General Safety Information - Vax VSTM1500 User Manual

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General Safety Information

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using the steam mop, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:
1 . Turn off the steam mop controls before
disconnecting or connecting from the mains supply.
2. Always unplug the steam mop before connecting
or disconnecting the vacuum hose and accessories.
3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
4. 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 use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Vax
recommended attachments.
6. Do not use the steam mop if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into
water. Do not use the steam mop with a damaged
cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
7. Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not use the cord
as a handle, close a door on the cord or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the
steam mop over the cord. Keep the cord away
from heated surfaces.
8. Do not handle the plug or steam mop with wet
hands. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
9. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use
with any openings blocked and do not restrict air-
flow. Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair or
anything that might reduce airflow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of
the body away from openings and moving parts.
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11 . Do not steam clean harmful or toxic material
(chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).
12. Keep cleaning area well lit.
13. Store the steam mop in a cool, dry area.
14. Turn off the on/off switch before unplugging the
steam mop.
15. Symbol IEC 60417-5597 (2002-10)
is used on the unit to indicate the following:
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WARNING: Danger of Scalding
W ARNING: Always switch off and unplug the
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steam cleaner from the electrical outlet before
assembling, opening or emptying the water container, or
before connecting/disconnecting the attachments.
CAUTION: The steam cleaner is a very powerful
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unit. Before plugging the cord into the electrical
outlet, make sure the switch is in the 'off' position. Hold the
steam cleaner firmly when starting and in use.
IMPORTANT: We recommend the use of a
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Residual Current Device with a Residual Current
rating of 30mA or less.
WARNING: Never leave the steam mop in one
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spot on any surface for an extended period of
time as this may damage the floor surface. Always
return the mop back to the resting pad when not in
use or when not continuously moving across the floor.
IMPORTANT: This steam mop may not be suitable
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for all floating floorboards - please check with your
floorboard manufacterer first prior to use.
This steam cleaner is intended for household use
only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
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