General Safety Instructions - Siemens slider SL10 Operating Instructions Manual

Thank you for buying the slider SL10 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
the operating
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
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.
• Boiler´s cap must not be opened during use.
• 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.
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