STEAM IRON KH1281
Basic Safety Instructions
Risk of Burning!
•Grasp the steam iron only by the handle when the iron is hot.
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sen- sorial or mental cabilities, 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.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•Never hold your hand over the steam spray or on hot metal parts.
•You may not open the filler opening of the water reservoir while the iron is in use. Allow the steam iron to cool down first and remove the power plug from the power socket.
Fire Hazard!
•Never leave the steam iron unattended when it is hot or switched on.
•Only ever store the steam iron away once it has cooled down.
•Only ever iron with the temperature settings instruc- ted by the care instructions for the material. You could otherwise cause damage to the material. If you do not know the care instructions, start with the lowest temperature setting.
•Grasp the steam iron only by the handle when the iron is hot.
•Never let children use the steam iron.
Danger of Electrocution!
•The mains voltage at the mains socket must match that shown on the rating plate on the device.
•If the connection lead or device does not work perfectly or is damaged, have it examined and repaired immediately at the service centre.
•Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced as soon as possible by a qualified technician or by our Customer Service Depart- ment to avoid the risk of injury.
•Only pull on the power plug and never on the cord.
•Never bend (kink) or crush the power cord. Ar- range it in such a way that it can not come into contact with hot surfaces and such that
•Always remove the power plug from the power socket after every use and when cleaning or filling.
•Always unroll the power cord fully before swit- ching on and do not use an extension cord.
•Never touch the cord or the power plug with wet hands.
•Under no circumstances should you submerge the steam iron in any liquid or let any liquid into the device casing of the steam iron. You should never expose the appliance to moisture or use the device outside. Should any liquid get into the appliance casing, remove the power plug imme- diately from the power socket and have the ap- pliance repaired by qualified technicians.
•Never use the steam iron near water in the bathtub, shower, wash basin or other vessels. Nearby water presents a danger, even when the appliance is switched off.
•You may never open the steam iron casing. Have the defect steam iron repaired by qualified technicians.
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