Important Safeguards - Swann Ceramic Series Manual

Important safeguards

1. Make sure to read all the safety precautions below and look at the illustrations
before you start using the appliance.
2. Use the appliance for its intended use only.
3. The appliance is intended for household use only.
4. In order to protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse iron､power
base into water or any other liquids
5. Connect the appliance only to an alternating current of the voltage specified on the
rating plate and only to an earthed socket. To avoid a circuit overload, do not
operate another high wattage appliance in the same circuit.
6. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to
disconnect.
7. During use, do not lift the appliance by power cord/supply hose.
8. Always disconnect the plug of the appliance from electrical outlet when filling with
water or emptying and when not in use.
9. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been
dropped or damaged,it must be taken to a qualified serviceman or manufacturer or
its service agent for examination and repair. Incorrect re-assembly can cause a risk
of electric shock when the iron is used.
10. Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when it
is energized or cooling down.
11. During use, always place the power base on a stable, level and horizontal surface
or ironing board, and then place the iron on the power base.
12. Place the iron on the power base. Do not allow power cord or supply hose to touch
hot surfaces.
13. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Use caution
when using the appliance. If the iron is placed onto the iron rest plate during in use,
the iron rest plate may become a hot surface. Do not touch the iron rest plate and
the soleplate until they have cooled down completely.
14. Never use the iron facing towards people because the steam can cause burns.
15. Never twist the supply hose during use.
16. The iron must not left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains.
17. The appliance must be used or stored in a level and horizontal surface.
18. When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is
placed is stable.
19. The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of
damage or if it is leaking.
20. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
21. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
konwledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
22. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without supervision.
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