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Additional Safety Information
WARNING: Never modify the product or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size
(AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller
the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity
of the cable, that is, 16gauge has more capacity than
18gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When
using more than one extension to make up the total length,
be sure each individual extension contains at least the
minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
lower the gauge number, the heavier thecord.
SAFETY WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS:
POLARIZED PLUGS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3
wire extension cord. Polarized connections will fit together only
one way. Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension
cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not
fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord
does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the tool plug or
extension cord in anyway.
SAFETY OF OTHERS
• 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 have been
given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for theirsafety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with theappliance.
Residual risks
Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use,etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations and
the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks can
not be avoided. These include:
• Injuries caused by touching any movingparts.
• Injuries caused by touching any hotparts.
• Injuries caused when changing any parts oraccessories.
• Injuries caused by prolonged use of the appliance. When
using any appliance for prolonged periods ensure you take
regularbreaks.
• Do not handle steam cleaner with wethands.
• Use only as described in the manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close
door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners or expose cord
to heatedsurfaces.
• Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with vapor
given off by oil-based paint thinner, some moth-proofing
substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxicvapors.
• Do not use on leather, wax polished furniture or floors,
synthetic fabrics, velvet or other delicate, steam-
sensitivematerials.
• Do not use on any unsealed hard surfaces or painted
surfaces. Additionally, on surfaces that have been treated
with wax or some no-wax floors, the sheen may be removed
by the heat and steam action. It is always recommended
to test an isolated area of the surface to be cleaned before
proceeding. We also recommend that you check the use and
care instructions from the flooror surface manufacturer.
• Never put de-scaling, aromatic, alcoholic or detergent
products into the steam cleaner, as this may damage it or
make it unsafe foruse.
• If the circuit breaker activates while using the steam function,
discontinue product use immediately and contact the customer
support center. (Beware of the risk of electrical shock.)
• The appliance emits very hot steam to sanitize the area of
use. This means that the steam floor head and cleaning
pads get very hot duringuse.
• Always wear suitable shoes when using your steam cleaner
and when changing the accessories on your steam cleaner.
Do not wear slippers or open-toedfootwear.
• Steam may escape from the appliance duringuse.
• Care should be taken when using this appliance. DO NOT
touch any parts which may become hot duringuse.
AFTER USE
• Unplug the appliance and allow tocool.
• When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dryplace.
• Children should not have access to storedappliances.
INSPECTION AND REPAIRS
• Unplug the appliance and allow to cool down before
performing any maintenance orrepairs.
• Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective
parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches and
any other conditions that may affect itsoperation.
• Regularly check the power cord fordamage.
• Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged ordefective.
• Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
by an authorized repairagent.
• Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in thismanual.