Important Safety Instructions - Hoover HARD FLOOR PRO Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical steam cleaner, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS STEAM CLEANER.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Fully assemble before operating.
• Operate steam cleaner only at voltage specified on data label on back of
steam cleaner.
• Do not leave steam cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before cleaning or servicing.
• Do not use or store outdoors.
• Do not use for space heating purposes.
• Do not immerse in water.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12
and under. Close supervision is necessary when used near children. To avoid
injury, burn, or damage, keep children away from product, and do not allow
children to touch steam cleaner while in use or before completely cool, or to
place fingers or other objects into any openings.
• Do not use any extension cord with this product.
• Do not handle the plug, or the Steam Mop with wet hands. Do not operate the
Steam Mop without footwear.
• Do not place hands or feet under the Steam Mop while it is in operation as the
steam cleaner gets very hot and may create a burn hazard.
• Use only on flat, horizontal surfaces. Do not use the Steam Mop on walls,
counter tops or windows.
• To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the Steam Mop into
water or any other liquids.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments and products.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, contact
Hoover customer service for instructions before continuing use.
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• 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 place product on cord. Do not run
steam cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or steam cleaner with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings.
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