Apologies in advance as I'm just a novice.

I've got a single phase inductive motor rated at 1.1 kW, 220 - 240 V, and 7.1 A.

Can I safely connect this motor to a WiFi switch rated to handle 100 - 240 V and 10 A?

Clearly the switch can handle the rated current, but what about the ~6x inrush current when the motor turns on?  Does the rating for the switch allow for very short overcurrents?

Followup question: if the answer is no, I can't safely use this switch, must I find a switch/relay rated to handle ~40 A?

Thank you very much for the help!