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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Do not operate the iron in case of damaged plug,
power cord or appliance, or in the presence of visible
damage or water leaks from the appliance. In such a
case the appliance must be inspected by the Hotpoint
authorized technical staff in order to avoid dangerous
situations.
• If the appliance was dropped, do not operate it.
• The appliance is not intended to be used by individuals
(children included up to 8 years of age) with impaired
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, inexpert
individuals or individuals who are not familiar with
the product, unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety, or by individuals who have
not received preliminary instructions on the use of the
appliance.
• Supervise children to prevent them from playing with
the appliance.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when the plug
is connected into the electrical socket.
• After each use of the appliance, when lling and
emptying the water reservoir, as well as when
cleaning the appliance, set the steam regulator to Off.
Then place the appliance in a stable position, using
the stand, and disconnect the plug from the electrical
socket.
• The appliance must be used and placed on a stable,
athorizontalsurface.Theuseonanironingboardis
recommended.