Preparation; Which Water Should I Use; Filling The Water Tank - T-Fal FV28 Series 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 water with additive, 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,
air conditioners 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 (above 30°f or 17°dH or 21°e)
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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