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To remove the Hose, press the clamps and pull.
2. Fitting the Extension Tubes and Brushes
a. Fit the extension tube to the hose handle.
b. Select the required Floor/Carpet Brush (1)
or Universal Flat Brush (12) and fit it onto the
telescopic Tube.
USING THE BRUSHES
Universal Flat Brush stored in the holder on
backside of the unit is suitable for:
cleaning of radiators, crevices, corners and
spaces between the cushions;
cleaning of furniture, curtains, books, floor
lamps, shelves and dusting of the house-
plants.
Floor/Carpet Brush
Set the switch on the brush into required posi-
tion depending on the type of surface to be
cleaned.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before using the appliance, unwind a sufficient
length of cable and insert the plug into the
power socket. Yellow mark on the power cable
shows the ideal cable length. Do not extend the
cable beyond the red mark.
1. Press Power On/Off Button (5) to switch the
vacuum cleaner on.
2. Press Rewind Button (8) to rewind the
power cable.
Guide the cable with the other hand to pre-
vent whipping and damaging.
3. Use the Power Regulator (6) to adjust suc-
tion power during the operation.
SERVICING
Replacing the Dust Bag
Never use vacuum cleaner without the Dust
Bag.
The Dust Bag Cover will not close, unless
you insert the Dust Bag properly.
1. Switch vacuum cleaner off and unplug.
2. Press spring plate on Dust Bag Cover (11)
and open cover. Pull the Dust Bag out.
3. Replace paper Dust Bag. If you are using
the Cloth Dust Bag, clean it from dust and
litter. Dust Bag Indicator (4) will show when
the Dust Bag is full.
4. Replace the Dust Bag Cover and push until
it clicks.
Cleaning the Inlet Filter
Inlet Filter should be cleaned at least twice a
year (or whenever necessary).
Inlet Filter protects the motor from dust and
litter in case the Paper Dust Bag breaks
open. Never operate your vacuum cleaner
without the Inlet Filter.
1. Switch the vacuum cleaner off and unplug.
2. Remove the Dust Bag.
3. Remove the Inlet Filter.
4. Wash the Inlet Filter in warm water and allow
to dry.
Never use dishwashing machine to clean
the Inlet Filter
Never use the hair dryer to dry the filter
5. Replace the Inlet Filter, the Dust Bag and
close the cover.
Replacing the Outlet Filter
1. Open Outlet Filter Cover (13).
2. Remove the filter and replace it.
3. Close Outlet Filter Cover (13) back in place.
Housing
Wipe the housing with damp cloth.
Make sure no water or liquids occur inside
the housing.
Never use solvents and abrasive agents to
clean the housing of your vacuum cleaner.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power requirement: 220/230 V ~ 50 Hz
Max. power:
1600 W
Suction Power:
310 W
Dust Bag capacity: 2.5 l
Specifications subject to change without prior
notice.
MINIMUM SERVICE LIFE - 5 YEARS
GUARANTEE
Details regarding guarantee conditions can be
obtained from the dealer from whom the appli-
ance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt
must be produced when making any claim
under the terms of this guarantee.
This product conforms to the
EMC-Requirements as laid down
by
the
Council
Directive
89/336/EEC and to the Law
Voltage Regulation (73/23 EEC)
ENGLISH
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