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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. The tank holds
2.35 liters (80 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
• Only operate the steamer on the floor clear of any
materials which may obstruct the base of the steamer
(flat and horizontal surface). Do not obstruct the
openings on the lower part of the appliance.
• If necessary, expand the pole to the desired height by
unlocking it, pulling it gently and locking it again -
fig.15.
• Plug in the power cord, a beep sound is emitted and
the power light on the front of the appliance turns on
-
fig.16.
• Hold down the Set/On-Off button located on the
steam head for 2 to 3 seconds to switch on the
steamer.The steamer starts on the minimum steam
output setting. The steam amount can be set to the
desired level by successively pressing the Set/On-Off
button (5 different settings to perfectly adapt the
steam output to all fabric types, from delicate to thick
ones) -
fig.17.
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 complitely
distilled or
demineralized.
Warning : Never steam
a garment while it is
being worn.
The hose and steam
head may become hot
during use. This is
perfectly normal. Be
careful and avoid any
prolonged contact.
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