User manual POLTI AS 520

[. . . ] · Do not allow the power cord to be twisted, crushed, stretched, or come into contact with sharp or hot surfaces. · Do not use the appliance if the power cable or other important parts are damaged. · Do not use electric extension leads that are not authorized by the manufacturer, as they may cause damage or fire. · If it is necessary to replace the power supply cable, please refer to the nearest Polti authorised service centre, since the use of a special tool is necessary. [. . . ] Insert the suction opening on the hose (D) into connection (5) (fig. Plug into a suitable power outlet (fig. 1). The ON/OFF switch (7) can also be operated by touching it with your foot, so you do not have to bend. It is possible to regulate suction power through the slide cursor (9). Moving the cursor forward, the power increases, moving the cursor backwards the power decreases. We recommend minimum power for curtains, medium low power for sofas, armchairs and cushions, medium high for carpets and high for floors and hard surfaces (ceramics, marble, etc. ). Thanks to the manual suction regulator (C2), the suctioning power can be changed according to the cleaning task, and it allows to intervene promptly in case of accidental suctioning (e. g. We recommend an open regulator on curtains, carpets, sofas and so on. Move the regulator backwards till uncovering the hole on the hose. To suction again at maximum power, move the regulator forward till covering the hole. To end suctioning, press again the ON/OFF switch (7). EMPTYING AND CLEANING OF THE D U S T C O N TA I N E R Switch off the appliance (7). Disconnect the supply cable (11) from the mains. Disconnect the flex hose (D) from the appliance, by pressing the button (C1) and pulling it. Press the Button to detach the dust container (4) on the top lid (3). Remove the dust container (1) holding it by the handle (2). Press the switch (2a) on the handle (2) in order to open the container and get rid of the collected dirt (Fig. 3). ATTENTION: when pressing the switch (2a), the underside of the container opens automatically, so we recommend to empty the container · · · · · · · · · · · · · AS520 on a rubbish bin. · Remove the filter assembly (15) and let possible trace of dirt go out · We recommend to clean the container after each use. · ATTENTION: DO NOT use the appliance without dust container (1) and its filter. · Put the dust container back in place. USING ACCESSORIES Accessories may be connected directly to the hose (D) or to the telescopic tube (A) Using the telescopic tube (A) The tube is about 50 cm long when closed, about 80 cm when extended to its greatest length. [. . . ] · Filters should be cleaned every 4 months. · Do not clean filters with a brush, as this could damage them, decreasing their filtering capacity. · Do not use detergents, do not scrape filters, and do not wash them in a dishwasher. AS520 ELECTRICAL SAFETY No earth required. Ensure the mains voltage suits your appliance. [. . . ]