the item on a hanger and keep the fabric taut with one The steam is very hot; never steam iron clothing while it is being worn—always use a hanger.

Dampening clothing (Spray)

When dry or steam ironing, press repeatedly on the spray button to moisten clothing and remove stubborn creases.
Ensure that there is water in the tank before using the spray

While ironing

Do not lay the iron down on the soleplate; use the heel rest for this

Auto-Oﬀ Function

If the iron remains unused for more than 8 minutes on the heel rest or more than 5 laid flat or on its side, the electronic system will cut the power, the iron will stop heating and the temperature indicator light will begin to flash.
To restart the iron, move it gently until the indicator stops flashing.

IRON STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

Storing your iron

Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool (approx. 1 hour).
Empty the water
Set the steam control to .
Wrap the cord around the bottom of the iron’s Store the iron on its heel rest.

Cleaning the anti-calc valve (once per month)

Unplug your iron and empty the water
To remove the anti-calc valve, open the water tank cover and pull on the valve near the steam
Soak the valve for 4 hours in a glass of water with lemon
Rinse the valve under the
Insert the valve in place, pushing it until you hear a click.

Descaling the steam chamber (once per month)

Allow your iron to heat up with a full water tank while on its heel rest and with the thermostat control set to
Once the indicator light turns off, unplug the iron and place it over a
Remove the anti-calc
Shake the iron gently in a horizontal position over the sink until some of the water (containing the impurities) leaks from the soleplate. You may push the turbo steam trigger to help flush out the\
To finish the process, replace the anti-calc valve, pushing it until you hear a click
Plug in your iron for 2 minutes on the heel rest to dry the soleplate.
Unplug your iron and, once cooled, wipe it with a soft cloth.
Never use chemical or abrasive
During the next use, turn on your iron in a horizontal position without putting it into contact with your laundry in order to eliminate any water containing mineral residues that remain in the soleplate.

Cleaning the soleplate

While the soleplate is still warm, clean it with a damp non-metallic pad.
Never use chemical or abrasive

IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?

If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice. See Helpline number in the separate guarantee and country list leaflet.