Tefal GV7340G0, GV7340E0, GV7340C0 manual Important recommendations, Safety instructions

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Important recommendations

Safety instructions

•Please read these instructions carefully before first use. This 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.

•For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage, Electomagnetic Compatibility, Environmental Directives, as applicable...).

•Your steam generator is an electrical appliance. It should be used under normal conditions. It is intended for domestic use only.

•Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems:

-A valve avoids any excess pressure build-up, to let excess steam escape in the event of the appliance malfunctioning;

-a thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from overheating.

• Always plug your steam generator into:

-an electrical installation with voltage between 220V and 240V.

-a socket outlet with ab earth connection.

Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee.

If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (16A) with an earth connection, and is fully extended.

•Completely unwind the power cord from its storage space before connecting to an earthed socket outlet.

•If the electric power cord or the iron-unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre in order to prevent any danger.

•Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord. Always unplug your appliance:

- before rinsing out the boiler or before filling the water tank,

- before cleaning your generator, - after each use.

•The appliance must be used and positioned on a stable, heat-resistant surface.. When you place the iron on the iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable.

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, 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.

•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 and 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 when it is energized or cooling down.

•The temperature of the surfaces may be high when the appliance is in operation, which could cause burns. Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance (accessible metal parts and plastic parts near the metal parts).

•Never leave the appliance unattended :

-when it is connected to the mains,

-until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).

•The soleplate and generator iron-rest can become very hot and cause burns: never touch these parts. Never touch the electric cords with the soleplate of the iron.

•Your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns. Handle your iron carefully, particularly when using the vertical steam function. Never direct the steam towards persons or animals.

•Before unscrewing the boiler rinse cap, wait until the generator is cold (unplugged for more than 2 hours).

•While rinsing out the boiler, never fill it directly under the tap.

•If you lose or damage the boiler rinse cap, have it replaced by an approved Service Centre.

•Never immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid. Never hold it under the water tap.

•The appliance must not be used if it has fallen to the floor, shows evidence of damage, leaks or fails to function correctly. Never dismantle your appliance. To avoid any danger, have it inspected at a Tefal approved service centre.

•This appliance 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.

PLEASE KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION LEAFLET IN A SAFE PLACE

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