N'oveen HGS340, User Manual

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Always position your hands at the neck of the garment steamer when holding it and warn
others (especially children) of the possible dangers of burns from steam, hot water or hot
parts, especially when steaming vertically.
- Store the garment steamer out of reach of children.
- The garment steamer must be used and rested on a stable surface.
- Do not use the garment steamer if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of
damage or if it is leaking.
- The garment steamer is designed for household use and to be used with tap water only.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, or other chemicals in the tank. This appliance is not designed
to work with these chemicals. In case of particularly calcareous tap water, use a mixture
composed of 50% tap water and 50% demineralized water.
- Do not touch the steam head during use. When using the garment steamer, make sure the
steamer head is facing away from you and in an upright position.
- Always test the garment steamer on a small discreet part of the fabric to be steamed to
ensure the temperatures is not too high for the fabric.
- When cleaning the garment steamer, do not use alkaline cleaning agents; use a soft cloth
and mild detergent only.
- The garment steamer incorporates a thermal safety fuse to protect the garment steamer
from over-heating. However the garment steamer should not be left unattended while it is
connected to the power outlet. Special care should always be taken when there are children
in the home/vicinity of the garment steamer.
- Do not fill the water tank past the MAX indicator line as this may cause the water to leak.
- There may be leakage from the steam head if the garment steamer temperature is not
high enough to vaporize water and create steam. Therefore, ensure that the garment
steamer is always preheated for 2-3 minutes prior to use.
- Never use the garment steamer while clothes are on the body or direct the steam towards
people or animals.
- Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces.
- Keep the garment steamer clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book.
- Always check wash labels on the clothes before using the garment steamer.
- Do not use the garment steamer with empty water tank.
Important safeguards for all electrical appliances
- Fully unwind the power cord before use.
- Connect only to 220-240V power outlet.
- Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a bench or table, touch not surfaces or
become knotted.