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SAFETY AND SET-UP
• For additional protection, this appliance should be connected to a household residual current device with
a rating of no more than 30 mA. Consult your electrician for advice.
• Dry off the appliance and all accessories prior to connecting it to a power supply and prior to attaching
the accessories.
• Make sure you do not accidentally trip on the power cable when the appliance is in use.
• Position the appliance in such a way that the power plug is always accessible.
• Never touch the power plug with damp or wet hands.
• Unplug the appliance before each cleaning and when the device is not in use.
• Avoid damages to the power cable by not squeezing, bending or rubbing it on sharp edges. Keep the
power cable away from hot surfaces and open flames.
• Do not pull on the power cable to disconnect the appliance from the power supply and do not wrap the
power cable around the appliance; use the cable storage holder provided.
• Do not use this appliance with an extension cord.
• Do not submerge the appliance, the power cable or the power plug in water or in any other liquid.
• Only clean this device with a slightly damp cloth.
• Always keep hair, clothing and other objects away from the appliance while it is in use in order to prevent
injury and damages.
• Warning - Danger of Burns!
Do not touch the hot soleplate. Do not lean over the iron while it is in use. Heat will rise from the device
during usage! Only touch the iron by the handle.
• If this appliance falls, if water leaks or other defects occur, it must be inspected and repaired by an au-
thorized specialist.
• Do not use this appliance until the defect has been repaired.
• Do not iron over zippers, metal buttons or other metal parts, as this could damage the soleplate.
• To guarantee the safety of the appliance, do not alter the safety features in any way.
• When walking away or leaving the appliance for only a brief amount of time, ensure you always place the
iron on the storage base and switch it off.
• An unsupervised, hot iron can result in burn injuries!
• Never point the hot soleplate towards people, animals or electrical devices whilst steam is being emitted.
• After use, always let the iron cool down completely in a location out of reach of children and persons who
are restricted in their physical, sensory or mental abilities. Wait until the appliance has completely cooled
down before storing it away.
