Breville VIN170, Instruction Booklet

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filling your steam generator
Never add fabric conditioner, starches or any other chemicals to the water in
your steam generator.
1. Remove the water tank by pressing the water tank release button underneath the
tank.
2. Slide the water tank out.
3.
Open the water tank filling cover.
4. Fill the water tank with cold tap water to the MAX mark.
5.
Close the water tank filling cover and slide the water tank back into the base unit until
it latches securely into place.
Note that when you use your steam generator for the first time or after rinsing the boiler, a
lot of water will be pumped out of the water tank. Refill the tank as required.
Filling during use
You can fill your steam generator during use without having to remove the water tank.
The water tank empty indicator light will flash to let you know that the water tank needs
filling.
Simply open the water tank filling cover and add water as required. Do not fill past the
MAX indicator mark on the tank.