sAfety InstructIons - General
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Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference.
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Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.
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T his appliance can be used by children older than 8 years and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, but only if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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C leaning and maintenance must not be done by children, except if they are older than 8 years and
supervised.
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Keep the appliance and the cable out of reach of children under 8 years.
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H ave any repairs carried out solely by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.
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• Verify that the mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the type plate on the appliance before use.
• Make sure the socket into which you plug the appliance is earthed.
• Always remove the plug from the socket when the appliance is not in use.
• Always remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling on the plug, not the power cord.
• Check the appliance's power cord regularly to make sure it is not damaged. Do not use the appliance if
the power cord is damaged. Have a damaged power cord replaced by a qualified service department.
• Certain parts of the appliance can become hot. Do not touch them, as you may burn yourself.
• The appliance needs space to allow heat to escape, thereby preventing the risk of fire. Make sure that
the appliance has sufficient space around it, and does not come in contact with flammable material.
The appliance must not be covered.
• Make sure that the appliance and the power cord do not come in contact with sources of heat, such as
a hot hob or naked flame.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not come in contact with water
Certain parts of the appliance may get hot.
Do not touch these parts to prevent burning yourself.
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• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Never immerse the appliance, the plug or the power cord in water or other liquid.
• Never leave the appliance unsupervised whilst it is switched on.
• Place the appliance on a stable, heat-resistant surface where it cannot fall.
• Make sure you do not become caught up in the power cord.
• Make sure that your hands are dry before touching the appliance, power cord or plug.
• Never use the appliance in a humid room.
• Do not pick up the appliance if it falls into water. Remove the plug from the wall socket immediately. Do
not use the appliance any more.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly after use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
• Never hold the iron upside down during use. Hot water could drip from the iron and cause burns.
• Before using the iron verify that the water reservoir is not filled above the 'max' level. Excess water in
the reservoir could overflow during use and cause a short circuit.
tHe enVIronMent
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D ispose of packaging material, such as plastic and boxes, in the appropriate waste containers.
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W hen this product reaches the end of its useful life do not dispose of it by putting it in a dustbin;
hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electrical and electronic equipment. Please refer to
the symbols on the product, the user's instructions or the packaging.
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T he materials can be re-used as indicated. Your help in the re-use, recycling or other means of
making use of old electrical equipment will make an important contribution to the protection of the
environment.
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C ontact your municipality for the address of the appropriate collection point in your neighbourhood.
tecHnIcAl InforMAtIon
Type:
AST2200
Output:
2200W
Power supply:
220-240V ~50/60Hz
electricity and heat
During use
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user's instructions