General Safety Instructions - Siemens slider SL20 Operating Instructions Manual

Thank you for buying the slider SL20 steam
station, the new steam-ironing system from
Siemens.
Carefully read through
instructions for the appliance and safeguard
them for future reference.
Introduction
These instructions for use contain valuable
information about the unique features of this system
and some hints to make ironing easier for you.
We hope that you enjoy ironing with this steam
station.
Important
Open out the first page of the booklet, this will help
you to understand how the appliance works.
This appliance complies with international safety
standards.
This appliance has been designed exclusively for
domestic use and must not be used for industrial
purposes.
This appliance must only be used only for the
purposes for which it was designed, i.e. as an iron.
Any other use will be considered improper and
consequently dangerous. The manufacturer will not
be held responsible for any damage arising from
misuse or improper use.

General safety instructions

• 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.
• If the safety fuse fitted in the appliance blows,
the appliance will be rendered inoperative. To
restore normal operation the appliance will have
to be taken to an authorised Technical Service
Centre.
• 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 0.27 Ω . 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
the operating
been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• 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 or steam tank 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.
Important :
• This appliance reaches high temperatures and
produces steam during use, this could cause
scalds or burns in case of improper use.
• The steam hose, base station and in particular
the iron can get hot when used.
• Never aim the steam at people or animals.
• Do not allow the power cable to come into
contact with the soleplate when it is hot.
Description
1. Water tank
2 Removable iron pad
3 Steam hose storage fixing
4 Carrying handles
5 Mains cable storage compartment
6 Mains cable
7 Steam hose
8 "Energy Saving" button *
9 "Steam ready" pilot light
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