3
Important User
Information
Dear Customer, please read through
these operating instructions carefully.
Above all, please observe the safety
instructions on the first few pages of
this booklet. Please keep these
operating instructions for future
reference and pass them on to any
subsequent owner of this appliance.
The safety standards of Electrolux electrical
appliances are in keeping with the
recognised rules of technology and the
laws governing the safety of appliances.
Prior to operating this appliance please
familiarise yourself with the following safety
instructions :
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•
Read all the instructions and only use
the appliance for its intended purpose.
•
The appliance must be switched off
before plugging or unplugging it from
the wall socket. Do not pull on the
electrical cord to remove the plug from
the wall socket.
•
Always remove the plug from the
wall socket before attempting any form
of user maintenance or cleaning,
as specified in this booklet.
•
Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
•
Do not operate the appliance with a
damaged electrical cord or plug. If the
electrical cord is damaged it must be
replaced by returning the product to
an authorised Electrolux service centre
or similar qualified person to avoid a
hazard.
•
If the appliance has malfunctioned
or been damaged in any manner
return the appliance to the nearest
authorised Electrolux service centre
for examination, repair or adjustment.
•
Do not carry or drag the appliance by
the electrical cord.
• Keep the electrical cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges and rough or
hot surfaces and do not run the
appliance over the cord.
•
Hold onto the plug when rewinding
the electrical cord to prevent the plug
from whipping or hitting hard against
the appliance.
•
An extension electrical cord may be
used provided that it has a higher
rating than the appliance. Please refer
to the information provided on the
appliance’s rating plate or consult with
your nearest authorized Electrolux
service centre.
•
To protect against electric shock do
not immerse the electrical cord, plug
or the appliance in water or other
liquids.
•
Do not expose the appliance to rain.
•
Do not use the appliance outdoors.
•
Never leave the appliance running
unattended.
•
This appliance is not intended for use
by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
•
Young children must be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
•
Close attention is necessary when
using the appliance near children.
•
Store the appliance away from high
heat sources.
• Do not use this appliance to vacuum
up the following :
– Inflammable or combustible
substances,
– Hard pointed objects,
– Hot ash, lighted cigarette ends or
anything that is burning or smoking,
Large quantities of fine dust e.g.
lime, cement or plaster dust, toner
dust from laser printers etc
– Liquids or carpet cleaning foams
•
Do not operate this appliance in areas
where the substances listed above
may be present.
•
To prevent the reduction in air flow,
ensure that all orifices/vents on this
appliance are kept free from blockages
and do not insert any objects into these
orifices/vents.
