Thanks for buying a BISSELL Steam Sponge
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Steam Sponge. Everything we
know about floor care went into the design and construction of this
complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL Steam Sponge is well made, and we back it with a limited one year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable,
dedicated Consumer Services department, so, should you ever have a
problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate assistance.
My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876. Today,
BISSELL is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and
service of high quality homecare products like your BISSELL
Steam Sponge.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
Chairman, President & CEO
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical
precautions should be observed, including
the following:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
STEAM SPONGE.
WARNING: To
reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
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Do not direct steam at people, animals,
or at electrical outlets
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Do not expose to rain
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Store indoors
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Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before conducting maintenance or troubleshooting
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Do not leave steam cleaner unattended
■
Do not leave the steam cleaner connect-
ed to an electrical outlet when not in use
■
Do not attempt to use without water in
the tank
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Do not use with damaged cord or plug
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Do not use steam cleaner if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or
dropped into water
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Do not handle steam cleaner with wet
hands
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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord
as a handle, close door on cord, pull
cord around sharp corners or edges, or
expose cord to heated surfaces
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord
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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
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Do not allow to be used as a toy
■
Do not use on leather, wax polished fur-
niture or floors, synthetic fabrics, velvet or
other delicate, steam-sensitive materials
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Do not immerse
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Not for space heating purposes
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Do not service Steam Cleaner while it is
plugged in
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Avoid contact with hot surfaces
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To avoid electric shock, do not allow
cord to touch hot surfaces
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Let cool for five minutes before storing
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Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User’s Guide
■
Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments 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
■
Unplug by grasping the plug, not the
cord
■
Pay close attention when working around
children
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin
WARNING:
Improper
connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electrical
shock. Check 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..
This model is for household use only.
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