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For your safety
This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for safety currently in force (Electromagnetic Compatibility,
Low Voltage, Environnement).
• Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• 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.
• Warning ! The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the iron (220V-240V).
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate the guarantee.
• This iron must always be plugged into an earthed socket. If using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated
(16A), with an earth connection.
• If the electrical cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced by an Approved Service Centre to avoid any
danger.
• The appliance should not be used if it has fallen, if it has obvious damage, if it leaks or functions incorrectly. Never
dismantle your appliance : have it inspected by an Approved Service Centre, so as to avoid any danger.
• Never immerse your iron in water !
• Do not unplug your appliance by pulling on the cord. Always unplug your appliance: before filling or rinsing the water
tank, before cleaning it, after each use.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to a power source or if it has not cooled down for
approximately 1 hour.
• Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns. Take extra care especially when you are ironing close to the
edge or on a corner of your ironing board. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.
• Your iron should be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. When you put your iron onto its iron rest,
make sure that the surface on which you put it is stable.
• This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with
the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
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 possible to mix untreated tap water with store-
bought distilled or demineralised water in the following proportions :
- 50% untreated 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 or rain water should not be used in your Tefal iron. Also do not use boiled, filtered or bottled water.
Environment
Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
