Exido 240-009 Manual page 10

INTRODUCTION
To.get.the.best.out.of.your.new.appliance,.please.read.this.user.guide.carefully.
before using it for the first time. We also recommend that you keep the instructions
for.future.reference,.so.that.you.can.remind.yourself.of.the.functions.of.your.
appliance.
SAFETY MEASURES
•. Incorrect.use.of.this.appliance.may.cause.personal.injury.and.damage.
•. Use.for.its.intended.purpose.only..The.manufacturer.is.not.responsible.for.any.
injury.or.damage.resulting.from.incorrect.use.or.handling.(see.also.Guarantee.
Terms).
•. For.connection.to.230.V,.50.Hz.only.
•. For.domestic.use.only..Not.for.outdoor.or.commercial.use.
•. The.appliance,.cord.or.plug.must.not.be.placed.in.water.or.any.other.liquid.
•. Never.touch.the.appliance,.cord.or.plug.with.wet.or.damp.hands.
•. Never.leave.the.appliance.unattended.when.it.is.switched.on..
•. Keep.children.under.supervision.when.in.use.
•. Keep.the.cord.and.appliance.away.from.heat.sources,.hot.objects.and.naked.
flames.
•. Switch.off.and.unplug.it.when.not.in.use,.and.before.you.change.the.dust.bag.or.
clean the air filter.
o. Avoid.pulling.the.cord.when.removing.the.plug.from.the.socket..Instead,.hold.
the.plug..
o. Keep.hold.of.the.plug.when.rewinding.the.cord,.so.that.it.does.not.strike.the.
appliance.
• Never use without the exhaust filter and motor filter plus either dust bag or dust
holder with HEPA filter fitted to avoid damaging the appliance.
•. Only.use.accessories.manufactured.or.recommended.by.the.manufacturer.
•. Do.not.use.it.on.wet.surfaces.
•. Take.particular.care.when.vacuuming.stairs,.due.to.the.risk.of.falling.
•. Do.not.use.the.appliance.to.vacuum.up.matches,.hot.ashes,.cigarette.butts,.
hard.or.sharp.objects,.wet.or.damp.substances,.combustible.materials.(petrol,.
solvents,.etc.).or.vapour.from.these.
• Do not use to vacuum fine sand or dust – e.g. plaster, brick dust and the like.
•. Do.not.cover.the.appliance's.suction.or.exhaust.port.
•. Ensure.that.you.keep.clothing,.hair.and.body.parts.away.from.the.nozzle.and.
moving.parts.of.the.appliance.
•. Check.regularly.that.neither.cord.nor.plug.is.damaged.and.do.not.use.if.they.are,.
or.if.the.appliance.has.been.dropped.or.damaged.in.any.other.way..
•. If.the.appliance.or.plug.is.damaged,.it.must.be.inspected.and.if.necessary,.
repaired.by.an.authorised.repair.engineer,.otherwise.there.is.a.risk.of.electric.
shock..Never.try.to.repair.the.appliance.yourself..Please.contact.the.store.where.
you.bought.the.appliance.for.repairs.under.guarantee.
KEY TO APPLIANCE COMPONENTS
1.. Opening.button
2.. Cord.with.plug
3.. Indicator.panel
4. Exhaust port (with exhaust filter)
5.. Furniture.nozzle
6.. Crevice-.and.brush.nozzle
7.. Telescopic.tube
8.. Lock.button
9.. Dowels.
10..Hose
11..Hose.connector
12..Dust.bag.holder
13..Dust.bag
14..Nozzle.holder
15..Floor.nozzle
16..Handle.
17..On/Off.button
18..Cord.reel.button
19..Dust.container
20..Lid
21..Filter.funnel
22..Carrying.handle
23. HEPA filter (High-Efficiency
Particle.Filter)
24. Exhaust filter
25. Exhaust filter holder
26. Motor filter holder
27..Filter.pad
28..Suction.strength.adjustment.
button
29..Start/stop.button
30..Battery.compartment
31..Battery.compartment.lid.
