Important safety instructions

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THESE APPLIANCES USE ONLY MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS

!WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, when using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed. This, of course, is true of any use of electricity when electrical fixtures or appliances that can develop shorts.

1.Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Do not allow your Rainbow to be used as a toy or to run unsupervised at any time. Rainbow appliances and accessories are not intended for use by children.

2.Unplug the Rainbow when not in use. Turn it off at the master switch before unplugging. Grasp the plug to disconnect it from the wall outlet to avoid damage to cord, plug, prongs or receptacle. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, pull or carry around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

3.Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug Rainbow from outlet when unattended and before servicing.

4.If your Rainbow or Rainbow accessory is in disrepair, do not attempt to operate. If the Rainbow is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, contact an Authorized Rainbow Distributor or Service Center for inspection.

5.Do not clean the unit or unclog the hose until the Rainbow is switched off and the plug is removed from the wall outlet.

6.Do not connect to the receptacle of an incandescent light fixture or use any extension cords. Do not use with portable transformers or voltage converters.

7.Do not use the Rainbow or Rainbow accessory to unplug drains. If sewer gas is drawn into the Rainbow, it could cause an explosion.

8.Never touch a metal sink, cold or hot water pipe with one hand while touching the metal parts of any electrical appliance, light fixture or switch with the other hand. Your body could complete an electrical circuit to the ground. Additionally, wet skin surfaces can greatly increase this hazard. Do not handle plug or appliances with wet hands.

9.(A) Do not put any objects into openings; Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow; (B) Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body from openings and moving parts; (C) Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

10.Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

11.To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion, do not use Rainbow or Rainbow accessories in areas where flammable and/or explosive vapor or dust is present. Some cleaning fluids can produce such vapors. Areas where flammable cleaning fluids have been used should be completely dry and thoroughly aired before being vacuumed.

12.This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double-insulated appliances.

13.The Rainbow is equipped with an interlock switch that prevents the unit from operating if the water basin is not properly latched. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OVERRIDE THIS SAFETY FEATURE.

14.IMPORTANT: The electrified hose contains electrical wires and should be inspected regularly. Do not use if damaged, cut or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects. Do not immerse in water for cleaning. Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting the hose or motorized nozzle.