Sunbeam 8300 Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions, Ensure the above safety precautions are understood

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

	SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR IRON		while the iron is still hot.
•	Do not leave a hot iron within reach of	•	Do not leave the iron unattended while it is
	children. If they come into contact with a hot		plugged into the power outlet.
	iron it could lead to serious burns.	•	Always unplug the iron from the power outlet
•	Iron only on an ironing board. Do not place the		before filling or emptying the water tank.
	steam generator on carpet during use.	•	The iron must be used and rested on a stable
•	The iron must not be stored whilst it is		surface. When placing the iron on a stand,
	connected to the supply. The electronic switch		ensure that the surface on which the stand is
	provided is for functional use only during		placed is stable.
	operation, and is not intended to provide	•	The iron is not to be used if it has been
	disconnection from the supply. Before storing		dropped, if there are visible signs of
	the iron after use, it must be unplugged from		damage or if it is leaking.
	the supply.	•	This iron features an “auto-off” function, which
•	A Steam Generator takes approximately 2 hours
			is an additional safety feature designed to
	to completely cool down. Allow the iron to cool		disconnect power to the heating element if the
	completely before storing.		iron has not been used for a certain period of
•	Do not wind the cord around the soleplate		time.
	Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing	•	Do not use an appliance for any purpose
	and manufacturing consumer products, but it is		other than its intended use.
	essential that the product user also exercise care	•	Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
	when using an electrical appliance. Listed below		flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
	are precautions which are essential for the safe use	•	Do not place on top of any other appliance.
	of an electrical appliance:	• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang
• Read carefully and save all the instructions
			over the edge of a table or bench top or touch
	provided with an appliance.
			any hot surface.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
		• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a
	before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by
			damaged cord or after the appliance has been
	grasping the 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	•	For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend
	a qualified technician or service person.		the use of a residual current device (RCD)
• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of			with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in
	the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.		the electrical circuit supplying power to your
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons			appliances.
	(including children) with reduced physical,	•	Do not immerse the appliance in water or any
	sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of		other liquid unless recommended.
	experience and knowledge, unless they have been	•	Appliances are not intended to be operated by
	given supervision or instruction concerning use		means of an external timer or separate remote
	of the appliance by a person responsible for their		control system.
	safety.	• This appliance is intended to be used in
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
			household and similar applications such as: staff
	do not play with the appliance.		kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be			environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels,
	high when the appliance is operating.		motels and other residential type environments;
• Never leave an appliance unattended while in			bed and breakfast type environments.
	use.

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.	3
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.