General Safety Instructions - Siemens slider SL45 Gebrauchsanleitung

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Thank you for buying the slider SL45 steam station,
the new steam-ironing system from Siemens.
Carefully read through the operating instructions
for the appliance and keep them safe for future
reference.
Please visit www.Siemens-home.co.uk for more
product information or to register your product, just
follow the link to the Online guarantee registration.
Introduction
These instructions for use contain valuable information
about the unique features of this system and some
hints to make ironing easier for you.
We hope that you enjoy ironing with this steam station.
Important
• Open out the first page of the booklet, to help you to
understand how the appliance works.
• This appliance complies with international safety
standards.
• This appliance has been designed exclusively for
domestic use and must not be used for industrial
purposes.
• This appliance must only be used for the purposes
for which it was designed, i.e. as an iron. Any other
use will be considered improper and consequently
dangerous. The manufacturer will not be held
responsible for any damage arising from misuse or
improper use.

General safety instructions

Danger of electric shocks or fire!
• This appliance is to be connected and used in
accordance with the information stated on its rating
lable.
• This appliance must be connected to an earthed
socket. If it is absolutely necessary to use an
extension cable, make sure that it is suitable for 16A
and has a socket with an earth connection.
• The iron should not be used if it has been dropped,
if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking
water. It must be checked by an authorised Technical
Service Centre before it can be used again.
• If the safety fuse fitted in the appliance blows, the
appliance will be rendered inoperative. To restore
normal operation the appliance will have to be taken
to an authorised Technical Service Centre.
• In order to avoid that under unfavourable mains
conditions, phenomena like transient voltage drops or
lighting fluctuations can happen, it is recommended
that the iron is connected to a power supply system
with a maximum impedance of 0.27 Ω .
• Certain environmental
instability in steam production and temperature for a
short period of time.
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conditions can cause
If necessary, the user can ask the power supply
company for the system impedance at the point of
use.
• This appliance is not intended to be used by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capacities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the 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.
• Remove the plug from the socket before filling
the appliance with water or before pouring out the
remaining water after use.
• The appliance must never be placed directly under
the tap to fill the water tank.
• The appliance must be used and rested on a stable
surface.
• When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the
surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
• The appliance must not be left unattended while it is
connected to the mains supply.
• Unplug the appliance from the mains supply after
each use, or if a fault is suspected.
• The electrical plug must not be removed from the
socket by pulling the cable.
• Never immerse the iron or the steam generator in
water or any other fluid.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather
conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc.).
• With the aim of avoiding dangerous situations, any
work or repair that the appliance may need, e.g.
replacing a faulty mains cable, must only be carried
out by qualified personnel from an Authorised
Technical Service Centre.
Important:
• This appliance reaches high temperatures and
produces steam during use, this could cause scalds
or burns if used improperly.
• The steam hose, base station, metal plate at the
bottom of the removable iron pad (2) and in particular
the iron can get hot when used. This is normal.
• Never aim the steam at people or animals.
• Do not allow the power cable to come into contact
with the soleplate when it is hot.
• Be aware that the system can keep on steaming
for a short additional time after releasing the steam
trigger. This is a normal function.
Description
1. Removable water tank
2. Removable iron pad
3. Carrying handle
4. Steam hose and mains cable storage compartment