Simplicity Flash User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING: The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage caused when the
appliance is not used according to the instructions, or for uses other than those for which it
was intended.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:

• Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.

• WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD
OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON
WET SURFACES.

• Like any appliance, do not allow to
be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.

• Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
appliance is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, return it to your
Authorized Simplicity Retailer for service.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet
hands.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do
not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that
may reduce air flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or
hot ashes.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids such as gasoline or
use in areas where they may be present.

• Do not attempt to service the unit while
appliance is plugged in.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read and follow all label marking
instructions.

• Keep end of hose and other openings
away from your face and body. Do not
use the hand vacuum cleaner without
dust cup and filter in place.

• Always unplug this appliance before
connecting or disconnecting the hand
vacuum hose.

• Store the hand vacuum indoors.

• Using improper voltage may result in
damage to the motor and possible injury
to the user. Correct voltage is listed on
the rating label.

• Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this owner’s manual.

• If the cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the Authorized Simplicity
Retailer or a similarly qualified person.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

WARNING: 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 proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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