Steam Ironing - T-Fal 1549 User Manual

Warning ! Remove the sole plate protector before heating up the iron
Warning !
Prior to first use of your iron using steam on fabric, we recommend that you turn it
on for a few seconds in the horizontal position, and press the Burst of Steam button
several times.
During the first few uses, the iron may give off an odor and smoke; both are harmless.
This will not affect the use of the iron and will quickly disappear.
What water to use ?
Your appliance has been designed to function with tap water. However, it is necessary to use the
Auto-Cleaning feature to clean the steam chamber regularly in order to eliminate hard water
deposits. If your water is very hard you may mix tap water with demineralized water in the
following proportions : 50% tap water, 50% demineralized water.
What water not to use :
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 water, or rain water. Do not use
any de-scaling agents in your iron, you may do permanent damage to the unit.

1- STEAM IRONING

Filling the water reservoir
- Unplug your iron before filling it.
- Set the steam control on DRY (A).
- Fill the beaker up to the lower line
indicated (B) (depending on the
model)
- Open the water tank filling inlet
completely (C), set the iron on a table
according to diagram (D) and fill
the reservoir.
- Do not exceed the MAX line indicated on the water reservoir (with the iron set on its heel).
- Close the Express refilling drawer.
Setting the temperature
- Set the temperature control
according to diagrams (E)
depending on model, and refer
to the table on the next page.
- Once plugged in, the indicator
light will turn on (F).
It automatically turns off when
the sole plate is sufficiently hot.
Setting the steam (G)
- In order to avoid dripping on fabrics:
• Turn off the steam when ironing silk or synthetic fabrics.
• Set it at the minimum position for wool.
(depending on the model).
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B C
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