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Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Owner’s Guide
Z4640 and Z4680 Series

Household Type

Index

Important Safeguards .................. 2

Service Information ..................... 4

Guarantee .................................... 4

Assembly .................................. 5-6

Thermal Cut Off ..................... 3 & 7

Use .............................................. 7

Accessories ................................. 8

Dirt Alert ...................................... 9

Cyclonic Dust Cup ................ 10-11

Brush Roll .................................. 12

Brush Roll Belt ........................... 12

Hose Blockage .......................... 13

Filters ......................................... 14

HEPA Filter ................................ 15

Light Bulb ................................... 16

Problem Solving ........................ 18

IMPORTANT

For any advice

on your cleaner and to 

order dust bags, filters 

and accessories,

please telephone

Customer Care

08706  055055

www.electrolux.com

Summary of Contents for Z4640 SERIES

Page 1: ...mbly 5 6 Thermal Cut Off 3 7 Use 7 Accessories 8 Dirt Alert 9 Cyclonic Dust Cup 10 11 Brush Roll 12 Brush Roll Belt 12 Hose Blockage 13 Filters 14 HEPA Filter 15 Light Bulb 16 Problem Solving 18 IMPORTANT For any advice on your cleaner and to order dust bags filters and accessories please telephone Customer Care 08706 055055 www electrolux com ...

Page 2: ...o not run vacuum cleaner over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity Turn off all controls before unplugging Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands Do not put any object into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of d...

Page 3: ...re that the plug is correctly attached to the mains cable In case of doubt have it done by a qualified electrician as Electrolux cannot regard the repair of faults on the plug connection as a service that can be given free of charge under the terms of the guarantee WARNING The brush in the cleaning head rotates at high speed and can cause damage to the mains supply cable if the cleaner passes over ...

Page 4: ...e Electrolux vacuum cleaner and accessories supplied with it are protected in Great Britain and abroad by Patents or Registered Designs This appliance conforms with the requirements of the amended E E C directive No 89 336 EEC relating to electromagnetic compatibility EMC CE Electrolux may introduce modifications to their product from time to time and consequently the details given in this booklet ...

Page 5: ...r pressure to slide handle into position 2 Attach handle with two 1 inch screws in the assembly packet Use either a slotted or Phillips head screwdriver NOTE Hand tighten with screwdriver to be sure both screws are firmly seated Groove Groove 1 2 3 From front of cleaner insert hose adapter into opening on top of unit Make sure the button on the hose adapter is secure in the hole on the unit 4 From ...

Page 6: ...ation tool on handle pegs Handle Pegs 5 You will find your cord retainer on the handle above the upper cord hook Firmly push the electrical cord down into the cord retainer This will place the cord out of the way the next time you vacuum 6 Next wind the cord around the two cord hooks on the left side of cleaner NOTE For easier access to dust cup compartment when you store the electrical cord use a ...

Page 7: ...g the hose or replace the filters 5 Wait at least 30 minutes before attempting to reuse the cleaner 6 After 30 minute cool down period plug the cleaner in and push the switch pedal The cleaner should turn on 7 If the cleaner still does not operate take it to any Electrolux Call Centre on 08706 055055 for repair authorisation 4 3 LOW HIGH 1 2 Cleaner Height Setting WARNING Avoid injury Keep loose cl...

Page 8: ... models Use brush side to dust furniture blinds books lamps shelves Use upholstery side for curtains draperies cushions fabrics Turn ridge end to center Push wands together Pull apart Upholstery Side Grasp both wands near ridges Nested Extension Wands to add reach Extension Wands Some models use 1 wand Dusting Brush is for furniture blinds books lamp shades shelves On some models Upholstery Nozzle...

Page 9: ...nt cleaning after the first few times you use your new Electrolux vacuum the red light should go on less NOTE The dirt alert feature is not intended to be used for above the floor cleaning with attachments Infrared emitter and sensor Hose Retainer Hose How to Check the Dirt Alert Sensors To check if dirt sensor is working properly 1 While the red light is on tip the vacuum backwards on rear wheels l...

