User manual DELONGHI XLF 1300 E

[. . . ] Before starting the appliance, make sure the filters are in position. Never allow the appliance to be used by persons (including children) with psychological, physical or sensory impairments or with insufficient knowledge, unless closely supervised and instructed by someone responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Check the filters regularly and if necessary brush or replace them. [. . . ] To clean high up points or the ceiling, you should hold the cleaner with both hands (fig. 7). Before turning the appliance on, you are recommended to turn the regulator to minimum. · Maximum power: use for carpets, rugs, corners, edges and heavy dirt (gravel, breadcrumbs, etc). · Medium power: saves electricity and is ideal for removing 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 During pauses in cleaning, the appliance can be left for short periods of time in the vertical "temporary parking" position. Place the brush in an upright position with the pedal in the "hard floors" position (bristles out) and push the cleaner forwards until the guide X fits into the slot Y (see figure 10). To resume work, hold the brush firmly on the floor with your foot and pull the cleaner upwards until the guide X is released. PT ES GB CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Danger of electric shock!Before carrying out maintenance of any sort, always make sure the appliance is unplugged from the mains. Dust bag full indicator (Fig. 11) The dust bag full indicator turns red when the dust bag is full or the air flow is obstructed. In the latter case, check the vacuum hose and if necessary remove the obstruction. Sostituzione sacco raccoglipolvere · Remove the dust bag compartment lid by pushing the button downwards and at the same time pulling the lid outwards, holding it by the handle (fig. 12); · extract the used dust bag by gripping the cardboard collar, sloping it slightly upwards and sliding it off the guides (fig. Throw away in the household rubbish; · to fit a new bag, thread the cardboard collar into the guides, sloping it slightly 13 TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON Set the appliance up according to your cleaning requirements, then plug into a suitable mains socket. Regulating suction power (Certain models only - fig. 9) The appliance has a knob to control power electronically. Before turning the appliance on, turn the regulator to minimum power. · downwards and push as far as it will go (fig. 14); close the dust bag compartment lid by inserting the teeth into the slots. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS (UK ONLY) A) If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. [. . . ] The filter is housed under the air outlet slits. To replace, press the catch and lift the grille (fig. Replace with a new filter, then put the grill back in position, attaching it first to the base then fixing it by pressing firmly. The filter should be changed often (about every 2-3 months) to avoid bacteria circulating in the environment. [. . . ]