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Fabric brush assembly
• Insert the fabric brush into the holes located on the
steam head -
fig.10
.
• Before removing the fabric brush, be sure the
appliance is unplugged and totally cool.
• Pull the brush out of the steam head to remove it.
TIP: Before using this accessory, check the
manufacturer recommendations. It is also
recommended that you carry out a test on part of
the fabric which cannot be seen.
Filling the water tank
• Ensure that the steamer is unplugged -
fig.11
.
Remove the water tank from the base of the
appliance by pulling the handle upwards -
fig.12
.
Unscrew the tank cap and fill the tank -
fig.13
. The
tank holds 1,8 liters (60 ounces).
• The steamer must to be used with TAP WATER. If
the water in your area is hard, T-fal recommends
that you mix half tap water and half distilled water,
which reduces the hardness. You can also use
bottled spring water or distilled water only.
• After closing the cap, turn the tank down and hold
it by the handle. Check out that no water is leaking
through the cap.
• Place the water tank on the base -
fig.14
. If you
have any difficulty to placing it, check that the
water tank is not the wrong way round.
Use
• The steamer works with 2 alkaline LR44 batteries
(1,5V), they are included in the appliance. The
batteries need to be replaced between 2 and 4 years
depending on usage. To change the batteries,
remove the cover screws on the handle of the
steamer and place the batteries. Close the cover and
apply screws to secure it -
fig.21
.
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Be sure unit is
unplugged and
completely cool before
attaching this
accessory.
IMPORTANT
Never use water that
contains additives
(starch, perfume,
aromatic substances,
softener, etc) in the
steamer. Additives
such as these can
affect the properties
of the steam and lead
to the formation of
deposits. Never use
water completely
distilled or
demineralized.
NB: if the battery is
not installed correctly,
the steamer will not
work.
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