2190453-13 BookCover 2004.02.25 13:26 Page 1 Before you start Safety information Exploded view and assembly Vacuum Cleaning Nozzles Emptying dust collector/cleaning filters Transport and storage Maintenance and cleaning What do if... For the sake of the environment Spares Service Guarantee 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 2 English Dear Customer Please read these operating instructions carefully. Pay particular attention to the safety information! Please keep the operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any future owner of the appliance. If difficulty is experienced in obtaining a replacement, contact Electrolux on 08706 055055. In no circumstances must the plug be used without a correct fuse cover fitted. If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 amp socket in another part of your home. The wires in the mains cable of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral. Brown: Live. As the colours of the wires in the mains cable of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. If using a three-pin plug, do not make any connection to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. This cleaner is double insulated and no earth connection is necessary. It is in your interest to ensure that the plug is correctly attached to the mains cable. In case of doubt, have it done by a qualified electrician, as Electrolux cannot regard the repair of faults on the plug connection as a service that can be given free of charge under the terms of the guarantee. Before you start Check the voltage First check the voltage shown on the data plate (see rear view) to make sure that the cleaner is of the correct voltage for your electricity supply. If it is not, do not use the cleaner but refer back to your dealer. Connecting to your electricity supply Permanently connected to the cleaner is a mains supply (2-core) cable fitted with a non-rewirable plug incorporating a 13A fuse. In the event of a fuse requiring replacement the fuse cover should be removed using a small screwdriver. The old fuse MUST be replaced by a 13A ASTA approved BS1362 fuse or a BSI approved fuse. The cover must be replaced before the plug is used again. In the event of loss of the fuse cover, replacements can be obtained from your Electrolux Retailers and must be of the same colour as indicated by the coloured insert on the base of the plug. Safety information · Power supply: AC only 220/230 V, fuse 13A (see also ,,Before you start", page 2). · Do not put the unit into service if: ­ the connecting lead is damaged, ­ the unit is visibly damaged. · Use only in the home for cleaning dry material. People and animals must not be treated with the unit. Keep children away from electrical appliances. · If you vacuum building or plaster dust, please remove and clean, or replace the filters before reusing · Do not vacuum: ­ Liquids. Allow damp cleaned fitted carpet to dry out completely. ­ Matchsticks, glowing ash or cigarette ends. ­ Hard, pointed objects. ­ Toner dust (from laser printers, photocopiers). · Never pull the mains plug from the socket with the cord. Do not run over the mains cable with the unit and suction brush. · Do not clean unit with water (except filters and dust collector as per the instructions). · Do not expose the unit to the effects of weather, moisture or sources of heat. · Dust collector or a paper dust bag and all filters must always be fitted. If no dust col- lector or paper dust bag is fitted, the dust-collector compartment cover cannot be closed. Please do not use force! · Repairs to electrical appliances must be carried out by qualified service engineers. Improperly performed repairs can result in considerable danger for the user. · If the power cable is defective the entire cable roller must be exchanged by the AEG customer service or an authorised workshop. · The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage caused by improper use or incorrect operation. In the event of a fault please contact your specialist dealer or the Electrolux customer service directly. This vacuum cleaner complies with the following EU Directives · 73/23/EEC of 19.02.1973 ­ Low Voltage Directive. · 89/336/EEC of 03.05.1989 (including revised Directive 92/31/EEC) ­ EMC Directive. 4 English Exploded view and assembly A Cable rewind foot switch B Foot switch ON/OFF C Empty dust collector/Clean filter indicator D Opener for dust-collector E Suction hose F Tool storage * G Suction control * H Metal tubes (2)* / Telescopic tube* J Floor nozzle * compartment K Power cable * depending on model Vacuum cleaning · Withdraw cable, insert mains plug. (To roll the cable up press foot switch A. Please hold the plug.) · Switch on/off with foot switch B (on the lowest power setting, there may be a start delay up to 4 seconds due to the electronic starting current limiter *). · Suction capacity can be reduced by opening the suction control G *. If you open the suction control G on the bent end, you can reduce the force required to push the nozzle across the carpet, and enable you to clean lightweight rugs, curtains and upholstery. * depending on model 6 English Nozzles