User manual PROGRESS DIAMANT 205

[. . . ] 1989 (including Amending Directive 92/31/EEC) ­ EMC Directive. · Only connect the appliance to ­ 220/230 Volt ­ alternating current. · The mains circuit for the socket used must be protected with a fuse with a rating of at least 10 A. · Never remove the mains plug from the socket by pulling on the cable. · Do not use the appliance if: ­ the cable is damaged. [. . . ] · Do not expose the appliance to the effects of the weather, humidity or sources of heat. · Should the mains lead be defective, the complete cable roller must be replaced by PROGRESS customer service or an authorised repair centre. · Repairs to electrical appliances may only be carried out by qualified specialists. Improperly effected repairs may result in significant risk to the user. · For this reason, if there is a malfunction in your appliance please contact your specialist dealer or PROGRESS customer service directly. 11 Preparing the vacuum cleaner for use The accessories can be connected by pushing and twisting, and can be disconnected by pulling them apart and twisting. Connecting the suction hose and suction tube. Join the suction hose handle firmly to the suction tube. Attaching the suction hose Insert the suction hose connector in the suction inlet. It locks in place and can be rotated all the way around. Press the release button and pull out the connector in order to remove the suction hose. Connecting the suction tubes Join the two tubes. Mains connection/Cable rewind The mains cable is in the cable compartment. Pull out the cable and insert the plug into the mains socket. Press the foot button; the cable rewinds automatically when vacuuming has been completed. Adjust the Telescopic Tube (depending on model) Push down the button on the tube and adjust the tube to the desired working position. 12 Using the nozzles The nozzles may be attached to the suction tube or the handle on the suction hose, depending on requirements. Using the floor nozzle* For the daily care of carpets and hard floors. Without being changed over manually, the floor nozzle is entirely suited for daily vacuuming of carpets and hard floor surfaces such as parquet, tiles, linoleum, etc. Crevice nozzle For vacuuming crevices, gaps and corners. Using the floor nozzle* For the daily care of carpets and hard floors. The floor nozzle may be changed over manually. The brushes can be extended for smooth floors and retracted for carpets. Upholstery nozzle For vacuum cleaning all upholstered furniture, mattresses, etc. The thread lifting strips on the nozzle even pick up thread and lint. Crevice and upholstery nozzle stored in the appliance For specific cleaning requirements, two additional parts are included with the vacuum cleaner in an integrated accessories compartment*. Open the compartment by pressing gently as shown in the figure. *depending on model 13 Switching on Switching on and off You can switch the appliance on and off by pressing the On/Off button. Maintenance and cleaning Prior to maintenance or cleaning, ensure that the appliance is switched off and that the mains plug has been removed from the socket: Power adjustment: Power adjustment - Rotary control* The suction power can be varied to suit individual vacuuming requirements using the electronic power adjuster. Changing the paper filter The paper filter must be replaced if the window on the filter replacement indicator is completely red when the appliance is operating at maximum power and the nozzle is raised from the floor. The paper filter should be replaced even if it does not appear to be full because fine dust can block the pores in the surface of the filter. Power adjuster ­ Secondary air regulator* Using the regulator on the handle, you can reduce the suction power, e. g. when vacuuming light items (net curtains, rugs). The wider you open the regulator, the lower the suction power at the nozzle becomes The cover can be opened by pressing the button and folding back until it locks. Hygienic filter change: When removing the full filter bag, pull the closing tab to automatically close the opening. There will be slight resistance when the tab is pulled. 14 Bags full of normal household dust may be disposed of with household waste. Insert the new paper filter as far as it will go in the guide rails; only then can the lid be closed. The cover cannot be closed unless a paper filter has been inserted. [. . . ] due to a full filter bag or blocked accessory, the thermal cutout shuts down the motor. In this case, switch off the appliance, unplug from the mains, and leave the motor to cool down. Check paper filter bag, suction tube and suction hose; remove any blockage. The appliance can be switched on again after approximately 30 minutes. [. . . ]