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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
Read all instRuctions
befoRe using steam & sWeep.
Always connect to a properly Earthed outlet.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
conducting maintenance or troubleshooting.
WaRning: to
reduce the risk of fire, el ectric
shock, or injury:
■ Use indoors only
■ Do not immerse
■ Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning
process
■ Do not leave machine when it is plugged in
■ Do not service machine when it is plugged in
■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent in order to avoid a hazard
■ Do not use machine if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water
■ Do not expose to rain, store indoors
■ Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around
sharp corners or edges, run appliance over
cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces
■ Do not carry the appliance while in use
■ Do not unplug by pulling on cord; unplug
by grasping plug not the cord
■ Do not handle plug or appliance with wet
hands
■ Do not put any object into appliance openings,
use with blocked opening or restrict air flow
■ Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or
body parts to openings or moving parts
■ Do not pick up hot or burning objects
■ Do not pick up flammable or combustible materi-
als (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or use in
the presence of explosive liquids or vapours
■ Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled
with vapours given off by oil base paint, paint
thinner, some moth proofing substances, flam-
mable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours
■ Remove plug from electrical outlet before
cleaning or maintaining the appliance
■ Do not run appliance over supply cord. A
hazard may occur if the appliance runs
over the supply cord
■ Not intended for use by persons (including chil-
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowl-
edge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety
■ Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.)
■ Do not modify the Earthed plug
■ Do not allow to be used as a toy
■ Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User’s Guide
■ Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments
■ Use only cleaning products formulated by
BISSELL for use in this appliance to prevent inter-
nal component damage
■ Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
■ Keep appliance on a level surface
■ Turn off all controls before unplugging
■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
■ Liquid or steam must not be directed towards
equipment containing electrical components
■ Pay close attention when working around children
saVe tHese
instRuctions.
ThIS moDEL IS foR hoUSEhoLD USE oNLY.WaRning:
This appliance must be Earthed.The symbol means WARNING: Danger of scalding.Surface may be hot. Avoid contact.impoRtant foR
oPERATIoN oN A 220-240 VoLT A.C. 50/60 hz PoWER SUPPLY oNLY. If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable BS
1363 plug it must not be used unless a 13 amp
(ASTA approved to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in the car-
rier contained in the plug. Spares may be obtained
from your BISSELL supplier. If for any reason the plug
is cut off, it must be disposed of, as it is an electric
shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 amp
socket.