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Important recommendations

Safety instructions

•Please read these instructions carefully before first use. This pro duct h as b een desi gned fo r domestic use only. Any commercial use, i nappropriate use or failure to com - ply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no res- ponsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

•For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards an d regulations (Lo w Vo ltage, Electomagnetic Compatibility, Environmental Directives, as applicable...).

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

•Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems:

-a pressure release valve which, in t he event of a mal- function, releases any excess steam;

-a thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from overhea- ting.

•Always plug your steam generator into:

-an electrical installation with voltage between 230V and 240V.

-an earthed socket.

Connecting to th e w rong voltage may cause ir reparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A) with an earth, and is fully extended.

•C ompletely un wind the power cord from its sto rage space before connecting to an earthed socket.

•If the electric power cord, steam cord or the iron unit is damaged, it must be rep laced by an App roved Service Centre in order to prevent any danger.

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

-before ri nsing the anti -scale valve or before filling the water tank,

- before cleaning your generator, - after each use.

•The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. When you pla ce the ir on o n the iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable.

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (inclu- ding children) with reduc ed phy sical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given sup ervision o r in struction con cer- ning 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.

•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 ver- tical steam function. Never direct the steam towards per- sons or animals.

•Before unscrewing the anti-scale valve cap, wait until the generator is cold (unplugged for more than 2 hours).

•If you lose or damage the anti-scale valve cap, have it replaced by an approved Service Centre.

•Ne ver immerse your st eam ge nerator 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 applia nce. To avoid an y danger, have it inspected in an approved service centre.

Description

1.Steam c ontro l b utto n

2.Iron temp erature adjus tmen t bu tton

3.Iron t hermosta t light

4.Iron rest

5.Iron-ba se st eam cord

6.Con trol pan el

a - Green l ight: Steam ready b - Stea m out put contro l dial

 

c - Red l ight: W ater tank em pty

 

d - “Anti -calc” ligh t

 

e - Rest art button

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Ill uminated on / o ff sw itch

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Power co rd s torage s pace

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Lock -Sys tem h oop

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Rem ovabl e wa ter tan k

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Fil lin g i nlet o f the removable w ate r

 

tan k

12.Rem ovabl e wa ter tan k han dle

13.a - Anti -sc ale co llector cap b - Anti-s cale col lecto r

14.Steam gen era tor boi ler (in th e bas e unit)

15.Cord fa stener

16.Steam c ord sto rag e s pace

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