Operation Manual

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DB 1400 B2

Filling the water tank

1) Put the iron down on the sole of the iron .

2) Open the cover of the ﬁller opening for the water tank .

3) Using the measuring beaker, ﬁll the water tank with water to the “Max” marking,

but no further.

4) Close the cover of the ﬁller opening for the water tank .

NOTE

If the mains water in your area is rated as hard, it is recommended that you

mix the mains water with some distilled water. Otherwise, the jets for the

steam blast function could calcify (become blocked) prematurely.

To extend the optimal steam blast function, mix mains water with distilled

water according to the table.

Water hardness

Ratio of distilled

water to mains

water

very soft/soft 0

medium 1:1

hard 2:1

very hard 3:1

Information about the level of hardness of water in your area can be

obtained from your local waterworks.