Important Safety Instructions; Special Instructions - Rowenta PRO COMPACT User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the
following:
Read all instructions before use.
Use appliance for its intended use only.
This product has been designed for domestic
use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate
use or failure to comply with the instructions,
the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and
the guarantee will not apply.
This appliance is not designed to be used by
people (including children) with a physical,
sensory or mental impairment, or people
without knowledge or experience, unless they
are supervised or given prior instructions
concerning the use of the appliance by
someone responsible for their safety.
Children must be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Do not leave appliance unattended while
plugged in or while it is still hot.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
cord, plug or steam hose or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any
manner. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble or attempt to repair the
appliance. Return appliance
authorized service center for examination,
repair or adjustment.
To reduce the risk of contact with hot water
emitting from steam vents, check appliance
before each use by holding it away from your
body and operating.
Steam only in an up and down vertical motion.
Never use steam head in a horizontal position
or tilt into a backward position, this may result
in water discharge.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
Appliance should always be turned off before
plugging or unplugging. Never pull on the cord
to unplug from outlet, instead grasp plug and
pull to unplug.
Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let
appliance cool completely before putting away.
Loop cord loosely under the appliance when
storing.
Do not let power cord contact sharp edges or
hot surfaces.
Do not try to fasten the hose adapter during
to nearest
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
operation. Scalding may occur if the hose
adapter is removed while using the appliance.
Always unplug appliance from an electrical
outlet when filling with water, emptying or
when not in use.
Do not attempt to hang up the unit using the
hose.
The use of foreign accessory attachments that
are not supplied
recommended and may result in fire, electric
shock or personal injury.
Burns could occur from touching hot parts, hot
water or steam. Use care when you empty a
steam appliance. There may be hot water in the
reservoir.
Do not direct steam at people, animals or steam
clothes while they are being worn.
Your Rowenta appliance is intended for
household use only.
This is a floor appliance never carry it while in
use.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This is a 1300, 1400 or 1500 watt appliance. To
avoid a circuit overload, do not operate a high
wattage appliance on the same circuit.
If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, the
marked electrical rating should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
Cords rated for less amperage may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that
it cannot be pulled or tripped over.
Do not cut or attempt to extend the steaming
hose.
Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable
materials which can be recovered or
recycled.
Leave it at a civic waste disposal centre.
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