Important Safeguards - Salton PLATINUM Series Instruction Booklet

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed including the following:
1. Read the instructions carefully before using.
2. Use iron only for its intended use.
3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water
or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is being used by
or near children. Do not leave appliance unattended when connected
to the wall outlet or on an ironing board.
5. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons,
without supervision.
6. Always reduce the temperature to the lowest setting (Velvet) before
unplugging from outlet. Never pull cord to disconnect from the electrical
outlet. Grasp the plug first, then pull to disconnect.
7. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before
putting away. Wrap cord loosely around the iron and store upright
on it's heel.
8. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water
or emptying and when not in use.
9. Do not operate the iron with a damaged cord or plug or if the iron
has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble the iron. Contract Salton for examination, repair
or adjustment. See Warranty section.
10. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Always
use the handle and warn others, especially children, of the possible dangers
of burns from steam, hot water or the soleplate.
11. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down as there may be hot
water in the reservoir.
12. Use the iron on an ironing board. Ironing on any other surface may damage
that surface.
13. Do not iron or vertical steam clothes that are being worn.
14. Do not use the iron as a vertical steamer in the direction of people or pets.
15. To avoid a circuit overload do not operate another high-wattage appliance
on the same circuit.
16. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension
cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should
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