Important Safety Instructions - Shark VAC-OR-STEAM MV3010 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only
WHEN USING YOUR
VAC-OR-STEAM
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PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS
BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:
WARNING:
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
YOUR VAC-OR-STEAM
DANGER OF SCALDING.
Please use caution when using the steam
function. The steam emitted from the appliance
is very hot.
1. Use the system only for its intended use.
2. DO NOT use outdoors. Use only on dry,
indoor surfaces.
3. DO NOT leave the appliance unattended
when plugged in. Always unplug the power
cord from the electrical outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
4. DO NOT allow the appliance to be used by
children. Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children, pets or plants.
5. DO NOT operate the appliance with a
damaged plug or cord, or if the unit has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped
into water. To avoid the risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble or attempt to repair the
appliance on your own. Return the appliance
to EURO-PRO Operating LLC (see warranty)
for examination and repair. Incorrect
re-assembly or repair can cause a risk of
electrical shock or injury to persons when the
appliance is used.
6. Use only as described in this manual.
7. Use only manufacturer's recommended
accessories and replacement pads.
8. To protect against a risk of electric shock, DO
NOT immerse the appliance into water or any
other liquids.
9. DO NOT use for space heating purposes.
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10. DO NOT handle plug or appliance with wet
hands or operate appliance without shoes.
11. DO NOT pull or carry by power cord, use
power cord as a handle, close a door on the
power cord, or pull the power cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance
over cord. Keep power cord away from heated
surfaces.
12. DO NOT unplug by pulling on power cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug not the power cord.
Do not use extension cords or outlets with
inadequate current carrying capacity.
13. DO NOT put any objects into the unit
openings. Do not use the unit if any opening
is blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that may reduce airflow.
14. DO NOT put hands or feet under the
Vac-OR-Steam
. Unit gets very hot and may
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burn.
15. Use ONLY on flat, horizontal surfaces. Do
not use on walls, counters or windows.
16. DO NOT use on leather, wax polished
furniture and floors, synthetic fabrics, velvet
or other delicate, steam sensitive materials.
17. DO NOT add cleaning solutions, scented
perfumes, oils or any other chemicals to
the water used in this appliance as this may
damage the unit or make it unsafe for use and
void the warranty. If you live in a hard water
area, we recommend using distilled water in
your Vac-OR-Steam
18. When in use, NEVER turn the appliance over
or on its side. NEVER DIRECT STEAM
TOWARDS PEOPLE, ANIMALS OR
PLANTS.
19. NEVER LEAVE THE CLEANING UNIT
IN ONE SPOT ON ANY SURFACE FOR
ANY PERIOD OF TIME WHEN MULTI-
PURPOSE PAD IS ATTACHED.
20. Carefully remove the multi-purpose pad
immediately after you have unplugged and
allowed the appliance to cool.
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