Safety Instructions; Using Your Appliance - Black & Decker X2150 Manual

Intended use
Your BLACK+DECKER X2150 Iron has been designed to
remove creases from fabrics using heat & steam and is not
to be used for any other purpose.
This product is intended for consumer use only.
Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER. We hope that
you will enjoy using this product for many years.
For indoor domestic use only.
This appliance is not to be used in:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
• Farm Houses;
• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
• Bed and breakfast type environments or any other
non-household type environments.

Safety instructions

Warning! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
• The intended use is described in this manual. The use of
any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
• Retain this manual for future reference.
Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic
safety precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury and material damage.
• The intended use is described in this manual. The use of
any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
• Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

• Make sure that the temperature control dial is set to the
minimum before connecting to or disconnecting from the
power supply.
• The power cord should be arranged such that it will not
drape over the edge of counters or table tops where it
could be pulled by children or tripped over.
• Never operate an appliance directly below the
socket-outlet it is connected to.
• Always take care when using the appliance.
(Original instructions)
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Do not operate the appliance if your hands are wet. Do
not operate the appliance if you are barefoot.
• Guide the power supply cord neatly so it does not hang
over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught
accidentally or tripped over.
• Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug
from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
• If the power supply cord is damaged during use,
disconnect the appliance from the power supply
immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before
disconnecting from the power supply.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when
not in use and before cleaning.
• The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected
to the supply mains.
• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before
the water reservoir is filled with water.
• The filling aperture must not be opened during use.
• The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface
• When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the
surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
• The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there
are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking
• Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
Safety of others
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning 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.
• Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the appliance.
• Do not allow children or animals to come near the work
area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
After use
• Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before
leaving the appliance unattended and before changing,
cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.
• When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
place. Children should not have access to stored
appliances.
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