Hoover WH20420PC Product Manual - Page 12

• IMPORTANT • • Please refer to floor manufacturer's care recommendations before use and test the steam mop on a discrete area of flooring to begin with. • When using the steam mop, basic safety precautions should always be observed. • Don't aim the steam mop at people, animals, plants and electrical components such as interior of ovens or wires. Never touch the steam spray or floor head from a short distance. (There is a risk of scalding) • The steam mop is equipped with a thermostat and a thermal cutout. If for any reason the steam mop overheats it will switch off. If this happens turn off and unplug the steam mop, allow to cool for a least 2 to 4 hours and re-start. • The steam mop and accessories get very hot during use, always allow them to cool down before handling. • Always unplug and switch off the steam mop when assembling. • Always switch off the steam mop and allow to cool before emptying the water tank or changing the cleaning pads/ accessories. • Never use the steam mop without the microfiber pad properly attached to the mop head. 9 Using your machine: ! WARNING ! Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any surface for an extended period of time with a damp or wet microfiber pad attached as this may damage the floor surface. When cleaning hard floors, your steam mop should only be used on tiles, linoleum, sealed hard wood flooring, engineered hard wood, laminate, vinyl, and sealed stone floors. If used on waxed flooring, you may experience loss of glossiness. To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the steam cleaner when assembling the accessories. Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. Do not use steam cleaner or press the Steam Trigger without water in the water tank.