Safety Guide - Vax Steam S85-CM User Manual

SAFETY GUIDE

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or
industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY AS
INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.
• Only use the machine indoors and keep the area you're cleaning well lit.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts and openings whilst
using the machine.
• This machine is not intended to be used or cleaned by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge,
unless they have been given instructions concerning the safe use of the machine
by a person legally responsible for their safety. They should be supervised whilst
using the machine. Children shall not use, clean or play with this machine, which
when not in use should be secured out of their reach.
• Please refer to floor manufacturer's care recommendations before use and test
your flooring/carpet/rugs by running the machine over a small hidden area, if no
pile distortion or no damage occurs continue cleaning. Not suitable for unsealed
or water sensitive flooring, wax polished floors or furniture, acrylic surfaces and
synthetic, velvet or steam/water sensitive materials.
• Test for colour fastness in a small hidden area of upholstery/fabric to check for
colour removal before use.
• This machine 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
machine.
• This machine is to be used with water only, putting detergent into the water tank
can cause damage and will invalidate the guarantee.
DON'TS
• Don't touch any hot areas/accessories on your machine. It's normal for the
machine and accessories to heat up during use, always allow them to cool down
before handling.
• Don't use the machine if it has been dropped, damaged, immersed in water or left
outdoors.
• Don't handle the plug or use the machine with wet hands.
• Don't pull or carry the machine by the power cord.
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CAUTION: Danger of scalding.