IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance. When using an electrical
appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
INJURY:
» This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
» Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
» Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts of the appliance and its
accessories.
» Unplug from electrical socket when
not in use, before cleaning, maintaining
or servicing the appliance, and if your
appliance has an accessory tool with
a moving brush, before connecting or
disconnecting the tool.
» If the supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.
» Do not run appliance over cable.
» Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
» Do not use with damaged cable or plug.
» Do not pull or carry by cable, use cable as a handle,
close door on cable, or pull cable around sharp edges or
corners.
» Keep cable away from heated surfaces.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C. 50-60 HZ POWER SUPPLY ONLY.
This model is for household use only.
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» To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable.
» Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
» Turn OFF all controls before unplugging.
» Hold plug when rewinding onto cable reel. Do not allow
plug to whip when rewinding.
» Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid danger of
suffocation, keep away from children.
» Use only as described in this user guide.
» Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
» Do not immerse in water or liquid.
» If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water;
do not attempt to operate it and have it repaired at an
authorized service center.
» Do not put any object into openings.
» Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
» Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
» Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as petroleum, or use in areas where they may be
present.
» Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia,
drain cleaner, etc.).
» Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with
vapours given off by oil-based paint, paint thinner, some
moth-proofing substances, flammable dust, or other
explosive or toxic vapours.
» Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails,
screws, coins, etc.
» Keep appliance on a level surface.
» Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such
as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
» If your appliance has a motorised brush roll, do not leave
machine running in the same spot without the handle
fully upright.
» Do not use outdoors.
» This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use
only identical replacement parts.
» Always connect to a properly earthed electrical socket. Do
not modify earthed plug.
» Liquid must not be directed towards equipment
containing electrical components.
» Do not immerse. Use only on surfaces moistened by the
cleaning process. Use only BISSELL® cleaning products
intended for use with this machine.
» Use only the type and amount of liquids specified under
the operations section of this guide.
» Always install float before any wet pick-up operation.