Grounding Instructions; Important Safety Instructions - Bissell PowerSteamer 1697 Series User Manual

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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should be observed, including the following:
Read all instRuctions befoRe using
youR deep cleaneR.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
Do not immerse.
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Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process.
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Always connect to a properly grounded outlet.
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See Grounding Instructions.
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Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting
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maintenance or troubleshooting.
Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.
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Do not service machine when it is plugged in.
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Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
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If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,
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damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, have it repaired at
an authorized Service Center.
Use indoors only.
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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on
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cord, pull cord around sharp corners or edges, run appliance over
cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces.
Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.
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Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
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Do not put any object into appliance openings, use with blocked opening, or
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restrict air flow.
Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body parts to
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openings or moving parts.
Do not pick up hot or burning objects.
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Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, gaso-
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line, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor.
Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with vapors
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given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some moth proofing
substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain
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cleaner, gasoline, etc.).
Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug.
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Do not allow to be used as a toy.
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Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User's Guide.
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Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
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Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
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Use only cleaning products formulated by BISSELL for use in this
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appliance to prevent internal component damage. See the cleaning
fluid section of this guide.
Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
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Do not point attachment nozzle at people or animals
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Keep appliance on a level surface.
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Turn off all controls before unplugging.
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Unplug before attaching the TurboBrush
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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
this appliance must be connected to
a grounded wiring system. if it should
malfunction or break down, grounding
provides a safe path of least resistance
for electrical current, reducing the risk of
electrical shock. the cord for this appli-
ance has an equipment-grounding con-
ductor and a grounding plug. it must only
be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electrical shock. check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you aren't
sure if the outlet is properly grounded.
do not modify the plug. if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician. this
appliance is designed for use on a nomi-
nal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding
attachment plug that looks like the plug in
the drawing above. make certain that the
appliance is connected to an outlet hav-
ing the same configuration as the plug.
no plug adapter should be used with this
appliance.
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Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Always install float before any wet pick up operation.
Do not operate the appliance unless the belt door is securely
assembled in the location provided.
this model is foR household use
only.
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin
WARNING:
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