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Important safety instructions
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
•Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age at all times.
•The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains.
•The plug must be removed from the socket before being filled with water.
•The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
•When placing the iron on its heel, ensure that the surface on which the heel is placed is stable.
•The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or it is leaking.
•The filling aperture must not be opened during use.
• | WARNING: Burns can occur from touching hot | • | WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not | |
| metal, hot water or steam. |
| immerse appliance in water / liquid. | |
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| Electrical requirements and mains cable | • | Do not let the mains lead come into contact with | |
• | Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your |
| the hot soleplate of the iron. | |
• Should the fuse in the mains plug require changing, | ||||
| appliance corresponds with your house electricity | |||
| supply which must be A.C. (Alternating current). |
| a 13 amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted. | |
• | Do not operate with a damaged supply cord or | • | WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. | |
| grommet, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, |
| PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP | |
| its service agent or similarly qualified person in |
| FOR REFERENCE | |
| order to avoid a hazard. |
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