Siemens VSZ4 Series Information For Use page 15

If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-
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placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser-
vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
Never operate a damaged appliance.
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Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
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Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always
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unplug the appliance at the mains.
Never pull or carry the appliance by the power cord.
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If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-
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plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
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Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
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Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
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Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appli-
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ance.
Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance
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parts or heat sources.
Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or
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edges.
Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
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Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the
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specifications on the rating plate.
Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current
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only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in-
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stallation must be properly installed.
Do not apply flammable substances or substances containing al-
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cohol to the dust bag or filter.
When cleaning the appliance, do not use flammable substances
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or substances that contain alcohol.
Pull out the power cord completely.
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Keep clothing, hair, fingers and other body parts away from the
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openings on the appliance and the moving parts.
Never point the pipe or the nozzles towards eyes, hair, ears or
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mouths.
When vacuuming stairs, ensure that there are no persons under-
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neath the appliance.
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