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Unpacking and assembly
Check that all the parts are in the box.
1. Fit the handle by carefully inserting it into the vacuum compartment. Take
care to ensure that the cable does not jam.
2. Secure the handle by tightening the locking screw supplied. Use a Phillips
screwdriver or a coin.
3. Position the charging station close to a mains socket (well away from
heat sources or wet places). Insert the adaptor into the mains socket and
connect the charging station.
4. The wall unit can also be mounted on a wall etc. Always ensure that the
wall can bear the weight of the Ergorapido.
Charging
5. Hang Ergorapido on the charging station (NB – always make sure that
the Ergorapido is turned off). The indicator lights will come on once
Ergorapido has made contact with the charging station. It takes 8-10
hours to fully charge the batteries before the fi rst use. When Ergorapido
is totally discharged, approximately 12-16 hours’ charging is required for
the battery to regain full capacity. In order to ensure that it is always ready
for use, Ergorapido should be left on charge when not being used. The
adaptor may become warm during charging – this is normal.
Vacuuming fl oors and carpets
You should regularly check that the nozzle cushions and the brush roller are
clean in order to avoid scratching sensitive fl oors
6. Start Ergorapido by pushing the on/off button away from you.
– fi rst position = intermediate power for longer periods of use
– second position = full power
Vacuuming tables, furniture, car seats etc.
7. Remove the hand unit by pressing in both the release buttons at the same
time. The hand unit will now come free and can easily be removed.
8. The crevice nozzle can be pulled out in order to reach awkward places.
9. If anything gets stuck in the crevice nozzle, it can be completely removed
from the hand unit. Depress the release button and pull out the crevice
nozzle. Clean it and remove anything that has got stuck in the air duct.
Emptying/cleaning
A. Quick emptying of the dust container
10. Open the quick emptying cover and empty the contents into a suitable
vessel or bag. Press back the quick emptying cover until it clicks into
place.
B. Quick cleaning using the vacuum cleaning cover
11. Lift up the vacuum cleaning cover. Vacuum clean the dust container and
fi lter by placing the hose handle of another vacuum cleaner against the
vacuum cleaning hole.
C. Careful cleaning of the dust container and fi lters
12. Remove the whole dust container by depressing the release button on
either side of the container. Take out the dust container, separate both the
fi lters and empty the contents of the dust container into a suitable vessel
or bag.
13. The dust container, prefi lter and fi ne fi lter can be shaken clean or cleaned
and rinsed using warm water. Make sure that the parts are dry before they
are reassembled.
Reassemble in reverse order.
Cleaning the roller brush
If the roller brush becomes blocked or jammed for any reason, the indicator
light on the fl oor nozzle will go out. The roller brush may then need to be
cleaned. First turn off the Ergorapido, then carefully use a pair of scissors or
a sharp knife to remove any items such as threads that may have become
entangled.
14. If the roller brush needs to be lifted out – open the hatch cover by turning
the locking screw anti-clockwise with a coin or other tool. The hatch cover
will come slightly free and can now be removed.
15. Lift out the roller brush and clean it. Replace the roller brush and make
sure that it fi ts into its guiding tracks, and make sure that it can spin
freely.
16. Replace the hatch cover and lock by turning anticlockwise as far as
possible.
Cleaning of bellows
Sometimes objects can get stuck in the bellows, and this can affect suction
power.
17. Remove the bellows by loosening the small screw and then pulling the
bellows from the attachment. Clean the bellows using a stick or similar
object. Place the bellows back in the attachment and lock using the
locking screw.
Cleaning of wheel axles
If a wheel is jammed by threads or dirt:
18. Remove the wheels by carefully prizing them loose using a screwdriver
inserted into the cavity. Remove threads or any other objects that may
have become jammed in the wheels axles. Reassemble the wheels by
pressing them tightly together.
NB:
• Never vacuum in wet places.
• Never vacuum near fl ammable gases, liquids etc.
• Never vacuum up sharp objects such as shards of glass etc.
• Never vacuum up liquids, as these can severely damage the machine.
• Never vacuum up ash, lit cigarette ends etc.
• Never vacuum up fi ne dust from plaster, concrete, fl our or ash, for example.
• Do not leave the vacuum cleaner in direct sunlight.
• Avoid exposing the vacuum cleaner or battery to strong heat.
• The battery must not be dismantled, short-circuited, placed against a metal
surface or exposed to strong heat.
Disposal
If an Ergorapido is to be disposed of, the batteries should be removed. Used
batteries should never be disposed of with household waste. These should
always be taken to a recycling station.
Removal of batteries ( see illustration page 2)
19. NB – Ergorapido must not be connected to the charging station while the
batteries are being removed.
• Undo the four screws.
• Carefully lift the hood.
• Unclip the connecting cables and lift out the batteries.
Servicing or repairs
In cases of breakdown or faults, your Ergorapido must be taken to an
authorised Electrolux service centre.
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