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WARNING: Disconnect from the mains supply
before carrying out any routine maintenance.
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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 the use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Children shall not play with the appliance.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
undertaken by children without supervision.
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product.
Personal safety
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WARNING: Never direct steam at
electrical components or fittings. If
in doubt about the suitability of
steam for cleaning an appliance,
contact the appliance manufacturer
for advice prior to cleaning.
• WARNING: Never touch the plug or
cable with wet hands.
• WARNING: The nozzle will be hot
after use. Allow to cool before
attempting to remove.
• WARNING: Do not discharge the
steam towards people or animals.
Danger of scalding.
• WARNING: Do not use the appliance
without the filler cap in place.
• To protect against fire, electric shock
and personal injury, do not immerse
cord, plug or cleaner in water or other
liquid.
• The plug should be removed from the
wall socket after use, before cleaning,
filling or changing the accessories, or
carrying out user maintenance.
Location
• Do not use or keep this product
outside.
• Do not store the appliance near hot
surfaces eg. ovens or heating
appliances.
Mains cable
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WARNING: A damaged or severed
mains cable fitted with a plug
should never be connected to the
mains supply. It must be destroyed,
as a damaged cable becomes
hazardous if connected to a power
socket.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent, or similarly qualified
person to avoid a hazard.
• Do not allow the mains lead to
become strained.
Product safety
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WARNING: Always test on an
inconspicuous area first. Never use
on materials or surfaces that cannot
resist high temperature, such as
dralon, plastic, natural fur etc.
• Never modify the steam cleaner in
any way.
• Never operate the steam cleaner
without water in the tank. Always
top-up with water during extended
periods of use.
• Never fill the steam cleaner’s tank
with anything other than deionised,
demineralised or distilled water.
Other safety considerations
• Do not use any chemical detergents,
perfumes, alcohol or descaler etc in
water.
• Repairs to electrical appliances are
only to be undertaken by trained
personnel.
• Unprofessional repairs can be
dangerous for users.
• Use only genuine Morphy Richards
spare parts and accessories.
• The appliance must never be left
running when unsupervised.
• This steam cleaner is intended for
domestic use only. Misuse or use for
commercial or any other purpose will
render the guarantee invalid.
Electrical requirements
• Check that the voltage on the rating
plate of your appliance corresponds
with your house electricity supply
which must be A.C. (Alternating
Current).
• If the socket outlets in your home are
not suitable for the plug supplied with
this appliance the plug should be
removed and the appropriate one
fitted.
• WARNING: This appliance must be
earthed.
• Should the fuse in the mains plug
require changing, a 13 amp BS1362
fuse must be fitted.
STEAM
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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