Rowenta DR71 Series, Manual

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Important safety instructions 

When using your appliance, basic precautions should always 

be followed, including the following:

•  Read all instructions before using this product.

•  This product has been designed for indoor, domestic use 

only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to 

comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no 

responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

•  Always plug your appliance:

-  into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V.

-  into an earthed electrical socket.

Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable 

damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee.

If using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly 

rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended.

•  Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an 

earthed socket.

•  Use appliance for its intended use only.

•  The micro-fiber* accessory must never be used to clean 

surfaces. This accessory is only made to remove impregnated 

dust from textile.

•  To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting from 

steam vents, check appliance before each use by holding it 

away from body and operating steam button.

•  This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years 

and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or 

* Depending on model

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 shall not play with the appliance. 

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by 

children without supervision.

•  The fabric steamer must not be left unattended while it is 

connected to the supply mains.

•  

  The surfaces which are marked with this sign, the 

soleplate and steam cord are very hot during the use 

of the appliance. Do not touch these surfaces before 

the appliance has completely cooled down.

•  Never pull on the cord to disconnect the appliance from 

electrical outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect 

on the plug to disconnect the appliance.

•  Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces or come into 

contact with rough or sharp edges. Let the appliance cool 

completely down before putting away. Loop cord loosely 

around appliance when storing.

•  Always disconnect appliance from the electrical supply 

when filling with water or emptying when cleaning, when 

removing or refitting accessories and when not in use.

•  Care should be taken when using the appliance due to the 

emission of steam.

•  Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if 

appliance has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk 

of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair 

the appliance.Take it to the nearest approved service centre 

for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly or repair