Rowenta EFFECTIVE DW1042U1 Instructions For Use Manual page 12

IMPORT NT S FETY
When using an iron, basic precautions should always be followed, in-
cluding the following:
Read all instructions before using
1. Only use an iron for its intended
use.
2. To avoid the risk of electric
shock, do not immerse the iron in
water or other liquids.
3. lways turn the iron OFF before
plugging or unplugging the iron
from the electrical outlet. Never
pull on the cord to disconnect the
iron from the electrical outlet; ins-
tead, grasp the plug and pull on the
plug to disconnect the iron.
4. Do not let the cord touch hot sur-
faces. Let the iron cool completely
before putting the iron away. Coil
the cord loosely around the iron
when storing.
5. lways disconnect the iron from
the electrical outlet before filling
the iron with water, emptying the
water from the iron, and when the
iron is not in use.
6. Do not operate the iron with a
damaged cord or in the event the
iron has been dropped or dama-
ged. To avoid the risk of electric
shock, do not disassemble the
iron. Take it to a qualified service-
man for examination and repair. In-
correct assembly might result in a
risk of electric shock when the iron
is used after reassembly.
7. Close supervision is required for
INSTRUCTIONS
any appliance used by or near chil-
dren. Do not leave the iron unat-
tended while the iron is connected
or on an ironing board.
8. Burns can occur from touching
hot metal parts, hot water, or
steam. Use caution when you turn
a STE M IRON upside down –
there might be hot water in the
reservoir.
9. In the event the malfunction in-
dicator goes on, the iron is not ope-
rating properly. Disconnect the iron
from the electrical outlet and have
the iron serviced
by qualified service personnel.
10. To avoid a circuit overload, do
not operate an iron on the same
circuit with another high wattage
appliance.
11. If an extension cord is absolu-
tely necessary, a cord with an am-
pere rating equal to or greater than
the maximum rating of the iron
shall be used.
amperage can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock due to overhea-
ting. Care shall be taken to arrange
the cord so that it cannot be pulled
or be tripped over.
12. This appliance is not intended
for use by children and other per-
sons whose physical, sensory, or
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cord rated for less
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