Morphy Richards SEMI-ELECTRONIC IRON RN40692 - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The use of any electrical
appliance requires the
following common sense
safety rules:
Primarily there is danger of
injury or death and
secondly the danger of
damage to the appliance.
These are indicated in the
text by the following two
conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the
person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to
the appliance!
In addition, we offer the
following safety advice.
Location
• Do not use outdoors or
near water.
• The iron must be used and
rested on a stable surface.
Children
• Close supervision is
necessary when any
appliance is used near
children.
• Children do not understand
the dangers associated
with operating electrical
appliances.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with this
appliance.
Personal Safety
• WARNING: Burns can
occur from touching hot
metal parts, hot water or
steam. Use caution when
you turn a steam iron
upside down, there may
be hot water in the water
tank.
• WARNING: To protect
against the risk of
electric shock, do not put
the appliance in water or
in any other liquid.
• Do not use the vertical
steam feature on clothes
that are being worn.
• Never allow the mains lead
to over hang the work
surface.
• The socket should always
be off before plugging or
unplugging from the socket.
Never yank the cord to
disconnect from the socket,
instead, grasp the plug and
pull to disconnect.
• Do not allow the cord to
touch hot surfaces.
• Let the iron cool completely
before putting away. Loop
the cord loosely around the
iron before storing.
• The iron must not be left
unattended while it is
connected to the supply
mains.
• When placing the iron on its
heel, ensure that the
surface on which the heel is
placed is stable.
• This appliance is not
intended for use by persons
(including children) with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience or
knowledge, unless they
have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Other safety
considerations
• Use the iron only for its
intended use.
• Always disconnect the iron
from the electrical socket
when filling with water or
emptying, and when not in
use.
• If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be
replaced by the
manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified
person(s) in order to avoid a
hazard.
• Do not operate the iron with
a damaged cord, or if the
iron has been dropped or
damaged and if there are
visible signs of damage, or
if it is leaking. To avoid the
risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble the iron,
but telephone Morphy
Richards for advice.
Incorrect reassembly can
cause a risk of electric
shock when the iron is
used.
Special
instructions
If your iron does not work,
check the following points:
• Has the temperature control
been set to the required
temperature? Is the plug in
its socket? Is the plug itself
or the socket faulty? (Check
by plugging in another
appliance).
• WARNING: When not in
use, your iron should
never be placed flat and
left on an ironing board.
• To prevent damage to the
textile being ironed, follow
the temperature guide
carefully. (Test the inside of
the hem of the garment).
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