TEFAL DT30 Series User manual

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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 appliance.
• This appliance 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 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.
• Use the appliance for its intended use only.
• To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting
from steam vents, check the appliance before each use
by holding it away from the body and operating the
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

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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 means
the steam head is very hot during the use of the appliance.
Do not touch this surface before the appliance has
completely cooled down.
• Never pull on the cord to disconnect the appliance
from electrical outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to
disconnect the appliance.
• Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces or come into
contact with rough or sharp edges. Let the appliance cool
down completely before putting away. Loop the cord
loosely around the appliance when storing.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical
supply when lling with water or emptying when
cleaning, when removing or retting accessories and
when not in use.
• Care should be taken when using the appliance due to
the emission of steam.
• Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or if
the 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

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reassembly or repair could cause a risk of re, electrical
shock or injury to persons when the appliance is used.
• Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being
used by or near children.
• 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. Exercise care when you empty a
steam appliance. There may be hot water in the reservoir.
• If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a cord with
a 16A ampere rating shall be used. A cord rated for less
amperage can result in a risk of re or electric shock due
to overheating. Care shall be taken to arrange the cord so
that it cannot be pulled or be tripped over.
• Keep the fabric steamer and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or
cooling down.
• To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse
the appliance in water or any other liquid.
• 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

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provided by the manufacturer is not recommended and
may result in re, electric shock or personal injury.
• The appliance must be placed on a at, stable, heat and
water resistant surface. When placing the appliance on its
base, ensure that the surface on which the base is placed
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 and 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.
Before rst use
When you rst use the appliance, some smoke or a harmless odour may be produced or there may be a small discharge
of particles. This will not aect the use of the appliance and will disappear quickly.
What water to use?
• Your appliance has been designed to use tap water.
If your water is very hard, mix 50% tap water and 50% bottled demineralised water.
Never use water containing additives (starch, perfume, aromatic substances, softeners, etc.), or condensation water
(for example water from tumble dryers, water from refrigerators, water from air conditioning units, rainwater). This
water contains organic waste materials or minerals that concentrate under the eect of heat and cause spitting, brown
colouring or premature ageing of your appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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1. ON/OFF button + light indicator
2. Steam head
3. Steam button
4. Water tank inlet cap
5. Water tank
6. Cord exit
7. Head unlocking button
8.* Fabric brush
9* Travel pouch
10 Beaker 60ml
* Depending on model
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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Always unfold the steam head until it is
locked before any use of the appliance.
1BEFORE USE
Open the water inlet cap and ll the beaker
with water up to the maximum limit.
Fill the water tank with a maximum of 120ml
(2 beakers of 60ml) of untreated tap water
(See section «what water to use»).
120 ml
Close the water inlet cap.

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As steam is very hot: never attempt to remove
creases from a garment while it is being worn,
always hang garments on a clothes hanger.
2ACCESSORIES
The fabric brush opens the weaves of the
fabrics for better steam penetration.
Before removing or attaching the steam
brush, unplug your appliance and allow it to
cool down, for one hour.
The travel pouch is used to store your
appliance or to travel with. Before using the
travel pouch, unplug your appliance and
allow it to cool down for one hour. Then
empty the water tank before storing it.
* Depending on model

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ON
3USE
Plug-in the appliance.
Switch on the appliance.
Wait until the light stops ashing
(approximately 15 seconds).
When the light is steady the appliance is
ready to use.
Press the steam button with the steam head
facing away from you holding it in a vertical
position.
OK
15s

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NO
AUTO-
OFF
Warning : Never steam a garment while it is
being worn.
Your appliance has an auto-o function that
will switch it o after approximately 5 mins of
non-usage. To re-start the appliance, please
refer to «3. USE» section.
For optimal use, pass the steam jets over your
garment from top to bottom.
Tips: Check the fabric’s label for
recommendations. We recommended that
you test acrylic, nylon or other synthetic
fabrics in an inconspicuous area to ensure
these fabrics are not damaged by hot steam.

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OFF
1h
4AFTER USE
Press and hold the On/O button for
3seconds to switch the appliance o.
Wait for an hour for your appliance to cool
before storing.
Unplug the appliance.

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Empty the water tank completely and then
close the water inlet cap.
For storage purposes or to place in the travel
pouch, it is possible to fold the appliance.
Always press the head unlocking button
before folding the head.
Do not wind the powercord tightly around
the appliance. Wind it up separately.

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5ANTI CALC
If you notice a decrease in the performance of
your appliance, it may need descaling. Do this
process in a well ventilated room.
Fill the beaker with 50% untreated tap water
and 50% white vinegar and pour into the
water tank of the appliance.
50%
Water
50%
White vinegar
Plug-in the appliance.
ON
Switch on the appliance.

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Wait until the light stops ashing
(approximately 15 seconds).
OK
15s
When the light is steady, release steam by
pressing continuously on the steam button
away from any garments.
Allow the appliance to run until the water
tank is completely emptied.
100%
Water
Open the water tank inlet cap to ll it 100%
with untreated tap water at maximum level
and repeat the previous operation until the
water tank is completely empty in order to
rinse your appliance.

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1H
6CLEANING
Wait an hour for the appliance to completely
cool down.
Clean the plastic parts of the appliance with
a dry cloth.
NO
Never wash or rinse appliance directly over
a sink.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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. Then
wait approximatively 15 sec for steam
to be available.
The water level is too low. Unplug your appliance and rell 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
rst time.
Press the steam trigger continuously
for a few seconds to begin steaming.
Steam trigger cannot be pressed. Completely unfold the steam head
until locked to allow the steam
trigger to be pressed.
The appliance is not
heated.
Your appliance is not plugged-in
or switched-on or the auto-o has
switched o the appliance.
Plug in your appliance and switch on.
Water tank leaks. The water tank inlet cap is not
closed properly.
Ensure the inlet cap is fully closed.
Steam rate decreases or
rejects particles.
Appliance needs descaling Refer to ‘ANTI CALC’ 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
rinsed enough after the descaling
operation.
Read carefully the ‘ANTI CALC’ section
in instructions for use.
You are using other liquids than
white vinegar to descale the
product.
Use only white vinegar mixed with
untreated tap water during‘ANTI
CALC’ procedure.
Water leaks from steam
head.
The appliance is in a tilted position. Gently return to an upright position.
The appliance is not completely
unfolded and locked.
Ensure the appliance is completely
unfolded and locked.

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