Philips GC8400 Serie Mode D'emploi page 7

Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the supply hose or
the appliance itself shows visible damage, or if the appliance has been
dropped or leaks.
- If the mains cord or the supply hose is damaged, you must have it
replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the
mains.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
- Do not let the mains cord and supply hose come into contact with the
hot soleplate of the iron.
- If steam escapes from under the Calc-Clean rinsing cap when the
appliance heats up, switch off the appliance and tighten the Calc-Clean
rinsing cap. If steam continues to escape when the appliance heats up,
switch off the appliance and contact a service centre authorised by
Philips.
- Do not remove the Calc-Clean rinsing cap from the steam generator
when the steam generator is still hot or under pressure.
- Do not use any other cap on the steam generator than the Calc-Clean
rinsing cap that has been supplied with the appliance.
- Do not put the switched-on iron on the heat-resistant iron resting mat
for a long period of time. Only use the heat-resistant iron resting mat
to put down the iron briefly during ironing.
Caution
- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
- Check the mains cord and the supply hose regularly for possible
damage.
- Always place and use the iron and the steam generator on a stable,
level and horizontal surface.
- Fully unwind the mains cord before you put the plug it in the wall
socket.
- The iron platform and the soleplate of the iron can become extremely
hot and may cause burns if touched. If you want to move the steam
generator, do not touch the iron platform.
- When you have finished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when
you fill or empty the steam generator and also when you leave the iron
even for a short while: put the iron on the heat-resistant iron resting
mat, switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall
socket.
- Rinse the steam generator regularly according to the instructions
in chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance'.
- This appliance is intended for household use only.
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