User manual ROWENTA RO592511

[. . . ] 6 RO_ASPIRATEUR_SFE_RO58-59_733280_733280 15/05/13 15:28 Page7 EN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your safety, this appliance meets the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage Directives, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, . Do not use the appliance if: the cord is damaged. In order to avoid all danger, the cord winding system and the cord itself of your vacuum cleaner must necessarily be replaced by a Rowenta Authorized Service Centre only. This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) 1 • Conditions of use with reduced physical, sensory or Your vacuum cleaner is an electrical appliance: it must mental capacities or lack of only be used under normal operating conditions. [. . . ] Place your second hand in front of the power nozzle handle ERGO COMFORT SILENCE (Fig. 2 • Plugging in the power cord and switching on the appliance Unwind the power cord completely, plug in your vacuum cleaner and press on the On/Off button (Fig. Remark: you can use your vacuum cleaner in the horizontal position (sleigh position) but also in the vertical position, notably when you are vacuuming the stairs or removing dust from the curtains. Adjust the suction power: ⇨ using the electronic power control (Fig. 8) : • Position (MIN) for vacuuming delicate fabrics (net curtains, textiles) • Position (Medium) for everyday vacuuming for all types of floors, which are only slightly dirty • Position (MAX) for vacuuming hard floors and very dirty rugs and carpets. ‡¨ with the manual power nozzle switch : open the power control flap in order to reduce the suction power manually and avoid the nozzle ”sticking” to the surface that has been vacuumed (Fig. : net curtains, fragile surfaces… 3 • Storing and carrying your vacuum cleaner After use, switch off your vacuum cleaner by pressing the On/Off switch and unplug it (Fig. Rewind the power cord by pressing the power cord rewind button (Fig. In the vertical position place the nozzle in the parking position (Fig. This allows you to carry and store your vacuum cleaner when it is in the parking position (Fig. 9 RO_ASPIRATEUR_SFE_RO58-59_733280_733280 15/05/13 15:28 Page10 EN CLEANING AND MAINTAINING The air we breathe contains particles that may be allergens: mite larvae and droppings, mould, pollen, smoke and animal residues (hair, skin, saliva, urine). The smallest particles penetrate deep into the respiratory system where they can cause inflammation and lung impairment. (H)EPA filters (High Efficiency Particulate Air) are used to filter out the smallest particles. With the (H)EPA filter, the air released back into the room is healthier than the air that is vacuumed. IMPORTANT Always switch off and unplug your vacuum cleaner before servicing it. Make sure that the bag is correctly positioned before closing the cover. IMPORTANT Never operate the vacuum cleaner without a bag. For your peace of mind your vacuum cleaner is fitted with a safety system which tells you that the bag is inside (the cover won’t close unless you’ve put the bag in). 1 • Changing the bag The change bag light tells you that the bag is full or saturated. If you notice that your vacuum cleaner is not working as well as it should be, turn the power up to maximum and hold the lifted nozzle above the floor. If the light stays red, replace the bag. A) If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with a Wonderbag* (18a) : IIMPORTANT Wonderbag* UNIVERSAL (Classic, Freshline, Endura ref. [. . . ] Remove the bag support from the bag compartment (Fig. 20), then remove the (H)EPA* filter cassette (Fig. Tap the (H)EPA* filter cassette above a dustbin (Fig. ZR005201*) back in its compartment (Fig. [. . . ]