Silvercrest 280642, Operating Instructions Manual

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GB │ 9 ■ SDR 1100 B2
If there is no more water in the water tank 3 , no steam will come out when the
steam lever is pressed . The water tank must be filled as follows:
‹
Remove the plug from the mains power socket.
‹
Wait about 10 seconds.
‹
Slowly open the safety valve
8
. Before fully opening up the valve, wait
a few seconds until the hissing of the water vapour stops.
‹
Fill the water tank
3
with water.
‹ Reclose the safety valve
8
.
If the mains water at your locality is rated as hard, it is recommended that you
mix the mains water with distilled water. Otherwise, the appliance could calcify
prematurely and clog the steam nozzle
6
.
To extend the optimal functioning of the appliance, mix the mains water with
distilled water as per the following table.
Water hardness
Ratio of distilled water
to mains water
very soft/soft 0
medium 1:1
hard 2:1
very hard 3:1
The water hardness level of your tap water can be queried at your local water
works.