Electrolux Ergobox Operating Instructions

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ThankyouforhavingchosenanElectrolux Before starting Getting the best results
Ergobox TM vacuumcleaner.TheseOperating Open the front cover on the machine and To get the best performance, use the
InstructionscoverallErgobox TM models.This check that Ergobox and the filters are in cleaner at full power position. If the power
place. (See also Taking care of the filter(s)) setting is at 50%, then the filter will clog
meansthatwithyourspecificmodel,some
13 Insert the hose until the catches more quickly.
accessories/featuresmaynotbeincluded.In
click to engage (press the catches to
ordertoensurethebestresults,alwaysuse Use the nozzles as follows:
release the hose).
originalElectroluxaccessories.Theyhavebeen Carpets: Use the carpet/hard floor nozzle
3* Insert the hose into the hose handle
designedespeciallyforyourvacuumcleaner. with the lever* in position (32). Reduce
until the catches click to engage
suction power for small carpets.
Accessories
(press the catches to release the
Hard floors: Use the carpet/hard floor
1* Telescopic tube hose).
nozzle with the lever* in position (33).
2* Extension tubes 14
Attach the extension tubes* or
Wooden floors:Use the parquet
3** Hose handle + hose
telescopic tube* to the hose handle
Upholstery:
4 Carpet/hard floor nozzle nozzle* (11).
and nozzle by pushing and twisting
5* Small combination nozzle lightweight fabrics, etc.: Use the upholstery
together* or until the catches click*.
6* function of the small combination nozzle*
Crevice nozzle (Twist and pull apart* or press the
(5b)/upholstery nozzle (7). Reduce suction
7* Upholstery nozzle catches* to dismantle.)
power if necessary.
8* Accessories clip 15
Extend the electric cable and connect
9 Ergobox TM (from left to right: front Frames, bookshelves, etc.:
it to the mains. The vacuum cleaner
part, HEPA filter, cover) dusting brush function of the small
is fitted with a cable winder. Once
10* Turbo nozzle combination nozzle* (5a)/Easy clean kit* (12).
the electric cable has been extended,
11*
Parquet nozzle it stays in that position.
UsingtheEasycleankit:TheEasyclean
12* Easy clean kit 16 To rewind the cable, give it a slight
kithastobefixedbetweenthetubeand
Safety precautions sharp pull and then release. The
thehandle(12).Takethedusteroutofthe
cable will then automatically rewind.
The cleaner should only be used by adults containertocleanfragileobjects,frames,
17* Power Regulation: Twist the power
and is not intended for use by young
bookshelves,etc.(12a)Pullthetriggertoclean
control to the right to start the vacuum
children and infirmed persons, without
cleaner and increase the suction theduster(12b).Theairflowcreatedinthe
supervision when vacuuming in a Domestic
power. Twist the power control to the containercleansthedusterandmaintainsa
environment. The vacuum cleaner features
left to decrease suction power, and staticcharge.
double insulation and does not need to be
further to the left to turn it off. Adjust
Crevices, corners, etc.:
earthed.
suction power by using the suction
nozzle (6). Store upholstery and crevice
Never vacuum:
control on the hose handle.
nozzle with the clip on the hose handle*.
• In wet areas.
18 Practical parking positions (and at
• Close to flammable gases etc. Using the turbo nozzle*
the same time a backsaving feature)
• Without Ergobox to avoid damaging
when you pause during cleaning or 21 Adjust the suction power by opening
the cleaner. A safety device is fitted,
or closing the air vent.
when you carry and store the vacuum
which prevents the cover closing
cleaner. Note:Donotusetheturbonozzleonskin
without Ergobox. Do not attempt to
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rugs,rugswithlongfringesorapiledepth
force the cover shut.
using the handle on top or on the
exceeding15mm.Toavoiddamagingthe
• When housing shows visible signs of
lower front edge of the machine.
carpet,donotkeepthenozzlestationary
damage.
