Maintenance And Cleaning - TEFAL DV86XX Important Safety Instructions Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

This process should be made every 6 monthes or as soon as you feel that the steam output
performances are decreasing.
Only use white vinegar to descale your product. All other chemical products are
strictly forbidden.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Separate the tank from the housing : Unlock it and pull up to remove.
• Descale the appliance with cold preparation of white vinegar +water .
- Remove the tank cap, then fill the tank with 50% of vinegar and 50% of water, to
maximum level .
- Set the tank-cap, then set the tank on the appliance, lock it .
- Plug the appliance, set thermostat knob to max temperature.
- Wait the light switches OFF, then pump until the tank is empty.
Note : as some scale particules can move out from the soleplate, do this operation in
air in a basin, and protect yourself from debris by setting appliance far from
you.
• Rinse appliance with cold water.
- Rinse with cold water and repeat.
• Your appliance is now ready to use.
Cleaning
• Clean the main unit with a damp cloth.
• Do not use any cleaning products such as soap or detergents.
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