1. SAFETY WARNINGS
ො This appliance is not intended for being used by children from 0 to 8 years old. This ap-
pliance 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 knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should not play with the appliance. Clean-
ing and maintenance shall not be performed by children.
ො For additional protection, the installation of a residual current device (RCD) having a
rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA is advisable in the electrical cir-
cuit. Ask your installer for advice.
ො If the power cord is damaged, in order to avoid risks, it should be replaced by the man-
ufacturer, maintenance department or similar sector professionals.
ො This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
ො Only the appropriate connector must be used.
ො Do not use attachments not recommended or supplied for this product.
ො Disconnect the appliance from the power supply if it is left unattended and before as-
sembling, disassembling or cleaning.
ො Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains.
ො Never immerse the iron or the steam tank in water.
ො The iron stand and the soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause
burns if touched. If you want to move the steam tank, do not touch the stand.
ො Always place the iron on the stand or on its heel. Do not put the hot iron on the supply
hose or the mains cord. Make sure that mains cord and the supply hose do not come
into contact with the hot soleplate.
ො Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals
in the water tank.
ො Always place the appliance on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
ො When you have finished ironing and even when you leave the iron for a short while,
unplug the iron and put it on the iron stand.
ො If steam escapes from the steam tank when the appliance is heating up, switch the
appliance off and tighten the Calc-Clean rinsing plug. If steam continues escaping when
the appliance is heating up, switch the appliance off and contact the service centre.
ො Rinse the steam tank once a month or after 10 times of use to prevent damage to your
iron.