• Beforecleaningthe appliance,unplugthe powercord from electricaloutlet and
cleanunit with a dry'or dampcloth.Donot pourwater or usealcohol,benzene or
paintthinneron the unit.
•
Makesurewaterfill safetycapis tightlyclosed,asdescribedin the instructions.
•
Do not add descaling,aromatic,alcoholicsolutions,cleaningsolutions,scented
perfumes,oils or any otherchemicalsto the water usedin this applianceas this
maydamagetheunitor makeit unsafe for use.Whilethis appliance isdesigned for
tap water,to increaseeffectiveness o f the steamandto avoidbuildup of minerals,
you may usedistilledwater to fl]l cleanwatertank.
• Thehousingwill heat up duringuse- this is normal.
• Alwayscarry appliancebyhandle.
• Do nottouch anyof the appliance hot parts.
• Toavoidburn or injury,do notapplysteamdirectlyto anypersonor animal.
• It is normal f or waterto dripoccasionally f rom the nozzle. T hisis simplysteamthat
hasrecondensed into water in the nozzle.
• Donot useappliance on leather, w ax polishedfurnitureor floors,syntheticfabdcs,
velvetor otherdelicate,steamor water sensitivematerials.
• WARNING: Thisproductcontains chemicals knowntotheStateof California t o cause
cancer,birthdefectsor reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown,grounding
providesa pathof leastresistance for electdccurrentto reducethe risk of electricshock.
Thisapplianceis equippedwith a cordhavingan equipment-grounding conductor(C)and
grounding plug (A).The plugmustbe inserted into anappropriate outlet(13) that is properly
installedand groundedin accordance with all localcodesand ordinances.
WARNING:
Improperconnectionof the equipment-grounding conductorcan
resultinthe riskof electricshock.Checkwith a qualifiedelectdcian orservicepersonifyou
are in doubtasto whethertheoutletis properlygrounded. D onot modifythe plugprovided
with the appliance- if it will not fit the outJet, h avea properoutletinstalledby a qualified
electrician.This applianceis for useon a nominal120-voltcircuit and hasa grounding
plug that lookslikethe plug (A)illustratedin Fig.1. A temporaryadapter(D)may be used
to connectthis plugto a 2-pole receptacle (E)if a properlygrounded outletis not available
(Fig.2).Thetemporaryadaptershouldbe usedonlyuntila propedygrounded outlet(B)can
be installedby a qualifiedelectrician(Fig.1).Thegreencoloreddgidear, lug, or the like
(F)extending from the adaptermust be connected to a permanent g round(G)such as a
properlygrounded outletboxcover(Fig.2).Whenever t he adapteris used,itmustbe hel,
in placebya metal
screw. NOTE: In
Canada, the use
of a temporary
adapter is
not
permitted by the
Canadian Electrical
Code.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THERISKOFDAMAGE:
• Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing
temperatures.
• With steamactivated,do not allowapplianceto spray inone locationfor an extended
periodof time, as damageto surfacecan result.
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