5 3 AS570 4 19 16 C D B1 AS590 B L D 1 2 H Fig.1 Fig.2 2a 6 8 15 12 13 11 7 14 17 18 9 10 Fig.3 Fig.4 E 17 E1 F G G1 Fig.5 Fig.6 A1 A I Fig.7 Fig.8 2 Fig.9 17 1 ® ENGLISH KEY 1) Dust collection container 2) Dust container handle 2a) Dust collection container emptying buttons 3) Dust container top lid 4) Top lid opening button 5) Hose connector 6) Carry handle 7) ON/OFF switch 8) Cable winder button 9) Suction power slide control 10) Rear filter grille 11) Power cable 12) Hepa-type filter 13) Filter body with ultra-fine mesh 14) Active carbon filter 15) Filter assembly 16) Air inlet PPI filter 17) Accessories holder 18) Safety device indicator light 19) Filter cleaning brush ACCESSORIES A) Telescopic tube A1) Telescopic tube locking B) Extension tube (model AS590) B1) Extension tube retraction button (model AS590) C) Hose (model AS570) D) Suction opening E) Universal Brush E1) Brush selector F) Parquet brush G) Turbo brush G1) Surface type selector H) Multipurpose nozzle I) Lance for cleaning corners L) Soft brush POLTI S.p.A., in accordance with its policy of continuous improvement, reserves the right to make any technical and structural modifications without prior notice. This unit conforms to EC-directives 89/336 as amended by 93/68 (EMC) and 73/23 as amended by 93/68 (low voltage). WA R N I N G S KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance. Any use which does not comply with these instructions will invalidate the warranty. The wiring system to which the appliance is connected must always comply with the laws in force. Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the mains voltage is the same as the voltage indicated on the data label of the appliance and that the power outlet is connected to earth Always turn off the appliance at the on/off switch before unplugging it. · · · · · If the appliance is left unused, always disconnect it from the mains. Never leave the appliance unattended with the cable plugged into the mains. · Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before performing maintenance work of any kind · Do not pull the power cable out of the socket, but grasp the plug itself to avoid damage to the socket. · Do not allow the power cable to be twisted, crushed, stretched, or come into contact with sharp or hot surfaces. · Do not use the appliance if the power cable or other important parts are damaged. · Do not use electric extension leads that are not authorized by the manufacturer, as they may cause damage or fire. · If it is necessary to replace the power supply cable, please refer to the nearest Polti authorised service centre, since the use of a special tool is necessary. · Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet with the cable plugged into the mains. · Do not use the appliance when barefoot. · Do not use the appliance near a bathtub, shower or container full of water · Never immerse the appliance, the cable or the plugs in water or another liquid. · Use of the appliance in places where there is a danger of explosions is prohibited. · Do not use the product with toxic substances. · Do not lay the hot appliance on surfaces sensitive to heat. · Do not leave the appliance exposed to wind or rain. · Do not place the appliance near a live element, an electric stove or any other source of heat. · Do not expose the appliance to extreme temperatures · Never let children or people who are not familiar with how the appliance works use it. · Do not press the buttons hard or with a pointed object such as a pen. · Always rest the appliance on a stable surface. · In case of accidental fall of the appliance it is necessary to have it checked by an authorized Service Centre as the internal safety features may have been affected. · In case of breakdown or malfunction switch off the appliance and never attempt to disassemble it, but refer to an authorized Service Centre. · In order to avoid prejudicing the safety of the appliance, use only original spare parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer. · Do not wind the power cable around the appliance, especially when the appliance is still hot. · Do not suck up liquids. · Do not use the appliance to suck up acids or solvents, as these might cause serious damage to the appliance and above all do not suck up explosive dust or liquids, as these could cause explosions on coming into contact with the inside components of the appliance. · Do not suck up toxic substances. · Do not suck up burning or incandescent objects such as embers, ash or other material in which combustion is taking place. CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT This appliance is intended for home use for sucking solids as described and in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. Please read these instructions carefully and keep them, as you may find them useful in future. Polti declines liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of this appliance which does not comply with the instructions contained in this booklet. AT T E N T I O N Directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE): information for users This product complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC. The crossed-out wastebasket symbol on the appliance means that at the end of its useful lifespan, the product must be disposed of separately from ordinary household wastes. The user is responsible for delivering the appliance to an appropriate collection facility at the end of its useful lifespan. Appropriate separate collection to permit recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible disposal helps prevent negative impact on the environment and human health and promotes recycling of the materials making up the product. For more information on available collection facilities, contact your local waste collection service or the shop where you bought this appliance. FUNCTIONING · Insert the hose suction opening (D) into the hose connector (5) (fig.1). · Unroll the power cable (11) by pulling it till reaching the yellow sign on the cable itself. DO NOT under any circumstances unroll beyond the red sign. · Connect the plug to the mains. · Press the ON/OFF switch (7). The appliance will start operating. The ON/OFF switch (7) can also be operated by touching it with your foot, so you do not have to bend. · It is possible to regulate the suction power through the slide control (9). Moving it to the right, the suction power increases, while moving to the