1180066-21.indd 1 2/4/08 4:47:30 PM English 1 Accessories and safety precautions Accessories (depending on the model) Max In telescopic tube/telescopic tube with power cable 2 Max In hose handle 3 Max In hose handle with remote control 4 Max In nozzle 5 Max In motorised floor nozzle 6 Max In turbo nozzle 7 Nozzle with pedal, telescopic tube and hose 8 Crevice nozzle 9 Upholstery nozzle 10 Dusting brush 1 2 Safety precautions Electrolux Twinclean should only be used by adults and only for normal indoor vacuuming in a home environment. The vacuum cleaner features double insulation and does not need to be earthed. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Close attention is necessary when used near children. The appliance is not intended for use by young children and infirm persons without supervisison. If the plug or cable are damaged, the plug and cable assembly must be replaced by returning the product the your local Electrolux Service Agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. 3 4 Never vacuum: · Inwetareas. · Closetoflammablegases,etc. Never vacuum: 5 6 · Sharpobjects. · Fluids(thiscancauseseriousdamagetothevacuum cleaner). · Hotorcoldashes,litcigarettes,etc. · Finedust,e.g.plaster,concrete,flour. The above can cause serious damage to the motor ­ damage which is not covered by the warranty. Power cord precautions: 7 8 · Adamagedcordshouldonlybereplacedbyan authorised Electrolux service centre. Damage to the vacuum cleaner's cord is not covered by the warranty. · Neverpullorliftthevacuumcleanerbythecord. · Disconnecttheplugfromthewalloutletbeforecleaning the outside of the vacuum cleaner. · Regularlycheckthattheplugandcordarenotdamaged. Never use the vacuum cleaner if the cord is damaged. All service and repairs must be performed by an authorised Electrolux service centre. Store the vacuum cleaner in a dry space. 9 6 10 1180066-21.indd 6 2/4/08 4:47:32 PM English Before starting 11 12 11 Insert the hose so that the catches click to engage (pressthecatchestoreleasethehose). 12 Attach the telescopic tube to the hose handle and the floornozzle(certainmodelshavealockbuttonthat must be pressed before the hose and telescopic tube can be pulled apart). If you have a vacuum cleaner with remote control, make sure that the connector is pressed in completely. 13 Electrolux Twinclean features an automatic cord winder(autoreverse).Pulloutthepowercordand plug into a socket. Pull lightly on the cord to release the catch. 14 Start/stop the vacuum cleaner by pushing the button at the top of the unit. 15 If you have a vacuum cleaner with remote control, the vacuum cleaner is started by lightly pressing the Max or Min button. Turn off the vacuum cleaner by pushing Off. 16 Adjust the suction power by pressing the Max-Min button on the vacuum cleaner or by pressing either the Max or Min button on the remote control. The light for suction power turns dark blue at max suction power and light blue at min suction power. 13 14 15 16 8 1180066-21.indd 8 2/4/08 4:47:33 PM English Getting the best results andMaxInmotorisedfloornozzles(5)detectthetype of surface being vacuumed. The nozzle with the pedal is set to the type of surface to be vacuumed: Position 1 for carpets(17)andposition2forhardfloors(18). Crevices, corners, etc.: Usethecrevicenozzle(8). Upholstered furniture: Usetheupholsterynozzle(9). Curtains, lightweight fabrics, etc.: Use the upholstery nozzle(9).Thesuctionpowercanbereducedbypressing the Max-Min button on the vacuum cleaner or the Min button on the remote control. Frames, bookshelves, etc.: Usethedustingbrush(10). Hard floors and carpets: The Max In, Max In Turbo 5 8 Using Max In nozzles Max In, Max In Turbo and Max In motorised floor nozzles, are ideal for both hard floors and carpets. The Max In motorized nozzle receives power via the tube and hose, and no additional electrical connections are needed. A blue light on the nozzle indicates that the brush roller is turning. If anything should become lodged in the brush roller, the light turns off. Note: Do not use the Max In Turbo or Max In motorised nozzles on fur rugs, rugs with long fringes or pile depths exceeding 15 mm. To avoid damaging the carpet, do not let the nozzle stay in one place when the brush is rotating. Do not pass the nozzle over electrical cords, and be sure to switch off the vacuum cleaner immediately after use. 9 10 17 18 10 1180066-21.indd 10 2/4/08 4:47:34 PM English Parking position 19 Whenyoupauseduringcleaning,thetubecanbe attached to the rear of the vacuum cleaner. 20 Whenstoring,thevacuumcleanercanbeplaced on end and the tube attached at the bottom of the vacuum cleaner. How to use the telescopic tube 21 Extend or shorten the telescopic tube by pushing the release button towards the nozzle and simultaneously adjusting the length of the telescopic tube. There is a catch at both ends of the telescopic tube. Certain models only have one release button. 19 20 21 Emptying the dust container Electrolux Twinclean's dust container must be emptied when it is full to the Max sign. The dust container must never be overfilled. 22 Press the release button at the rear of vacuum cleaner. 23 Lift the dust container out. 24 Empty it over a wastepaper basket by pressing the release button. Put the dust container back and press the rear part of the container until it clicks into place. Cleaning the dust filter 22 23 24 Electrolux Twinclean has a dust filter that should be cleaned now and then to secure a constant high suction. Whenitistimetocleanthefilter,thefilterlightonthe vacuum cleaner will flash. The filter is cleaned while in the vacuum cleaner. 25 Turn off the vacuum cleaner when the filter light flashes. 26 Open the cover by lifting the release catch. 27 Lift up the filter holder and turn it a half turn so that the filters change places with each other and put the filters back into the vacuum cleaner. 