Safety Instructions; About The Operating Manual; About Certain Groups Of Persons; About Hot Steam And Hot Parts Of The Appliance - Dirt Devil AquaClean Mode D'emploi

2 Safety instructions

2.1 About the operating manual

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Violation of these instructions may cause injury or damage to the
appliance. We take no responsibility for damage due to violation of these
operating instructions.
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Read this operating manual completely before working with the appli-
ance. Keep the operating manual in a safe place.
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Include the operating manual if you pass the appliance on to someone
else. Non-compliance with these instructions can lead to serious injuries or
damage to the appliance.
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Important notes are marked as shown on the right.

2.2 About certain groups of persons

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This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including chil-
dren) with impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities or insufficient ex-
perience or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or have been instructed in the proper use of the
appliance by this person. Keep the appliance out of reach of people of
these groups.
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Children should be supervised in order to make sure that they do not
play with the appliance and its accessories.

2.3 About hot steam and hot parts of the appliance

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Never direct the steam jet at persons, animals or plants. Always point
the steam jet downwards towards the surface to be cleaned. Even then,
take care that parts of your body never get into the steam jet. Never lay the
steam pistol on its side when it's running. There is a danger of scalding.
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Do not direct the steam jet at electrical appliances, plug sockets, ca-
bles, etc. There is a risk of electric shock.
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Never use the device without the tank cap screwed on correctly. Never
try to open the water tank cap when the appliance is running. Before open-
ing the tank cap, always switch off the appliance, disconnect it from the
mains, discharge any remaining steam and let the appliance cool off for at
least 30 minutes.

2.4 Concerning the optionally supplied disinfectant

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Keep the disinfectant inaccessible to children. If they swallow any,
there is a danger of poisoning!
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The disinfectant is harmful to health. Keep it away from the eyes and
mucous membranes in particular. Carefully pour it into the disinfectant
tank. If supplied, use the refilling container provided to do so. If you have
sensitive skin, wear gloves when filling.
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Wash your hands after handling the disinfectant.
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Also observe the instructions on the disinfectant bottle.
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Do not clean surfaces which come into contact with food with the appli-
ance or the disinfectant.
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Never pour the disinfectant into the water tank.
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2 Safety instructions
WARNING:
Warns you of possible health hazards.
ATTENTION:
Indicates possible hazards to material assets.
NOTE:
Highlights tips and information for you.
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Children must not be allowed to stand or sit on the appliance.
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Packing material must not be used to play with. There is danger of suf-
focation.
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Therefore, keep the disinfectant inaccessible to children in particular. If
they swallow any, there is a danger of poisoning!
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People with sensory problems, especially with reduced sensitivity to
temperature differences, must use great caution when working with this ap-
pliance.
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The appliance produces steam under pressure for cleaning purposes.
Even after you have switched off the appliance, hot steam will be available
for approx. 30 more minutes. This may escape, e.g. when the steam button
is pressed accidentally. So, release excess steam right after switching off
by pressing the steam button.
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Do not use the appliance to clean pressure containers, containers
which are filled with liquids, or containers if you do not know what they con-
tain. There is danger of them bursting or exploding.
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Let the hot appliance and its accessories cool off before touching them.
Carry the appliance by its handle only.
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Take care not to use the steam cleaner on one spot for too long. Oth-
erwise, the surface might be damaged. Provide adequate ventilation during
and after your cleaning work.
What to do in an emergency, i. e. after the disinfectant has not be
used properly:
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If the disinfectant has got into your eyes,
- if you are wearing contact lenses, remove them immediately.
- Rinse out your eyes immediately and thoroughly in clean water for at
least 10 minutes.
- Consult a doctor if your eyes remain irritated.
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If you have swallowed the disinfectant,
- first rinse out your mouth with plenty of water.
- Dilute the content of your stomach with plenty of water.
- Do not induce vomiting!
- Consult a doctor as a precaution.
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If you have inhaled the vapours,
- go into the open air.
- If you have trouble breathing, consult a doctor immediately!
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If the disinfectant has come into contact with skin or clothes,
- immediately wash the affected skin with water.
- Take off the relevant pieces of clothing and wash them before wear-
ing them again.