left, the suction power decreases. We recommend minimum power for curtains, medium/low power for sofas, armchairs and cushions, medium/high for carpets and high for floors and hard surfaces (ceramics, marble, etc.). · To end suctioning, press again the ON/OFF switch (7). EMPTYING AND CLEANING THE DUST COLLECTION C O N TA I N E R Switch off the cleaner by pressing the ON/OFF switch (7). Unplug the power cable (11) from the mains electricity supply. Remove the hose from the appliance, by pressing the release button on the opening (D) while pulling it outwards. Press the top lid opening button (4) and lift the lid (3) (fig.2). Lift out the dust collection container (1) using the handle (2) (fig.2). Press the buttons (2a) at the base of the handle (2) so that the container opens and the dust collected inside it drops out (Fig.3). WARNING: since pressing the button (2a) will cause the bottom of the container to open, we recommend doing this job over a waste bin. Take out the filter unit (15) and remove any residual of dirt (fig.4). Turn the ultra-fine mesh filter (13) anticlockwise and remove it from the unit (fig.5) Remove the HEPA filter (12) from the ultra-fine mesh filter (13). Clean filters (12) and (13) using the brush (19) supplied. We recommend that you clean the filters every time you finish using the cleaner. · · · · · · · · · · · · · WARNING: do not use the cleaner unless the dust collection container (1) complete with the filter is fitted. · Place the dust collection container back in the cleaner by following the above instructions in reverse order. USING THE ACCESSORIES Accessories can be attached directly to the flexible hose/extension tube or to the telescopic tube (A). Using the telescopic tube (A) The tube is about 60 cm long when closed, about 1 m when extended to its greatest length. To increase or decrease length, press the locking (A1) and extend or reduce length as desired. Use of the extension tube (B) (model AS590) Extend the tube to its full length as follows: · Turn the handle to release the coupling ratchet on it as shown in figure 6. · Pull the handle outwards until the tube has the desired length (fig.7) To return the tube to its original length, press the tube retraction button (B1) while the cleaner is running. When the tube has retracted, lock it once again by following the above instructions in reverse order. Using the universal brush (E) Connect the brush to the telescopic tube. If you move the selector on the brush (E1) and press with a foot, you can change the bristles position without bending down. The position with bristles extended is recommended for all non-carpeted floors. The position without bristles is recommended for carpets. Parquet brush (F) The parquet brush is designed to clean delicate surfaces and therefore has bristles and wheels in material specially selected to avoid damaging such surfaces. Turbo brush (G) The turbo brush uses a turbine system which operates on suction power only, without electricity. The turbo brush increases the effectiveness and efficiency of suction on soft furnishings such as carpets and fitted carpeting since it combines suction with a mechanical action to remove dust and dirt (organic and inorganic) and fibres (hair, etc.). By using the turbo-brush on carpets you can refresh the fibres thanks to the action of the roller, which separates them so that the cleaner can reach right down into the carpets. The turbo brush can be used as a traditional brush on hard surfaces since it has a by-pass system which diverts the air flow directly to the suction pipe. Use: A cursor on the back of the turbo brush permits you to adapt it to any kind of surface: slide the cursor (G1) to the left for hard surfaces, and slide it to the right for carpets and fitted carpeting. The cursor adjusts the speed of the turbine system: when it is moved completely to the right, the turbine works at the maximum rotation speed, while when it is moved completely to the left there is no rotation and the brush operates as a normal floor brush. The turbine can be easily accessed for cleaning thanks to the practical flap (fig.8). Multipurpose nozzle (H) The multipurpose nozzle is recommended for cleaning upholstery sur- faces such as the joints of sofas, armchairs, mattresses, car upholstery, etc. Lance for cleaning corners (I) The lance (I) is recommended for thorough vacuum cleaning of hard-toreach spots such as skirting boards and folds in sofas, armchairs, upholstered furniture and car upholstery. Soft brush (L) The soft brush has soft bristles for dusting delicate surfaces such as picture frames, books, etc. A U T O M AT I C C A B L E W I N D E R Before putting your vacuum cleaner away, rewind the power cable by pressing the button (8), being careful to accompany the cable during winding. GENERAL MAINTENACE Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before performing maintenance work of any kind. WARNING: · Allow the filters to dry naturally, away from light and heat sources. It is advisable to wait 24 hours before putting the filters back in the cleaner. · Do not use detergent, do not scrub the filters and do not wash them in a dishwasher. Replacement of the active carbon filter (14) If the filter is torn, replace it with a Polti original spare part. · Open the rear HEPA filter grille (10) by pressing the levers on the grille itself . · Remove the filter and put in a new one by following the instructions given above in reverse order. N.B.: the active carbon filter MUST NOT be washed. IF THE SAFETY DEVICE IS TRIGGERED The safety device may be triggered while you are using the cleaner if excessive quantities of dust and dirt are picked up and the filters (12) and (13) inside the container get clogged with dirt. This could cause your cleaner to overheat and thus damage it. To solve this potential problem, the cleaner has been fitted with a safety device. This is triggered when the filters are clogged with excessive dirt. The cleaner will therefore automatically switch off and the safety device indicator light (18) will begin flashing. Proceed as follows to restart the cleaner: · Switch off the cleaner using the ON/OFF button (7) and unplug the power cable from the mains electricity supply. · Clean the container and the filters as described in the paragraph on "EMPTYING AND CLEANING THE DUST COLLECTION CONTAINER". · The cleaner can now be used normally once again. ELECTRICAL SAFETY No earth required. Ensur ...