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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save for further
reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use,
described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause several
injuries or damage by electric shock, heat or fire.
Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it
other than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised
service centre. Please contact your vendor.
• Do not attempt to operate the appliance if water leaks out of the steamer base or
any parts or accessories are likely to be damaged or subject to inadmissible strain
(i.e. mechanical or electric shock, overheating, moisture). Before use, always check
the appliance and each part of it on impeccable operation. Any use of accessories,
attachments or spare parts not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire,
electrical shock and injuries to persons. If the appliance or any part of it is likely to
be defective or not operating in the intended way, immediately unplug from power
supply and return the entire appliance to an authorised service centre for examina-
tion and repair.
• Any maintenance, repair and operation other than described in these instruc-
tions must be performed at an authorised service centre to avoid risk of electrical
shock, fire or injuries to persons. Do not operate the appliance with any parts or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children.
Do not let young children play with any parts of the appliance. The appliance is not
intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Do not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
Take care that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord, especially when
young children are near. For storage always keep the entire appliance dry and cle-
an and where young children cannot reach it. Do not place any hard and/or heavy
objects on the appliance or any part of it.
• Always place the appliance on a stable, even, dry and sufficiently large surface.
Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter. Do not place any
cloth or tissue beneath the appliance to avoid any risk of fire and electric shock. Always
keep the table or counter clean and dry and immediately wipe off spilled liquids.
• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least
20 cm on each side to furniture, walls, boards, curtains and other objects. Keep at
least 1 m of free space above the appliance. Do not operate the appliance near
any heat-sensitive or moisture-sensitive materials or under boards to avoid damage
caused by steam and condensate.
• The appliance or any part of it may never touch hot surfaces. Do not place the
appliance and any part of it on or near hot surfaces, (i.e. burner, heater or oven).