Melissa 641-031: INTRODUCTION: SAFETY MEASURES KEY PRIOR TO FIRST USE

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INTRODUCTION:

•Avoid pulling the cord when removing

To get the best out of your new steam

the plug from the socket. Instead, hold

iron, please read through these

the plug.

instructions carefully before using it for the

• Make sure that it is not possible to pull

first time. We also recommend that you

or trip over the steam iron cord or any

keep the instructions for future reference,

extension cord.

so that you can remind yourself of the

• Do not put more than 120 ml of water

functions of your steam iron.

in the reservoir. Do not add anything to

SAFETY MEASURES

the water. Ordinary tap water can be

• Incorrect use of the steam iron may

used.

cause personal injury and damage to

KEY

the kettle.

1. Spray nozzle

• Use the steam iron for its intended

2. Cover for water reservoir

purpose only. The manufacturer is not

3. Button for spray function

responsible for any damage resulting

4. Knob for selecting the steam setting

from incorrect use or handling (see also

5. Handle

Guarantee Terms).

6. Cord

• The steam iron may only be connected

7. Indicator light

to 230 V, 50 Hz.

8. Thermostat knob

• The steam iron or cord must not be

9. Soleplate

submerged in water or any other liquid.

10. Mark for maximum water level

• Never leave the steam iron unattended

11. Refilling container

when in use and keep an eye on

children.

4.

5.

3.

6.

• Allow the steam iron to cool down

2.

completely before putting it away.

Always keep the steam iron out of the

1.

reach of children.

•Protect the solepate, and NEVER run it

over metal or similar surfaces, as this

7.

will damage it.

8.

10.

9.

• This steam iron is not suitable for

commercial or outdoor use.

11.

• Always keep the steam iron at a safe

distance from combustible objects

when in use.

• Never leave the steam iron in a place

PRIOR TO FIRST USE

where the temperature might drop

• Remove the protective film from the

below freezing point.

soleplate (9).

• Do not cover the steam iron.

• Some parts of the steam iron were

• Do not allow the cord to hang over the

oiled during manufacture and these will

table edge, and keep it away from hot

therefore smoke slightly when the iron

objects and naked flames.

is first used. This is entirely safe, and

• Check regularly that neither the cord

the smoke will disappear once the

nor plug is damaged and do not use

steam iron has been used a few times.

the steam iron if it is, or if it has been

Test it on a piece of material or similar

dropped or damaged in any other way.

before using it on clothes.

•If the steam iron, cord or plug is

damaged, it must be inspected and, if

necessary, repaired by an authorised

repair engineer, otherwise there is a

risk of electric shock. Never try to

repair the appliance yourself.

• Remove the plug from the socket after

use, when cleaning, and when filling

the water reservoir.

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