[. . . ] When placed in the upright position or in a support, make sure that the surface on which the support stands is stable. The iron should not be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking water. In these cases, it must be checked by an authorized Technical Service Centre before it can be used again. [. . . ] Any damage caused by the use of the aforementioned products, will make the guarantee void. Do not use condensation water from tumble dryers, air conditionings or similar. To prolong the optimum steam function, mix tap water with distilled water 1:1. If the tap water in your district is very hard, mix tap water with distilled water 1:2. To prevent spillage of water out of the appliance in vertical position, never fill beyond the “max” water level mark!Filling the water tank Getting ready Remove any labels or protective coverings from the soleplate. Ironing without steam Ironing with steam Spray Only when the temperature control dial is placed in the areas with the steam symbol. Shot of Steam Set the temperature control dial to at least the "•••" position Solution 1. /10/10 de, en, fr, es, nl, tr, it, pt, el Interval between shots of steam should be 5 seconds. Fabric protection cover Vertical Steam Do not iron clothing while it is being worn!(6) Multiple descaling system Depending on the model, this range is equipped with the “AntiCalc” (=component 1 + 2 + 3). (7) (Depending on model) You are recommended to start by ironing a small area on the reverse of the garment, to ensure that the iron setting is correct. To fit the fabric protection cover to the iron, fit the tip of the iron inside the tip of the fabric protection cover and press the lower section of the fabric protection cover until you hear a click. To remove the fabric protection cover, pull on the rear tab and remove the iron. The protective cover can be purchased from After-sales or specialist outlets. Accessory code (After-sales) 464851 Name of accessory Specialist outlets TDZ1510 (10) Problem Water drips out of the soleplate. [. . . ] (9) Before throwing a used appliance away, you should first make it noticeably inoperable and be certain to dispose of it in accordance with current national laws. Your Retailer, Town Hall or Local Council can give you detailed information about this. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/CE –concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). [. . . ]