- Disconnect the appliance from the
mains when not in use and before
undertaking any cleaning task.
- Unplug the appliance from the
mains before refilling the water tank.
- This appliance is for household use
only, not professional or industrial
use.
- This appliance can be used by
people unused to its handling,
disabled people or children aged
from 8 years and above if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
- Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless
they are older than 8 and supervised
- Keep the appliance and its cable
out of reach of children under the age
of eight.
- This appliance is not a toy.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
- This appliance should be stored
out of reach of children and/or the
disabled.
- Do not put the appliance away if it
is still hot.
- Prolonged contact between the iron
at maximum temperature and its
containing tray may cause a colour
change in the tray, which will not
affect the normal operation of the
appliance.
- To ensure that the iron functions
correctly, keep the iron face smooth
and do not hit it against metallic ob-
jects (for example, the ironing board,
buttons, zips...)
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- The use of distilled water is recom-
mended, especially if the water in
your area contains any type of grit
or is "hard" (contains calcium or
magnesium).
- The water fill-up opening must not
be left open while the iron is being
used.
- Do not use the appliance on any
part of the body of a person or
animal.
- Turn the thermostat control to the
minimum (MIN) setting. This does
not mean that the iron is switched off
permanently.
- Any misuse or failure to follow
the instructions for use renders the
guarantee and the manufacturer's
liability null and void.
- Never leave the appliance unatten-
ded while in use.
Instructions for use
Before use:
- Remove the appliance's protective
film.
- Some parts of the appliance have
been lightly greased. Consequently,
the first time the appliance is used a
light smoke may be detected.
- Prepare the appliance according to
the function you wish to use.
Filling with water:
- It is essential to have filled the
deposit with water to be able to work
with steam.
- Open the lid of the filling mouth.
- Fill the deposit taking care to obser-
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