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ImpoRtant SafEty InStRUctIonS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should be observed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using your Yikes!
compacT deep cleaneR
WaRnInG:
to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
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do not use for any purpose other than described
in this User’s Guide.
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Use only Bissell cleaning products intended
for use in this appliance.
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Use only manufacturer’s recommended attach-
ments.
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do not expose to rain, store indoors.
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do not handle
Yikes! compact
deep cleaner
plug or appliance with wet hands.
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do not leave
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deep cleaner
when it is plugged in.
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do not put any object into appliance openings or
use with blocked openings. keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
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do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or
body parts to openings or moving parts.
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keep appliance on a level surface.
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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
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do not carry the appliance while in use.
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never spray at people or animals.
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do not allow to be used as a toy. close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
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do not pick up hot or burning objects.
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do not pick up flammable or combustible materials
(lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapor.
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do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.).
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do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with
vapors given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some
moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or other
explosive or toxic vapors.
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do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around
sharp corners or edges, run appliance over cord,
or expose cord to heated surfaces.
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do not use with damaged cord or plug.
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Turn off all controls before unplugging.
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Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
conducting maintenance and troubleshooting.
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do not use
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deep cleaner
if it has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into
water. Have it repaired at an authorized service center.
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Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord. do not
unplug by pulling on cord.
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always connect to a properly grounded outlet; see
grounding instructions.
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do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to a grounded
wiring system. If it should malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a safe path of least
resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of
electrical shock. The cord for this appliance has an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. It must only be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
WaRnInG:
Improper
connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of
electrical shock. check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you
aren’t sure if the outlet is properly
grounded. Do not moDIfy tHE pLUG.
If it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. this appliance is designed
for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has a grounding attachment plug
that looks like the plug in the drawing
above. make certain that the appliance
is connected to an outlet having the
same configuration as the plug. no
plug adapter should be used with
this appliance.
This model is for household use only.
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin
