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Health and Safety
•
WARNING: Disconnect from the mains supply
before carrying out any routine maintenance.
•
This appliance can be used by 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.
•
Children shall not play with the appliance.
•
Keep the appliance out of reach of children when it
is energized or cooling down.
Personal safety
•
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: Nozzles and tools 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.
• WARNING: In the event of a
blockage, steam will be released
from the steam relief vent.
•
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
•
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
•
WARNING: Always test on an
inconspicuous area first. Never use
on materials that can not resist high
temperature, such as dralon, 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.
•
The appliance is not to be used if it
has been dropped, if there are visible
signs of damage or if it is leaking.
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 not be left
unattended while connected to the
supply mains.
•
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).
• WARNING: This appliance must be
earthed.
•
Should the fuse in the mains plug
require changing, a 13 amp BS1362
fuse must be fitted.
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product.
STEAM
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