[. . . ] Dear Customer, Before using the appliance, please read the following instructions carefully. Connection to the mains supply The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in accordance with the regulations. [. . . ] If repairs are needed, please send the appliance to one of our customer service departments. No responsibility is accepted if damage results from improper use, or if the instructions are not complied with. If the iron is passed to another person, this instruction manual must accompany it. Operation Start up Place the iron upright on its base stand, insert the plug into the wall socket and set the infinitely adjustable temperature control knob to its · Leave the iron connected for a short while after the indicator lamp has gone out. This will lessen the smell typically encountered when first switching the iron on. Afterwards, clean the iron according to the instructions given in the paragraph "General Care and Cleaning". Preparation Before ironing starts, we recommend the following: - Laundry to be ironed should be sorted according to the fabric ironing temperature indicated on the label. - Information on the appropriate ironing temperature can usually be found on the garment's characterisation label. In addition, please note the following: - When ironing highly sensitive fabrics, or if you are not sure about the fabrics, you may carefully test-iron at a non-visible point, eg inside of seam. - If the laundry is being dried in a dryer before ironing, the temperature should be adjusted to "iron dry". For storage, and also when ironing is interrupted, the iron must be placed upright on its base stand (resting position). Ironing Place the iron upright on its base stand, insert the plug into the wall socket and set the infinitely adjustable temperature control knob to the required temperature. [. . . ] If within the guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and proof of purchase. Anslutning till vägguttaget Strykjärnet bör kopplas till ett jordat uttag som installerats i enlighet med gällande elföreskrifter. [. . . ]