What is the automatic shut-down?

The Polti Vaporella Quick & Slide and the Polti Vaporella Quick & Comfort have an automatic shut-down function in 3 positions for the utmost safety in the event the iron is left on the ironing board. The automatic shut-down is triggered after 8 minutes of inactivity when the iron is in the vertical position and after 1 minute when it is horizontal or on its side.