Bissell SpotBot Pet Deep Cleaner 33N8A 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 SpotBot®. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: ■ Use only BISSELL cleaning products intended for use in this appliance. ■ Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User's Guide. ■ Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. ■ Do not expose to rain, store indoors. ■ Do not handle SpotBot plug or appliance with wet hands. ■ Do not put any object into appliance openings or use with blocked openings. Keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow. ■ 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. ■ Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body parts to openings or moving parts. ■ Keep appliance on a level surface. ■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs. ■ Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. ■ Do not pick up hot or burning objects, such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes. ■ 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 pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.). ■ Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil based thinner, some moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors. ■ 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 use with damaged cord or plug. ■ Turn off all controls before unplugging. ■ Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance and troubleshooting. w w w. b i s s e l l . c o m ■ Do not use SpotBot if it is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water. Have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. ■ Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. ■ Always connect to a properly grounded outlet; see grounding instructions. ■ Do not use without tanks in place. ■ Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 equipmentgrounding 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. This model is for household use only. 3 800.237.7691