Tefal DT81XX Handheld Steam Instruction Manual

DT81XX
DT82XX
www.tefal.co.uk

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Control panel: On/off and steam level buttons
2. Heated soleplate
3. Water tank lock
4. Continuous steam lock switch
5. Steam trigger
6. Standing base
7. Removable water tank
8. Cord exit| 9. Fabric brush
10. Steam bonnet
11. Crease Attachment
12. Door hook
13A. Micro-fiber brush support
13B. Micro-fiber
14. Lint pad
15. Travel bag
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Important safety instructions

When using your appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using this product.

• This product has been designed for indoor, and domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use, or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

•  Always plug your appliance:
  – into a mains circuit with a voltage between 220 V and 240 V.
  – into an earthed electrical socket.
  Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee.

• If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, ensure that it is correctly rated (16A) with earth, and is fully extended. A cord rated for less amperage can result in a risk of fire or electric shock due to overheating. Care shall be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or be tripped over.

• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging it into an earthed socket.

• Use appliance for its intended use only.

• The micro-fiber accessory must never be used to clean surfaces. This accessory is only made to remove impregnated dust from the textile.

• To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting from steam vents, check the appliance before each use by holding it away from the body and operating the steam button.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• The fabric steamer must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains.

• **** The surfaces which are marked with this sign, the soleplate, and steam cord are very hot during the use of the appliance. Do not touch these surfaces before the appliance has completely cooled down.

• Never disconnect the appliance by pulling on the power cord; instead, grasp the plug and pull it to remove it from the socket-outlet.

• Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces or come into contact with rough or sharp edges. Let the appliance cool completely down before putting it away. Loop cord loosely around the appliance when storing.

• Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply when filling with water or emptying when cleaning, when removing or refitting accessories and when not in use.

• Care should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission of steam.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the appliance. Take it to the nearest approved service center for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly or repair could cause a risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury
  to persons when the appliance is used.

• Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children.

• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains. Before storing the appliance, once it is unplugged, please wait until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).

• Burns could occur from touching hot metal or plastic parts, hot water, or steam. Use care when you empty a steam appliance. There may be hot water in the reservoir.

• Keep the fabric steamer and its cord out of reach o children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.

• To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.

• Do not direct steam at people, animals, or clothes while they are being worn.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• The use of accessory attachments other than those provided by the manufacturer is not recommended and may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

• The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. When you place the iron on the iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable.

• The appliance must not be used if it has been dropped, if it has any visible damage, if it leaks or if it functions abnormally in any way. Do not attempt to dismantle your appliance: have it examined at an approved service center to avoid any danger.

• Check the electrical power cord for signs of wear or damage prior to use. If the electrical power cord is damaged, it must be replaced at an approved service center 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 odor 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 untreated tap water.
  Do not use pure demineralised or pure distilled water, water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, rainwater, filtered, bottled or boiled water, water from refrigerators, batteries, or air conditioners as these may damage the appliance.
  These types of water contain organic waste and mineral elements that become concentrated when heated and cause spitting, brown staining, leaking, or premature wear on your appliance. If your water is very hard, mix 50% untreated tap water with 50% distilled water (available in hardware stores). This water contains organic waste materials or minerals that concentrate under the effect of heat and cause spitting, brown coloring, or premature aging of your appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Environment protection first!
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
→ Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
Problems with your garment steamer?

Check that your appliance is correctly plugged in and switched on.
The water level is too low.| Unplug your appliance and refill it.
The steam pump has not been primed.| Press the steam trigger continuously for a few seconds to begin steaming.
You are using the appliance for the first time.| Press the steam trigger continuously for a few seconds to begin steaming.
The water tank is not fully in place.| Ensure that stopper is closed and that the water tank snaps when put into place.
The appliance is on stand-by mode or auto-off.| PLEASE REFER TO THE ‘STANDBY/ AUTO-OFF’ section.
The appliance does not heat.| It is not plugged in, or not switched on.| Plugin your appliance and switch it on.
The appliance is on stand-by mode or auto-off.| PLEASE REFER TO THE ‘STANDBY/ AUTO-OFF’ section.
Water leaks.| The water tank is not fully in place or the stopper is not closed properly.| Ensure that stopper is closed and that the water tank snaps when put into place.
Boost mode has been used too often (more than 3 times a minute)| Avoid using the boost more than 3 times a minute.
Steam rate decreases.| The scale has built up in the appliance| Refer to the ‘EASY DESCALING’ section in instructions for use.
The steam leaves stains on the fabric or the appliance spits.| You are using water with additives.| Never add any additive to the water tank.
The appliance has not been cleaned enough after the descaling operation.| Read carefully the ‘EASY DESCALING’ section in the instructions for use.
You are using other liquids than white vinegar to descale the product.| Use only white vinegar during the ‘EASY DESCALING’ procedure.
The appliance steams continuously.| The steam trigger is in the lock position.| Unlock the steam trigger.
Micro-fiber brush support is removed from the steam head. Micro-fiber is removed from the micro-fiber brush* support.| You scrub too tightly the textile.| Scrub softly the textile to remove impregnated dust.

