Mellerware VAC20002000W - Manual (Page 3)

Safety Warning
For household use only!
1. When using the cleaner, you should adhere to
the following basic safety precautions:
2. Please unplug the appliance when not in use or
before maintenance.
3. In order to reduce the danger of electric shock,
please don’t use outdoors or on a wet surface.
4. Don’t use as a toy for children, please pay close
attention to safety when a child uses or comes
close to the cleaner.
5. Use only the accessories described in the Guide
and provided by the factory.
6. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If cleaner
is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
or if the cord is damaged. Return it to an ap-
pointed customer repair center for check, repair
or regulation.
7. The appliance cord should not be used as a
handle to pull and lift the appliance. Do not al-
low cord to be submerged in tight spaces Ie. be-
tween room door and door frame. Do not allow
cord to come into contact with sharp edges and
surfaces. Do not allow the appliance to run over
the cord. Do not allow the cord to come into con-
tact with any heat surface.
8. Do not pull the cord when removing the plug
from the mains socket.
9. Don’t touch the plug or operate the cleaner with
wet hands.
10. Do not allow objects to restrict airflow or to block
airflow.
11. Do not allow any body parts Ie. hair, fingers,
hand etc to block the airflow of the cleaner as
this puts unnecessary strain on the motor and
can cause the motor to burn out.
12. Please don’t use the cleaner to absorb hard or
sharp objects such as the glass, nails, screws,
coins, etc., otherwise the machine or the HEPA
filter will be damaged.
13. Do not use this machine to clean hot objects and
substances as this will cause damage to the ap-
pliance.
14. Do not use the appliance unless the bagless
dust compartment and HEPA filter are inserted.
15. Please ensure that the appliance is switched off
before inserting and removing the plug from the
mains socket.
16. Take special care when using the cleaner to
clean a flight of stairs.
17. Please don’t use the cleaner to absorb com-
bustible or inflammable liquids (cleaning liquid,
gasoline, perfume and so on) or use it in the area
where they may possibly exist;
18. Do not use this appliance to clean up toxic sub-
stances (bleaching powder, ammonia water and
so on);
19. When connecting or disconnecting hose from
appliance, please ensure that the appliance is
switched off.
20. CAUTION! The appliance has a rapid cord
reel mechanism, please take extra care
when retracting the cord.
21. Do not use the appliance other than for its
intended use and beyond the scope of this
User’s Guide.
22. When using the appliance, please ensure
that the correct voltage supply is adminis-
tered as the incorrect voltage and current
can cause the cord to heat up and become
soft.
23. This appliance should be stored in a cool
and dry area.
24. When using the appliance take care not to
stumble over the cord!
25. Please don’t immerse the appliance in the
water or other liquids;
26. Please don’t use the appliance to clean
your pets or other animals;
27. Please keep suction inlet away from ear
area due to excessive noise levels when in
operation.
Important points:
If reduced suction occurs, below is a list of
causes:
1. The extension tube or hose could be
blocked. Switch off the appliance and clear
the extension tube or hose before continu-
ing.
2. HEPA filter could be blocked due to not be-
ing cleaned regularly, or the bagless dust
compartment is full and should be cleaned.
• While operating the cleaner, one should
keep it far away from a heat or radiant
source;
• Before cleaning commences, please en-
sure that the appliance with all hoses and
extension tubes are free of large or sharp
objects as this can cause damage to the ap-
pliance or accessories.
• When removing the plug from the socket,
do not pull the cord, place hand directly on
the plug and remove from the socket.
• Should the appliance make a strange or
abnormal sound or noise during operation.
switch off the cleaner. Clean out the appli-
ance and all the piping as well as ensure
that all accessories are attached correctly to
the cleaner.
Remarks:
This appliance is fitted with a cord rewinder
mechanism. If the cord, plug or mechanism is
damaged, please take the appliance to the near-
est repair centre so that the damaged compo-
nents can be repaired by the correct personnel.
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