20 Keep the hose in place while storing
whilstthebrushisrotating.Donotpassthe
Never vacuum:
the vacuum cleaner by extending
• Sharp objects. nozzleacrosselectriccables,andbesureto
ergoshockTM and placing it across
• Fluids (this can cause serious damage
the hose. switchoffthevacuumcleanerimmediately
to the machine).
afteruse.
Proprietary carpet conditioning
• Hot or cold cinders, lit cigarette butts,
Emptying the Ergobox
and air freshening materials
etc.
• Fine dust, for example from plaster, After using proprietary carpet conditioning dust container
concrete, flour, hot or cold ashes. powders, it is recommended that the
The more often you empty Ergobox, the
The above may cause serious damage to
Ergobox dust container is emptied and less often you will get the filter clogged. It
the motor – damage which is not covered
the filters are cleaned, if necessary must be emptied before reaching the max
by the warranty.
changed. Some of these preparations mark on Ergobox.
Electrical cable precautions: contain substances which if left in the 22 The filter clogging indicator turns
vacuum cleaner for extended periods could
• A damaged cable should only be to red when the filter needs to be
damage the plastic mouldings which form
replaced by an authorised Electrolux cleaned or replaced.
service centre. the structure of the cleaner. 23 Grasp Ergobox and lift it out as
• Damage to the machine's cable is not shown in the illustration.
Many air fresheners, household
covered by the warranty. 24 Place it with the transparent part
deodorants, sprays and polishes contain a
• Never pull or lift the vacuum cleaner underneath and pull the catch to
highly flammable gas propellant.
by the cable. remove the metal fastening.
Because of this, it is particularly important
• Disconnect the plug from the mains 25 Remove the cover (rear part) carefully
that these products are used strictly in
before cleaning or maintenance of the and empty possible remaining dust.
accordance with the relevant manufactures
vacuum cleaner. 26 Empty the transparent (front) part.
instructions.
• Regularly check that the cable is not
27 Turn the washable HEPA filter
damaged. Never use the vacuum It is essential that none of the above
anticlockwise and pull it away. To put a
cleaner if the cable is damaged. products are sprayed into the vacuum
clean one back, push and turn it
cleaner or any of the filters, hose assembly
Allservicingandrepairsmustbecarriedout clockwise.
and Ergobox dust container
byanauthorisedElectroluxservicecentre.Be
suretokeepthevacuumcleanerinadryplace.
*Certainmodelsonly.**Executiondependingonmodel.
Cleaning Ergobox Cleaning of the HEPA washable
Afterhavingseparatedthefrontandtherear exhaust filter (Ref. No. EF H12)
part,andafterremovingtheHEPAfilter, Neveruseabrushtowahstheexhaustfilter
washitunderataporashower.Itisalso HEPAH12washablefilter,justrinseit
possibletowashitinadishwasher.Useof underwarmrunningwater.Leavetodrythor-
detergentmightmakeErgoboxopaquebutthis
.oughlybeforereinserting
willnotaffecttheefficiency.Makesureitis
Cleaning the hose and nozzle
drybeforeputtingitback.
The vacuum cleaner stops automatically
Putting Ergobox back if the nozzle, tube, hose or filters become
blocked. In such cases, disconnect from
MakesureErgoboxandthefiltersaredry.
mains and allow to cool for 20-30 minutes.
Makesurethemotorfilterisinplace.(See
Clear blockage and/or replace filters
Curtains,
alsoTakingcareofthefilter(s).)Makesure
and restart.
thewashableHEPAfilterisinplace.(See
Tubes and hoses
alsoTakingcareofthefilter(s).)
34 Use a cleaning strip or similar to clear
28 Fix the front and rear parts together the tubes and hose. Hose handle could
with the 3 hooks. Close the catch by be dismantled from hose if cleaning is
Use the
fixing the metal fastening. needed.
29 Put Ergobox back in the cleaner. 35 It may also be possible to remove the
obstruction in the hose by squeezing
Taking care of the filter(s)
it. However, be careful in case the
Themoreoftenthebetterfortheefficiency
obstruction is caused by glass or
ofthecleaner.Neverusethevacuumcleaner needles caught inside the hose.
withoutfilter(s).
