User manual DELONGHI XL 1073N B

[. . . ] 8) Do not use the appliance if it appears to be faulty. 9) To avoid damaging the insulation, do not run the appliance over the power cable. 10) Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cable or the appliance itself. 11) Keep the appliance out of reach of children or unfit persons. 12 12) Use the appliance for domestic use only as described in the instructions. [. . . ] 6 1 3 (D) Fork rotation device Turn through 180° Remove the rubber cap covering the end of the handgrip A and fit the carpet/floor brush O supplied with your appliance. With the fork turned towards the suction port N, the hose and handgrip thus act as an extension tube, enabling you to reach inaccessible places (fig. 7 15 Cleaning under furniture With the fork D in the position described, rotate the jointed handgrip (A) through 180° until it is at an angle to the hose. If you use the carpet/floor brush O (depending on model) to clean the top of high furniture, rotate the appliance with the built-in handle E turned downwards (fig. If necessary, hold the appliance with both hands to balance the weight. USING AS A PORTABLE VACUUM CLEANER To use your appliance as a portable vacuum cleaner, remove the Fig. You must then: · release the fork D by sliding the fork rotation device upwards in the direction indicated by the 1 arrow (fig. 9); · release the two fixing points (fig. Fit the required tool to the suction port (N): · Multipurpose nozzle for upholstered furniture: ideal for cleaning sofas, armchairs, upholFig. · Crevice tool: for cleaning corners, edges, etc. HOW TO FIT THE "NAUTILUS SYSTEM" With the "Nautilus System" and the appliance positioned as shown in fig. 11, insert the two fixing points one after the other, then turn the fork towards the built-in handle. To make sure the fork is correctly inserted, make sure the word "PULL" on the rotating device on the hose is turned towards the built-in handle (E). Built-in handle (E) Rotation device D (PULL) Fig. 11 16 TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON Set the appliance up according to your cleaning requirements, then plug into a suitable mains socket. Press the ON/OFF switch L. Y X MODELS WITH POWER REGULATOR (F) In models with power regulation, adjust the power by turning the regulator F. Before turning the appliance on, you are recommended to turn the regulator to minimum. The electronic regulator enables suction power to be varied according to the type of surface to be treated. · Maximum power: use for carpets, rugs, corners, edges and Fig. 12 heavy dirt (gravel, breadcrumbs, etc). · Medium power: saves electricity, reduces noise and is more than enough to remove dust from hard floors and upholstery. · Minimum power: essential when vacuuming delicate and light objects such as lightweight upholstery to avoid the fabric being sucked up and hampering efficient cleaning. PARKING POSITION Appliances with two position carpet/floor brush During pauses in cleaning, the appliance can be left for short Fig. 13 periods of time in the vertical "parking" position, following the instructions below. Place the brush pedal in the "hard floors" position (bristles out) and push the cleaner forwards until the guide X fits into the slot Y (see figure 12). To resume work, hold the brush firmly on the floor with your foot and pull the cleaner upwards until the guide X is released (fig. [. . . ] · Remove the washable HEPA filter* (fig. It is also good practice to wash them occasionally in running water and neutral soap. Do not use steel or hard bristle brushes as these could damage the filter material. Before re-assembling the "Eco Heart" system, dry both filters thoroughly. [. . . ]