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General Safety Instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the
appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the
warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal
packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass
on the operating instructions.
• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for
the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fi t for commer-
cial use. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources
of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid)
and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands.
If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance
and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull on the
plug, not the cable) if the appliance is not being used and
remove the attached accessories.
• Do
not
operate the machine without supervision. If you
should leave the workplace, always switch the machine off
or remove the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not
the lead).
• Check the appliance and the cable for damage on a regular
basis. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always
contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure
to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by
the manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualifi ed
person and with a cable of the same type.
• Use only original spare parts.
• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instruc-
tions“.
Children and Frail Individuals
• In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
WARNING!
Caution!
Do not allow small children to play with the foil
as there is a
danger of suffocation
!
• In order to protect children or frail individuals from the ha-
zards of electrical equipment, please ensure that this device
is only used under supervision. This device is not a toy. Do
not
allow small children to play with it.
Symbols in these Instructions for Use
Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is
essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid
accidents and prevent damage to the machine:
WARNING:
This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates
possible injury risks.
CAUTION:
This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other
objects.
NOTE:
This highlights tips and information.
Special Safety Instructions
WARNING:
The ironing base becomes hot very quickly and takes a long
time to cool down. Please do not touch it.
• When not using the iron, always place the appliance verti-
cally on its base.
First Use of the Machine
• Remove any protective fi lms and adhesive labels from the
stainless steel soleplate before using the appliance.
• Clean the ironing base with a slightly damp cloth.
• Completely unwind the line cord.
Using the Machine
NOTE:
This device should only be used for ironing garments and
textiles!
1. Place the iron on its stand.
2. Always set the temperature control to „
0
“ before connecting
the appliance to a power point, or before disconnecting it.
3. Sort out the garments according to their ironing temperatures.
4.
Electrical connection
• Make sure that the iron voltage (see name plate) and
the line voltage match.
• Only connect the machine to a properly installed safety
socket, 230 V/50 Hz.
5. Start with the lower temperatures. It is set with the thermostat:
•
Synthetics, silk
low temperature
• •
Wool
medium temperature
• • •
Cotton, linen
high temperature
MAX
maximum
temperature
6. The control lamp lights up. As soon as it shuts off, the set
temperature is reached. Now you can start to iron.
7. After you have fi nished ironing, turn the control back to „
0
“.
Always pull the plug out of the socket after using the iron.
Cleaning
• Always remove the mains lead before cleaning!
• Allow the device to cool down before you put it away.
Danger of burns!
• Clean the casing with a slightly damp cloth.
• Clean the iron with a slightly humid cloth.
Do not use any
abrasive cleaning agents!
•
The device must never be immersed in water!
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