User manual DELONGHI XWF 1500E

[. . . ] Do not run the appliance over the power cord as this may damage the insulation. Do not use to pick up flammable liquids. 10. Do not use the appliance to pick up matches, hot ash, or burning cigarette ends. 11. This cleaner is intended for domestic use only, and must be used in accordance with the operating instructions contained in this booklet. [. . . ] Remove the motor unit by releasing the catches (fig. 1). 4 Re-attach motor unit to the tank, making sure to line it up with the notch over the suction inlet port (fig. 5). 5 1 Lift off motor unit by the easy-grip handle and remove tools from inside the tank. Make sure that the polyurethane foam filter (35) required for extraction cleaning and wet vacuuming is fitted over the motor housing (21) (fig. 2). Remove the external solution tank (removable) using the handle (fig. 6). 6 Fill both compartments. Open the hatch marked , fill with approx. Open the hatch marked , pour in a quantity of shampoo and water using the doses indicated on the bottle. To do this, proceed as follows: if for example the quantities recommended are 1 par t shampoo to 20 parts water, fill the tank marked with the symbol with water, checking the level on the indicator located on the outside of the tank (fig. 8) to notch 9 (corresponding to approx. 2 l. ) and then top up to the Max level with shampoo. 2 Remove the curved steel handle by moving the ends out of the slots (first one side, then the other) (fig. 3). 3 Remove the diffuser cone from inside the tank. Pour around 2 litres of water into the tank; replace the diffuser cone, attach the steel handle and replace the motor unit (fig. 4). 5 GB 2-01-2003 14:50 Pagina 6 7 11 11B Fit the two extension tubes (25), connecting one end to the hose handgrip and the other end to the transparent "wash-dry" attachment (26). To make cleaning with the extension tubes easier, fit them with the extra handgrip (38) (fig. 12). 8 Fit selector (9) to the motor unit, pushing it in until in place (fig. 9). 12 Connect solution dispenser (previously fitted to the "wash-dr y" attachment) to the hose handgrip, and attach the clips to the extension tubes (fig. 13). 9 The selector knob lets you select either extraction cleaning or rinsing. The symbol on the selector indicates plain water only (rinsing) whilst the symbol indicates the shampoo + water solution (extraction cleaning) (fig. 10). 13 Your extractor cleaner is now ready to clean carpets and rugs. ELECTRONIC MODEL Models equipped with electronic suction control have a selector to adjust suction power to the type of fabric to be cleaned or the dirt to be removed during extraction cleaning or other operations (fig. 14). 10 Connect the flexible hose (1) to the suction inlet, rotating the coupling clockwise (bayonet joint). Connect solution injector (22) into the tank, pressing it in until it clicks in place (fig. 11). Attach solution dispenser to the flexible hose using the plastic clips (19) ( fig. 11B). 6 14 GB 2-01-2003 14:50 Pagina 7 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE Extraction cleaning The shampoo solution is sucked up from the tank by a pump and sprayed through a nozzle onto the surface to be cleaned; the shampoo penetrates the fibres, dissolving even the most stubborn dirt. The transparent wash-dry attachment vacuums up the dirty water, which is then collected in the wet tank, leaving the surface clean and almost dry. Extraction cleaning deep-cleans rugs, carpets, fabrics and floors, restoring their colour, improving their appearance and making them last longer. NOTICE: noise level. After setting up your machine, you may notice an increase of the noise level for a few seconds. This is not due to a defect in the machine but to the water starting to circulate for the first time. Should the noise continue for more than 15 seconds, check that the suction inlet tube is correctly connected to the motor unit. When the water in the tank runs out, the noise level will increase once again. At this point, switch off the machine and proceed to refill the tank as described in the instruction booklet. Important: the pump noise level acts as an acoustic warning that the water in the tank has run out. Window cleaning attachment (where supplied) For instructions on how to use this attachment, refer to the instructions supplied with it (fig. 15). 15 Plug in the appliance. Operate the pump, pressing the pump button (fig. 16). CAUTION: never press the pump button when the shampoo solution tank is empty or when the cleaner is being used as a wet or dry vacuum cleaner. [. . . ] When not using the appliance for a fairly long time, it is advisable to flush out the system with plain water, no detergent added, before storing the machine, to avoid blockages due shampoo residues in the pump. Fill the tank with water only, and operate the pump depressing the spray trigger for a few minutes. 20 Cleaning upholstery (ar mchairs, sofas, drapes, cur tains, car upholstery, etc. ) Use the small transparent "wash-dr y" attachment (28), fitting it directly onto the handgrip and connecting the solution dispenser (already attached to the small washdry attachment) to its coupling located under the handgrip (fig. 21). Follow the steps described in the section dealing with textile surfaces. Wet vacuuming This function will help you to cope with those little emergencies such as: - unclogging a drain or a blocked sinks, minor floods (washing machines, dishwashers), spilt liquids, defrosting refrigerators and freezers, etc. Make sure that the polyurethane foam filter (35) is fitted on the motor housing (21) fig. 2. [. . . ]