Miele B 2312 Operating Instructions Manual page 10

Warning and Safety instructions
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Take care not to burn yourself. If the iron remains on the resting
surface for any length of time, the surface will become hot. Avoid
direct contact with it. Only touch the handle.
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Danger of burning. Do not direct the steam or the steam jets at
people, animals or electrical appliances of any kind.
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Danger of burning. Do not use the steamer on clothing while it is
being worn, as the clothing will intensify burning of skin.
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Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is ready for use. If
you need to leave it, please switch it off and then disconnect it from
the mains electricity supply.
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Do not pull on the cable to remove the plug. Pull on the plug.
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Do not touch the electrical connection cable or the steam hose
with the sole plate of the heated iron. This could result in damage.
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The iron and the steamer must not be connected to the
appliance during the descaling process. The appliance can be left
unattended during this process.
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The iron must not be stowed in its storage compartment when it is
connected as this could result in damage to the appliance.
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Do not use the residual water container to store accessories or
other similar items. It should be used only to collect residual water.
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Do not plug any objects into any of the apertures on the steam
ironing system. If an aperture is blocked, do not use the system.
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Do not hang items of laundry on the appliance when folded as
this could cause it to tip over.
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Avoid ironing over hard or sharp-edged items as these can leave
marks on the sole plate.
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Do not store the appliance near petrol, benzine or other easily
flammable substances. Fire and explosion risk.
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