Hints for optimum use
When vacuuming stairs, always start at the bottom and work your way up. Position
the appliance on the floor and do the stairs until halfway. Then carry the appliance to
a stable position which is at least one stair below your working position, and do the
top half of the stairs.
Carrying the appliance
During use the appliance can be carried using the handle (7).
Temporarily parking the floor head
Use the park position (26) for a temporary parking of the suction head.
Storing the appliance
Warning!
When storing the appliance, switch the appliance off and unplug it.
• Make sure that the cord is fully rewound.
• Place the appliance in an upright position.
• Park the tube in the park position (27).
• Store the appliance in a dry location.
Maintenance
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper appliance care and regular
cleaning. From time to time wipe the appliance with a damp cloth.
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. Do not immerse the appliance in
water. Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance using a soft brush or dry
cloth.
Warning!
Before cleaning and maintenance, switch the appliance off and unplug it
from the electrical supply.
Emptying the dust bag
This appliance is equipped with a fabric dust bag (23). Should the suction power
become noticeably less than normal, set the electronic speed control (2) at
maximum power and raise the floor head (12) approximately 100 mm above the
floor. If the dust-bag full indicator (5) is red, the bag is full & must be emptied.
Turn off the appliance and unplug it. Press the latch (16) to open the dust-bag
compartment. Handle the bag carefully. Open the zipper and empty the bag.
Replace the dust bag in its location in the vacuum. Make sure that the zipper is
closed. Close the dust bag compartment (17).
It is recommended that the bag be emptied after every 5 uses, or when
performance is noticeably reduced.
Notes:
Avoid inhaling dust when emptying the bag.
Always empty the appliance outside
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