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Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Owner’s Guide

Household Type

Z5500 Series

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IMPORTANT

For any advice

on your cleaner and 

to order filters and 

accessories,

please telephone the 

Electrolux Helpline on

08706  055055

www.electrolux.co.uk

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

GUARANTEE

HOW TO ASSEMBLE

HOW TO USE

Thermal Cut Off

Accessories

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Hose Blockage

Brush Roll    Brush Roll Belt

Dust Cup 

Dust Cup Filter

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Filters

Problem Solving

Summary of Contents for Z5500 Series

Page 1: ...ur cleaner and to order filters and accessories please telephone the Electrolux Helpline on 08706 055055 www electrolux co uk IMPORTANT INFORMATION GUARANTEE HOW TO ASSEMBLE HOW TO USE Thermal Cut Off Accessories ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Hose Blockage Brush Roll Brush Roll Belt Dust Cup Dust Cup Filter PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Filters Problem Solving ...

Page 2: ...ine or use in areas where they may be present Store your cleaner indoors in a cool dry area Keep your work area well lighted Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 it during cleaning operations Care should be taken to ensu...

Page 3: ...es in the mains cable of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains cable of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured blac...

Page 4: ...is experienced in obtaining spares please call us on 08706 055055 or visit our website at www shop electrolux co uk GUARANTEE This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights This product is for household use only Electrolux products are carefully designed manufactured tested and inspected and in consequence we undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in ...

Page 5: ...ations Release the dust cup by rotating the dust cup latch to the left Pull out and up on the dust cup handle to remove from unit Dust Cup Latch Step B Attach Handle 2 Position handle as above Slide the handle down over the top of the unit inserting handle tabs into slots on unit 3 Find the two screws in the accessory bag included in the carton To secure the handle on the unit install the two scre...

Page 6: ... the cleaner 7 Secure the plug to the cord to prevent unwinding Cord Retainer Cord Hook Step E Store Electrical Cord Step D Store Accessories Crevice Tool Cord Hook 5 6 6 Nesting Extension Wands shipped stored on cleaner Dusting Upholstery Brush Step C Replace Dust Cup 4 Replace dust cup by aligning front of the bottom of dust cup into groove on cleaner Pivot dust cup up against cleaner and rotate...

Page 7: ...crews to Release Hood Remove these screws to release hood and give access to brush roll belt area 10 Floor Type Selector The base of the cleaner has an adjustment that raises or lowers the cleaning head to match the type of floor surface With the cleaner cord unplugged the height adjustment knob should be rotated to the desired position For ease in moving the adjustment knob place the handle in the...

Page 8: ...ill does not operate call 08706 055 055 for customer assistance How To Use continued 12 Hose Retainers Place hose on retainers to store hose on unit 13 Carrying Handle Use this handle to carry unit from one place to another 14 Dusting Upholstery Brush Store dusting brush here 15 Electrical Cord Hooks Wrap electrical cord around them to store electrical cord on unit Top hook rotates down for quick ...

Page 9: ... some models cleans upholstery and stairs Extension wands Some models use 1 wand Dusting Upholstery Brush Crevice Tool Hose or Wand Hose Adapter NOTE Do not place cleaner on furniture or steps as the brush roll may cause damage Place cleaner on floor with the handle in storage position while using accessories Always work with the cleaner below you pulling hose from side of cleaner not the back or t...

Page 10: ... turn fastener to the right to release then lift away from cleaner Check for any obstructions that may be in the tube Any obstructions can be removed by using a blunt instrument to clear the tube 3 To completely release hose from the unit remove two screws Any obstructions can be removed by using a blunt instrument to clear the hose Flexing the hose may help loosen the blockage After clearing bloc...

Page 11: ...t turns the brush roll to agitate sweep and comb the carpet nap Check the belt regularly to be sure it is in good condition Replace the belt if it stretches cracks or loses tension Cut away any hair or threads wound around the brush roll or the belt pulley because the buildup could cause the belt to rotate unevenly How To Replace Brush Roll Belt CAUTION Turn off the switch and unplug the electrica...

Page 12: ...he pleated filter assembly Release dust cup by rotating dust cup latch to the left pointing to the unlock symbol Pivot dust cup out and away from cleaner and remove Remove cyclonic dust cup by pulling latch 1 forward pivoting cyclonic dust cup out and lifting up To replace cyclonic dust cup put bottom of cyclonic dust cup in place by aligning tabs in slots and pivot top assembly back into place Pus...

Page 13: ...R BODY REFER TO PAGE 12 Emptying the Cyclonic Dust Cup It is clearly visible when the dust compartment is full and needs emptying Remove dust cup from cleaner body and dump debris in a waste container Reinstalling the Cyclonic Dust Cup To mount filter assembly into cleaner body make certain filter assembly is fully seated in top of dust cup Replace dust cup by aligning front of the bottom of dust cu...

Page 14: ...r up and press door against cleaner until it latches Micron Filter Use ELECTROLUX replacement filters ONLY Latch Micron Filter Door HEPA Filter on certain models only Inspect the HEPA filter periodically and change as needed For maximum efficiency replace the HEPA filter periodically To Replace HEPA Filter 1 Push down on latch and pull out on HEPA filter door to remove 2 Grasp filter and pull out 3 Plac...

Page 15: ...e airflow Check both ends of the hose See pages 10 Noise from the brush roll area Brush Roll Remove hood and clean debris from the brush roll area Belt Replace a cut loose or out of shape belt Cleaner is hard to push Cleaner Height Setting Turn adjustment knob to a higher position Hint Put handle in operating position Tilt the cleaner back to raise the front wheels off floor Then turn the knob Belt ...

Page 16: ...s Do Not Return To Store Call 08706 055055 Don t Forget to Use Genuine Electrolux Belts Caution Damages caused by the use of non genuine parts are not covered by the Electrolux Guarantee 1 nesting wand 1 crevice tool 1 vacuum cleaner handle 1 hardware package 2 screws 1 dusting upholstery brush Turbo Nozzle On certain models only ...

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