Hamilton Beach 11551-IS, Manual

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
4. The garment steamer must not be left unattended while it is
connected to the electric outlet.
5. To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting from steam
vents, check appliance before each use by holding it away from
body and operating steam button.
6. Use appliance only for its intended use.
7. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the
appliance in water or other liquids.
8. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug
and pull to disconnect.
9. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let appliance cool
completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around
appliance when storing.
10. Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical outlet before
filling the garment steamer with water, emptying the water from
the garment steamer, and when the garment steamer is not in
use.
11. Do not operate the garment steamer with a damaged cord or in
the event the garment steamer has been dropped or damaged or
there are visible signs of damage or it is leaking. To avoid the risk
of electric shock, do not disassemble the garment steamer. Take
it to a qualified serviceman for examination and repair. Incorrect
assembly might result in a risk of electric shock when the gar-
ment steamer is used after reassembly.
12. Burns could occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water,
or steam. Use care when you turn a steam appliance upside
down—there may be hot water in the reservoir.
13. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit.
14. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15-ampere cord
should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be
pulled or tripped over.
15. When placing the steam nozzle in the holder, ensure that the
surface on which the base assembly is placed is stable.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to
persons, including the following:
Other Consumer Safety Information
This product is intended for household use only.
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard: This product is provided
with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric
shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any
way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician
replace the outlet.
Direct steam at clothing only. Directing steam toward any other
surface may damage that surface.
• Do not steam clothes that are being worn.
• Do not use steam in the direction of people or pets.