ENGLISH
Read all of this manual carefully before
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using the appliance.
The intended use is described in this
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manual. The use of any accessory
or attachment or the performance
of any operation with this appliance
other than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.
Retain this manual for future refer-
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ence.
Using your appliance
Always check that the power supply
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corresponds to the voltage on the rat-
ing plate.
Make sure that the mains socket is
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earthed. The manufacturer and dealer
cannot accept responsibility for any
problems caused by incorrect wiring.
Always unplug the appliance before
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filling the boiler reservoir.
Use a Residual Current Device (RCD)
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protected supply. Use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
Always take care when using the appli-
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ance.
Disconnect the appliance from the
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power supply when not in use, before
fitting or removing parts and before
cleaning.
Do not remove the filler cap while the
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unit is operating. Switch off and allow
the appliance to cool for 2 minutes
before removing the cap.
The appliance must not be left unat-
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tended when plugged to the mains.
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(Original instructions)
Liquid or steam must not be directed
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towards equipment containing electri-
cal components.
Never submerge the unit in water or
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other liquids or pour water over the
unit.
Only use clean tap water.
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Never overfill the water tank past the
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MAX indicator (maximum 4 litres/7
pints).
Make sure that the boiler is placed on
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a safe and flat surface. Do not tip the
boiler as there is a risk of water enter-
ing the hose.
Never pull the unit by the hose or
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electric cable.
Keep the cable away from heat and
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sharp edges.
Do not place the boiler higher than
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ground level e.g. on a step ladder or
table.
Never block the safety valves on the
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top of the boiler.
The boiler and the steam plate be-
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come hot during use.
Always hold the steam plate and the
boiler by the handles provided.
Never detach the hose while the unit is
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switched on. Allow to cool down for 10
minutes.
Do not allow the hose to become
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kinked or blocked by debris. In the
event of a hose blockage remove the
plug from the wall socket. If the block-
age can not be removed, return the
unit to your nearest BLACK+DECKER
service centre.