TEFAL DT81 Series User manual

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DT81XX
DT82XX
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DELICATE
TURBO
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9* 10* 11*
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DELICATE TURBO
12*
13A* 13B* 14* 15*
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Control panel : On/o and steam level buttons
2. Heated soleplate
3. Water tank lock
4. Continuous steam lock switch
5. Steam trigger
6. Standing base
7. Removable water tank
8. Cord exit
9*. Fabric brush
10*. Steam bonnet
11*. Crease Attachment
12*. Door hook
13A*. Micro-ber brush support
13B*. Micro-ber
14*. Lint pad
15*. Travel bag
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Important safety instructions
When using your appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
• Read all instructions before using this product.
• This product has been designed for indoor, domestic 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.
• Always plug your appliance:
- into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V.
- into an earthed electrical socket.
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the
appliance and will invalidate your guarantee.
• If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, ensure that it is correctly
rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended. A cord rated for
less amperage can result in a risk of fire or electric shock due to
overheating. Care shall be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot
be pulled or be tripped over.
• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed
socket.
• Use appliance for its intended use only.
• The micro-fiber accessory must never be used to clean surfaces. This
accessory is only made to remove impregnated dust from textile.
• To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting from steam vents,
check appliance before each use by holding it away from body and
operating steam button.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• The fabric steamer must not be left unattended while it is connected
to the supply mains.
•
The surfaces which are marked with this sign, the soleplate
and steam cord are very hot during the use of the
appliance. Do not touch these surfaces before the
appliance has completely cooled down.
• Never disconnect the appliance by pulling on the power cord; instead,
grasp the plug and pull to remove from the socket outlet.
• Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces or come into contact with
rough or sharp edges. Let the appliance cool completely down before
putting away. Loop cord loosely around appliance when storing.
• Always disconnect appliance from the electrical supply when filling
with water or emptying when cleaning, when removing or refitting
accessories and when not in use.
• Care should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission
of steam.
• Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if appliance has
been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble or attempt to repair the appliance.Take it to the
nearest approved service centre for examination and repair. Incorrect
reassembly or repair could cause a risk of fire, electrical shock or injury
to persons when the appliance is used.
• Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near
children.
• 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).
• Burns could occur from touching hot metal or plastic parts, hot water
or steam. Use care when you empty a steam appliance. There may be
hot water in the reservoir.
• Keep the fabric steamer and its cord out of reach o children
less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.

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• To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the
appliance in water or other liquids.
• Do not direct steam at people, animals or clothes while they are being
worn.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• The use of accessory attachments other than those provided by the
manufacturer is not recommended and may result in fire, electric
shock or personal injury.
• The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant
surface. When you place the iron on the iron rest, make sure that the
surface on which you place it is stable.
• 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 way. Do
not attempt to dismantle your appliance : have it examined at an
approved service centre to avoid any danger.
• 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.
• Do not use other descaling products than the one cited in the IFU.
• To achieve optimal results in sanitizing , gently steam back and forth
3 times on the fabric.
Before first use
• When you first use the appliance, some smoke or a harmless odour may be produced or there may be a small
discharge of particles. This will not affect the use of the appliance and will disappear quickly.
What water to use?
• Your appliance has been designed to use untreated tap water.
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 as these may damage the appliance.
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 appliance. If your water is very hard, mix 50% untreated tap water
with 50% distilled water (available in hardware stores). This water contains organic waste materials or minerals that
concentrate under the effect of heat and cause spitting, brown colouring or premature ageing of your appliance.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Environment protection first !
i Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
 Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
Problems with your garment steamer?
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
There is no steam. The appliance is not plugged in, or not
switched on.
Check that your appliance is correctly
plugged in and switched on.
The water level is too low. Unplug your appliance and refill it.
The steam pump has not been primed. Press the steam trigger continuously
for a few seconds to begin steaming.
You are using the appliance for the first
time.
Press the steam trigger continuously
for a few seconds to begin steaming.
The water tank is not fully in place.
Ensure that stopper is closed and
that the water tank snaps when put
into place.
The appliance is on stand by mode* or
auto-off*.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ‘STANDBY/
AUTO-OFF’ section.
The appliance does not
heat.
It is not plugged in, or not switched on. Plug in your appliance and switch on.
The appliance is on stand by mode* or
auto-off*.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ‘STANDBY/
AUTO-OFF’ section.
Water leaks.
The water tank is not fully in place or the
stopper is not closed properly.
Ensure that stopper is closed and
that the water tank snaps when put
into place.
Boost mode has been used too often
(more than 3 times a minute)
Avoid using the boost more than 3
times a minute.
Steam rate decreases. Scale has built up in the appliance Refer to ‘EASY DESCALING’ section in
instructions for use.
The steam leaves stains
on the fabric or the
appliance spits.
You are using water with additives. Never add any additive in the water
tank.
The appliance has not been cleaned
enough after the descaling operation.
Read carefully the ‘EASY DESCALING’
section in instructions for use.
You are using other liquids than white
vinegar to descale the product.
Use only white vinegar during ‘EASY
DESCALING’ procedure.
Appliance steams
continuously. The steam trigger is on the lock position. Unlock the steam trigger.
Micro-fiber brush* support
is removed from the
steam head. Micro-
fiber* is removed from
the micro-fiber brush*
support.
You scrub too tightly the textile. Scrub softly the textile to remove
impregnated dust.

