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Important safety instructions
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury or death and secondly the danger of damage to the appliance. These are indicated in the text by the following two conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance!
In addition, we offer the following safety advice.
Location
•Do not use outdoors or near water.
•The steam generator must be used and rested on a stable surface.
•When placing the iron unit on the base unit or on it’s heel, ensure that the surface on which the heel or base unit is placed is stable.
Children
•Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Personal safety
•Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Use caution when using your steam generator. If your iron is placed for a few moments on the iron rest plate, this plate may reach very high temperatures. In this instance, do not touch the iron soleplate or the iron rest plate until the iron and the iron rest have cooled down.
•Do not use the vertical steam feature on clothes that are being worn.
•Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces. Let the steam generator cool completely before putting away.
•Do not leave the steam generator unattended whilst plugged in or on an ironing board. Never allow the mains lead to over hang the work surface.
•The socket should always be off before plugging or unplugging from the socket. Never yank the cord to disconnect from the socket, instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, it’s service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Other safety considerations
•Use the steam generator only for it’s intended use.
•Never hold the generator base set under the tap.
•To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not put the appliance in water or in any other liquid.
•Always disconnect the steam generator from the electrical supply and the tank from the base unit when filling with water and emptying.
•Always disconnect the steam generator from the electrical supply when cleaning or when not in use.
•Do not operate the steam generator with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron, but telephone Morphy Richards for advice. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used.
•If the need arises to change the mains cable on your steam generator or the iron, please return to Morphy Richards service department at the address on the back page.
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