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4. Hold the iron horizontally in mid-air (do not place it on a surface). Allow the steam to
escape from the appliance until the water reservoir is empty.
5.
Rinse a couple of times with clean water.
SAFETY
General information
- Read and follow these instructions car
efully. Keep this manual for future reference.
- Use this appliance only in accordance with these instructions.
- This appliance is intended solely for domestic use.
- The use of this appliance by children or persons with a physical, sensory, mental or
motor disability or with a lack of the necessary knowledge and experience may cause a
hazard. Persons responsible for the safety of such people must give explicit instructions
or supervise the use of the appliance.
- Have the appliance repaired only by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the
appliance yourself.
- Only use accessories recommended by the supplier. The use of other accessories may
result in damage to the appliance, thereby creating hazards for the user.
- The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.
Electricity and heat
- Verify that the mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance’s type plate
before use.
- Use an earthed plug socket.
- If you use an extension lead, use an earthed extension lead that is suitable for the
appliance’s power rating. Unwind the extension lead fully and position it so that nobody
can trip over it.
- Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the appliance is not going to be
used for a period of time.
- When you remove the plug from the plug socket, pull the plug and not the power cord.
- Never pull the power cord to move the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the appliance or the power cord is damaged. Have a
damaged power cord replaced by a qualified electrician.
- Make sure the appliance, the power cord and the plug do not come into contact with
heat sources, such as a hot hob or a naked flame.
- Make sure the appliance, the power cord and the plug do not come into contact with
water, other fluids or chemicals.
- Do not pick up the appliance if it falls into water. Immediately remove the plug from the
wall socket. Do not use the appliance any more.
- The appliance and its parts can become hot while the appliance is in use. To avoid
being burnt, take care when touching the appliance and its parts.
- The appliance must be able to dissipate its heat to avoid a risk of fire. Make sure
that the appliance has sufficient space around it, and does not come in contact with
flammable material. The appliance must not be covered.
During use
- Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface where it cannot fall.
- Never use the appliance outdoors.
- Never use the appliance in a humid room.
- Never allow the power cord to hang over the edge of the draining board, work top or
table.
- Make sure your hands are dry when you touch the appliance, the power cord or the
plug.
- Turn off the appliance and/or remove the plug from the plug socket in the event of a
malfunction during use, before cleaning the appliance, before fitting or removing an
accessory and before storing the appliance after use.
