Electrolux 5551, Instruction Book

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Before you start, please refer to the electrical safety instructions on
page 63 (U.K. and Ireland only).
Electrolux supply a range of cleaners with different
specifications and accessories. Please refer to your model
number whilst reading this booklet.
Keep both cover flaps open and cross reference pictures with
text where necessary.
Tools for your Vacuum Cleaner
B
Dust bags B
Back Saver® tubes w
Hose handle with remote control
E
Carpet/hard floor nozzle
X
Power nozzle 5561
G
Crevice nozzle s
Combination nozzle/brush
Ensuring your safety
The cleaner is for domestic use only and has been designed to
ensure maximum safety and performance. Please follow these
simple precautions:
L
The cleaner is double-insulated so it must not be earthed M
The cleaner is only to be used by adults. Young or infirm
persons should be supervised to ensure they do not play with
the appliance
N
Always store in a dry place O
Do not use to pick up liquids P
Avoid sharp objects Q
Do not pick up hot cinders or lighted cigarette ends
R
Do not use near flammable gases
S
Avoid tugging on the mains cable and check cable regularly
for damage
T
Note: Do not use cleaner with a damaged cable. If damaged
the cable should be replaced at an Electrolux Service Centre
U
The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before
cleaning or maintaining the appliance
W
All service and repairs must be carried out by authorised
Electrolux service staff
Getting started
1 Check the dust bag is in place.
2 Insert hose until catch clicks to engage (press catch to
release).
3 Extend cable and connect to mains.
4 Move foot pedal forward to reel cable in/out as required. Move
foot pedal back to lock extended cable in place. Press foot
pedal to rewind (please hold the plug to prevent it striking you).
5 Press on/off foot pedal to activate cleaner.
6 Press +/- buttons to adjust suction control (insert batteries
first). Note: Do not leave the cleaner connected to the mains.
Using the Back Saver
®
tubes
The Back Saver® tubes have been designed for use in different
positions: General Cleaning & Cleaning Under Low Furniture.
7 Before you start please note the position of the tubes and
catches as indicated
* in the diagrams.
Attach the larger tube A to the hose handle and the smaller
tube B to the floor nozzle until the catches click to engage.
Attach tubes A + B together until the catch clicks to engage.
8 Use the tubes in this position for general cleaning.
9 To change position, push the catch on the smaller tube B and
turn smaller tube B through a half circle until the catch clicks
to engage.
9a Now simply turn the rotary head of the nozzle through a half
circle.
10 Use the tubes in this position for cleaning under low furniture.
10a This position can also be used for cleaning hard to reach
places such as on top of wardrobes and bookshelves.
Your Vacuum Cleaner features
A
X
Mains cable
B
Y
Cable foot pedal
C
1
HEPA filter indicator
D
2
Standby/Overheat Indicator: Indicator will ‘illuminate’ when
cleaner is on standby, and ‘flash’ if cleaner overheats
E
3
Dust bag full indicator
F
l
Cover release for dust bag/filter compartment
G
m
Hose connection
H
4
Power outlet (for the use of power driven tools)
I
g
Back Saver® carrying handle
J
w
Remote control handle
K
i
On/off switch
L
5
Temporary parking position for floor nozzle and tubes when
in use
M
k
Storage slot for floor nozzle and tubes when not in use
Getting the best results
Using Carpet/Hard floor nozzle v
Carpets: Use floor nozzle with lever in this position.
Reduce suction power for loose rugs. u
Hard floors: Use floor nozzle with lever in this position.
Using Power nozzle 5561
Precautions: Only use nozzle on carpets with a pile depth
under 15 mm. Do not use on animal skins or rugs with long
fringes. To avoid damaging your carpet, do not keep nozzle
stationary whilst brush is rotating. Do not pass nozzle over
mains cable and switch off nozzle immediately after use.
11 Attach power nozzle 5561 to tubes.
12 Connect power nozzle plug to power outlet on cleaner and use
clips to secure cable to tube and hose
5561 .
13 Power nozzle is activated by starting the cleaner 5561 .
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