IMPORT
ANT SAFEGU
ARDS
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, ESPECIALL
Y WHEN
CHILDREN ARE PRESENT
, BASIC
SAFETY PRECA
UTIONS SHOULD
AL
W
AYS BE FOLL
OWED
, INCL
UDING
THE FOLL
OWING:
W
ARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
BURNS, ELECTROCUTION, FIRE OR
INJURY TO PERSONS:
•
Read all instructions before using
•
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.
•
Use appliance only for its intended use.
•
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance
in water or other liquids.
•
Never pull cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and
pull to disconnect.
•
Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let appliance cool
completely before putting away
. Loop cord loosely around
appliance when storing.
•
Always disconnect appliance from electrical outlet when filling with
water or emptying, and when not in use.
•
Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord, or if the appliance
has been dropped or damaged. T
o
reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the appliance.
•
Return to HoMedics Service Center for examination and repair
.
Incorrect reassembly or repair could cause a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons when the appliance is used.
•
Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or
near children. Do not leave appliance unattended while connected.
•
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
.
•
Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
•
Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered.
•
Surfaces of this appliance may be hot when in use. Do not let eyes or bare skin
touch heated surfaces.
•
Do not place the steam nozzle directly on any surface or on the appliance power
cord while it is hot or plugged in. Use the stand provided.
•
Unplug this appliance before filling or emptying. Do not overfill.
•
Always keep the hose and nozzle elevated above the water container
.
•
To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage
appliance on the same circuit.
•
Do not use an extension cord to operate the appliance. If an extension cord is
absolutely necessary
, a 15 ampere rated cord should be used. Cords rated for
less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that
the cord cannot be pulled or tripped over
.
•
Never pour water directly into reservoir
. P
our water in water tank only
.
•
When changing attachments, please be sure the unit is off and no steam is being
released to avoid contact with hot water
.
•
U
se caution when changing attachments as they may contain hot water from
condensation. Ensure the attachments are dry or cooled off to avoid contact
with hot water
.
SA
VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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