ENG
15 • SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Your ironing centre is an electrical appliance: It should only be used for its intended purpose, and under normal conditions. It is designed for domestic use only.
It is fitted with two safety systems: a safety valve that releases any excess steam in the event of a malfunction and a thermal fuse to prevent overheating.
•Check that your mains supply is the same voltage as shown on the appliance's rating plate.
•This appliance complies with EU regulations 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.
•Completely remove the power cord from its housing before plugging it into an earthed socket.
•Always plug your ironing centre into:
-An electrical installation with a voltage between 220 V and 240 V AC. Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage and will invalidate your guarantee.
-An earthed power socket. If you are using an extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (minimum 13A) with an earth, and is fully extended.
•Never use the steam generator separately from the board.
•Should the electric power cord or the iron's steam cord become damaged, it must be replaced by a Rowenta Approved Service Centre to avoid the risk of injury.
Caution:
•Your iron's soleplate and the
•Your appliance releases steam, which can cause burns.
•Handle your iron with care, particularly when using the vertical steam function.
•Never direct steam toward people or animals.
•Take care to ensure that you do not come into contact with electrical cords with the hot iron soleplate.
•Keep your ironing station out of the reach of children.
•Never leave the appliance unattended:
-while it is plugged into a power socket;
-until it has cooled down (approximately 1 hour after use).
•Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord.
•Always unplug your appliance:
-Before rinsing out the boiler,
-Before cleaning it,
-After each use.
•Never leave the iron in its storage compartment with the ironing centre's power cord plugged in and the main switch is lit.
•Before unscrewing the boiler drain plug, always wait until the steam generator is cold (unplugged for at least 2 hours).
•Never fill the boiler through the drain hole, except when rinsing it.
•Never immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid. Never hold it under a running tap.
•If the appliance falls, receives a violent blow or is not operating correctly, do not dismantle it; have it examined at a Rowenta Approved Service Centre in order to prevent any danger.
•If you lose or damage the boiler drain plug, have it replaced at a Rowenta Approved Service Centre.
•Always place the iron with the soleplate down on the iron
16 • GUARANTEE
•Rowenta offers a contractual warranty covering the appliance from the date of purchase for a period which may differ according to statutory requirements in each country. Please refer to the literature enclosed with your appliance.
•The ironing board cover is not protected under this guarantee.
•The product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.