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• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or
over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge or
experience or persons with reduced or impaired
physical, sensory or mental capacities provided that
they have been thoroughly instructed regarding use
of the appliance, are supervised, and understand the
risks involved. Children must not be allowed to play
with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance must
not be carried out by children unless they are aged
8 or over and are supervised. Keep the appliance and
power cord out of the reach of children under 8
years of age.
• The surfaces of your appliance can reach very high
temperatures when functioning, which may cause
burns. Do not touch the hot surfaces of the
appliance (accessible metal parts and plastic parts
adjacent to the metallic parts).
• Never leave the appliance unattended :
- when it is connected to the mains,
- until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).
• The appliance must not be used if it has been
dropped, if it has any visible damage, if it leaks, or if
it functions abnormally in any way. Do not attempt
to dismantle your appliance: have it examined at an
Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.
• The iron should only be used with the base provided
(for cordless irons).
• Check the electrical power for sign of wear or
damage prior to use. If the electrical power cord is
