Silvercrest SDBS 2400 A1, Operating Instructions Manual

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SDBS 2400 A1
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GB
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MT
Handling and use
This section provides you with important information on handling and using the
appliance.
Before first use
♦ Clean the sole of the iron
6
using a slightly moist cloth.
♦ To remove any leftover production residues, iron an old, clean cloth a few
times.
Filling the water tank
NOTE
Use only tap water or distilled water.
If the mains water in your location is rated as hard, it is recommended that you
mix the mains water with some distilled water. Otherwise limescale deposits
can adversely affect the appliance functions.
Mix the tap water with distilled water in accordance with the following table:
Water hardness
Ratio of distilled water to
tap water
very soft/soft -
medium 1:1
hard 2:1
very hard 3:1
The water hardness level can be queried at your local water works.
Do not add water with any additives (such as starch, perfume, softeners or
other chemicals) to the water tank
0
. The appliance could be damaged,
since residues can form in the steam chamber. These residues can soil the
goods being ironed if they are deposited through the steam openings.
1) Disconnect the plug from the mains socket.
2) Open the water tank filler cap
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. This is marked with the symbol: .
3) Fill the water tank
0
. Do not fill above the MAX marking in the water tank
0
.
4) Close the water tank filler cap
9
.
NOTE
► Do not tip or swivel the steam station when the water tank
0
is full. If you
do, water may be discharged from the filler opening.
5) Insert the plug into a mains power socket.