Shark SC505 - Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your Portable Shark Steam Cleaner, basic safety precautions
should always be observed, including the following:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury:
• Do not leave the Portable Shark Steam
Cleaner plugged in when unattended. Unplug
the electrical cord when not in use and before
servicing or refilling water tank.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children, pets or plants.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use
only manufacturer’s recommended
accessories.
• Do not pull cord, use cord as a handle, close
a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with
inadequate current carrying capacity.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or steam cleaner with wet
hands or operate without shoes.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked.
• Store your appliance indoors in a cool, dry
area.
• Keep your work area well lit.
• When in use, never turn the appliance over
or on its side. Never direct steam towards
people, animals or plants.
• Do not immerse the steam cleaner into water
or other liquids. Always unplug the power
cord from the electrical socket when filling the
steam cleaner.
• Do NOT add 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. Use regular tap water or distilled/purified
water if the tap water in your area is very hard.
1. Read all instructions before using your
Portable Shark Steam Cleaner.
2. Use the system only for its intended use.
3. To protect against a risk of electric shock,
do not immerse any part of the system in
water or other liquids.
4. Never yank cord to disconnect from
outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to
disconnect.
5. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.
Let the system cool completely before
putting away or before opening the water
tank (removing the safety cap) . Wrap
power cord loosely around your system
when storing.
6. Always disconnect system from electrical
outlet when filling or emptying water tank
and when not in use.
7. Do not operate the system with a damaged
cord or plug, or if the appliance or any other
part of the system has been dropped or
damaged. To avoid the risk of electric
shock, do not disassemble or attempt to
repair the Portable Shark Steam Cleaner.
Return the system to EURO-PRO
Corporation (see warranty) for examination
and repair. Incorrect re-assembly or repair
can cause a risk of electrical shock or injury
to persons when the Portable Shark Steam
Cleaner is used.
8. Close supervision is necessary for any
appliance being used by or near children.
Do not leave the system unattended while
connected.
9. Burns can occur from touching hot metal
parts, hot water or steam. Do not turn
upside down as there may be hot water in
the unit. Never direct steam at any person.
The steam is very hot and can cause burns.
10. Do not operate in the presence of
explosive and/or flammable fumes.
11. This appliance is intended only for
household use. Follow all user instructions
in this manual.
12. Never use any chemicals or substance
other than tap water in the machine. Use of
chemicals may damage the machine. Use
of chemicals will automatically void your
warranty.
Model SC505
120V~, 60Hz., 1600 Watts
OWNER’S MANUAL
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For information or assistance:
EURO-PRO Corporation
178 West Service Rd.
Champlain, NY 12919
Tel: 1 866 98SHARK (1 866 987-4275)
www.sharkvac.com
For Household Use Only
Rev. 01/03E
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