Important Safety Reminders; Getting To Know Your Cleaner - Hoover SteamJet Handy Pod Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS

This cleaner should only be used for domestic cleaning, as described in this user guide.
Please ensure that this guide is fully understood before operating the appliance. Use only
attachments recommended or supplied by HOOVER.
When using cleaning tools ensure to always steady the product with your other hand.
This will ensure the product does not fall while in use.
WARNING: Danger of scalding . This product is very hot when used. Avoid any contact
with steam.
WARNING: Electricity can be extremely dangerous. This appliance must be earthed.
This plug is fitted with a 13 Amp fuse (UK only).
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains power cord are coloured in accordance with the
following code: Blue – Neutral
AFTER USE: Switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply.
Always switch off and remove the plug before cleaning the appliance or attempting any
maintenance task.
SAFETY WITH CHILDREN, ELDERLY OR THE INFIRM:
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 use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
HOOVER SERVICE: To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of this
appliance we recommend that any servicing or repairs are only carried out by an
authorised HOOVER service engineer.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT:
• The filling operture must not be opened in use.
• Leave the cleaner unattended while switched on.
• Unplug by pulling on the cord.
• Handle the plug or product with wet hands.
• Use detergents or liquids other than water inside the product.
• Direct steam towards equipment containing electrical components, such as the interior of ovens.
• Put the cleaner in water or other liquids.
• Position the cleaner above you when cleaning the stairs.
Brown – Live
• Use your cleaner out of doors.
• Spray with or pick up flammable liquids, cleaning fluids, aerosols or their vapours
as this may cause risk of fire / explosion.
• Stand on or wrap the power cord around arms or legs when using the cleaner.
• Use the appliance to clean or direct steam towards people, animals or plants.
• Continue to use your cleaner if it appears to be faulty. If the power cord is damaged
stop using the cleaner IMMEDIATELY. To avoid a safety hazard, an authorised
HOOVER service engineer must replace the power cord.

GETTInG TO KnOW YOUR CLEAnER

The Environment
The symbol on this appliance indicates that this appliance may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it must be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in
accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more
detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this appliance,
please contact your local city office, your household and waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the appliance.
This appliance complies with the European Directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC
and 2011/65/EU.
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