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BEFORE USE
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Unlock and remove the water tank.
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Remove the water inlet stopper.
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Fill the water tank with untreated tap water.
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Close the water inlet stopper.
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ACCESSORIES
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Hang your garment on a clothes hanger.
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Before removing or attaching accessories,
unplug your appliance and allow it to cool
down, for one hour.
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Return the water tank to its place on the
appliance. Make sure that the water tank is
fully set in place and locked.
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The fabric brush* opens the weaves of the
fabrics for better steam penetration.
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The steam bonnet* protects garments from
the heated plate.
This accessory must be used for delicate
fabrics.
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The crease attachment* is used to press
trousers easily. Put your fabric in the space
between the two accessory parts. Move the
crease attachment in a downwards motion
starting from the top.
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The micro-ber brush* is composed of
a support and a micro-ber. Wrap the
micro-ber around the support, release
steam and softly scrub it with up and down
movement on the textile in order to remove
impregnated dust. When the micro-ber
is dirty, it can be cleaned, please refer to
MAINTENANCE section. Never use the
support without micro-ber.
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The lint pad* is used to remove animal hair
and lint from textiles.
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The travel bag* can be used to tidy the
appliance.
Before using the travel bag, unplug your
appliance and allow it to cool down, for
one hour.
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The door hook* allows to hang your
garment for steaming.
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ON
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OK
Plug-in the appliance.
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Wait until the light stops ashing. When the
light is steady the appliance is ready to use.
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Switch on the appliance.
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Press the steam button with the appliance
facing away from you holding it in a vertical
position.
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Delicate mode : a lower steam output for
your most delicate textiles.
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For optimal use, move the steam jets over
your garment from top to down.
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Warning : Never steam a garment while it is
being worn.
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3 sec.
OFF
Press and hold the On/O button for
3seconds to switch the appliance o.
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Warning: Never touch the soleplate of the
appliance.
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Unplug the appliance.
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STANDBY/AUTO-OFF
MODE
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1) For your safety, the appliance is fitted
either with a standby monitoring
system or auto-off system.
2) In case of standby system: it is acti-
vated after approximately 8 minutes
without use. The ON/OFF button flashes
slowly. To re-activate it, press the ON/
OFF button once and wait to release
steam.
3) In case of auto-off system: it is shutting
off the appliance after approximately
8 minutes without use. To re-activate it,
press the ON/OFF button once and wait
to release steam.
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For continous steam, lock the steam trigger
by pushing the lock switch down.
To release it, push it up.
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Turbo mode : Ideal for heavy fabrics and to
remove the stubborn creases.
To activate the boost, push for more than
2 seconds on this button. The boost will last
approximately 3 seconds, and cannot be
repeated more than 3 times a minute, every
20 seconds.
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AFTER USE
5
1h
Unlock and remove the water tank.
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Empty the water tank completely.
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Return the water tank to its place on the
appliance.
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Wait for an hour for your appliance to cool
before storing.
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50%
White
White
VinegarVinegar
White
Vinegar
50%
Water
WaterWater
Fill the water tank with 50% water and 50%
white vinegar.
Do not use other descaling products.
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Unlock and remove the water tank.
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Do this operation in a vented room.
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EASY DESCALING

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Return the water tank to its place on the
appliance. Make sure the water tank is fully
set in place and locked.
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Plug in and switch on the appliance, then
wait until the light stop ashing.
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3 sec.
OFF
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Unplug the appliance and pull the water
tank out.
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Press and hold the On/O button for
3seconds to switch the appliance o.
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Allow the appliance to run until the water
tank has completely emptied.
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Put the steam trigger in the locked position.
Place the product on a at, stable,
horizontal and heat resistant surface.
EN Remove the water inlet stopper and ll the
water tank with untreated tap water.
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Return the water tank to its place on the
appliance. Make sure the water tank is fully
set in place.
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Allow the appliance to run until the water
tank has completely emptied.
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Put the steam trigger in the locked position.
place the product on a at, stable, horizon-
tal and heat resistant surface.
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Plug in and switch on the appliance, then
wait until the light stop ashing.
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NO
MAINTENANCE
7
1H
Wait an hour for complete cool down.
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Only use a dry cloth to clean. Do not use any
detergent product.
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Never wash or rinse appliance directly over
a sink.
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To clean the micro-ber* remove it from its
support.
Follow the instruction set on the micro-ber
label to clean it in the correct way.
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