Bissell SpotClean Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner 3624 User Guide - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: Read all instructions before using your DEEP CLEANER. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ Unplug by grasping the 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 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 unplug by pulling on the cord. ■ Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. ■ Use only cleaning products formulated by BISSELL for use in this appliance to prevent internal component damage. See the cleaning fluid section of this guide. ■ Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc. ■ Do not point attachment nozzle at people or animals ■ Keep appliance on a level surface. ■ Turn off all controls before unplugging. ■ Unplug before attaching the TurboBrush®. ■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs. ■ Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. w w w. b i s s e l l . c o m SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This model is for household use only. 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 equipmentgrounding 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 drawing 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. 3 800.237.7691