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Important recommendations
Safe y ins ruc ions
• Please read these instructions carefully efore first use. This product has een designed for domestic use only. In the event of any
commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsi ility and the
guarantee will not apply.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applica le standards and regulations (Low Voltage, Electomagnetic Compati ility,
Environmental Directives, as applica le...).
•Your steam generator is an electrical appliance. It should e used under normal conditions. It is intended for domestic use only.
• Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems:
- a pressure release valve which, in the event of a malfunction, releases any excess steam;
- a thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from overheating.
• Always plug your steam generator into:
- an electrical installation with voltage etween 220V and 240V.
- an earthed socket.
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irrepara le damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee.
If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A) with an earth, and is fully extended.
• Completely unwind the power cord from its storage space efore connecting to an earthed socket.
• If the electric power cord or the iron-unit is damaged, it must e replaced y an Approved Service Centre in order to prevent any
danger.
• Do not unplug the appliance y pulling on the cord.
Always unplug your appliance:
- efore rinsing out the oiler or efore filling the water tank,
- efore cleaning your generator,
- after each use.
• The appliance must e used and placed on a flat, sta le, heat-resistant surface. When you place the iron on the iron rest, make
sure that the surface on which you place it is sta le.
• This appliance is not intended for use y persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa ilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have een given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance y a person
responsi le for their safety.
• Children should e supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Never leave the appliance unattended:
- when it is connected to the mains,
- until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).
• The soleplate and generator iron-rest can ecome very hot and cause urns: never touch these parts.
Never touch the electric cords with the soleplate of the iron.
• Your appliance gives off steam which can cause urns. Handle your iron carefully, particularly when using the vertical steam
function. Never direct the steam towards persons or animals.
• Before unscrewing the oiler rinse cap, wait until the generator is cold (unplugged for more than 2 hours).
• While rinsing out the oiler, never fill it directly under the tap.
• If you lose or damage the oiler rinse cap, have it replaced y an approved Service Centre.
• Never immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid. Never hold it under the water tap.
• The appliance must not e used if it has fallen to the floor, shows evidence of damage, leaks or fails to function correctly. Never
dismantle your appliance. To avoid any danger, have it inspected in an approved service centre.
Environmen pro ec ion firs !
Your appliance contains valua le materials which can e recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a civic waste disposal centre.
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