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IMPORTANT SAFET Y REMINDERS IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU
This cleaner should only be used for d omestic cleaning, as described in this user guide. Please
ensure that this guide is fully understood before operating the appliance. Use only attachments
recommended or supplied by H oover.
When using cleaning tools en sure to always steady the product with your other hand.
This will ensure the product does not fall while in use.
WARNING: Danger of sc alding. This produc t is very hot when used. Avoid any contact with
steam.
WARNING: Electricity can be extremely dangerous. This appliance must be earthed. This plug
UK only).
IMPOR TANT: The wires in the mains power lead are coloured in accordance with the following
code: Blue – Neutral Brown – Live
AFTER USE:
maintenance task.
SAFET Y WITH CHIL DREN, ELD ERLY OR THE INFI RM:
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. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
HOOVE R SERVICE:
recommend that any ser vicing or repairs are only carr ied out by an authorised Hoover service
engineer.
t Use indoors only.
t Use only on su rfaces m oistened b y the clea ning proce ss or smal l spills. Do not im merse
produc t.
t For u se on ba re oors or sealed wood oo rs. NOT fo r use on carpets.
t Alwa ys instal l oat be fore any w et pick u p operati on.
t Clo se super vision is nec essary when a ny appli ance is used by or near ch ildren. Do not
allow cleaner to be use d as a to y or to r un unatte nded at a ny time.
t Kee p hair, loose clot hing, ngers, feet and all p arts of bo dy awa y from open ings a nd
movin g parts.
t Do n ot pick u p anythin g that is burning o r smokin g, such as cigarett es, matche s, or hot
ashes.
t Do no t pick up or use ammable or combu stible mate rials such a s gasoline or ne wood
sandi ngs or us e in area s where t hey may b e present .
t Avoid picking up hard, sharp o bjects w ith the c leaner. They may damag e the ma chine.
t Do not pu t any object into op enings. Do not use w ith any opening blocke d; keep free
of du st, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce ai r ow.
t Do no t pull or car ry by cord, us e cord as
a handle , close door on cord or pull cord around
sharp edges or c orners. Do no t run applian ce over cord. Keep cord awa y from heated
surf aces.
t Alwa ys discon nect cord from ele ctrical outlet be fore ser vicing th e cleane r.
t Unp lug clean er when not in us e. Turn o a ll control s before unpluggin g.
t Do not unplu g by pull ing on co rd. To unplug, grasp th e plug, n ot the co rd.
t Neve r handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
t Do not clean over oo r electr ical outl ets.
t Do not use w ithout t anks in p lace.
t Use extra ca re when c leaning o n stairs. Do not place cle aner on stairs.
t Kee p deterge nts and o ther clea ners out of child ren’s reach.
t Do not pick up chlo rine ble ach, dra in clean er, gasolin e or any other t oxic mate rial wit h
this appliance .
t When usi ng re commende d che micals wit h thi s ma chine, be cer tain area is we ll
ventil ated.
t Do not use a ammabl e or comb ustible l iquid to clean a oor.
t Follo w m anufactu rer’s instruc tions for all che micals used wi th this machine . Do not
exceed recommen ded mixin g ratios.
t Stor e in a dr y place. Do not expose ma chine to freezing temperatu res.
t Do n ot continue to use your cleaner if it appears to be faulty. If the power cord is damaged
stop using the cleaner IMMEDIATELY. To avoid a safety hazard, an authorised Hoover service
engineer must replace the power cord.
t Use cleaner only for its inten ded use a s descri bed in th e instruc tions.
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