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lateral bearing in order to clean them (fig.9). Carefully remove any threads, hair, fur, etc. from the electro-brush
(fig.10). Once clean, replace the electro-brush and its lateral bearing (fig.11), then replace the trap over it (fig.12).
Finally, using the tool provided with the appliance, close both latches (fig.13).
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Do not touch any rotating parts before you turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
• Do not use the appliance on wet surfaces.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water.
ELECTRO-BRUSH MALFUNCTION
The electro-brush does not function properly or makes an unusual sound
• Either the rotating brush or the axis is blocked: turn off the appliance and clean them.
• The brush is worn out: visit an authorized Service Center in order to have the brush changed.
• The belt is worn out: if the belt makes noise, it means that it is slipping because it’s worn out. Visit an authorized
Service Center in order to have the belt changed.
The electro-brush stops while you are vacuuming
• The thermal security feature has been activated: Turn off the vacuum cleaner by moving the Stop/Start button to
the Stop position (2.a) and unplug it. Check to see if any solid object is blocking the rotation of the brush. If this
is the case, remove the object and clean the electro-brush (fig.10), then you may keep using the vacuum cleaner.
The electro-brush moves with difficulty
If you find that your vacuum cleaner slides with difficulty along surfaces, progressively reduce the speed until you
reach the « Minimum » position (3.a). If the problem persists, take your appliance to the authorized Tefal Service
Center nearest to your home.
See the list of authorized Tefal Service Centers or contact the Tefal Consummer Service department.
4. Storage
After use, turn off your vacuum cleaner by moving the Stop/Start button to the Stop position (2a). Now you may
store your appliance vertically wherever you like, thanks to the parking position.
To place the vacuum cleaner in the parking position: Place the neck vertically in order to block the appliance.
To continue using the vacuum cleaner: Take it by the handle and make it swing backwards in order to unblock it
and leave the parking position.
IMPORTANT: Always turn off the appliance and unplug it before storing or cleaning.
1. Cleaning the dust tray (9)
1.a Fast emptying
Whenever the dust tray is full, empty it as follows: remove the tray by sliding it downwards (fig.14), place it over a
bin and press the “Push” button in order to open the trap and empty the tray’s contents (fig.15). Close the trap
(fig.16) and replace the dust tray on the main body of your appliance (fig.19).
1.b Complete cleaning procedure
It is advisable to clean the dust tray regularly.
• Remove the dust tray (fig.14), then separate each of its components (9).
• Remove the foam rubber motor protection filter (9c).
• Place the dust receiver (9a), the dust filter (9b) and the lid (9d) under warm water (fig.20); then let them stand to
dry or dry them with a dry cloth.
• Wash the foam rubber motor protection filter (see paragraph 2).
• Once the components of the dust tray are all dry, reassemble them; do the same with the extra foam rubber motor
protection filter (9c) provided as a supplement with your appliance.
• Close the dust tray and reposition it on the main body of your appliance (fig.19).
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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