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• The appliance must not be used if it has been dropped, if it
has any visible damage, if it leaks, or if it functions abnormally
in any way. Do not attempt to dismantle your appliance:
have it examined at an Approved Service Centre to avoid any
danger.
• Check the electrical power cord and water connection cord
for signs of wear or damage prior to use. If the electrical
power cord or the water connection cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by an Approved Service Centre to avoid any
danger.
• Care should be taken when using the appliance due to the
emission of steam.
• For lling, cleaning and descaling your appliance, please refer
to the instruction for use.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility,
Environment, etc).
• Your appliance is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use. It is designed for domestic use only.
• Always plug your appliance:
- into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V,
- into an earthed electrical socket.
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, and is fully extended.
• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket.
• The soleplate of your appliance can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns: do not touch them. Never touch
the electrical power and water connection cords with the soleplate of the appliance.
• Your appliance emits steam, which can cause burns. Always handle the appliance with care, especially when ironing/steaming
vertically. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.
• Never immerse your appliance in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.
• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water reservoir is lled with water.
• Unplug the the appliance during lling and cleaning.
• Be careful when assembling the appliance and when adjusting the board to avoid ngers being caught in the mechanisms.
• The use of accessory attachments other than those provided by the manufacturer is not recommended and may result in re,
electric shock or personal injury.
Before rst use
When you rst use the iron, some smoke or a harmless odour may be produced or there may be a small discharge of
particles. This will not aect the use of the appliance and will disappear quickly.
- Not for drinking
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Dispose with household refuse
- Keep in cool dry place
What water to use?
Your appliance has been designed to use untreated tap water. However, the self-clean function must be performed
regularly on the steam chamber to remove limescale.
Do not use pure demineralised or pure distilled water, water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, rain
water, ltered, bottled or boiled water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners as these may damage
the appliance. These types of water contain organic waste, mineral elements that become concentrated when heated
and cause spitting, brown staining, leaking or premature wear on your appliance. If your water is very hard, mix 50%
untreated tap water with 50% distilled water (available in hardware stores).
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Environment protection rst !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
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