Preparation; Which Water Should I Use; Filling The Water Tank - TEFAL FV4949 Manual

PREPARATION

Which water should I use?

• Your appliance was designed to operate using untreated
tap water. However, it is necessary to periodically clean
the steam chamber to remove any mineral deposits.
• Do not use pure demineralised or pure distilled water,
water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water,
rain water, filtered, bottled or boiled water, water from
refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled
water or rain water as these may damage the iron.
These types of water contain organic waste, mineral
elements that become concentrated when heated and
cause spitting, brown staining, leaking or premature
wear on your iron
If your water is very hard, mix 50% untreated tap water
with 50% distilled water (available in hardware stores).

Filling the water tank

• Unplug the iron before filling it.
• Set the steam control to
• Lift the iron and, holding it at a slight incline, point
the soleplate up.
• Open the water tank cover.
• Fill the water tank to the mark "Max".
Max.
• Close the water tank cover.
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