User manual DELONGHI XE 1274

[. . . ] · DO NOT vacuum up inflammable or corrosive liquids. · DO NOT vacuum up matches, ash or cigarette ends when still lit. · DO NOT use the appliance if it appears to be faulty. Do not use if the power cable or plug is damaged. [. . . ] This position is recommended for in-depth cleaning of floors and for floors with pronounced joints. When the pedal is pushed towards the "carpets" symbol ( ), the bristles retract and the brush is ready to clean fabric surfaces and delicate floors such as parquet, marble, etc. 11) Can be used to collect crumbs, dust and small debris. 12) Use to clean sofas, upholstery, car interiors, curtains, etc. When cleaning curtains, reduce suction by adjusting the slide on the handgrip to partially or completely close the hole (fig. 15). WET VACUUMING This function enables the appliance to be used to tackle such minor household emergencies as: - blocked sinks or drains, small floods (washing machine, dishwasher), accidental spills of liquid, refrigerator or freezer defrosting, etc. Important: The liquid collection drum can contain about 8 litres of water. After this, a device shuts off suction and the motor revolutions increase. The motor must be turned off, the appliance unplugged and the liquid collection drum emptied. Extract the polyurethane filter 9 from the motor housing 8, dry and replace. Note: after using the appliance as a dry vacuum cleaner, the drum does not require emptying before wet vacuuming. · After preparing the appliance (as described for dry vacuuming), plug into the mains and turn on by pressing the ON/OFF switch on the head. Tools for wet vacuuming Large transparent nozzle Attach to the extension tube or directly to the handgrip, making sure the coupling fits perfectly onto the handgrip coupling or extension tube by pushing as far as it will go. Small transparent nozzle (certain models only) Suitable for vacuuming up liquids accidentally spilt on upholstery, sofas, furniture, etc. Connect the delivery tube to the hose handgrip. Crevice tool Use to vacuum up liquids from hard-to-reach points and blocked sinks. 12 EXTRACTION WASHING For extraction washing, proceed as follows: - spray the detergent onto the surface to be cleaned using the delivery lever (19) and at the same time vacuum from the front backwards. - pass a number of times over the surface to be treated vacuuming only (in other words, without pressing the detergent lever (19), then turn off the switch (2). The treated surfaces will be almost completely dry and the dirt will be removed. · Connect the liquid tube (20) to the motor unit by pushing it until the release/lock button clicks (13). Filling the tank for extraction washing Remove the detergent suction tube from the motor unit. Lift the tank out and fill with the shampoo solution and warm water (max. 50/60°C; on contact with the hand, the water should not scald) following the proportions indicated on the shampoo bottle. Replace the tank and fit the detergent suction tube to the connection on the motor unit (fig. [. . . ] 24), wrap the cable around the handle and fix with the special clip. Triangular nozzles If the nozzle sprays the detergent unevenly or no liquid is delivered, remove and clean. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Important: before cleaning and maintenance, make sure the appliance is unplugged from the mains socket. To guarantee hygiene, after wet vacuuming, rinse the tools by vacuuming up several litres of clean water. This will clean the tools and the inside of the hose. [. . . ]