Filling the water tank
NOTE
Use only tap water or distilled water .
If the mains water in your location is rated as hard, it is recommended that you
mix the mains water with some distilled water . Otherwise limescale deposits
can adversely affect the appliance functions .
Mix the tap water with distilled water as described in the table below:
Do not add water with any additives (such as starch, perfume, softeners or
other chemicals) to the water tank 0 . These could damage the appliance as
residues can form in the steam chamber . The residues could contaminate the
clothing if they come out of the steam outlets .
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Pull the water tank 0 by the grip 9 out of the base station q .
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Fill the water tank 0 with tap water via the filler opening r .
Do not fill above the MAX marking in the water tank 0 .
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Push the water tank 0 back into the base station q until it clicks into place .
NOTE
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Do not tip or swivel the appliance when the water tank 0 is full .
Otherwise, water could drip from the filler opening r .
Before first use
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Clean the sole of the iron 6 using a slightly moist cloth .
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To remove any production residues, iron several times over an old, clean
cloth . Press the steam button 5 a few times .
SDBS 2400 B2
Water hardness
very soft/soft
medium
hard
very hard
Ratio of distilled water to
tap water
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1:1
2:1
3:1
GB │ IE │ NI │ CY
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