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PREPARING THE APPLIANCE
IMPORTANT! Before use, open the lid and check that motor filter (26+27) and
exhaust filter (24+25) and either dust holder (19) or dust bag (13) are fitted (see
section.on.Replacing.Filters,.Dust.Bag.and.Dust.Holder,.below).
•. The.remote.control.in.the.handle.(16).uses.2.AAA.batteries..
o. Remove.the.lid.(31).from.the.battery.compartment.(30).and.insert.the.batteries.
o. Check.plus.and.minus.poles.are.aligned.correctly.to.avoid.damage.to.the.
appliance.
o. NOTE:.Without.batteries,.the.appliance.will.function.as.an.ordinary.vacuum.
cleaner.which.can.be.switched.on.and.off.at.the.on/off.button.(17).
•. Fit.the.hose.(10).by.inserting.it.into.the.hose.connector.(11).so.that.the.dowels.
(9).click.into.place.
•. Fit.telesopic.tube.(7).at.opposite.end.of.hose..Tube.length.can.be.adjusted.by.
pressing.on.the.lock.button.(8).
•. Fit.nozzle.required.(5,.6.or.15).to.telescopic.tube..
USE
•. Plug.in.and.switch.the.power.on.
•. Press.the.on/off.button.to.start.and.stop.the.appliance.
•. Use.the."+".and."-".buttons.(28).on.the.handle.to.regulate.suction.power.during.
use..The.current.setting.can.be.seen.on.the.indicator.panel.(3):
•. You.can.start.and.stop.cleaning.during.use.with.the.start/stop.button.(29)..The.
"MIN".symbol.on.the.indicator.panel.will.blink.when.the.appliance.is.stopped.
• The floor nozzle bristles have two settings which can be selected using the
brush.function.button.on.top.of.the.nozzle.
o When cleaning hard surfaces (stone- or wooden flooring, etc.), the nozzle
brushes.should.be.extended.
o. When.cleaning.carpets.and.rugs,.the.brushes.should.be.retracted.into.the.
nozzle.
•. The.small.crevice.nozzle.can.be.used.with.and.without.brushes,.as.they.can.be.
quickly.extended.or.withdrawn.
•. If.vacuum.strength.drops.during.use,.check.dust.bag.or.dust.holder.(see.
Replacing.Filter,.Dust.Bag.and.Dust.Holder.below)..
•. If.full.vacuum.strength.is.still.not.achieved,.check.the.hose.and.nozzle.for.
blockages, or the motor filter or exhaust filter may be clogged up (see section on
Replacing Motor filter and Exhaust Filter below).
•. NOTE:.Check.cause.of.fault.and.correct..Do.not.use.appliance.if.any.air.holes.
are.blocked..Permanent.motor.damage.can.result.
Tips for vacuum cleaning
•. There.is.a.nozzle.holder.(14).on.the.front.of.the.telescopic.tube.for.use.when.
vacuuming..to.ensure.they.are.always.handy.
•. Each.nozzle.has.a.special.purpose..Try.each.of.them.out.in.different.situations.
• You can park the floor nozzle in one of the parking brackets (on the back and
underside.of.the.appliance).when.taking.a.break.from.vacuuming.
REPLACING FILTER, DUST BAG AND DUST HOLDER
IMPORTANT!.If.the.appliance.loses.suction.strength.during.use,.the.dust.bag.
or holder may be full and need emptying. The filters may also need cleaning or
replacing..Never.use.the.appliance.if.the.bag-.or.holder.are.full.or.with.no.exhaust-.
or motor filter.
• Motor filter, dust bag and dust holder
with HEPA filter (23) are inside the
appliance.
•. Open.the.lid.by.pulling.the.opening.
button.(1).upwards.and.outwards..
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Replacing the Motor Filter
The motor filter protects the motor against dust and dirt. The appliance must not be
used if the motor filter is not in place.
• Pull the motor filter holder (26) out of the
appliance.
• Clean or replace the filter pad (27) if
necessary.(see.section.on.Cleaning.
below).
• Replace the filter pad in the motor filter
holder.so.that.the.lugs.hold.it.in.place.
• Fit the motor filter with the pad facing
towards.the.motor.(see.picture)..
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