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Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
Sunbeam is very safety conscious when
designing and manufacturing consumer
products, but it is essential that the product
user also exercise care when using an
electrical appliance. Listed below are
precautions which are essential for the safe use
of an electrical appliance:
•
Read carefully and save all the instructions
provided with an appliance.
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Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you insert or remove a plug.
Remove by grasping the plug - do not pull on
the cord.
•
Turn the power off and remove the plug
when the appliance is not in use and
before cleaning.
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Do not use your appliance with an extension
cord unless this cord has been checked
and tested by a qualified technician or
service person.
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Always use your appliance from a power
outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked
on the appliance.
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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.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
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The temperature of accessible surfaces may
be high when the appliance is operating.
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Never leave an appliance unattended while
in use.
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Do not use an appliance for any purpose
other than its intended use.
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Do not place an appliance on or near a hot
gas flame, electric element or on a heated
oven.
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Do not place on top of any other appliance.
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Do not let the power cord of an appliance
hang over the edge of a table or bench top
or touch any hot surface.
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Do not operate any electrical appliance with
a damaged cord or after the appliance has
been damaged in any manner. If damage
is suspected, return the appliance to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre
for examination, repair or adjustment.
•
For additional protection, Sunbeam
recommend the use of a residual current
device (RCD) with a tripping current not
exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit
supplying power to your appliances.
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Do not immerse the appliance in water
or any other liquid unless recommended.
•
Appliances are not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.
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This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such
as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments; farm houses; by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments; bed and breakfast type
environments.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR IRON
•
Do not leave a hot iron within reach of
children. If they come into contact with a
hot iron it could lead to serious burns.
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Iron only on an ironing board.
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An iron takes approximately 30 minutes to
cool down. Allow the iron to cool completely
before storing.
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Do not wind the cord around the soleplate
while the iron is still hot.
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Do not leave the iron unattended while it is
plugged into the power outlet.
•
Always unplug the iron from the power
outlet before filling or emptying the water
tank.
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The iron must be used and rested on a
stable surface.
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The iron is not to be used if it has been
dropped, if there are visible signs of
damage or if it is leaking.
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
