•Never bend (kink) or crush the power cable. Arrange it in such a way that it cannot
come into contact with hot surfaces and so that no-one can step on it or trip over it.
•Remove the plug from the power socket after every use, and before cleaning or filling
with tap water.
•Always unwind the power cable fully before switching on, and do not use an exten-
sion cable.
•Never touch the power cable or the plug with wet hands.
•Never use the steam iron near a bath, shower, wash basin or other vessel containing
water. The proximity of moisture presents a danger, even when the appliance is swit-
ched off.
•Under no circumstances should you submerge the steam iron in liquid or permit li-
quids to penetrate the casing of the steam iron. Do not expose the appliance to humi-
dity and do not use outdoors. Should liquids enter the casing, unplug the appliance
from the socket immediately and arrange for it to be repaired by a qualified technici-
an.
•You may not open the casing of the steam iron. Should repairs be necessary, only al-
low authorised technicians to repair a defective appliance.
•Under NO circumstance should you use the appliance if it shows visible signs of da-
mage, has fallen, or is leaking.
Arrange for it to be repaired by qualified specialists.
•Do not use the appliance if the anti-kink protection on the power cable is
damaged!
•This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or over and by individuals with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or know-
ledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance
and have understood the potential risks. Children may not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by children without supervi-
sion.
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