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• Please read these instructions carefully before first
use. This product has been designed for domestic use
only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure
to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer
accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not
apply.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to the
applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage,
Electomagnetic Compatibility, Environmental
Directives, as applicable...).
• Your steam generator is an electrical appliance. It
should be used under normal conditions. It is intended
for domestic use only.
• Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems:
- A valve avoids any excess pressure build-up, to let
excess steam escape in the event of the appliance
malfunctioning;
- a thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from
overheating.
• Always plug your steam generator into:
- an electrical installation with voltage between 220V
and 240V.
- a socket outlet with ab earth connection.
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable
damage to the appliance and will invalidate your
guarantee.
If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is
correctly rated (16A) with an earth connection, and is
fully extended.
• Completely unwind the power cord from its storage
space before connecting to an earthed socket outlet.
• If the electric power cord or the iron-unit is damaged,
it must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre in
order to prevent any danger.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
Always unplug your appliance:
- before rinsing out the boiler or before filling the water
tank,
- before cleaning your generator,
- after each use.
• The appliance must be used and positioned on a
stable, heat-resistant surface.. When you place the iron
on the iron rest, make sure that the surface on which
you place it is stable.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• 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 and
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.
Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling
down.
• The temperature of the surfaces may be high when
the appliance is in operation, which could cause burns.
Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance
(accessible metal parts and plastic parts near the metal
parts).
• 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 become
very hot and cause burns: never touch these parts.
Never touch the electric cords with the soleplate of the
iron.
• Your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns.
Handle your iron carefully, particularly when using the
vertical steam function. Never direct the steam towards
persons or animals.
• Before unscrewing the boiler rinse cap, wait until the
generator is cold (unplugged for more than 2 hours).
• While rinsing out the boiler, never fill it directly under
the tap.
• If you lose or damage the boiler rinse cap, have it
replaced by 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 be 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 at a Tefal approved
service centre.
• This appliance has been designed for domestic use
only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure
to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer
accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not
apply.
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