Important Safeguards
Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save
for further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the
intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can
cause several injuries or damage by electric shock, heat or fire.
Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other
than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service cen-
tre. Please contact your vendor.
• Do not attempt to operate the appliance if water leaks out of the steamer base or any
parts or accessories are likely to be damaged or subject to inadmissible strain (i.e.
mechanical or electric shock, overheating, moisture). Before use, always check the appli-
ance and each part of it on impeccable operation. Any use of accessories, attachments
or spare parts not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock
and injuries to persons. If the appliance or any part of it is likely to be defective or not
operating in the intended way, immediately unplug from power supply and return the
entire appliance to an authorised service centre for examination and repair.
• Any maintenance, repair and operation other than described in these instructions must
be performed at an authorised service centre to avoid risk of electrical shock, fire or
injuries to persons. Do not operate the appliance with any parts or accessories not rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children. Do
not let young children play with any parts of the appliance. The appliance is not intend-
ed for use by children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Do not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter. Take
care that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord, especially when young chil-
dren are near. For storage always keep the entire appliance dry and clean and where
young children cannot reach it. Do not place any hard and/or heavy objects on the
appliance or any part of it.
• Always place the appliance on a stable, even, dry and sufficiently large surface. Do
not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter. Do not place any cloth or
tissue beneath the appliance to avoid any risk of fire and electric shock. Always keep
the table or counter clean and dry and immediately wipe off spilled liquids.
• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 20 cm on
each side to furniture, walls, boards, curtains and other objects. Keep at least 1 m of
free space above the appliance. Do not operate the appliance near any heat-sensitive
or moisture-sensitive materials or under boards to avoid damage caused by steam and
condensate.
• The appliance or any part of it may never touch hot surfaces. Do not place the appli-
ance and any part of it on or near hot surfaces, (i.e. burner, heater or oven).
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