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Vacuum cleaner parts and accessories

Vacuuming carpet and hard-surface floors

Quick Release handle

Telescopic wand

Retractable
dusting brush

Indicator lights

Turbo nozzle

Dust cup compartment

Filter screen and

foam filter

(inside dust cup

compartment)

Crevice tool

Easy release
cord wraps

Power cord

Hose

Hose clip

Hose clip

Handle release

HEPA filter

Brush roll (under hood)

Handle release latch

Carpet/Off/ Hard Floor

switch

Hose inlet

Carrying handle

and dust cup release

Getting started

Remove wand from back of vacuum; push handle onto
wand until it clicks (Fig 1).

Reposition end of wand in opening (Fig. 2).

Align ribs on wand into grooves at top of vacuum (Fig. 3).

Push down Quick Release handle until it locks into
position. Secure hose into hose clip (Fig. 4).

Plug power cord into outlet.

Press power switch to select carpet or hard floor (Fig. 5).

Step on handle release and begin vacuuming (Fig. 6).

Hard-surface floors

Use ‘hard floor’ setting for wood, tile, or other hard-surface
floors (Fig. 5).

Do not use

‘carpet’ setting for hard-surface

floors, as the brush roll could damage delicate surfaces.

Carpet and rugs

For rugs or carpeted floors, press switch to ‘carpet’ to
engage brush roll (Fig. 5). The brush roll automatically
adjusts to carpet height.

Hood indicator lights

A

blue

light indicates the floor setting being used (Fig. 7).

A

red

light on the hood indicates a problem. If the ‘check

filter’ light comes on, clean the foam filter. See page 4. If
the ‘check brush roll’ light comes on, the brush roll is not
operating properly. See page 5.

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CARPET

OFF

HARD

FLOOR

Fig 1

Fig 5

Fig 6

Fig 7

Fig2

Fig 3

Fig 4

Summary of Contents for EL8502

Page 1: ...OWNER S GUIDE VERSATILITY BAGLESS UPRIGHT ...

Page 2: ...leaner parts and accessories 2 Vacuuming carpet and hard surface floors 2 Vacuuming with accessories 3 Maintenance schedule 4 Caring for your vacuum cleaner How to clear blockage and replace or clean brush roll 5 Troubleshooting 6 Electrolux limited warranty 7 Owner s Guide French 8 15 Owner s Guide Spanish 16 22 Parts list and order forms 23 24 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an ...

Page 3: ...use damage Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Place vacuum on floor with the handle in storage position while using attachments Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes Do not use without dust cup or filter s in place Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use To prevent burns avoid touching the belt pulley when servicing the drive belt Do n...

Page 4: ...andle until it locks into position Secure hose into hose clip Fig 4 Plug power cord into outlet Press power switch to select carpet or hard floor Fig 5 Step on handle release and begin vacuuming Fig 6 Hard surface floors Use hard floor setting for wood tile or other hard surface floors Fig 5 Do not use carpet setting for hard surface floors as the brush roll could damage delicate surfaces Carpet a...

Page 5: ...ks Turbo nozzle Use for stairs and upholstered furniture Fig 6 To use push nozzle onto handle or wand until snug Store turbo nozzle on front of vacuum Position vacuum cleaner on floor at bottom of stairs pushed against bottom step Fig 7 For your safety do not place vacuum at top of stairs or on steps Electrolux Customer Service 1 800 896 9756 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8A Fig 8B...

Page 6: ...ed wash screen with soap and water Dry thoroughly Replace screen Turn clockwise to fit tabs into grooves and lock Filter screen must be in place to reinstall dust cup Pull up tab to release filter cover Wash foam filter and frame Air dry reposition in cover Press firmly at top to snap frame back in place Filter cover will not close if foam filter and frame are not in installed correctly Remove dus...

Page 7: ...nit Fig 2 To replace hose align tabs push in and twist until it locks Reattach wand return handle to position on vacuum To clear inlet hose Lay vacuum face down Remove 5 screws Fig 4 lift off brush roll cover Fig 5 Clear blockage from base hose Fig 3 Clear debris from brush roll Replace cover and 5 screws Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8 Electrolux Customer Service 1 800 896 9756 Fig 1 To remov...

Page 8: ...oam filter not in place Foam filter must be in filter frame for correct performance See page 4 Make sure filter frame is installed properly in filter cover for dust cup assembly to fit back into place See page 4 Switch not on proper setting Use carpet setting for carpeted floors Use hard floor setting for hard surface floors and when using accessories Turbo nozzle clogged Remove and clean debris f...

Page 9: ...n warranty service you must return the defective vacuum cleaner or parts along with proof of purchase to any Electrolux Authorized Warranty Station For the location of the nearest Electrolux Authorized Warranty Station or for service information in the United States or Canada please telephone toll free 1 800 896 9756 You may also visit us online at www electroluxusa com USA or www electroluxca com...

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