Health And Safety - Morphy Richards Multi Floors User Manual

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Health and Safety

The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product.
WARNING: Disconnect from the mains supply
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before carrying out any routine maintenance.
This appliance can be used by persons with reduced
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physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
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Keep the appliance out of reach of children when it is
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energized or cooling down.
Personal safety
• WARNING: Never direct steam at
electrical components or fittings. If
in doubt about the suitability of
steam for cleaning an appliance,
contact the appliance manufacturer
for advice prior to cleaning.
• WARNING: Never touch the plug or
cable with wet hands.
• WARNING: Nozzles, cloths and
tools will be hot after use. Allow to
cool before attempting to remove.
• WARNING: Do not
discharge the
steam towards
people or
animals.
Danger of
scalding.
• WARNING: Do not use the appliance
without the filler cap in place.
• WARNING: In the event of a
blockage, steam will be released
from the steam relief vents.
• To protect against fire, electric shock
and personal injury, do not immerse
cord, plug or steam mop in water or
other liquid.
• The plug should be removed from the
wall socket after use, before cleaning,
filling or changing the accessories, or
carrying out user maintenance.
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Location
• Do not use or keep this product
outside.
• Do not store the appliance near hot
surfaces eg. ovens or heating
appliances.
Mains cable
• WARNING: A damaged or severed
mains cable fitted with a plug
should never be connected to the
mains supply. It must be destroyed,
as a damaged cable becomes
hazardous if connected to a power
socket.
STEAM
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent, or similarly qualified
person to avoid a hazard.
• Do not allow the mains lead to
become strained.
Product safety
• WARNING: Always test on an
inconspicuous area first. Never use
on materials that can not resist high
temperature, such as dralon, natural
fur etc.
• Never modify the steam mop in any
way.
• Never operate the steam mop without
water in the tank. Always top-up with
water during extended periods of
use.
• Never fill the steam mop's tank with
anything other than deionised,
demineralised or distilled water.
• The appliance is not to be used if it
has been dropped, if there are visible
signs of damage or if it is leaking.
Other safety considerations
• Do not use any chemical detergents,
perfumes, alcohol or descaler etc in
water.
• Repairs to electrical appliances are
only to be undertaken by trained
personnel.
• Unprofessional repairs can be
dangerous for users.
• Use only genuine Morphy Richards
spare parts and accessories.
• The appliance must not be left
unattended while connected to the
supply mains.
• This steam mop is intended for
domestic use only. Misuse or use for
commercial or any other purpose will
render the guarantee invalid.
Electrical requirements
• Check that the voltage on the rating
plate of your appliance corresponds
with your house electricity supply
which must be A.C. (Alternating
Current).
• WARNING: This appliance must be
earthed.
• Should the fuse in the mains plug
require changing, a 13 amp BS1362
fuse must be fitted.