Notice BLACK & DECKER FSS1600

« risk of personal injury. u Retain this manual for future reference. Using your appliance u Do not direct steam at people, animals, electrical appli- ances or electrical outlets. u Do not expose to rain. u Do not immerse the appliance in water. u Do not leave the appliance unattended. u Do not leave the appliance connected to an electrical outlet when not in use. u Never pull the power lead to disconnect the appliance from the socket. Keep the appliance lead away from heat, oil and sharp edges. u Do not handle steam cleaner with wet hands. u 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. u Do not use appliance in an enclosed space ?lled with vapour given off by oil-base paint thinner, some moth- proo?ng substances, ?ammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours. u Check the type of ?oor with the manufacturer. u Do not use on leather, wax polished furniture or ?oors, synthetic fabrics, velvet or other delicate, steam-sensitive materials. @ Warning! Do not use on unsealed wood or unsealed laminate ?oors. On surfaces that have been treated with wax or some no wax ?oors, 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 ?oor manufacturer. u Never put descaling, aromatic, alcoholic or detergent products into the steam cleaner, as this may damage it or make it unsafe for use. u If the home circuit breaker activates while using the steam function, discontinue product use immediately and contact the customer support centre. (Beware of the risk of electri- cal shock.) u The appliance emits very hot steam to sanitize the area of use. This means that the steam head, cleaning pads and carpet attachment get very hot during use. u Caution! Always wear suitable shoes when using your steam mop and when changing the accessories on your steam mop. Do not wear slippers or open toed footwear. u Steam may escape from the appliance during use. u Care should be taken when using this appliance. DO NOT touch any parts which may become hot during use. u If steam is observed escaping from the body of the hand held steam cleaner, switch off and disconnect the unit from the manis supply, allow to cool. Contact your nearest authorised repair agent. Do not continue to use the appli- ance.. After use u Unplug the appliance and allow to cool before cleaning. u When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry place. u Children should not have access to stored appliances. Inspection and repairs u Unplug the appliance and allow to cool before performing any maintenance or repairs. u 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. u Regularly check the power lead for damage. u Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defec- tive. u Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorized repair agent. u Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those speci?ed in this manual.4 ENGLISH(Original instructions) Safety of others u This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ- ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or... »