DeLonghi Colombina Cordless XLR 32 Manual

FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY WARNINGS

• Read the instructions carefully. The appliance should be used for domestic cleaning only following these instructions and only with the tools supplied. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage deriving from improper use of the appliance, for example to vacuum up rubble, ash, etc.

Important!

• Before starting the appliance, make sure the filters are in position.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Check the filters regularly and if necessary brush or replace them.

• Keep the suction outlet away from eyes, ears, nose etc when the appliance is in operation.

• Never vacuum up matches, or cigarette ends when still lit.

• Never immerse the appliance or battery charger in water or other liquid. Do not splash water on the appliance or battery charger.

• This is a household appliance only. It is not intended to be used in: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.

• Do not store the appliance outdoors or in wet places.

• Do not place the appliance close to heat sources (ovens, heaters).

• Do not use the appliance if the battery charger, its power cable or the appliance itself is damaged.

• The manufacturer reserves the right to modify appliances and tools without warning. Original spare parts and tools should always be used to maintain the efficiency of your appliance and avoid invalidating the guarantee.

Please note:

To avoid damage to the motor, never operate the appliance without filters.

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DESCRIPTION

A. Description of the appliance

A1 Handgrip/handle

A2 Battery charger connector on cleaner

A3 Lock screw

A4 Handle guides

A5 Air outlet grille

A6 Control panel

A7 ON/OFF button

A8 Power regulator button (normal, high, energy saving)

A9 Battery charge/operating time LEDs

A10 Dust container

A11 Pre-filter

A12 Fine filter

A13 Suction port

A14 Attachment to cleaner stand

B. Charging point

B1 Cleaner charge stand

B2 Filter cleaning brush housing

B3 Filter cleaning brush

B4 Cleaner stand base

B5 Cable tidy to adjust power cable length

B6 Power cable exit hole

B7 Battery charger connector on stand

C. Accessories

C1 Two position carpet/floor brush

C2 Battery charger

CHARGING THE BATTERIES

IMPORTANT: Use the original battery charger supplied with the appliance only. Do not charge the appliance in temperatures of less than 0°C or more than 40°.

Please note:

Before using the appliance for the first time, the battery must be charged for two and a half hours.

This model has a quick charge function allowing it to operate for five minutes with 30 minutes charging.

While being charged, the appliance cannot be used. At the end of the charging cycle, all three LEDs are lit. When the battery is completely flat, the three LEDs flash and the appliance does not start up. It is good practice to charge the appliance after each cleaning session to ensure it is always ready for use with the battery fully charged. The appliance can be left constantly in charge in complete safety. In the event of long absences (holidays…) it is best to unplug it. After each complete charge, the appliance can operate for the following times:

Power 1

(normal)

25 min

Power 2

(high)

15 min

Power 3

(Energy saving mode)

50 min

REPLACING THE BATTERIES

When the batteries are exhausted, have them replaced by your local customer services. Do not use other types of batteries.

REMOVING THE BATTERIES

To remove the batteries, contact your local customer services or proceed as follows:

• Make sure the batteries are completely flat before removing.

• Remove the handle (A1) by unscrewing the lock screw (A3).

• Remove the dust container (A10).

• Remove the grille and casing (see fig. 39).

• Unscrew the fixing screws (see fig. 40) and disconnect the battery.

Important!

Make sure the appliance is not connected to the battery charger before removing the batteries.

DISPOSING OF THE APPLIANCE

In compliance with European directive 2002/96/EC, the appliance must not be disposed of with household waste, but taken to an authorised waste separation and recycling centre.

If you dispose of the appliance, you must remove the battery.

Never dispose of the battery with household waste. Take it to a special collection point for recycling.

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