User manual DELONGHI XCA 365.1VERDE

[. . . ] 5) Do not leave the appliance unattended when switched on. Keep away from children and unfit persons. 6) Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. 7) Keep clothing, hair, fingers and all parts of the body away from the suction nozzle and moving parts (electro-brush roller). [. . . ] 21) Do not switch on the appliance if it seems defective. Do not use if the electric cord or power plug is damaged. If the appliance is dropped, left outside, gets wet or is immersed in water, take it to an authorized Technical Service Centre. 22) The power cable of this appliance may not be replaced by the customer. Any time the cable has been damaged, or any time you just wish to replace it, please contact only authorized technical support centres. 23) The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. 24) Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 25) For all repairs, apply only to the place of purchase or directly to an authorized Technical Service Centre. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the appliance and/or accessories supplied without prior notice. This appliance conforms to the EN 55014 standard for radio interference. 11 ingl xp 6-02-2002 15:22 Pagina 12 ASSEMBLING THE APPLIANCE Release the handle by pushing the two buttons (A and B, fig. 1) at the sides of the handle seat. Raise to a vertical position until you hear it click (fig. 2). To unlock, press the button (3) and fold it back (fig. 3). Thanks to the articulated fins, this model is particularly suited to cleaning right up close to furniture and into corners. 4). A 4 B 1 For cleaning wider areas, simply rotate the brush to use the total width (fig. 5). 5 2 Open the front panel by pulling the catch (A, fig. 6) and check that the paper bag is properly inserted. If the bag is not positioned correctly, the safety device lever (B. fig. 6) will prevent the panel being closed again. 3 Attach the carpet/floor nozzle to the end of the vacuum cleaner, pushing it in well. Cleans dust efficiently from both hard floors or mats and carpet. A 6 12 B ingl xp 6-02-2002 15:22 Pagina 13 USING THE APPLIANCE The appliance is equipped with a variable suction slide control (fig. 7). For cleaning under low furniture. To make cleaning under low furniture easier, attach the extension pipe and insert the required tool (fig. When using the carpet/floor brush, for maximum suction efficiency, turn the swivel joint of the brush 180°. 9) MAX MIN 7 It is advisable to set the slide control to minimum before turning on the appliance. - Maximum power: recommended for heavy dirt (small stones, soil etc. ) on hard floors, fabric covered floors, deep pile carpets, cor ners, edges etc. - Medium power: saves energy and reduces the noise level of the appliance. This is quite sufficient for removing dust from hard floors and fabric furnishings. [. . . ] 16), remove the microfilter, replace it with a new one and close. The microfilter should be changed often (after every 2-3 dust bag replacements) to prevent the circulation of bacteria in the room. 14 16 17 If your appliance is fitted with an active carbon filter (fig. 17), this should also be changed after every 2-3 dust bag replacements or when it has become stiff, to ensure effective filtration of unpleasant odours. Motor filter maintenance The motor filter must always be kept clean to ensure the absolute cleanliness of the air expelled by the appliance, and to give maximum suction and optimum motor cooling. [. . . ]