Tefal GV4210E1, GV4210E0 manual Description, Preparation, What water to use ?, Filling the boiler

•Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water.

•Types of water not to use: Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below may contain organic waster, mineral or chemical 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, air conditioners, rain water, boiled, filtered or bottled water. These types of water should NOT be used in your steam generator. Also only use distilled or demineralised water as advised below.

•Ironing Boards: Due to the powerful steam output, a mesh type iorning board must be used to allow any excess steam to escapte and to avoid steam venting sideways.

if your water is very hard (check with your local water authority) it is possible to mix tap water with store-bought distilled or demineralised water in the following proportions : 50% untreated tap water, 50% distilled or demineralised water.

if this occurs, remove the excess water.

Filling the boiler

•Place your steam generator on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.

•Check that your appliance is unplugged and cold.

•Unscrew the boiler cap.

•Using a water jug, fill with maximum 1 litre of water. Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over (A).

•Unwind the electric cord completely and take the steam cord out of its housing.

•Plug your generator into an earthed socket.

•Press the on/off luminous switch. It comes on and the boiler heats up.

•After approximately 8 minutes or when the steam ready indicator light comes off, the steam is ready.

•During ironing the iron’s thermostat light and the steam indicator will go on and off according to the temperature control

The first time the appliance is used, there may be some fumes and smell but this is not harmful. They will not affect use and will disappear rapidly.