Westinghouse WST1500-1509 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, SSAAVVEE TTHHEESSEE IINNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONNSS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This electrical appliance must always be used according to the following safety instructions:

1. Always turn the appliance off before unplugging it.

2. Always unplug the appliance before cleaning or servicing it. Do not unplug by pulling the cord; to

unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

3. Do not leave the appliance plugged in or running while unattended.

4. Do not pull or carry the appliance by the cord. Do not run the appliance over the cord, close a

door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep the cord away from

heated surfaces.

5. Do not use the appliance if the cord or plug is damaged.

6. Avoid the use of extension cords.

7. Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.

8. Do not use appliance outdoors, or on wet surfaces.

9. Do not use appliance to vacuum up water or damp materials such as mud, tile grout, plaster filler,

or caulking.

10. Do not use appliance to vacuum up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline. Do not use

in areas where these liquids may be present.

11. Do not use this appliance to vacuum up burning or smoking materials, such as cigarettes, matches

or hot ashes.

12. Keep hair, loose clothing, and all parts of the body, especially fingers, away from openings and

moving parts.

13. Do not put any objects into appliance openings, or use with any openings blocked or plugged.

14. Do not use this appliance to pick up hard or sharp objects or other large surface litter. Pick these

up by hand before vacuuming.

15. Do not operate without the Collection Bin properly in place.

16. Always vacuum stairs with the appliance below you.

17. Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy. Do not use or leave appliance plugged in near small

children or infants.

18. Always use the Cleaning Wand / Hose (and attachments) to clean upholstery.

19. Use the appliance only for normal household use, as described in this Use and Care Guide. Use

only with manufacturer's recommended attachments and accessories.

20. Turn appliance off before removing or replacing the Collection Bin or Filter Cartridges.

21. Unplug appliance before cleaning or maintenance, such as cleaning the Rotating Brush, removing a

blockage, or replacing a light bulb.

22. This appliance is protected from overheating by an automatic reset thermal limiter. If the appliance

shuts itself off, unplug it and check for blockages. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes before restarting.

23. If the appliance is not working as it should, or if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or

dropped into water, return it to an authorized Service Center for inspection or repair. Do not repair

the appliance yourself, as this will invalidate your warranty. Contact Consumer Service for return

authorization, examination, repair or adjustment.

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