Bissell 8804 warranty Read all instructions before using your, Do not immerse, Use indoors only

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using your

POWERSTEAMER .

WARNING: To reduce

the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

■Do not immerse.

■Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning process.

■Always connect to a properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions.

■Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance or troubleshooting.

■Do not leave machine when it is plugged in

■Do not service machine when it is plugged in

■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, have it repaired at an authorized service center.

■Use indoors only.

■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

■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 materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive

liquids or vapor

■Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors

■Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.)

■Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug

■Do not allow to be used as a toy

■Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User’s Guide

■Do not operate the appliance unless the belt door is securely assembled in the location provided

■Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments

■Use only cleaning products formulated by BISSELL for use in this appliance to prevent internal component damage. See cleaning fluid section of this manual.

■Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.

■Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.

■Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

■Turn off all controls before unplugging.

WARNING: The Power Cord on this product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Commercial use of this unit voids the manufacturer’s warranty.

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to a grounded wiring system. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a safe path of least resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical shock. The cord for this appliance has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. It must only be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local

codes and ordinances.

Grounded

Outlets

Grounding Pin

WARNING: Improper

connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you aren’t sure if the outlet is properly grounded. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance is designed for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug in the draw- ing above. Make certain that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No plug adapter should be used with

this appliance.

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