General Safety Instructions; Instruction Manual - Thomas VAPORO SMILEY Instrucciones De Servicio

General Safety
Instructions
• Read the operating instructions carefully before
putting the appliance into ope r ation and keep
the instructions including the warranty, the receipt
and, if possi ble, the box with the internal packing.
• The appliance is designed exclusively for
private use and for the envisaged pur pose. This
appliance is not fit for commercial use. Do not
use it outdoors (except if it is designed to be used
outdoors). Keep it away from sources of heat,
direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any
liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance
with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet,
unplug it immediate ly. Do not put it in water.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch
off the appliance and always pull out the
plug from the socket (pull on the plug, not
the cable) if the appliance is not being used
and remove the attached accessories.
• Do not operate the machine without supervision.
If you should leave the work place, always
switch the machine off or remove the plug from
the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead).
• To protect children from the dangers posed
by electrical appliances, make sure that
the cable is hanging low and that children
do not have access to the appli ance.
• Check the appliance and the cable for
damage on a regular basis. Do not use
the appliance if it is damaged.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your
own. Always contact an authorized tech -
nician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always
have a faulty cable be replaced only by the
manufacturer, by our customer service or by a
qualified person and with a cable of the same type.
• Use only original spare parts.
• Pay careful attention to the following
"Special Safety Instructions".
• The steam cleaner is not to be used by children
and must be kept away from pets while in use.
• Be careful around doors and other sharp
edges. The hose and/or the cord could
become damaged with injurious results.
• Use on unsealed wood will cause
the wood grain to swell.
• Never use hot steam on cold glass.
This will cause the glass to break.
• Never use the cleaner to clean wood
furniture or soft plastics.
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• If you are unsure of the resultson expensive carpets
or delicate fabrics, test a small surface first.
• The steam cleaner will remove wallpaper and self-
adhesive vinyl surfaces. Unless this is the result you
want, use on these surfaces is not recommended.
Safety Symbols on the Device
and in the Instructions
Caution! Please read the
accompanying documents!
The symbol Caution! indicates a source of
danger. It draws your attention to a wor king
routine, a method of working, a condition or
other situation which may lead to physical injury if
performed incorrectly or with insufficient care.
Caution! Hot surface! Danger of scalding!
Special Safety Advice
• The device is equipped with a
thermostat for temperature restriction,
a safety fuse and a safety lock.
• The device must not be opened during use.
• During use the device must not be tilted
by more than 45° as boiling water could
be spilled together with the steam.
• Never direct the steam jet towards people,
animals or electric devices (e.g. into the oven).
• Please do not immerse the device
in water or other liquids.
• When refilling, always pull the
power plug from the socket.
• Do not overfill! Please do not exceed the amount
of water indicated on the mea suring beaker.
• Store the device out of the reach of children.
• Do not touch the hot surfaces. If you would
like to change the accessories, plea se wait
until the device has cooled down.
• The device must not be used to clean
electrical equipment or installations.
• Please do not add anti-liming agents, solvents,
alcohol or cleaning agents as these may damage
the device or have a dangerous effect.
• Do not use the device if it is damaged.
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