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• 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 coo-
led 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 peo-
ple or animals.
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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 and indoor use only. Any commercial use, inappro-
priate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility
and the guarantee will not apply.
• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge
or experience or persons with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or mental capacities provided
that they have been thoroughly instructed regarding use of the appliance, are supervised, and un-
derstand the risks involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user mainte-
nance shall not be made by children without supervision. Keep the iron and its cord out of reach
of children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
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 de-
mineralised water.
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 demi-
neralised water or rain water should not be used in your Tefal iron. Also do not use boiled, filtered or bottled water.
Auto-Stop safety feature
• The electronic system cuts off the electric power and the Auto-Stop warning light flashes if
the iron is left vertically on its heel for more than 8 minutes, or in a horizontal position for
more than 30 seconds.
• To restart the iron, just move it gently until the warning light stops flashing.
Environment
Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
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Types of water not to use?
(depending on model)
The auto-stop light will
be lit during normal
use!
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