User manual DELONGHI T40 QUICK GUIDE

[. . . ] Keep away from children and unfit persons. 6) Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. 7) Keep clothing, hair, fingers and all parts of the body away from the suction nozzle and moving parts (electro-brush roller). 8) To avoid damage to the insulation, do not run the appliance over supply cord. [. . . ] 18) Do not introduce foreign objects into the suction nozzle. Do not use the appliance if any aperture is obstructed. Keep the suction nozzle free of dust, hair, gauze and any other material that could restrict suction. 19) Do not wash the appliance with trichloroethylene or other solvents. Use only water with ordinary liquid detergents. 20) Be especially careful when using the appliance on stairs. 21) Do not switch on the appliance if it seems defective. Do not use if the electric cord or power plug is damaged. If the appliance is dropped, left outside, gets wet or is immersed in water, take it to an authorized Technical Service Centre. 22) The power cable of this appliance may not be replaced by the customer. Any time the cable has been damaged, or any time you just wish to replace it, please contact only authorized technical support centres. In this position, the power regulator is cut out. You are recommended to use the ECON mode for normal cleaning and the SUPER POWER mode for cleaning particularly dirt surfaces only. Cleaning under low furniture To make cleaning under low furniture easier, attach the extension pipe and insert the required tool. When using the carpet/floor brush, for maximum suction efficiency, turn the swivel joint of the brush 180°. 10) The accessories are conveniently housed in a compartment fitted on the back of the appliance, ensuring they are always at hand. 11) 11 "Parking" position During cleaning operations, the appliance can be left in upright position for short periods. Simply press downwards on the sweeper to insert the protruding part of the brush joint into its guides. 12) 10 12 Assembling the accessories In order to fit the accessories to the main body of the appliance it is necessary to push them in firmly. "T"-shaped nozzle: particularly suitable for cleaning sofas, chairs, upholstery, insides of cars, covers, mattresses, curtains, etc. . Nozzle: for cleaning corners, edges, drawers and all those places which it is difficult for normal fittings to reach. To begin work again, maintain the brush on the ground by pressing with the foot, and pull the sweeper handgrip upwards until the brush joint is released (fig. 13). 13 14 GB 16-04-2004 9:28 Pagina 15 Using the electro-brush (if provided) Some models can mount an electro-brush to clean carpets and rugs. Attach the electro-brush (13) to the suction nozzle (8), pushing it in well. [. . . ] In the second case, check the suction nozzle (8) and remove the obstruction that caused the light to come on. 15 GB 16-04-2004 9:28 Pagina 16 Replacing the microfilter Open the filter holder grid (fig. 16), at the rear of the appliance, remove the microfilter, replace it with a new one and close. The microfilter should be changed often (after every 2-3 dust bag replacements) to prevent the circulation of bacteria in the room. Storing the appliance Wind the cord around the special winding lugs on the appliance (fig. The appliance may be hung on a wall by fixing a screw and dowel to the wall and attaching the unit by way of the hole at the back of the handle (A), or it may be placed in a vertical position and leant against the wall. A 16 If your appliance is fitted with an active carbon filter, this should also be changed after every 2-3 dust bag replacements or when it has become stiff, to ensure effective filtration of unpleasant odours. 17 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK ONLY) A) If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. [. . . ]