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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Note:
Failure to comply with this manual or these safety instructions can lead to hazards. The
manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage to persons or property if these safety
instructions are not observed.
Keep this instruction manual for reference by an and all persons who may use the appliance.
• In an emergency, pull the mains plug
from the socket immediately. Only connect
appliance to an earthed power supply.
• As the iron soleplate and steam jet are
very hot, do not direct steam towards parts
of your own body, or other persons/animals.
Do not iron/steam garments whilst being
worn. Danger of burning.
• This device is not to be used by people
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacities or those
without experience and knowledge, unless
they have received, through a person
responsible for their safety, prior observation
or instructions concerning the use of the
device. Children must be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the device.
• Remove mains plug from electricity supply
before cleaning/servicing/rinsing and only do
it when appliance is cold for at least 2 hours
30 mins.
• Never open the boiler inlet cap during
use. For rinsing unscrew the cap carefully:
residual pressurised steam may start to
escape after several turns. Close the boiler
cap(s) again when rinsing is over. The
pressurised holes for refi lling, descaling,
rinsing or examination should not be opened
during use (only for steam irons equipped
with pressurised compartments).
• Danger of electric shock: Do not get mains
cable/plug wet. Do not pull the mains plug
out of the socket using the cable.
IMPORTANT: Plug in directly to
a wall socket only. STRICTLY
NO portable socket outlet,
multi-way adaptator other extension
devices are allowed.
• Do not use appliance if the mains cable/
steam hose is defective or damaged.
Ensure that a defective cable/steam hose is
replaced only by an authorised LAURASTAR
consumer services department or agent.
• The iron should not be used if it has
suffered damage from a fall, if there is
visible damage or if it leaks.
• Do not open appliance and do not attempt
to carry out any repair work yourself. Danger
of electric shock.
• Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of
children under 8 years of age when it is in
operation or cooling down.
Note:
The Water fi lter granules are non toxic.
Nevertheless, do nottake orally. Keep out of
reach of children.
WARNING:
Position fl ex and steam hose so that no one
can trip over them.
Caution when removing
SOFTPRESSING soleplate, the
iron soleplate may be hot.
Place SOFTPRESSING soleplate on
heat-resistant iron rest when hot.
Danger of burning.
