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Before using for the first time
Warning! Before using your iron with the steam function for the first
time, we recommend
that you operate it in a horizontal position for a few moments, away
from your linen, i.e. press the Shot of Steam button a few times.
During the first few uses, a harmless odour and a small amount of
smoke may be given off.
This has no effect on the use of the iron and will disappear quickly.
What water to use?
Your appliance has been designed to function with untreated tap water. However, it is
necessary to operate the Self-Clean function regularly in order to eliminate hard water
deposits from the steam chamber.
If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority), it is recommended to mix
tap water with store-bought distilled or demineralised water in the following proportions :
- 50% tap water, - 50% distilled or demineralised water.
Types of water not to use?
Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation.The types of water
listed below contain organic waste or mineral elements that can cause spitting, brown
staining, or premature wear of the appliance : water from clothes dryers, scented or
softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled or
demineralised water and rain water should not be used in your T-fal iron. Also do not to use
boiled, filtered or bottled water.
Use
Steam ironing
1. Filling the water tank
- Unplug your iron before filling it.
- Set the steam control to DRY
- fig. 1
.
- Take the iron in one hand and tilt it slightly, so that you can see the
water tank filling hole
- fig. 3
.
- To open the water tank, press the button
- fig. 2
.
- Fill the water tank
- fig. 3
up to the “MAX” mark . The MAX mark
wich corresponds to a capacity of 350 ml.
- Close the water tank cover until you hear a click
- fig. 4
.
- The iron is now ready to be plugged in.
2. Choose your ironing program
- Your iron has the Autosteam Control function, which recommends
8 different ironing programs:
• Set the Autosteam Control Thermostat to match the type of textile
you wish to iron. Your iron automatically and accurately determines
the exact temperature and steam flow that are suitable, in order to
guarantee the best results.
Warning !
Remove any labels
from the soleplate
before heating up
the iron
(depending on
model).
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