BEFORE USE

| Unlock and remove the water tank.
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| Remove the water inlet stopper.
| Fill the water tank with untreated tap water.
| Close the water inlet stopper.
| Return the water tank to its place on the appliance. Make sure that the water tank is fully set in place and locked.
| Hang your garment on a clothes hanger.

ACCESSORIES

| Before removing or attaching accessories, unplug your appliance and allow it to cool down, for one hour.
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| The door hook allows you to hang your garment for steaming.
| The fabric brush opens the weaves of the fabrics for better steam penetration.
| The steam bonnet protects garments from the heated plate.
This accessory must be used for delicate fabrics.
| The crease attachment is used to press trousers easily. Put your fabric in the space between the two accessory parts. Move the crease attachment in a downwards motion starting from the top.
| The micro- fiber brush is composed of a support and a micro-fiber. Wrap the micro-fiber around the support, release
steam and softly scrub it with up and down movement on the textile in order to remove impregnated dust. When the micro-fiber is dirty, it can be cleaned, please refer to the MAINTENANCE section. Never use the support without micro- fiber.
| The lint pad is used to remove animal hair and lint from textiles.
| The travel bag* can be used to tidy the appliance.
Before using the travel bag, unplug your appliance and allow it to cool down, for one hour.

USE

| Warning: Never steam a garment while it is being worn.
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| Plugin the appliance.
| Switch on the appliance.
| Wait until the light stops flashing. When the light is steady the appliance is ready to use.
| Press the steam button with the appliance facing away from you holding it in a vertical position.
| For optimal use, move the steam jets over your garment from top to down.
| Delicate mode: a lower steam output for your most delicate textiles.
| Turbo mode: Ideal for heavy fabrics and to remove the stubborn creases.
To activate the boost, push for more than 2 seconds on this button. The boost will last approximately 3 seconds, and cannot be repeated more than 3 times a minute, every 20 seconds.
| For continuous steam, lock the steam trigger by pushing the lock switch down.
To release it, push it up.
| Press and hold the On/Off button for 3 seconds to switch the appliance off.
| Unplug the appliance.
| Warning: Never touch the soleplate of the appliance.

STANDBY/AUTO-OFF MODE

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1. For your safety, the appliance is fitted either with a standby monitoring system or an auto-off system.

2.  In the case of a standby system: it is activated after approximately 8 minutes without use. The ON/OFF button flashes slowly.
   To re-activate it, press the ON/ OFF button once and wait to release steam.

3. In the case of the auto-off system: it is shutting off the appliance after approximately 8 minutes without use. To re-activate it, press the ON/OFF button once and wait to release steam.

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AFTER USE

| Unlock and remove the water tank.
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| Empty the water tank completely.
| Return the water tank to its place on the appliance.
| Wait for an hour for your appliance to cool before storing.

EASY DESCALING

| Do this operation in a vented room.
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| Unlock and remove the water tank.
| Fill the water tank with 50% water and 50% white vinegar.
Do not use other descaling products.
| Return the water tank to its place on the appliance. Make sure the water tank is fully set in place and locked.
| Plugin and switch on the appliance, then wait until the light stop flashing.
| Put the steam trigger in the locked position.
Place the product on a flat, stable, horizontal, and heat-resistant surface.
| Allow the appliance to run until the water tank has completely emptied.
| Press and hold the On/Off button for 3 seconds to switch the appliance off.
| Unplug the appliance and pull the water tank out.
| Remove the water inlet stopper and fill the water tank with untreated tap water.
| Return the water tank to its place on the appliance. Make sure the water tank is fully set in place.
| Plugin and switch on the appliance, then wait until the light stop flashing.
| Put the steam trigger in the locked position.
place the product on a flat, stable, horizontal, and heat-resistant surface.
| Allow the appliance to run until the water tank has completely emptied.

MAINTENANCE

| Wait an hour for a complete cooldown.
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| Only use a dry cloth to clean. Do not use any detergent product.
| Never wash or rinse appliances directly over a sink.
| To clean the micro-fiber* remove it from its support.
Follow the instruction set on the micro-fiber label to clean it in the correct way.

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