Note:Thewarrantydoesnotcoveranydamage
A Motor-filter (Ref. No. EF 54)
tothehosecausedbycleaningit.
Grasp the Ergobox dust container and lift it
Cleaning the floor nozzle
out as shown in the illustration 23.
36* Press each wheel-hub and draw away
30 Pull the filter holder upwards until
the wheels. Use the crevice nozzle to
it comes away from the groove.
Use the crevice
clean the wheel axles. Remove
Carefully pull the old, dirty filter(s) out
dustballs, hair or other objects that may
of the filter holder and replace with a
be entangled. Replace the wheels by
new filter(s).
pressing them onto the axles.
31 Reinstall the filter holder containing
37* Larger objects can be accessed by
the new filter(s).
removing the connection hose from
Washable Ergobox dust container HEPA
the nozzle (press the small catches
filter (Ref. No, EF75B).
located on each side and
Follow steps 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27.
simultaneously draw the connection
Cleaning of the washable Ergobox dust tube outwards in an upright position).
container HEPA filter (Ref No. EF75B) 38* Remove the object(s) and replace the
connection hose.
ItisrecommendedtowashtheHEPAfilter
39 To avoid loss of suction power,
eachtimeErgoboxisemptied.Washitwith
frequently clean the carpet/hard floor
abrushunderataporwashitinawashing
nozzle. The easiest way to clean it is
machine(max.temperature60°).Letthe
by using the hose handle.
filterdrybeforeputtingitback.Alwaysmake
Cleaning the turbo nozzle*
surethatthefilteryouputinErgoboxiscom-
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Disconnect the nozzle from the
.pletelydryandclean,butdonotspin-dry
vacuum cleaner tube and remove
C Exhaust filter entangled threads, etc. by snipping
There are three types** of exhaust filter: them away with scissors. Use the
hose handle to clean the nozzle.
• Microfilter* (Ref. No. EF 17)
• HEPA H12* non-washable
(Ref. No. EF H12)
• HEPA H12* washable
(Ref. No. EF H12W).
The filters must always be replaced with
new ones and cannot be washed (if not
mentioned).
32 Place your thumbs on the back edge of
the filter grille, open the grille by pulling
the handles backwards and upwards
with your index/middle finger.
33 Lift out the filter. Insert a new filter
and replace the lid as shown.
*Certainmodelsonly.**Executiondependingonmodel.
Troubleshooting
The vacuum cleaner does not start
• Check that the cable is connected to
the mains.
• Check that the plug and cable are not
damaged. 22 23
• Check for a blown fuse.
The vacuum cleaner stops
• Check if Ergobox is full. If so, empty it
and clean both the box and the filter
before putting it back in the cleaner.
• If in the case as above the cleaner
may have overheated which has
activated the thermal overload
protection, wait approximately 30
minutes before using the machine, in
this time the overload protection will
have reset.
• Is the nozzle, tube or hose blocked?
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• Are the filters blocked?
Water has entered the vacuum cleaner
It will be necessary to replace the motor
at an authorised Electrolux service centre.
Damage to the motor caused by the
penetration of water is not covered by the
warranty.
Consumer information
Electrolux declines all responsibility for
damages arising from any improper use
of the appliance or in cases of tampering
with the appliance.
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This product is designed with the
environment in mind. All plastic parts are
marked for recycling purposes. For details
see our web site: www.electrolux.com
If you have any comments on the cleaner
or the Instructions for Use booklet please
e-mail us at: floorcare@electrolux.com
Ifyoucannotfindaccessoriestoyour
Electroluxvacuumcleaner,pleasevisitour
websiteatwww.electrolux.co.ukorcall
08706055055.
CustomersAustralia/NewZealandfor
ServiceandConsumerinformationplease 34 35
consulttheServiceproviderslistingsincluded
withinthepackagingofyourcleaner.
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