Taurus ARTICA - Instructions for Use; Pre-Use Preparations

- Respect the MAX level indicator
(Fig. 1)
- Disconnect the appliance from the
mains when not in use and before
undertaking any cleaning task.
- Unplug the appliance from the
mains before refilling the water tank.
- This appliance is for household use
only, not professional or industrial
use.
- This appliance can be used by
people unused to its handling,
disabled people or children aged
from 8 years and above if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
- Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless
they are older than 8 and supervised
- Keep the appliance and its cable
out of reach of children under the age
of eight.
This appliance is not a toy.
- This appliance should be stored
out of reach of children and/or the
disabled.
- Do not store or transport the
appliance if it is still hot.
- To ensure that the iron functions
correctly, keep the iron face smooth
and do not hit it against metallic ob-
jects (for example, the ironing board,
buttons, zips…)
- Only use water with the appliance.
- The use of distilled water is recom-
mended, especially if the water in
your area contains any type of grit
or is “hard” (contains calcium or
magnesium).
- The water fill-up opening must not
be left open while the iron is being
used.
- Never leave the appliance connec-
ted and unattended if is not in use.
This saves energy and prolongs the
life of the appliance.
- Never rest the appliance into a
surface while in use.
- Do not use the appliance to dry
textiles of any kind.
- Turn the thermostat control to the
minimum (MIN) setting. This does
not mean that the iron is switched off
permanently.
- Never leave the appliance unatten-
ded while in use.
Service:
- Any misuse or failure to follow
the instructions for use renders the
guarantee and the manufacturer’s
liability null and void.
Instructions for use
Before use:
- Remove the appliance’s protective
film.
- Make sure that all the product’s
packaging has been removed.
- Some parts of the appliance have
been lightly greased. Consequently,
the first time the appliance is used a
light smoke may be detected.
- Prepare the appliance according to
the function you wish to use.