Black & Decker BDH1760SM User Manual

STEAM MOP

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CATALOG NUMBER

BDH1760SM

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or mod er ate injury.

NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

INTENDED USE

Your Black & Decker steam mop has been designed for sanitizing and cleaning the following
SEALED floors: hardwood, laminate, linoleum, vinyl, ceramic tile, stone, and marble. For floor use
only; do not use the unit upside down. This appliance is intended for indoor household use only.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

and instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings

WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions, including

the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
personal injury and material damage.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED PLUGS

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or
3 wire extension cord. Polarized connections will fit together only one way. Make sure
that the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If
the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the tool plug or
extension cord in any way.

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)

Ampere Rating

More Not more American Wire Gauge
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

• Read all of this manual carefully before using the appliance.

• The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any accessory or attachment

or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended

in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

• Retain this manual for future reference.

USING YOUR APPLIANCE

• Do not direct steam at people, animals, electrical appliances or electrical outlets.

• Do not expose to rain.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended. Keep children away from unit while in use.

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• Do not leave the appliance connected to an electrical outlet when not in use.

• Never pull the power cord to disconnect the appliance from the socket. Keep the

appliance cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

• Do not handle steam cleaner with wet hands.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, pull cord around

sharp corners or expose cord to heated surfaces.
Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with vapor given off by oil-based paint

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thinner, some moth-proofing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.

• Do not use on leather, wax polished furniture or floors, synthetic fabrics, velvet or other

delicate, steam-sensitive materials.

• Do not use on any unsealed hard floor surfaces. Additionally, on surfaces that have been

treated with wax or some no-wax floors, the sheen may be removed by the heat and
steam action. It is always recommended to test an isolated area of the surface to be
cleaned before proceeding. We also recommend that you check the use and care
instructions from the floor manufacturer.

• Never put de-scaling, aromatic, alcoholic or detergent products into the steam mop, as

this may damage it or make it unsafe for use.
If the circuit breaker activates while using the steam function, discontinue product use

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immediately and contact the customer support center. (Beware of the risk of electrical shock.)

• The appliance emits very hot steam to sanitize the area of use. This means that the

steam head and cleaning pads get very hot during use.

CAUTION:

changing the accessories on your steam mop. Do not wear slippers or open-toed footwear.

• Steam may escape from the appliance during use.

• Care should be taken when using this appliance. DO NOT touch any parts which may

become hot during use.

Always wear suitable shoes when using your steam mop and when

AFTER USE

• Unplug the appliance and allow to cool down on resting mat before cleaning.

• When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry place.

• Children should not have access to stored appliances.

INSPECTION AND REPAIRS

• Unplug the appliance and allow to cool down on resting mat before performing any

maintenance or repairs.

• Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective parts. Check for breakage of

parts, damage to switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation.

• Regularly check the power cord for damage.

• Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective.

• Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorized repair agent.

• Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual.

SAFETY OF OTHERS

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

RESIDUAL RISKS

Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which may not be included in the
enclosed safety warnings. These risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use, etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations and the implementation of
safety devices, certain residual risks can not be avoided. These include:

• Injuries caused by touching any moving parts.

• Injuries caused by touching any hot parts.

• Injuries caused when changing any parts or accessories.

• Injuries caused by prolonged use of the appliance. When using any appliance for

prolonged periods ensure you take regular breaks.

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