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SAFETY WARNINGS
When using your Quickpress Power station™, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
• 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.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains.
• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water reservoir is filled with water.
• When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
• The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
• Make sure to read all the safety precautions below and look at the illustrations before you start using the
appliance.
• Use the appliance for its intended use only described in this manual.
• The appliance is intended for household use only.
• In order to protect against the risk of electric shock or damage to the unit, do not immerse iron power
base into water or any other liquids.
• Connect the appliance only to an alternating current of the voltage specified on the rating plate and only
to an earthed socket. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance in the
same circuit.
• Turn the appliance to OFF before plugging or unplugging from outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect
from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
• Do not allow power cord or supply hose to touch hot surface.
• Unplug the appliance from main socket before filling or empty or when not in use.
• Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged. To
avoid a hazard such as the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the appliance, it must be taken to a
qualified serviceman or manufacturer or its service agent for examination and repair. Incorrect
re-assembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used.
• Place the iron out of reach of children; close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or
near children. Do not leave the iron unattended while connected to the supply mains.
• During use, always place its stand on a stable, level and horizontal surface or ironing board.
• Always place the iron on its stand, and do not allow the hot soleplate to touch the power cord or supply
hose.
• Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Use caution when using the
appliance.
• Never use the iron facing towards people because the steam can cause burns.
• The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.
• Never twist the supply hose during use.
• The appliance must be used and rested on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
• The iron shall be placed on the separate stand only.
• When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
• The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
• The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains.
• The appliance must be rest or stocked on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
• During use, if no water in the reservoir, it will produce a loud noise, Turn off at the power point
immediately.
• Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less then 8 years of age when it is energized or
cooling down.
