Let’s Talk Safety - Vax SCSMV1SG Manual

Let's talk safety
This STEAMER is intended for household use only and NOT
for commercial or industrial use.
CAUTION: Danger of scalding
Basic
• Only use the steamer indoors and keep the area you're
safety cleaning well lit.
precautions • Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts
and openings whilst using the steamer.
• This steamer 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.
• Don't touch any hot areas/accessories on your steamer.
It's normal for the steamer and accessories to heat up during
use, always allow them to cool down before handling.
• Don't use the steamer if it has been dropped, damaged,
Don'ts
immersed in water or left outdoors.
• Don't run over the power cord or use steamer if the power
cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our Customer Care
Line on 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm
Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm).
• Don't handle the plug or use the steamer with wet hands.
Don't pull or carry the steamer by the power cord.
• Always fill the water tank with water only. Never add perfume,
stain remover or products containing alcohol. Filling the water
tank with hot or boiling water will damage the steamer and
Do's invalidate the guarantee.
• Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly and ensure hard floor
areas are free from grit and debris before using your steamer.
• Always unplug the steamer and allow to cool before carrying
out any maintenance.
• Turn off all controls on the steamer before disconnecting or
connecting the power cord, after use always wrap the power
cord around the cord clips.
Children shall not play with the steamer. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be performed by children without supervision.
• Please refer to floor manufacturer's care recommendations before use, and
test your flooring/carpet/rugs by running the steamer over a small hidden
area, if no pile distortion or no damage occurs continue cleaning. Not suitable
for use on wax polished floors or furniture, acrylic surfaces and synthetic,
velvet or steam/water sensitive materials.
• This steamer should not be used to clean electrical appliances such as
microwaves, televisions and electrical heating systems etc.
• Only Vax recommended cloths and accessories should be used with
this steamer. This steamer is a water only product, using detergents will
invalidate the guarantee.
• Don't use the power cord as a handle, don't pull the power cord around
corners or sharp edges or close a door over the power cord. Don't unplug
the steamer by pulling on the power cord.
• Don't attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to the steamer, remove blockages only as instructed in this guide.
• Don't aim the steamer at people, animals, plants and electrical components
or wires. Never touch the steam jet (there is a risk of scalding).
• Don't use the steamer with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage
or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Don't use the steamer to clean or refresh any items of clothing that are still
being worn on the body.
• Don't leave the steamer turned on when unattended.
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse. Always protect
the power cord from heated surfaces and open flames.
• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords
can overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it could
be a trip hazard.
• Store the steamer in a cool, dry area away from children. Before storing the
steamer please make sure the water tank is thouroughly clean and empty.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY
AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.