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Important safety instructions
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This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience or knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
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Keep the steam generator and its cord out of reach
of children less than 8 years of age at all times.
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The steam generator must not be left unattended
while it is connected to the supply mains.
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The steam generator must be used and rested on
a stable surface.
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When placing the iron on the steam generator base
or on its heel, ensure that the surface on which the
heel or base is placed is stable.
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The steam generator is not to be used if it has been
dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or it
is leaking.
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The filling aperture may be opened during use, due
to the design of the system.
• CAUTION - HOT: Burns can occur from
touching hot parts, hot water or steam,
or the iron rest plate.
• WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not
immerse appliance in water / liquid.
• Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your
appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply
which must be A.C. (Alternating current).
• Do not operate with a damaged steam/supply cord or
grommet, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
• Do not let the mains lead come into contact with the hot
soleplate of the iron.
• Should the fuse in the mains plug require changing, a 13
amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.
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WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.