User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX Z 1516

[. . . ] · Never operate the unit in rooms used for storing inflammable liquids or where gases or vapours might have accumulated or formed. Some substances, such as gasoline, paint thinners, or heating oil may form explosive vapours or mixtures if they become admixed with inducted air, which could lead to fires or explosions. · Never use the unit to vacuum up hot ashes or glowing objects. · Never insert any foreign objects into the unit's induction or exhaust ports. [. . . ] Refrain from using any multi-socket taps or adapter plugs. · Never touch any voltage-carrying components, as they could be dangerous. · Never touch or use the unit while your hands are wet. · Do not use the unit if its cable is damaged, exhibits any visible damage, or is not in proper working order, since that could result in electric-shock hazards. · If the unit has become so severely damaged that electrical components are exposed, 4 Unpacking the Unit · Unpack the unit and check that all items that should be included are present. Immediately notify your dealer or our Customer Service department if you find any damage or if any items are missing. · Save the original packing carton, since you can use it for storing the unit and might need it to return the unit to your dealer or an Electrolux Customer Service engineer for servicing. CAUTION Never vacuum without the cartridge filter installed. Cleaning the cartridge filter (13) Dismantle the cartridge filter (Fig. You can clean it by simply brushing off the dust, whilst holding it at its handle over a garbage bin. If necessary, you can also clean it under a light flow of running water. In this case, it must be fully dried before being used again. Replacing the Dustbag Replacing the paper dustbag (12) · Fig. C: Switch off the unit, unplug the cable, and remove the motor housing (7) from the tank (1). Grasp the cardboard flap on the paper filter bag (12), pull if off the hose fitting (2), press a new dustbag onto the hose fitting (2), and replace the motor housing (7). Assembling the Unit · Fig. A: Open the latches (8), lift off the motor housing (7), and remove the accessories from inside the tank. B: Insert the pins (17) into the holes in the base of the tank (1) and then press the castors (9) and pins in the holes until the necks of the castors are flush with the base of the tank. Set the tank (1) down on the castors and check whether the castors are correctly seated and working properly. C: a Mounting of parking mechanism (19). b Mounting height of locking mechanism is to be determined depending on the size of nozzles to be inserted (20). D: Grasp the paper dustbag (12) by the edges of its cardboard flap, press the bag firmly onto the inner side of the hose fitting (2), and then spread the paper dustbag out against the inner wall of the tank (1). E: Place the cartridge filter in an upright position on the motor flange and gently but firmly slide it into place on the filter mounting. The pre-mounted retaining clips automatically snap into place, thus securing the cartridge filter. [. . . ] · Are you using an original filter?If the unit gradually loses suction power: · Is the tank full?· Are the suction hose or suction tubes clogged with dirt or blocked by foreign objects?If so, switch off the unit, remove the suction hose and tubes, and clean them out. [. . . ]