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the housing or the sole plate and from
hot water or steam. Do not allow steam
to escape in the direction of anyone
nearby.
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When operating the appliance, hold only
by the handle.
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Do not attempt to iron or to smooth out
wrinkles or creases from clothes by using
the steam jet function while wearing
them.
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Do not fill the reservoir with any liquid
other than water.
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Always switch the appliance off and
remove the plug from the wall socket
before the water reservoir is removed;
this will prevent the appliance from being
damaged.
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Do not allow the power cord to touch
hot surfaces. Do not coil the power cord
round the appliance.
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Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction,
- during cleaning,
- while refilling, when the reservoir is
removed.
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When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
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This appliance is not intended for use by
any persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lacking experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the
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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Caution: Keep any packaging materials
well away from children: there is a risk of
suffocation.
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No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
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This appliance is intended for domestic
use only and not for commercial
applications.
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In order to comply with safety
regulations and to avoid hazards, repairs
of electrical appliances must be carried
out by qualified personnel, including the
replacement of the power cord. If repairs
are needed, please send the appliance to
one of our customer service departments.
The address can be found in the
appendix to this manual.
Anti-scale filter
A special filter in the generator reservoir
softens the water and reduces the build-up of
lime deposits in the sole plate.
Filling with water
- The steam generator is equipped with a
special anti-scale filter and is not
therefore liable to the build-up of lime
deposits.
- Before the steam function can be used,
the water reservoir must be filled with
water as follows:
- Switch off the generator and remove
the plug from the wall outlet.
- Lift out the reservoir.
- Fill the reservoir with clean tap water,
observing the 'Max' marking on the
reservoir.
- Place the water reservoir into the
generator, ensuring it locks into place.
'Water refill' indicator light
As soon as the water in the reservoir needs
to be replenished, this light starts flashing.
Proceed as described in the section Filling
with water.
General information about ironing
Always check first whether a label with
ironing instructions is attached to the article
to be ironed.
- The meaning of the ironing symbols is as
follows:
• synthetics
(low temperature)
•• silk and wool
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