Sunbeam SR2300 manual Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions, Safety Precautions for Your Iron

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

	SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR IRON	•	Always unplug the iron from the power outlet before
•	Do not leave a hot iron within reach of children. If		filling or emptying the water tank.
	they come into contact with a hot iron it could lead	•	Always ensure that the iron is set to the correct
	to serious burns.		voltage for the country of use before plugging it into
•	Iron only on an ironing board.		the power outlet. Using an incorrect voltage may
•	An iron takes approximately 30 minutes to		cause serious harm to your appliance.
		•	Always ensure that the iron has completely cooled
	cool down. Allow the iron to cool completely before
	storing.		before placing it in the travel pouch.
•	Do not wind the cord around the soleplate while the	•	The iron must be used and rested on a stable
	iron is still hot.		surface.
•	The iron is not intended for frequent use.	•	When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the
•	Do not leave the iron unattended while it is plugged		surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
		•	The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped,
	into the power outlet.
			if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
	Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing and	•	Do not use an appliance for any purpose
	manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential		other than its intended use.
	that the product user also exercise care when using	•	Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
	an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions		flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
	which are essential for the safe use of an electrical	•	Do not place on top of any other appliance.
	appliance:	•	Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over
•	Read carefully and save all the instructions provided		the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot
	with an appliance.		surface.
•	Always turn the power off at the power outlet before	•	Do not operate any electrical appliance with a
	you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the		damaged cord or after the appliance has been
	plug - do not pull on the cord.		damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected,
•	Turn the power off and remove the plug when the		return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam
	appliance is not in use and before cleaning.		Appointed Service Centre for examination, repair
•	Do not use your appliance with an extension cord		or adjustment.
	unless this cord has been checked and tested by a	•	For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend
	qualified technician or service person.		the use of a residual current device (RCD) with
•	Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the		a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the
	voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.		electrical circuit supplying power to your appliances.
•	This appliance is not intended for use by persons	•	Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other
	(including children) with reduced physical, sensory		liquid unless recommended.
	or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and	•	Appliances are not intended to be operated by
	knowledge, unless they have been given supervision		means of an external timer or separate remote
	or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a		control system.
	person responsible for their safety.	•	This appliance is intended to be used in household
•	Children should be supervised to ensure that they do		and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas
	not play with the appliance.		in shops, offices and other working environments;
•	The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high		farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other
	when the appliance is operating.		residential type environments; bed and breakfast
•	Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.		type environments.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

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