Do not operate the appliance on wet surfaces.
Never touch the appliance or the mains cable/mains plug with
damp or wet hands.
Use the appliance indoors only.
Do not expose the appliance to extreme conditions. Avoid:
− high humidity or wet conditions
− extremely high or low temperatures
− direct sunlight
− naked flames.
3.1.
Initial operation and use
WARNING!
Risk of fire!
Hot surfaces pose a risk of fire.
To avoid hazards resulting from an unintentional reset of the safety
temperature limiter, the appliance must not be supplied via an ex-
ternal contactor such as a timer or connected to an electrical cir-
cuit that is regularly switched on and off via a device.
Place the appliance on a heat-resistant, dry and level surface.
Do not place the appliance on surfaces that can become hot (e.g.
on hotplates, naked flames).
Ensure that the appliance does not come into contact with any oth-
er objects during operation. Maintain a distance of at least 10 cm
to other objects. Above all, do not set up the appliance near easily
flammable materials (curtains, drapes, paper etc.).
Do not operate the appliance beneath wall cupboards or other
objects that could hinder the free upwards flow of steam.
Do not cover the appliance.
Do not place any objects on the appliance.
Never leave the appliance unattended while it is in use.
Never use the appliance near explosive or highly flammable
steam.
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