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3 Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the appliance on.
A IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been supervised/instructed and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and cable out of reach
of children under 8 years.
2 Sit the base unit on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface,
preferably an ironing board.
3 Rest the iron only on the base unit.
4 Use the iron only on a stable surface.
5 Don’t leave the iron unattended while plugged in, or while it’s
standing on the ironing board.
6 Unplug the iron before filling, before cleaning, and after use.
7 Don’t operate the appliance if it’s dropped or damaged, or if it
malfunctions or leaks.
8 If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent, or someone similarly qualified, to avoid hazard.
h The surfaces of the appliance will get hot.
U Don’t unscrew the boiler access knob till the appliance has cooled down fully (at least 2 hours).
L Don’t immerse the appliance in liquid.
9 Don’t iron clothing while it’s being worn – you’ll injure the wearer.
10 Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
11 Don’t scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc.
12 The appliance has a protective thermal fuse, which will blow if it overheats. If this happens,
the appliance will stop working, and must be returned for repair.
household use only
U BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
•Remove any labels, stickers or packaging from the iron and soleplate.
•Don’t worry if the iron smokes a bit at first, it’ll stop as the element cures.
•Iron an old piece of cotton fabric, to clean the soleplate.
C USING THE CLAMPS
1 Before switching on, press U on one clamp, to unlock the iron from the base unit.
2 If you forget, the expansion of the heating soleplate may lock the clamps into place.
3 If this happens, unplug, wait till the appliance cools, then try again.
4 After use, set the iron on the base unit, press L on one clamp, to move the tops of both
clamps inwards, and lock the iron to the base unit.
