Electrolux Ergobox, Operating Instructions

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English
ThankyouforhavingchosenanElectrolux
Ergobox
TM vacuumcleaner.TheseOperating
InstructionscoverallErgobox TM models.This
meansthatwithyourspecificmodel,some
accessories/featuresmaynotbeincluded.In
ordertoensurethebestresults,alwaysuse
originalElectroluxaccessories.Theyhavebeen
designedespeciallyforyourvacuumcleaner.
Accessories
1* Telescopic tube
2* Extension tubes
3** Hose hose
4 Carpet/hard floor nozzle
5* Small combination nozzle
6* Crevice nozzle
7* Upholstery nozzle
8* Accessories clip
9 Ergobox TM (from left to right: front
part, HEPA filter, cover)
10* Turbo nozzle
11* Parquet nozzle
12* Easy clean kit
Safety precautions
The cleaner should only be used by adults
and is not intended for use by young
children and infirmed persons, without
supervision when vacuuming in a Domestic
environment. The vacuum cleaner features
double insulation and does not need to be
earthed.
Never vacuum:
• In wet areas.
• Close to flammable gases etc.
• Without Ergobox to avoid damaging
the cleaner. A safety device is fitted,
which prevents the cover closing
without Ergobox. Do not attempt to
force the cover shut.
• When housing shows visible signs of
damage.
Never vacuum:
• Sharp objects.
• Fluids (this can cause serious damage
to the machine).
• Hot or cold cinders, lit cigarette butts,
etc.
• Fine dust, for example from plaster,
concrete, flour, hot or cold ashes.
The above may cause serious damage to
the motor – damage which is not covered
by the warranty.
Electrical cable precautions:
• A damaged cable should only be
replaced by an authorised Electrolux
service centre.
• Damage to the machine’s cable is not
covered by the warranty.
• Never pull or lift the vacuum cleaner
by the cable.
• Disconnect the plug from the mains
before cleaning or maintenance of the
vacuum cleaner.
• Regularly check that the cable is not
damaged. Never use the vacuum
cleaner if the cable is damaged.
Allservicingandrepairsmustbecarriedout
byanauthorisedElectroluxservicecentre.Be
suretokeepthevacuumcleanerinadryplace.
Before starting
Open the front cover on the machine and
check that Ergobox and the filters are in
place. (See also Taking care of the filter(s))
13 Insert the hose until the catches
click to engage (press the catches to
release the hose).
3* Insert the hose into the hose handle
until the catches click to engage
(press the catches to release the
hose).
14 Attach the extension tubes* or
telescopic tube* to the hose handle
and nozzle by pushing and twisting
together* or until the catches click*.
(Twist and pull apart* or press the
catches* to dismantle.)
15 Extend the electric cable and connect
it to the mains. The vacuum cleaner
is fitted with a cable winder. Once
the electric cable has been extended,
it stays in that position.
16 To rewind the cable, give it a slight
sharp pull and then release. The
cable will then automatically rewind.
17* Power Regulation: Twist the power
control to the right to start the vacuum
cleaner and increase the suction
power. Twist the power control to the
left to decrease suction power, and
further to the left to turn it off. Adjust
suction power by using the suction
control on the hose handle.
18 Practical parking positions (and at
the same time a backsaving feature)
when you pause during cleaning or
when you carry and store the vacuum
cleaner.
19 You can carry the vacuum cleaner
using the handle on top or on the
lower front edge of the machine.
20 Keep the hose in place while storing
the vacuum cleaner by extending
ergoshockTM and placing it across
the hose.
Proprietary carpet conditioning
and air freshening materials
After using proprietary carpet conditioning
powders, it is recommended that the
Ergobox dust container is emptied and
the filters are cleaned, if necessary
changed. Some of these preparations
contain substances which if left in the
vacuum cleaner for extended periods could
damage the plastic mouldings which form
the structure of the cleaner.
Many air fresheners, household
deodorants, sprays and polishes contain a
highly flammable gas propellant.
Because of this, it is particularly important
that these products are used strictly in
accordance with the relevant manufactures
instructions.
It is essential that none of the above
products are sprayed into the vacuum
cleaner or any of the filters, hose assembly
and Ergobox dust container
Getting the best results
To get the best performance, use the
cleaner at full power position. If the power
setting is at 50%, then the filter will clog
more quickly.
Use the nozzles as follows:
Carpets:
Use the carpet/hard floor nozzle
with the lever* in position (32). Reduce
suction power for small carpets.
Hard floors: Use the carpet/hard floor
nozzle with the lever* in position (33).
Wooden floors: Use the parquet
nozzle* (11). Upholstery: Curtains,
lightweight fabrics, etc.: Use the upholstery
function of the small combination nozzle*
(5b)/upholstery nozzle (7). Reduce suction
power if necessary.
Frames, bookshelves, etc.: Use the
dusting brush function of the small
combination nozzle* (5a)/Easy clean kit* (12).
UsingtheEasycleankit:TheEasyclean
kithastobefixedbetweenthetubeand
thehandle(12).Takethedusteroutofthe
containertocleanfragileobjects,frames,
bookshelves,etc.(12a)Pullthetriggertoclean
theduster(12b).Theairflowcreatedinthe
containercleansthedusterandmaintainsa
staticcharge.
Crevices, corners, etc.: Use the crevice
nozzle (6). Store upholstery and crevice
nozzle with the clip on the hose handle*.
Using the turbo nozzle*
21 Adjust the suction power by opening
or closing the air vent.
