General Safety Warnings; Important Warnings - Bosch TDA 56 series Operating Instructions Manual

Thank you for buying the TDA56
steam iron from Bosch.
This iron has been designed according
to ecological criteria, related to the
sustainable development; analyzing
its whole lifecycle, from material
selection to its later reusing or
recycling; evaluating the improvement
possibilities, from
economical and environmental point
of view.
This appliance has been designed
exclusively for domestic use and must
not be used for industrial purposes.
Carefully read through the operating
instructions for the appliance and
safeguard them for future reference.

General safety warnings

Danger of electric shocks or fire!
This appliance is to be connected to the
mains supply and used in accordance
with the information stated on its
specifications plate.
Never plug the appliance into the mains
supply if the cable or the appliance itself
shows visible signs of damage.
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
or more and has a socket with a earth
connection.
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 been given
supervision or instruction.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
The appliance must be used and placed
on a stable surface.
When placed in the upright position or in
a support, make sure that the surface on
which the support stands is stable.
The iron should not be used if it has
been dropped, if there are visible signs
of damage or if it is leaking water. In
these cases, it must be checked by an
authorized Technical Service Centre
a technical, before it can be used again.
Remove the plug form the socket before
filling the appliance with water or before
pouring out the remaining water after
use.
Never immerse the iron in water or any
other fluid.
The appliance must never be placed
under the tap to fill the water.
Do not leave the appliance exposed to
weather conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc.)
The electrical plug must not be removed
from the socket by pulling the cable.
Unplug the appliance from the mains
supply after each use, or if a fault is
found.
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.
Unplug the iron from the mains supply
when you have to leave the iron
unattended.

Important warnings

Do not allow the power cord to come into
contact with the soleplate when it is hot.
Store the iron in upright position.
Do not use descaling agents, they can
damage the appliance.
Never use sharp objects or abrasive
products to clean the soleplate or any
other part of the appliance.
To keep the soleplate in good condition,
do not allow it to come into contact with
metal objects. Do not use scourers
or chemical products to clean the
soleplate.
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