[. . . ] If their use is necessary, only adapters, multiple sockets and extensions complying with current safety standards and regulations should be used, taking care not to exceed the power limit indicated on the adapter. · Noises could occur when the steam generator is heating up or cooling down. · The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by inappropriate, incorrect or irresponsible use or for damage resulting from repairs carried out by unqualified personnel. · If the tank door is damaged, replace it with an original spare part. [. . . ] · To remove the marks left by furniture and restore carpets to new, allow the steam to penetrate into the flattened pile and brush lightly. · Do not rest or use the iron on zips, hooks, rings etc to avoid scratching the plate. · After use, always wait for the iron to cool down before putting away. · After ironing, the water remaining in the tank need not be drained. However, the appliance should be drained of water if left unused for long periods. · Separate clothes according to the recommended ironing temperature and begin ironing with items requiring the lowest temperatures. · Silk may be dry-pressed on the reverse. · Wool, cotton and fine linen can either be steamironed on the reverse or on the right side, interposing a thin cloth between the iron and the fabric to avoid "shine". Iron whites and light colours on the right side and dark colours on the reverse. · Each time the iron is used (including for the first time) or if you have not used the steam for several minutes, press the steam button several times away from the ironing board. · During use, the iron can be rested in a "vertical" position (fig. However, make sure the surface is even to avoid the iron falling over. Before starting to iron, you should put the cable wand in the correct position to optimise movement of the iron feed tube and avoid obstructing ironing. If you are right-handed, extract the left wand by pulling out first the back part then the front with an upwards movement (fig. Then position the wand in the housing in line with the other wand (fig. If you are left-handed, perform the above operation with the right wand (fig. To put the wand away after ironing, perform the operation in reverse, inserting first the front part, then the back. Important: during ironing, the wand fixed to the base of the control unit could become hot. Do not touch! 10 INSTRUCTIONS STEAM IRONING Before steam ironing, make sure the fabric is suitable for this kind of ironing. In case of very hard water (hardness above 27°F) we suggest using 50% demineralised water and 50% tap water. Never use chemical substances or detergents (eg perfumed water, essences, descaling solutions, etc) or mineral water. Filling the tank and connecting to the mains Make sure the power cable is unplugged from the mains socket. 7 Position the thermostat regulation knob (3) in the area indicated in the figure according to the type of fabric to be ironed (fig. [. . . ] If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. [. . . ]