Bissell PowerSteamer 1690 - Manual (Page 2)

■ Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments
■ Use only cleaning products formulated by
BISSELL for use in this appliance
■ Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
■ Keep appliance on a level surface
■ Turn off all controls before unplugging
■ Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord
■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
■ Pay close attention when working around
children
S AVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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
equipment-grounding 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.
WA R N I N G :
Improper connection
of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electrical shock. C h e c k
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.
WA R N I N G :
When using an electrical
appliance, basic precautions should be
observed, including the following: Read all
instructions before using your POWERSTEAMER.
TM
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use indoors
only. Do not immerse. Use only on surfaces
moistened by cleaning process. Always connect to
a properly grounded outlet. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before conducting
maintenance or troubleshooting.
■ Do not leave machine when it is plugged in
■ Do not service machine when it is plugged in
■ Do not use with damaged cord or plug
■ Do not use machine if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water
■ Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
■ Do not handle unit with wet hands
■ 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 carry the appliance while in use
■ Do not unplug by pulling on cord-unplug by
grasping plug
■ Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands
■ Do not put any object into appliance openings,
use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow
■ Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or
body parts to openings or moving parts
■ Do not pick up hot or burning objects
■ 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 use appliance in an enclosed space filled
with vapors given off by oil base paint, paint
thinner, some moth proofing substances,
flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.)
■ Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug
■ Do not allow to be used as a toy
■ Do not use for any purpose other than described
in this User’s Guide
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin