TEFAL CUBE UT2020, Safety And Use Instructions

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• Do not attempt to dismantle your appliance: take it to an
approved service center to avoid any danger.
• If the power cord or steam cord of your appliance is damaged,
it must be replaced by an approved service centre in order to
avoid any danger.
• Before storing the appliance, once it is unplugged, please
wait until it has cooled down completely (around 1 hour).
• Always plug your appliance into an earthed socket outlet, on alternative current, and fully unwind the power cord.
• With an extension cord, ensure that it is correctly rated (depending on model) with an earth connection and is fully
extended.
• It is equipped with 2 safety systems (depending on model):
– a valve to prevent the build-up of pressure, which allows excess steam to escape in the event of the appliance
malfunctioning,
– a thermal fuse to prevent overheating.
• The first time the appliance is used, there may be some reject of particles, fumes and smell but this is not harmful.
• Never touch the power cord or steam cord with the soleplate of the appliance. Do not leave the power cord or steam cords
close to or in contact with sources of heat or sharp edges.
• Your appliance emits steam that may cause burns.
– Handle the iron with care, particularly when using the vertical steam function.
– Never steam clothing when it is worn by a person, always steam it on a hanger.
– Never iron in a seated position with your legs below the ironing board.
– Never direct the steam towards people or animals.
• The water in the appliance may still be hot and cause burns even after 2 hours of cooling down. Handle the appliance with
care when the cap/collector is removed, particularly when you are emptying it.
• Never immerse your appliance in water or any other liquid. Never place it under tap water.
• Careful during the assembly of the product & the board to pinch risks. (depending on model)
• All accessories, consumables and removable parts must be bought only from an approved service center.
• The micro-fiber accessory must never be used to clean surfaces. This accessory is only made to remove impregnated dust
from textile. (depending on model)
• To achieve optimal results in sanitizing, gently steam back and forth 3 times in contact with the fabric.
• Never place the flat iron on the ironing board, always use the iron rest. Similarly, never place the separated base on the
ironing board. (depending on model)
Important notice for appliances ≥ 2200W only :
Under unfavorable mains conditions, phenomena like transient voltage drops or lighting fluctuations can happen. Therefore,
it is recommended that the iron is connected to a power supply system with a maximum impedance of 0,29 Ω. If necessary,
the user can ask the public power supply company for the system impedance at the interface point.
What water should I use?
• This appliance has been designed to be used with untreated tap water. If your water is very hard, (hardness above 30°F, or
17°dH or 21°e) use a mixture of 50% tap water and 50% distilled water. In some seaside regions, salt content might be high.
In that case, use only water bottle, with low mineral level.
• They are different type of softened water, and most of them can be used in your appliance. However, some of them,
especially the one with chemical components, like salt, might occur white or brown runs. If you face this type of issue, we
recommend you to use non-treated tap water or bottled water.
• You should not use water from domestic appliances, with additives (starch, perfume, etc.) , rain water, boiled, filtered,
bottled water. Do not use pure distilled nor pure demineralized water. Such water might affect steam attributes and at high
temperature generate steam chamber sediment, liable to stain your linen and cause early appliance aging.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and older
and by individuals lacking experience or knowledge or with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, provided that
they have been thoroughly instructed regarding the use of the
appliance, are supervised, and understand the risks involved.
Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Keep the appliance and its power cord out of reach of children
under 8 years of age when it is in use or cooling down.
• The surfaces of your appliance can reach very high
temperatures when functioning, which may cause burns.
Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance (accessible
metal parts and plastic parts adjacent to the metallic parts).
• It is very important not to use descaling products (vinegar,
industrial descalers, etc.) to rinse the boiler, as they may
damage it.(depending on model)
• Before emptying the boiler/rinsing the collector, always wait
until the appliance has cooled down and has been unplugged
for over 2 hours before loosening the drainage/collector cap.
• Caution: If the cap or drainage cap is damaged, have it
replaced by an approved service centre.
• The filling or decalcifying or rinsing or inspection apertures
that are under pressure, must not be opened during use.
• Do not use other decalcifying products than the one cited in
the Instruction for use
• Care should be taken when using the appliance due to
emission of steam
• Unplug the appliance during cleaning & filling
• The appliance must not be used if it has been dropped, if
it appears to be damaged, if it is leaking or is not working
correctly.