What Water To Use - T-Fal PRIMA Instructivo De Operación

of the iron (120V). Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible da-
mage to the iron and will invalidate the guarantee.
• If it is absolutely essential to use an extension cable, choose a 15 amp one.
• If the electrical cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced by an Appro-
ved 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 Appro-
ved 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 cooled 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 people or animals.
• 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 use only. Any commercial use, inap-
propriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no
responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

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
demineralised water.
Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation.The types of water listed below contain or-
ganic 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
demineralised 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 !
i 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!