Safety Precautions And Warnings - Hoover Steamy Wonder Quick Start Manual

Safety Precautions & Warnings
IMPORTANT! The power and the heat of the steam may have adverse consequences
for certain materials. Always check before putting the appliance into operation,
whether the surface or material is actually suitable for treatment with steam. Do this
by executing a test on a hidden surface of the material you wish to treat.
1. 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.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
3. To prevent electrical shock, do not immerse the
appliance, power cord or power plug into water
or other liquids.
4. Always check the power cord before use, the
power cord and the plug should be in a good
condition and must not be damaged. If the
power supply cord is damaged or defective,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
5. Do not unplug by pulling on the power cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug not the power cord.
Do not use extension cords or outlets with
inadequate current carrying capacity.
6. Do not handle or operate the appliance with wet
hands and follow electrical safety precautions at
all times, i.e., never operate without shoes.
7. Do not aim steam directly at person, animal and
parts that containing electrical components,
electronic components, such as the electrical
components inside an oven.
8. The force and heat of the steam may damage
certain materials. Some fabrics may react to
the temperature of the steam.
9. Do not hold the steam in the direction of one
spot for long periods! This can cause damage
to materials!
10. Never overfill the tank / boiler. Overfilling
may result in a possible electrical shock,
emission of boiling water; scalding and
steam generation may be affected.
11. Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
12. Exposure to hot steam can
cause scalding!
13. Extreme caution should be exercised
when using the appliance to clear stairs.
14. Burns can occur from touching
hot parts, hot water or steam. Use
caution when draining the appliance
after use as there may be hot water
in the appliance.
15. Do not attempt to change the
attachments while the appliance
is emitting steam. Change the
attachments only when the
attachment cool down.
16. Use only manufacturer's
recommended accessories.
17. Do not leave the appliance
unattended when it is
connected to a power
supply or an electrical outlet.
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