Hoover F5906900 owner manual Grounding, Instructions

Important Safeguards!

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic

precautions, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

Grounding

A

B

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

•	Use indoors only.
•	Use only on surfaces moistened by
the cleaning process or small spills.

• 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,

take it to a Hoover Factory Service

Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty

Service Dealer.

• Close supervision is necessary

Fig. 1

C

Do not immerse product.
•	Connect to a properly grounded
outlet only. See “Grounding
Instructions”.
•	Do not clean over floor electrical
outlets.
•	Do not use without tanks in place.
•	Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs. Do not place deep cleaner on
stairs.
•	Use deep cleaner only for its
intended use as described in the
instructions.
•	Use only attachments recommend-
ed by The Hoover Company; others
may cause hazards.
•	The use of an extension cord is not
recommended. If an extension cord is
	absolutely necessary, use at least a
16 gauge 3-wire cord which has a 3-
prong grounding type plug and a 3-
pole receptacle that accepts the
machine plug.
•	Unplug deep cleaner when not in
use. Turn off all controls before
unplugging.
•	Unplug before connecting the pow-
ered hand tool.
• Always disconnect cord from electri-
cal outlet before servicing the deep
cleaner.

when any appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow deep
cleaner to be used as a toy or to run
unattended at any time.
•	Do not point tools toward people or
pets.
•	Use only commercially available
floor cleaners intended for machine
application. Do not use any type of
wax with deep cleaner.
•	To assist in reducing drying time,
be certain the area is well ventilated
when using detergents and other
cleaners with this machine.
•	Keep detergents and other cleaners
out of children's reach.
•	Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids such as gasoline
or use in areas where they may be
present.
•	Do not pick up chlorine bleach,
drain cleaner, gasoline or any other
toxic material with this appliance.
•	Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking, such as ciga-
rettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•	Avoid picking up hard, sharp
objects with the deep cleaner. They
may damage the machine.
•	Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
feet and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.

Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resis- tance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equip- ment-grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER-

Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qual- ified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug (A) illustrated in sketch (Fig. 1).

D F

G

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord.

To unplug, grasp the plug, not the

• Do not put any object into open-

ings. Do not use with any opening

blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,

Fig. 2

E

cord.

• Never handle plug or appliance

with wet hands.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use

cord as a handle, close door on cord

or pull cord around sharp edges or

corners. Do not run appliance over

cord. Keep cord away from heated

surfaces.

and anything that may reduce air flow.

• To help prevent matting and resoil-

ing, avoid contact with carpets until

they are dry. Keep children and pets

away from carpets until they are com-

pletely dry.

• Store in a dry place. Do not expose

machine to freezing temperatures.

A temporary adapter (D) may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle

(E) if a properly grounded outlet is not

available (Fig. 2). The temporary adapter

should be used only until a properly

grounded outlet (B) can be installed by

a qualified electrician (Fig. 1). The green

colored rigid ear, lug, or the like (F)

extending from the adapter must be con-

nected to a permanent ground (G) such

as a properly grounded outlet box cover

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(Fig. 2). Whenever the adapter is used, it

must be held in place by a metal screw.

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a tempo-

rary adapter is not permitted by the

Canadian Electrical Code.