Safety Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully before first use and keep them in a safe place.
- Never leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the power supply, even for a few moments, especially where children are present.
- Always unplug your appliance before filling or rinsing the water tank, and before cleaning it after each use.
- Care should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission of steam.
- This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience, unless a person responsible for their safety provides supervision or appropriate instructions concerning use of the appliance prior to its use.
- This appliance 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 if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
- Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
- The appliance must not be used if it has fallen to the floor, shows evidence of damage, leaks or fails to function correctly. Never dismantle your appliance. To avoid any danger, have it inspected in an approved service centre.
Important Recommendations
- This product has been designed for domestic and indoor use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions means the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
- This is a floor appliance; never carry it while in use.
- This appliance is designed to function on AC current only. Before using it for the first time, check that your mains supply voltage matches that indicated on the appliance data plate.
- Any connection error will invalidate your guarantee.
- Always plug the appliance into a socket outlet with an earth connection.
- If the appliance is used in a country other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an Approved Service Centre.
- Always keep the hose and nozzle elevated above the water tank.
- For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, and Environmental Directives).
- ! The surfaces which are marked or close to with this sign are very hot during the use of the appliance. Do not touch these surfaces before the appliance has cooled down.
- To reduce the risk of contact with hot water or steam emitting from steam vents, check the appliance before each use by holding it away from your body and operating.
- Steam only in an up and down vertical motion. Never use the steam head in a horizontal position or tilt into a backward position, this may result in hot water discharge.
- To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance or the steam head in water or any other liquids.
- The appliance should always be switched «OFF» before plugging or unplugging from the socket outlet. Never pull the cord to disconnect it from the socket outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
- Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces. After each use, unplug and let the appliance cool down completely before storing it away. Loop the cord loosely around the appliance when storing.
- Never place the appliance or its power cord near, or allow to come into contact with, sources of heat or sharp edges.
- Before plugging your appliance, please ensure the full insert and locking of the steam hose (by soft vertical pulling). During use, never unlock and never remove the steam hose as hot water and steam projection can occur.
- Do not attempt to hang up the unit using the hose.
- The use of accessory attachments other than those provided by Tefal is not recommended and may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury. Use caution when changing accessories or attachments, as they may contain hot water from condensation. Ensure that the attachments have cooled down to avoid contact with hot water.
- Burns could occur from touching hot parts, hot water or steam. Use care when you empty a steam appliance. There may be hot water in the tank or from the inside the appliance.
- Do not direct steam at people, animals or steam clothes while they are being worn.
- Do not cut or attempt to extend the steam hose.
- Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, only use an extension lead which is in good condition, has a plug with an earth connection and is suited to the power rating of the appliance.
- Unwind the power cord fully before use and inspect the appliance and power cord for signs of wear or damage prior to connecting to the power supply.
- Any intervention other than normal cleaning and maintenance by the customer must be performed by an Approved Service Centre.
- Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
- The glove should only be used with this garment steamer (*depending on model). The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any inappropriate use.
- Remove all packaging materials, stickers and accessories from inside and outside of the appliance.
- Inspect the appliance and power cord for signs of wear or damage prior to connecting to the power supply.
- Do not use your appliance if it does not operate correctly, if it has been damaged or if the power cord or plug is damaged. To maintain safety, these parts must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre.
- Any intervention other than normal cleaning and maintenance by the customer must be performed by an Approved Service Centre.
- This unit is for indoor use only.
- Unwind the power cord fully before use and inspect the appliance and power cord for signs of wear or damage prior to connecting to the power supply.
- The glove should only be used with this garment steamer, and not for other purposes.
Environment Protection First!
! Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
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