Tefal FV2681 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

• Please read these instructions carefully before first
use. This product has been designed for domestic
and indoor 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.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power
cord. Always unplug your appliance: before filling
the water tank or rinsing the water tank, before
cleaning the appliance, after each use.

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

• This appliance is not intended to be used by
persons (including children) with reduced or
impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
persons lacking appropriate knowledge or
experience, unless a person responsible for their
safety provides either supervision or appropriate
instructions concerning use of the appliance prior
to its use.

• Children should be supervised to ensure they do
not play with the appliance.

• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or
over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge

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or experience or persons with reduced or impaired
physical, sensory or mental capabilities provided
that they have been thoroughly instructed
regarding use of the appliance, are supervised, and
understand the risks involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision. Keep the iron and its cord out of reach
of children less than 8 years of age when it is
energized or cooling down.

• The surfaces of your appliance can reach very
high temperatures when functioning, which
may cause burns. Do not touch the hot
surfaces of the appliance (accessible metal
parts and plastic parts adjacent to the metallic
parts).

• 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).

• 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 Centre to avoid any danger.

• The iron should only be used with the base

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provided (for cordless irons).

• Check the electrical power for sign of wear or
damage prior to use. If the electrical power cord is
damaged, it must be replaced at an Approved
Service Centre to avoid any danger.

• The iron must always be placed on its base and never on its heel (for cordless irons) .

• Your iron and its base must be used and placed on a stable surface. When you place the iron

on its base, ensure that the surface on which the base is placed is stable.

• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive,

Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc).

• Your steam iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use. It is

designed for domestic use only.

• Always plug your steam iron:

- into a mains circuit with 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 you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly
rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended.

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

• The soleplate of your iron can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns: do not

touch them. Never touch the electrical power cords with the soleplate of the iron.

• Your appliance emits steam, which can cause burns. Always handle the iron with care,

especially when ironing vertically. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.

• Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.

• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water tank is filled with water.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION

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Environment protection first !

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Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or

recycled.

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Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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