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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR STEAM IRON
Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with your Vital by Sunbeam appliance.
• Do not leave a hot iron within reach of children. If they come into contact with a hot iron it could
lead to serious burns.
• Iron only on an ironing board.
• An iron takes approximately 30 minutes to cool down. Allow the iron to cool completely before
storing.
• Do not wind the cord around the soleplate while the iron is still hot.
• Do not leave the iron unattended while it is plugged into the power outlet.
• Always unplug the iron from the power outlet before filling or emptying the water tank.
• The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
• When placing the iron on its heel, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
• The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are any visible signs of damage or if it
is leaking.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by
grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and
tested by a qualified technician or service person.
• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the
appliance.
• 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 no play with the appliance.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
• Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch
any hot surface.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been
damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected, return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam
Appointed Service Centre for examination, repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend the use of a residual current device (RCD)
with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to your
appliances.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid unless recommended.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff
kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in
hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
