General safety instructions

• Danger of electric shocks or fire!

• This appliance is to be connected and used in accordance with the information stated on its characteristics plate.

• This appliance must be connected to an earthed socket. If it is absolutely necessary to use an extension cable, make sure that it is suitable for 16A and has a socket with an earth connection.

• The iron should not be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking water. It must be checked by an authorized Technical Service Centre before it can be used again.

• Do not allow the power cable to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot.

• In order to avoid that, under unfavourable mains conditions, phenomena like transient voltage drops or lighting fluctuations can happen, it is recommended that the iron is connected to a power supply system with a maximum impedance of 0.27Ω . If necessary, the user can ask the public power supply company for the system impedance at the interface point.

• This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Keep the appliance out of children’s reach.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Remove the plug from the socket before filling the appliance with water or before pouring out the remaining water after use.

• The appliance must never be placed directly under the tap to fill the water tank.

• The appliance must be used and placed on a stable surface.

• When placed on its stand, make sure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.

• The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains.

• Unplug the appliance from the mains supply after each use, or if a fault is suspected.

• The electrical plug must not be removed from the socket by pulling the cable.

• Never immerse the iron in water or any other fluid.

• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc.)

• With the aim of avoiding dangerous situations, any work or repair that the appliance may need, e.g. replacing a faulty mains cable, must only be carried out by qualified personnel from an Authorised Technical Service Centre.