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Dear Customer,

Thank you for the confidence you have placed in our company.

All our products are the result of consolidated experience in the design and production of appliances for household cleaning, and have been subject to meticulous technical tests.

This manual is designed to help you make the most of your appliance and to fully appreciate its superb quality.

We are certain that if you follow our suggestions, this appliance will give you absolute satisfaction and many years of service, while also easing your daily household cleaning tasks.

Description

1. Handle

2. On-Off switch

3. Electronic power adjustment

(electronic versions)

4. Full paper bag indicator

5. Filter holder grid

6. Front panel opening handle

7. Front panel

8. Suction nozzle

Important safeguards

Assembling the appliance

Using the appliance

Cleaning and maintenance

INDEX

Accessories

9. Carpet/floor brush (according to the model)*

10. Multi-purpose nozzle

11. Crevice tool

12. Extension pipe

13. Electro-brush* (on request for some models)

14. Accessory for delicate floors of the

“Explora” brush (optional - according to the model)

15. Parquet brush: (optional - according to the model)

p.

p.

p.

p.

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* The carpet/floor brush (9) and electro-brush (13) may be different from those shown in the illustration. They are only different in appearance - the operating instructions are the same.

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ENGLISH

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1) Read the instruction booklet carefully

2) Never use the appliance on wet surfaces.

3) Always unplug the appliance when not in use and before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning work on the appliance itself.

4) The appliance is only intended for domestic use, as shown in the booklet, and only with the accessories supplied.

5) Do not leave the appliance unattended when switched on. 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.

9) Do not unplug by pulling the electric cord.

10) Do not use the electric cord as a handle. Do not jam the cord in doors, nor allow it to rub against corners. Keep away from heated surfaces.

11) Do not allow the appliance to pick up matches, hot ashes or cigarette ends.

12) Do not use for liquids of any kind.

13) Avoid vacuuming hard or sharp objects that could damage the paper bag and the appliance itself.

Do not vacuum nails, pins, screws, coins or metal objects.

14) Do not use without a filter paper dust collection bag. The use of plastic or non-filter paper bags affects the operation of the appliance and may cause serious damage.

15) Before starting the appliance, ensure that the correct filters are properly in place.

16) Check the filters regularly and, if necessary, clean or replace them.

17) After washing dirty filters, ensure they are completely dry before putting them back in place.

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.

23) For all repairs, apply only to the place of purchase or directly to an authorized Technical Service

Centre.

K E E P T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S

The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the appliance and/or accessories supplied without prior notice.

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ASSEMBLING

THE APPLIANCE

Attach the handle (1) by pushing in firmly. Insert the screw with screw plug in (fig. 1,A) the through hole and then insert the cord-winding lug and the clamping screw (fig. 2) and screw in.

Fig. 1A

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- Attach the desired tool to the end of the vacuum cleaner, pushing it in well.

“Explora” brush (some models only)

Thanks to the articulated fins, this model is particularly suited to cleaning right up close to furniture and into corners. (Fig. 4).

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- Open the front panel of the appliance (7) by pushing the release catch in a downwards direction (fig. 3) and check that the paper bag is properly inserted in its holder.

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4

For cleaning wider areas, simply rotate the brush to use the total width (Fig. 5).

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Accessor y for delicate floors of the

“Explora” brush (some models only) The accessory features felt strips for using the brush on delicate surfaces such as parquetry and treated marble.

To fit the accessory to the base of the “EXPLORA” brush, line up the two pins on the accessory with the two holes on the bottom of the brush and press until it clicks into place.

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Carpet/floor brush (some models only)

The carpet/floor nozzle has a two position foot-operated lever (fig. 7).

USING

THE APPLIANCE

Electronic version (if provided)

The appliance is equipped with a knob which allows an electronic control of the suction power (fig. 8).

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- when the lever is set to ‘hard floors’ ( ), the brushes are extended for cleaning hard flooring surfaces (marble, linoleum, bathroom floors etc.).

- when the lever is set to ‘carpets’ ( ), the brushes are withdrawn for cleaning textiles (carpet, rugs etc.).

Parquet brush (15) (some models only): The parquet brush has soft natural horsehair bristles and felt wheels which run over even the most delicate floor without damaging it.

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It is advisable to set the knob to minimum before turning on the appliance.

- Maximum power: recommended for heavy dirt

(small stones, soil etc.) on hard floors, fabric covered floors, deep pile carpets, corners, edges etc.

- Medium power: saves energy and reduces the noise level of the appliance. This is quite sufficient for removing dust from hard floors and fabric furnishings.

- Minimum power: perfect for vacuuming light, delicate objects and light fabric coverings as it prevents the material being sucked into the appliance making it difficult to clean.

Plug in the power cord and turn on the appliance with the switch on the handle (2) (fig. 9).

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Models with three-position switch

In this version, the switch has two positions: ECON and SUPERPOWER.

With the switch in the ECON (economy mode) position, the cleaner functions at two thirds of maximum power. In this position, the regulator knob can be used to vary suction force from minimum to the maximum possible in economy mode.

With the switch in the SUPER POWER position, the appliance uses the maximum power available. 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°. ( Fig. 10)

The accessories are conveniently housed in a compartment fitted on the back of the appliance, ensuring they are always at hand. (fig. 11)

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“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. (Fig. 12)

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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).

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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. Connect the electro-brush plug to the power take-off on the body of the appliance (fig. 14). When the appliance is turned on, the electro-brush motor starts automatically. The appliance can now be used for cleaning all types of textile surface.

Replacing the paper bag

Push the release catch on the front panel in a downwards direction (6) and open the panel.

To remove the bag, take hold of the cardboard collar, tilt it slightly and pull it out from the guides (fig. 15).

To insert the new bag, slide the cardboard collar into the special guides, and push in firmly.

To close the panel again, slot the teeth into the special holes.

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WARNING: do not use the electro-brush on rug fringes as these could become entangled in the rolle

CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

Always unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning work.

Insufficient suction

The full bag indicator (4) on the front panel becomes red when the dustbag needs replacing or if the air flow is obstructed.

In the second case, check the suction nozzle (8) and remove the obstruction that caused the light to come on.

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Motor filter maintenance

The motor filter must always be kept clean to ensure the absolute cleanliness of the air expelled by the appliance, and to give maximum suction and optimum motor cooling.

Open the front panel (5), and remove the motor filter positioned above the paper bag.

To maintain efficiency, just wash it occasionally in water and normal detergent..

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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. 17).

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.

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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.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (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.

With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse.

If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS

1362. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must NOT be used until a replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your nearest electrical dealer. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the plug.

B) If your appliance is not fitted with a plug, please follow the instructions provided below:

WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow:

Blue:

Brown:

Earth

Neutral

Live

N

E

L

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol green and yellow.

or coloured green or

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter

L or coloured red.

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