Before First Use - TEFAL DT81XX Instructions Manual

abnormally in any way. Do not attempt to dismantle your
appliance: have it examined at an Approved Service Centre to
avoid any danger.
• The iron should only be used with the base provided (for
cordless irons).
• Check the electrical power for sign of wear or damage prior
to use. If the electrical power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced at an Approved Service Centre to avoid any
danger.
• Do not use other descaling products than the one cited in
the IFU.
• To achieve optimal results in sanitizing, gently steam back
and forth 3 times on the fabric

Before first use

• When you first use the appliance, some smoke or a harmless odour may be produced or there may be a small discharge of
particles. This will not affect the use of the appliance and will disappear quickly.
What water to use?
• Your appliance has been designed to use tap water.
If your water is very hard (hardness above 30°F, or 17°dH or 21°e), mix 50% tap water and 50% bottled demineralised
water. Never use water containing additives (starch, perfume, aromatic substances, softeners, etc.), or condensation water (for
example water from tumble dryers, water from refrigerators, water from air conditioning units, rainwater). Do not use pure
distilled nor pure demineralised water. Such water contains organic waste materials or minerals that concentrate under the
effect of heat and cause spitting, brown colouring or premature ageing of your appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
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 Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
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Problems with your iron?
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
There is no steam. The appliance is not plugged in, or not
switched on.
The water level is too low.
The steam pump has not been primed.
You are using the appliance for the
first time.
The water tank is not fully in place.
The appliance is on standby mode.
The appliance does not It is not plugged in, or not switched on.
heat.
The appliance is on standby mode.
Water leaks. The water tank is not fully in place or the
stopper is not closed properly.
Steam rate decreases. Calc Sealing
The steam leaves stains You are using water with additives.
on the fabric or the
appliance spits
The appliance has not been cleaned
enough after the descaling operation.
You are using other liquids than white
vinegar to descale the product.
Appliance steams The steam trigger is on the lock position. or
you have activated the continuous steam
continuously.
by quick double clic on steam trigger
The continuous steam The continuous steam stop automatically
stop suddenly after 1minute for double clic appliances
The steam head is You have used the steam boost too often
dripping (for appliance equipped with a steam
boost)
SOLUTIONS
Check that your appliance is correctly
plugged in and switched on.
Unplug your appliance and refill it.
Press the steam trigger continuously for a
few seconds to begin steaming.
Press the steam trigger continuously for a
few seconds to begin steaming.
Ensure that stopper is closed and that the
water tank snaps when put into place.
PLEASE REFER TO THE 'STANDBY'
section.
Plug in your appliance and switch on.
PLEASE REFER TO THE 'STANDBY'
section.
Ensure that stopper is closed and that the
water tank snaps when put into place.
Refer to 'ANTI CALC section in
instructions for use.
Never add any additive in the water tank.
Read carefully the 'ANTI CALC' section in
instructions for use.
Use only white vinegar during 'ANTI
CALC' procedure.
Unlock the steam trigger or you must click
one time on steam trigger to unlock it
If you want to restart the continuous
steam, you must operate a quick double
clic on steam trigger again.
Limit steam boost usage at 3 times a
minute maximum. Separate those boosts
by 20 seconds minimum.
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