28 Turn the left filter a full turn in the direction of the arrow. The filter light begins to flash and the vacuum cleaner starts, and as you turn, the filter is cleaned. After you have made a full turn, the vacuum cleaner turns off and the filter light stops flashing. You can now close the cover. About once each year, when the filter light begins to flash more frequently, the filters need to be washed. A Lift out the filters according to the above. B Removeonefilteratatimefromthefiltercontainer (29)bypressingthemarkedreleasebuttonand turning the filter. C Rinsethefiltersinlukewarmwaterandletthemdry. D Thread the filters back into the filter holder. 25 26 27 28 29 12 1180066-21.indd 12 2/4/08 4:47:37 PM English Cleaning the exhaust filter There are two types of Electrolux Twinclean exhaust filters: · Standardfilter.Mustbecleanedevery5­7years. · HEPAfilter(thickerwithcreasedfibrematerial).Mustbe cleaned every 2­3 years. There is no difference in how the filters are cleaned or fitted. 30 Removethedustcontainerbypressingtherelease button at the back of the vacuum cleaner and lifting the container. 31 Lift the two snap catches at the back edge of the vacuum cleaner and open the filter cover. 32 Lift out the filter. 33 Rinsetheinside(dirtyside)inlukewarmtapwater. Tapthefilterframetoremovethewater.Repeatthe process four times. Note: Do not use cleaning agents and avoid touching the filter surface. Let the filter dry. Put the filter back into place, close the filter cover and refit the dust container. 30 31 Clearing the hose and nozzle The vacuum cleaner automatically stops if there is a blockage in the nozzle, tubes or hose or if the filter or filter holder becomes blocked. Pull out the power plug and allow the vacuum cleaner to cool down for 20­30 minutes. Removetheblockagethatiscausingtheproblem,and/or replacethedirtyfilter.Restartthevacuumcleaner. 34 Use a suitable implement to clear the tubes and hose of blockages. 35 It is sometimes possible to clear the hose by "massaging" it. However, be careful in case the obstruction has been caused by glass or needles caught inside the hose. Note: The warranty does not cover any damage to hoses caused by cleaning them. 32 33 34 35 14 1180066-21.indd 14 2/4/08 4:47:38 PM English If something gets stuck in the vacuum cleaner If something gets stuck in the vacuum cleaner: 36 Turn off the vacuum cleaner and open the cover at the front of the unit by lifting the release catch. 37 Lift out the filter holder and the filters. 38 Lift the cover between the filter wells and remove anything that may have got stuck. Also check the bottoms of the filter wells for foreign objects. 39 Refitthecoverunderthecatchesandcloseitby pressing down. Put the filter holder back in place and close the vacuum cleaner cover. 36 37 38 Cleaning the Max In and carpet/floor nozzles 40 The Max In and the carpet/floor nozzles should be cleaned frequently to avoid losing suction power. The easiest way to do this is by using the hose handle. 41 The auxiliary wheels should be carefully pulled straight out. 42 Clean as required and put them back in the reverse order. Cleaning the motorized nozzles (Certain models only) Always unplug the vacuum cleaner from the wall outlet before cleaning. 43 To remove the brush roller cover, push the outer latch out, and the middle cover to the left, and this will also free the wheels for cleaning. 44 Liftoutthebrushrollerandcleanit.Remove entangled threads etc. by snipping them away with scissors.Refitinthereverseorder.Theauxiliarywheels should be carefully pulled straight out. Clean as requiredandrefitinthereverseorder(45). Cleaning the turbo nozzle (Certain models only) 46 Disconnect the nozzle from the vacuum cleaner tube and remove entangled threads, etc. by snipping them away with scissors. Use the hose handle to clean the nozzle. 39 40 41 42 43 44 Cleaning the dust container The dust container can be thoroughly cleaned when emptying. 47 Removethedustcontainer. 48 Empty it. 49 Removethecoveronthesideoftheroundspaceby pulling it straight out. The dust container can now be wiped off or cleaned. If you use water, make sure that the cartridge is dry before you putitback.Refitthecoverbackonbypushingitstraight in. Put back the dust container. 45 46 47 48 16 49 1180066-21.indd 16 2/4/08 4:47:41 PM English Troubleshooting The vacuum cleaner does not start · Checkthatthecableisconnectedtothemains. · Checkthattheplugandcablearenotdamaged. · Checkforablownfuse. The vacuum cleaner stops · CheckifTwincleanisfull.Ifso,emptyitandcleanboth the box and the filter before putting it back in the cleaner. · Isthenozzle,tubeorhoseblocked? · Arethefiltersblocked? Water has entered the vacuum cleaner It will be necessary to replace the motor at an authorised Electrolux service centre. Damage to the motor caused by the penetration of water is not covered by the warranty. Consumer information Electrolux decline all responsibility for all damages arising from any improper use of the appliance or in cases of tampering with the appliance. This product is designed with the environment in mind. All plasticpartsaremarkedforrecyclingpurposes.Fordetails see our web site: www.electrolux.com If you have any comments on the cleaner or the Instructions for Use booklet please e-mail us at: floorcare@ electrolux.com If you can´t find accessories to your Electrolux vacuum cleaner, please visit our website at www.electrolux.co.uk or call 08706 055 055. This product is designed with the environment in mind. All plasticpartsaremarkedforrecyclingpurposes.Fordetails see our web site: www.electrolux.com If you have any comments on the cleaner or the Instructions for Use booklet please e-mail us at: floorcare@ electrolux.com If you can´t find accessories to your Electrolux vacuum cleaner, please visit our website at www.electrolux.co.uk or call 08706 055 055. 18 1180066-21.indd 18 2/4/08 4:47:41 PM ...