Important Safety Instructions - Hoover WH20100 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical steam cleaner, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS STEAM CLEANER.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Fully assemble before operating.
• Operate steam cleaner only at voltage specified on data label on bottom of cleaner.
• Do not leave steam cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning or servicing.
• Do not use or store outdoors.
• Do not use for space heating purposes.
• Do not immerse in water.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under.
Close supervision is necessary when used near children. To avoid injury or damage,
keep children away from steam cleaner, and do not allow children to place fingers
or other objects into any openings.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments and steam cleaners.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If steam cleaner is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call Customer
Service at 1-800-944-9200 for further instruction before continuing use.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not place steam cleaner on cord. Do not run
steam cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. When not in use do not place cleaner on
stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.
• Do not use in areas where flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline may
be present.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
• Before cleaning any electrical appliance, check and follow manufacturer's cleaning
guidelines. Never apply steam to electrical parts.
• To avoid burn or injury, do not apply steam directly to any person or animal.
• Only use water to refill the Water Tank. Do not use any type of chemicals or
additives in the Water Tank.
• Do not open the Water Fill Safety Cap when using the steam cleaner.
• Do not add descaling, aromatic, alcoholic solutions, cleaning solutions, scented
perfumes, oils or any other chemicals to the water used in this steam cleaner as this
may damage the steam cleaner or make it unsafe for use. While this steam cleaner
is designed for tap water, to increase effectiveness of the steam and to avoid build
up of minerals, you may use distilled water to fill steam cleaner.
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