Note:Donotusetheturbonozzleonskin
rugs,rugswithlongfringesorapiledepth
exceeding15mm.Toavoiddamagingthe
carpet,donotkeepthenozzlestationary
whilstthebrushisrotating.Donotpassthe
nozzleacrosselectriccables,andbesureto
switchoffthevacuumcleanerimmediately
afteruse.
Emptying the Ergobox
dust container
The more often you empty Ergobox, the
less often you will get the filter clogged. It
must be emptied before reaching the max
mark on Ergobox.
22 The filter clogging indicator turns
to red when the filter needs to be
cleaned or replaced.
23 Grasp Ergobox and lift it out as
shown in the illustration.
24 Place it with the transparent part
underneath and pull the catch to
remove the metal fastening.
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Remove the cover (rear part) carefully
and empty possible remaining dust.
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Empty the transparent (front) part.
27 Turn the washable HEPA filter
anticlockwise and pull it away. To put a
clean one back, push and turn it
clockwise.
Cleaning Ergobox
Afterhavingseparatedthefrontandtherear
part,andafterremovingtheHEPAfilter,
washitunderataporashower.Itisalso
possibletowashitinadishwasher.Useof
detergentmightmakeErgoboxopaquebutthis
willnotaffecttheefficiency.Makesureitis
drybeforeputtingitback.
Putting Ergobox back
MakesureErgoboxandthefiltersaredry.
Makesurethemotorfilterisinplace.(See
alsoTakingcareofthefilter(s).)Makesure
thewashableHEPAfilterisinplace.(See
alsoTakingcareofthefilter(s).)
28 Fix the front and rear parts together
with the 3 hooks. Close the catch by
fixing the metal fastening.
29 Put Ergobox back in the cleaner.
Taking care of the filter(s)
Themoreoftenthebetterfortheefficiency
ofthecleaner.Neverusethevacuumcleaner
withoutfilter(s).
A Motor-filter (Ref. No. EF 54)
Grasp the Ergobox dust container and lift it
out as shown in the illustration 23.
30 Pull the filter holder upwards until
it comes away from the groove.
Carefully pull the old, dirty filter(s) out
of the filter holder and replace with a
new filter(s).
31 Reinstall the filter holder containing
the new filter(s).
Washable Ergobox dust container HEPA
filter (Ref. No, EF75B).
Follow steps 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27.
Cleaning of the washable Ergobox dust
container HEPA filter (Ref No. EF75B)
ItisrecommendedtowashtheHEPAfilter
eachtimeErgoboxisemptied.Washitwith
abrushunderataporwashitinawashing
machine(max.temperature60°).Letthe
filterdrybeforeputtingitback.Alwaysmake
surethatthefilteryouputinErgoboxiscom-
.pletelydryandclean,butdonotspin-dry
C Exhaust filter
There are three types** of exhaust filter:
• Microfilter* (Ref. No. EF 17)
• HEPA H12* non-washable
(Ref. No. EF H12)
• HEPA H12* washable
(Ref. No. EF H12W).
The filters must always be replaced with
new ones and cannot be washed (if not
mentioned).
32 Place your thumbs on the back edge of
the filter grille, open the grille by pulling
the handles backwards and upwards
with your index/middle finger.
33 Lift out the filter. Insert a new filter
and replace the lid as shown.
Cleaning of the HEPA washable
exhaust filter (Ref. No. EF H12)
Neveruseabrushtowahstheexhaustfilter
HEPAH12washablefilter,justrinseit
underwarmrunningwater.Leavetodrythor-
.oughlybeforereinserting
Cleaning the hose and nozzle
The vacuum cleaner stops automatically
if the nozzle, tube, hose or filters become
blocked. In such cases, disconnect from
mains and allow to cool for 20-30 minutes.
Clear blockage and/or replace filters
and restart.
Tubes and hoses
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Use a cleaning strip or similar to clear
the tubes and hose. Hose handle could
be dismantled from hose if cleaning is
needed.
35 It may also be possible to remove the
obstruction in the hose by squeezing
it. However, be careful in case the
obstruction is caused by glass or
needles caught inside the hose.
Note:Thewarrantydoesnotcoveranydamage
tothehosecausedbycleaningit.
Cleaning the floor nozzle
36*
Press each wheel-hub and draw away
the wheels. Use the crevice nozzle to
clean the wheel axles. Remove
dustballs, hair or other objects that may
be entangled. Replace the wheels by
pressing them onto the axles.
37* Larger objects can be accessed by
removing the connection hose from
the nozzle (press the small catches
located on each side and
simultaneously draw the connection
tube outwards in an upright position).
38* Remove the object(s) and replace the
connection hose.
39 To avoid loss of suction power,
frequently clean the carpet/hard floor
nozzle. The easiest way to clean it is
by using the hose handle.
Cleaning the turbo nozzle*
40
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.
Troubleshooting
The vacuum cleaner does not start
• Check that the cable is connected to
the mains.
• Check that the plug and cable are not
damaged.
• Check for a blown fuse.
The vacuum cleaner stops
• Check if Ergobox is full. If so, empty it
and clean both the box and the filter
before putting it back in the cleaner.
• If in the case as above the cleaner
may have overheated which has
activated the thermal overload
protection, wait approximately 30
minutes before using the machine, in
this time the overload protection will
have reset.
• Is the nozzle, tube or hose blocked?
• Are the filters blocked?
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 declines all responsibility for
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 plastic parts are
marked for recycling purposes. For details
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cannotfindaccessoriestoyour
Electroluxvacuumcleaner,pleasevisitour
websiteatwww.electrolux.co.ukorcall
08706055055.
CustomersAustralia/NewZealandfor
ServiceandConsumerinformationplease
consulttheServiceproviderslistingsincluded
withinthepackagingofyourcleaner.