13 • SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
•Your steam generator is an electrical appliance. It should be used under normal conditions.
It is intended for domestic use only.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations
(Low Voltage, Electomagnetic Compatibility, Materials in contact with foodstuffs,
Environmental Directives, as applicable...)
•Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems :
- A pressure release valve which, in the event of a malfunction, releases any excess steam.
- A thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from overheating.
• 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.
• The appliance must be used and placed 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.
• Completely unwind the power cord from its storage space before connecting to an earthed
socket.
• Always plug your steam generator into:
- An electrical installation with voltage between 220V and 240V. Connecting to the wrong voltage
may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee.
- An earthed socket. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A)
with an earth, and is fully extended.
• Should the power cord or the boiler cord linking the iron to the base unit become damaged, it
must be replaced by a ROWENTA approved service centre to avoid the risk of danger or injury.
Be careful:
• The soleplate and generator iron-rest can become very hot and cause burns : never touch these
parts.
• 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.
• Never touch the electric cords with the soleplate of the iron.
• Never leave the appliance unattended :
- when it is connected to the mains,
- until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
• Always unplug your appliance :
- before rinsing out the boiler,
- before cleaning your generator,
- after each use.
• Before unscrewing the boiler rinse plug, wait until the generator is cold (unplugged for more
than 2 hours).
• Never fill the boiler through the rinse hole (except for rinsing).
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Never immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid. Never hold it under the water tap.
• While rinsing out the boiler, never fill it directly under the 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 in a ROWENTA
approved service centre.
• If you lose or damage the boiler rinse plug, have it replaced by a ROWENTA approved
Service Centre.
This appliance is designed for domestic use only. In the case of professional use, inappropriate use
or failure to comply with the instructions, ROWENTA accepts no responsibility and the guarantee
does not apply.
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