Important Safety Instructions; Operations; Thermal Motor Protection - Bissell 1233 Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR VACUUM.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be
observed, including the following:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY:
» Use indoors only.
» For dry pick up only.
» Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.
» Do not service machine when it is plugged in.
» Do not use with damaged cable or plug.
» If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, have it repaired at an authorized service center.
» Do not handle unit with wet hands.
» Do not pull or carry by cable, use cable as a handle,
close door on cable, pull cable around sharp corners
or edges, run appliance over cable, or expose cable
to heated surfaces.
» Do not unplug by pulling on cable. Unplug by grasping plug.
» Do not run appliance over cable.
» Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
» Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body
parts to openings or moving parts.
» Do not pick up hot or burning objects such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
» Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials
(lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapours.
» Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with
vapours given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some
moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or other
explosive or toxic vapours.
» This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE

Operations

An internal thermal protect or has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from
overheating. When the thermal protect or activates , the main vacuum motor will stop
operating. If this happens, proceed as follows :
1. Turn the cleaner OFF and unplug from
electrical outlet.
2. Check the cleaner for the source of
overheating problem (ie. Full dirt cup,
dirty filters or clog).
3. Fix the problem by following the steps in
the maintenance section of the user guide.
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Thermal Motor protection

or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
» Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
» Remove plug from electrical socket before cleaning
or maintaining the appliance.
» If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
» Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.).
» Do not use for any purpose other than described in
this User's Guide.
» Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
» Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
» Keep appliance on a level surface
» Turn off all controls before unplugging.
» Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
» Use only identical replacement parts.
» Pay close attention when working around children.
» Unplug from outlet when not in use.
» Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
» Do not put any object into openings.
» The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use when dam-
aged, cut, or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects.
» Always turn off this appliance before connecting or
disconnecting either hose or motorized nozzle.
» Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow
plug to whip when rewinding.
» Unplug before connecting powered accessories.
» Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
» To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
» Any service details not laid out the in this user guide
should only be performed by an authorized service center.
This model is for household use only.
4. When the motor cools for approximately
60 minutes, the thermal protector will reset
and cleaning may continue. If the cleaner
will not turn on or the thermal protector
continues to activate, your cleaner may need
servicing. Call BISSELL Consumer Care or
visit the website.