Bissell STEAM 'N CLEAN II 1865 - Manual (Page 3)

3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User’s Guide
■ Use only manufacturer’s recommended attach-
ments - use of attachments not provided or
sold by BISSELL may cause fire, electric shock
or injury
■ Fill with cool water only — do not add anything
except cool water or you will cause damage to
the heating element and void your warranty
■ Turn off before unplugging
■ Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord
■ Pay close attention when working around children
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install a proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTING DEVICE
This appliance is equipped with a Circuit
Interrupting Device (C.I.D.) The C.I.D. shuts off
the unit in potentially hazardous situations.
The C.I.D. has Test (Yellow) and Reset (Red)
buttons which should be operated each time
the unit is plugged in.
WARNING:
No plug adapter
should be used with this appliance.
This model is for household use only.
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should be observed, including
the following:
Read all instructions before using your
STEAM ‘N CLEAN
® II.
WARNING:
■ Do not direct steam at people, animals, or at
electrical outlets.
■ Do not expose to rain
■ Store indoors
■ Use only extension cords UL-rated at 15
amperes
■ Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before conducting maintenance or trou-
bleshooting
■ Do not leave steam cleaner unattended
■ Do not leave the steam cleaner connected to
an electrical outlet when not in use
■ Do not switch the steam cleaner on or
attempt to use without water in the tank
■ Do not service steam cleaner when it is
plugged in
■ Do not use with damaged cord or plug
■ Do not use steam cleaner if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped
into water
■ Do not handle steam cleaner with wet hands
■ Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a han-
dle, close door on cord, pull cord around sharp
corners or edges, or expose cord to heated
surfaces
■ Do not unplug by pulling on cord
■ Do not put any object into appliance openings, use
with blocked opening, or restrict air flow
■ Do not use appliance in an enclosed space
filled with vapor given off by oil,base paint,
paint thinner, some moth proofing substances,
flammable dust, or other explosive or
toxic vapors.
■ Do not allow to be used as a toy
■ Do not use on leather, wax polished furniture
or floors, synthetic fabrics, velvet or other
delicate, steam-sensitive materials