physical, sensory or mental capacities provided that
they have been thoroughly instructed regarding use
of the appliance, are supervised, and understand the
risks involved. Children must not be allowed to play
with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance must
not be carried out by children unless they are aged 8
or over and are supervised. Keep the appliance and
power cord out of the reach of children under 8 years
of age.
• The surfaces which are marked with this sign and
the soleplate are very hot during the use of the
appliances. Don't touch these surfaces before the
iron is cooled down.
• Never leave the appliance unattended :
- when it is connected to the mains,
- until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).
• Before rinsing the boiler/rinsing the anti-scale valve
(depending on the model), wait until the appliance is
completely cold and has been unplugged for at least 2
hours before unscrewing the boiler rinse cap/ the scale
collector cover.
• Warning: if the boiler cap or the boiler rinse cap
(depending on the model), is dropped or severely
knocked, have it replaced by an Approved Service Centre,
as it may be damaged.
• When rinsing the boiler, never fill it directly from the
tap.
• The boiler cap mus not be opened during use.
• The appliance must not be used if it has been dropped,
if it has any visible damage, if it leaks, or if it functions
abnormally in any way. Do not attempt to dismantle
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