Bissell VAC&STEAM 1977E, User Manual

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WARNING
ALWAYS CONNECT TO A PROPERLY EARTHED
ELECTRICAL SOCKET.
WARNING
LIQUID OR STEAM MUST NOT BE DIRECTED
TOWARDS EQUIPMENT CONTAINING
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
WARNING: DANGER OF SCALDING
WARNING
SURFACE MAY BE HOT. AVOID CONTACT.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be
observed, including the following:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY:
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This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
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Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
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If the supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent, or similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts of the appliance and
its accessories.
» Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
» Unplug from electrical socket when not in use and before
servicing.
» Do not allow to be used as a toy.
» Use only as described in this user guide.
» Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
» Do not use with damaged cable or plug.
» Do not immerse in water or liquid.
» If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water; do not
attempt to operate it and return it to a service center.
» Do not pull or carry by cable, use cable as a handle, close
door on cable, or pull cable around sharp edges or corners.
» Do not run appliance over cable.
» Keep cable away from heated surfaces.
» Do not unplug by pulling on cable.
» To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable.
» Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
» Do not put any object into openings.
» Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
» Turn off all controls before unplugging.
» Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
» Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as petroleum, or use in areas where they may be
present.
» Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia,
drain cleaner, etc.)
» Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with
vapours given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some
mothproofing substances, flammable dust, or other
explosive or toxic vapours.
» Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails,
screws, coins, etc.
» Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
» Keep appliance on a level surface.
» Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
» Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
» Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces
» This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only
identical replacement parts.
» Do not leave machine running in the same spot without
handle fully upright.
» The appliance is not to be used if it has been dropped, if
there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
» Keep the appliance out of reach of children when it is
energized or cooling down.
» The foot surfaces are liable to get hot during use.
» Do not direct steam at people, animals, or equipment
containing electrical components.
» Do not use on leather, wax polished furniture or floors,
synthetic fabrics, velvet or other delicate, steam-sensitive
materials.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C. 50-60 HZ POWER SUPPLY ONLY.
This model is for household use only.