Important Safety Instructions - Shark S6005UK Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, fire, electric shock and property damage
resulting from improper use of the appliance, carefully observe the
following instructions� This unit contains electrical connections and
moving parts that potentially present risk to the user�
DANGER OF SCALDING: THE
STEAM EMITTED FROM THE
STEAM CLEANER IS VERY HOT
AND MAY CAUSE SCALDING.
PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN
USING THE STEAM CLEANER.
1 This appliance can be used by
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not
be made by children. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of
reach of children. Do not allow the
appliance to be used by children.
DO NOT allow to be used as a toy.
Close supervision is necessary
when used near children.
2 Keep the appliance out of reach
of children when it is energised or
cooling down.
3 When in use, NEVER turn the
Steam Cleaner over on its side
or direct steam toward people,
pets or plants. Liquid or steam
must not be directed towards
equipment containing electrical
components, such as the interior
of ovens.
4 The filling aperture should not be
opened during use.
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5 Use the system ONLY for its
intended purpose.
6 DO NOT use to heat a room.
7 DO NOT use outdoors.
8 DO NOT leave the Steam Cleaner
unattended when plugged in.
ALWAYS unplug the power cord
from the electrical socket when
not in use and before servicing.
9 DO NOT allow the Steam Cleaner
to be used by children. Close
attention is necessary when used
near children, pets
or plants.
10 Use ONLY as described in this
instruction manual.
11 Use ONLY manufacturer's
recommended accessories.
12 DO NOT use with damaged cord
or plug. If the Steam Cleaner is not
working as it should or has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors
or immersed in water, return it
to SharkNinja Operating LLC for
examination and repair. Incorrect
reassembly or repair can cause
a risk of electrical shock or injury
when the Steam Cleaner is used.
13 To protect against a risk of electric
shock, DO NOT immerse the
Steam Cleaner in water or any
other liquid.
14 DO NOT handle the plug or Steam
Cleaner with wet hands or operate
it without wearing shoes.
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15 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 run
Steam Cleaner over cord. Keep
cord away from heated surfaces.
16 DO NOT unplug by pulling on
power cord. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the power cord.
DO NOT use extension cords or
sockets with inadequate
current-carrying capacity.
17 DO NOT put any objects into
the steam nozzle openings.
Discontinue use if the steam
nozzle is blocked.
18 DO NOT put hands or feet
under the Steam Cleaner. It
gets very hot.
19 Use the floor mop ONLY on flat,
horizontal surfaces. DO NOT use
on walls, counters or windows.
20 DO NOT use on leather, wax-
polished furniture, synthetic
fabrics, velvet or other delicate,
steam-sensitive materials.
21 DO NOT add cleaning solutions,
vinegar, scented perfumes, oils
or any other chemicals to the
water used in the Steam Cleaner
as this may damage it or make
it unsafe for use. If you live in a
hard-water area, we recommend
using distilled water in your
Steam Cleaner.
22 NEVER store or leave Steam
Cleaner in one spot with Dirt Grip™
pad attached, as this may
damage surfaces.
23 Before removing Dirt Grip™ pad,
unplug the Steam Cleaner and
allow it to cool.
24 Unplug the Steam Cleaner before
cleaning. Use a dry or damp cloth
to clean the exterior. DO NOT
pour water on Steam Cleaner
or use alcohol, benzene or paint
thinner to clean.
25 Extreme caution should be
exercised when using the Steam
Cleaner to clean stairs.
26 NEVER use Steam Cleaner without
the Dirt Grip™ pad attached.
27 Keep your work area well lit.
28 Store Steam Cleaner indoors in a
cool, dry place.
29 To avoid circuit overload, DO NOT
operate another appliance on the
same socket (circuit) as the
Steam Cleaner.
30 To avoid scalding injuries,
ALWAYS unplug the Steam
Cleaner and allow it to cool before
removing or changing mop heads,
accessories or Dirt Grip™ pads.
31 Your Steam Cleaner is designed to
clean hard floor surfaces that will
withstand high heat. DO NOT use
on unsealed wood or unglazed
ceramic floors. On surfaces that
have been treated with wax and
on some no-wax floors, the sheen
may be removed by the heat and
steam action. We recommend
testing an isolated area of the
surface to be cleaned before
proceeding. We also recommend
that you check the use and care
instructions from the
floor manufacturer.
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