the ON/OFF switch on the appliance to ‘OFF’ and switch off the electric mains.
15. Hold the plug when rewinding the power cable. DO NOT allow the plug and the cable
to whip around when rewinding. DO NOT use the cable as a handle, pull or carry the
appliance by the cable, pull the cable around sharp edges, abrasive surfaces or
corners, run the appliance over the cable or close a door on the cable. Keep the cable
away from heated surfaces, abrasive or sharp surfaces or in positions where it can be
damaged easily.
16. Avoid bending, stamping and dragging the hose. DO NOT use the vacuum cleaner if
the hose is damaged.
17. During operation, DO NOT touch the appliance with wet body parts, and it is
recommended to have between you and the standing surface, an isolating element (for
example, wearing shoes with rubber soles).
18. DO NOT use the appliance to clean up liquids outdoors, upon an earth floor. If it
should be necessary to step on a wet or damp floor to pick up water, do not touch the
metallic parts of ANY electric device, lamp or switch while performing this operation.
19. DO NOT soak the appliance in water or other liquids, wash it under the tap, or let any
liquid flow into the internal casing of the appliance to prevent electric shock. In case of
accidental fall in water, DO NOT try to take it out, but first of all unplug immediately the
power cable from the socket.
20. The appliance should NOT be placed on a surface or in the vicinity of objects which
can be damaged by heat, such as carpets or plastics. When using the appliance, the
surface that the appliance is placed upon as well the surface immediately above (e.g.
a wooden cabinet above the appliance), may become very hot. If the appliance is
operated on wooden furniture, use a protective pad to prevent damage to delicate
finishes.
21. Avoid placing the power cable on abrasive or sharp surfaces or in positions where it
can be damaged easily. The cable must NOT be placed under carpets, or covered with
throw rugs, runners or similar. Arrange the cable away from the high traffic area, and
where it will NOT be tripped over.
22. Always remember to unplug the power cable of the appliance if it is NOT used for a
long period, before storing, cleaning or performing any maintenance operation.
23. Avoid carrying out operations which are NOT specified in this manual (such as
disassembling and/or altering).
24. In case of malfunction or anomaly during the functioning, switch off the appliance
immediately, turn off the power and check the cause of the anomaly, if possible, with
the support of a qualified person.
25. If smoke is observed coming out of the appliance, unplug the power cable
immediately.
26. This appliance is NOT intended for commercial use but to be used in households and
similar applications, such as:
Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
Dormitories;
By clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
