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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 before
carrying out any routine maintenance.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced 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.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be undertaken by
children without supervision.
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 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 cleaner in water or other liquid.
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STEAM
•
The plug should be removed from the wall socket after use, before
cleaning, filling or changing the accessories, or carrying out user
maintenance.
•
Keep the appliance out of reach of children when it is energised or
cooling down.
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.
•
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.