Page 10: ...ilter 1 Grasp yellow filter frame and twist counter clockwise to remove 2 Shake vigorously and brush off dust and lint 3 If filter needs further cleaning wash in warm water using a mild detergent 4 Do not submerge gray dust cup lid wipe only with a damp cloth 5 When all parts are completely dry replace filter on gray dust lid by twisting clockwise to snap and lock in place Use a Genuine Electrolux re...

Page 11: ...rom cleaner body and dump debris in a waste container Reinstalling the Dust Cup To mount gray filter assembly into cleaner body make certain gray filter assembly is fully seated in top of dust cup Locate 3 mounting tabs at base of dust cup into slots at front of cleaner Pivot entire assembly fully into cleaner housing being certain that gray filter assembly wedges into top of rear housing Press top c...

Page 12: ...ld cause the belt to rotate unevenly How To Replace Brush Roll Belt NOTE Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before replacing belt Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use To prevent injury avoid touching the motor shaft when checking the belt 1 Lower handle to floor to change belt 2 Loosen but do not remove two screws to release hood Lift hood to remove 3 Lift left end of brush...

Page 13: ... release from hose retainer 4 The hose is free of the cleaner Check for clogs in the hose retainer and throughout the hose assembly 5 Use a tool that will not puncture the hose Clear any debris from the hose retainer or the hose assembly that could restrict air flow 6 Flexing the hose may help loosen the clog 7 After the clog is removed make sure the hose assembly is reassembled onto the unit H o s...

Page 14: ...ptied ToReplaceRinsableMicronExhaustFilter 1 Lower the handle Open exhaust filter door push toward the left side 2 Grasp filter and pull out 3 Push new filter into cleaner smooth side facing out 4 Close exhaust filter door push toward right side 2 3 Micron Filter Rinsing Directions for Rinsable Filters Filter can be rinsed up to 6 times Replace after 6 rinsings to retain filtration level performance fr...

Page 15: ... HEPA filters 1 Push down latch and pull filter cassette back 2 Then lift filter up and remove To replace HEPA cartridge filters and Washable HEPA filters 1 Place bottom tabs of filter cassette into slots 2 Rotate filter toward cleaner 3 Push upward on the latch to secure into place NOTE To have the benefit of a sealed HEPA system you must use one of the HEPA cartridge filter systems NOTE For rinsing instr...

Page 16: ...t the electrical cord before changing light bulb 1 Lower handle Remove two screws from lens cover 2 Pull lens cover from cleaner 3 Pull light bulb and socket toward front 4 Push light bulb into socket turn to release 5 Place new light bulb into socket turn to secure 6 Push light bulb and socket back so bulb will not touch lens cover 7 Replace lens cover 8 Secure with two screws 1 HOW TO MAINTAIN c...

Page 17: ... end of the bonus hose Step 1 Remove the hose attached to the cleaner WARNING Always work with the cleaner below you pulling hose from side of cleaner not the back or the front of the cleaner Ensure it is positioned sideways up against the bottom step NEVER STAND ANY CLEANER ABOVE YOU NEVER POSITION ANY CLEANER ON THE STAIRS AS THIS COULD DAMAGE THE CARPET WARNING Never position any cleaner on the...

Page 18: ...up fine dust the filter may not look dirty but a fine substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks the airflow through the filter s Hose Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the airflow Check short hose in the base and long hose Refer to page 13 Headlight not working Light Bulb Replace light bulb Noise from the brush roll Brush Roll Remove hood and clean debris or items from the brush area r...

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Page 20: ...x cleaner 1 wand 1 crevice tool 1 combination tool on some models 1 hose assembly 1 vacuum cleaner handle Accessory Items in This Carton 1 hardware package 2 screws Questions Call 08706 055055 Don t Forget to Use Genuine Electrolux Belts and Filters 1 dusting brush on some models 1 upholstery Nozzle on some models ...

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