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• Your iron and its base must be used and placed on a stable surface. When you place the iron
on its base, ensure that the surface on which the base is placed is stable.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive,
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc).
• Your steam iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use. It
is designed for domestic use only.
• Always plug your steam iron:
- into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V,
- into an earthed electrical socket.
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will in-
validate your guarantee. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly
rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended.
• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket.
• The soleplate of your iron can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns: do not
touch them. Never touch the electrical power cords with the soleplate of the iron.
• Your appliance emits steam, which can cause burns. Always handle the iron with care, espe-
cially when ironing vertically. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.
• Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.
• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water reservoir is filled with water.
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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% 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.
Eco
(Depending on model)
Select setting and save 20% energy compare with the maximum position.
Anti-drip function (depending on model)
• When the iron is no longer hot enough to produce steam, the water feed will stop automatically to avoid dripping.
Environment
Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
