Dirt Devil 0391099 Operating Manual page 34

1 Safety instructions
1.3 Concerning hot steam and hot parts
Never direct the steam base at persons, animals, or
plants. Always point the steam base downwards to-
wards the surface to be cleaned.
Even then, take care that parts of your body never get un-
der the steam base. Never operate the appliance without
wearing shoes. There is a danger of scalding.
Never lay the appliance on its side during operation. Never
use the appliance in a horizontal position, let alone over your
head. Never leave the appliance on and unsupervised. There
is a danger of scalding.
Do not point the steam base at electrical devices, sockets,
cables, etc. or inside ovens. Be even more careful where
there are recessed sockets in the floor or similar. There is a
risk of electric shock.
Do not use the appliance to clean pressure containers or
containers where you are unsure of the content. There is dan-
ger of them bursting or exploding.
Let hot appliances and accessories, especially the micro-
fibre cleaning cloth, cool off before touching them. Carry the
appliance by its handle or carrying handle only.
Take care not to use the steam cleaner on one spot for too
long. Otherwise, the surface might be damaged.
Provide adequate ventilation during and after your cleaning
work.
34