Hoover WH20100 Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: • Fully assemble before operating. • Operate Steamer only at voltage specified on data label on bottom of cleaner. • Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning or servicing. • Do not use or store outdoors. • Do not use for space heating purposes. • Do not immerse in water. • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when used near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from appliance, and do not allow children to place fingers or other objects into any openings. • Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments and appliances. • 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, take it to a service center prior to continuing use. • Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place appliance on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. • Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked. • Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings. • Turn off all controls before unplugging. • Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. When not in use do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage. • Do not use in areas where flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline may be present. • Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions. • Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. • Before cleaning any electrical appliance, check and follow manufacturer's cleaning guidelines. Never apply steam to electrical parts. • To avoid burn or injury, do not apply steam directly to any person or animal. • Only use water to refill the clean water tank. Do not use any type of chemicals or additives in the clean water tank. • Do not open the water fill safety cap when using the steamer. • Do not add descaling, aromatic, alcoholic appliances, cleaning solutions, scented perfumes, oils or any other chemicals to the water used in this appliance as this may damage the unit or make it unsafe for use. While this steamer is designed for tap water, to increase effectiveness of the steam and to avoid build up of minerals, you may use distilled water to fill steamer. 3