L Floor nozzle *, dual purpose for carpets and hard floors M Furniture brush * N Upholstery nozzle* (threads and fluff are effetively removed) O Crevice nozzle * depending on model Emptying dust collector/ cleaning filters · We recommend emptying the dust collector after each use, but no later than when indicator C shows red all over (with the unit switched to maximum suction capacity and the nozzle raised from the floor). If necessary, also brush dust from the collector filter. Figs. 1-3. Caution: open dust-collector compartment cover fully until it locks in place! After washing the dust collector, please allow to dry thoroughly before refitting. · If the suction power falls off noticeably even after the dust collector has been emptied (or if indicator C is red), rinse out all filters under hot running water. Allow to fully dry before refitting. Figs. 4-6. Replace filters if necessary. * depending on model 8 English Transport and storage Maintenance and cleaning Before starting maintenance or cleaning, switch off the unit and withdraw the mains plug. Wipe over unit and dust-collector compartment if necessary with a damp cloth and allow to dry. Do not use abrasive materials or solvents. Clean floor nozzle and brush webs occasionally with the crevice nozzle. Do not wash the dust collector in a dishwasher or clean with aggressive detergents. (This could damage or dull the dust collector). only select a higher level after switching on. Service Should you require service on your Electrolux cleaner, please telephone Electrolux on 08706 055055. Before requesting service, please check whether your problem is covered under Service Checklist (see below). For the sake of the environment Do not simply discard packing material and used units! Unit packing: we recommend preserving the packing material for the term of the warranty to permit reliable transport. Take the polyethylene (PE) bag to a PE recycling bank. Recycling the vacuum cleaner at the end of its service life: the plastic parts are identified by a material code, so that they can be recycled at the end of the service life of the vacuum cleaner in the same way as other materials. Your local authority environment office will provide information on the location of the nearest recycling facility. Guarantee This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights. This product is for household use only. Electrolux products are carefully designed, manufactured, tested and inspected and, in consequence, we undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in material or workmanship, within one year of delivery to the original purchaser, free of charge. You may be required to take the product to your nearest service provider if the product requires attention during the first year. There are certain conditions which may invalidate this guarantee: a. It is dependent upon the appliance being correctly installed and used in accordance with the Company's instructions under normal domestic conditions within the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. b. Service at all times must be carried out by an Electrolux Service Representative or authorised agent. What to do if... ...it is difficult to move the nozzle: reduce the suction capacity. This does not reduce the cleaning effect. ...the motor overheating protection has switched off the unit: e.g. owing to overload of the motor, by full dust collector or blocked tools. Check dust collector, filters, suction tube and suction hose, remove any blockage. The unit can be switched on again after approx 30 to 60 minutes. ...the fuse has blown: the fuse can blow if other electrical units with high consumption are used at the same time as the vacuum cleaner from the same circuit. In this case before switching on set the suction capacity control to the lowest level and Spares New filters, dust bags, brush rollers and drive belts can be obtained from Authorised Electrolux Dealers and electrical retailers. If difficulty is experienced in obtaining spares please call us on 08706 055055. 10 English c. The guarantee may be invalidated by unauthorised repair or modification of the appliance. d. You may be charged by Electrolux if you call for an engineer to resolve a problem that we believe is covered in the instruction booklet (example: blocked/dirty filters). The Company does not accept liability for defects arising from neglect, misuse or accident. This guarantee excludes such normal wearing parts as drive belts, brushes, filters and dust bags as the life of these depends upon the amount and nature of use. Proof of the date of purchase (ie till receipt) will be required before service under guarantee is provided. Please call 08706 055055 for assistance. Important: For future reference we suggest you record the following details here, and keep the receipt with the handbook as proof of purchase. Date purchased Model no ________________________________________________________________ _________________ ___________________________________ Purchased from 12 English ELECTROLUX FLOORCARE (UK) 101 OAKLEY ROAD LUTON LU4 9QQ Customer Helpline 08706 055055 htpp://www.electrolux.com ...