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What water to use?
Your applianc has b n d sign d to function with untr at d tap wat r. How v r, it is n c ssary to op rat th S lf-Cl an function
r gularly in ord r to liminat hard wat r d posits from th st am chamb r.
If your wat r is v ry hard (ch ck with your local wat r authority), it is possibl to mix untr at d tap wat r with stor -bought
distill d or d min ralis d wat r in th following proportions :
- 50% untr at d tap wat r, - 50% distill d or d min ralis d wat r.
Types of water not to use?
H at conc ntrat s th l m nts contain d in wat r during vaporation.Th typ s of wat r list d b low contain organic wast or
min ral l m nts that can caus spitting, brown staining, or pr matur w ar of th applianc : wat r from cloth s dry rs, sc nt d
or soft n d wat r, wat r from r frig rators, batt ri s or air condition rs, pur distill d or d min ralis d wat r or rain wat r should
not b us d in your T fal iron. Also do not us boil d, filt r d or bottl d wat r.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Elec-
tromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc).
• Your steam iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use. It is des-
igned 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 socket.
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.
• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket.
• he soleplate of your iron can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns: do not
touch them. 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 vertically. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.
• Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.
• he plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water reservoir is filled with water.
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BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Environment protection first !
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Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be
recovered or recycled.
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Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
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