English; Getting Started; Getting The Best Results - Electrolux 5505 Instruction Book

English

Before you start, please refer to the electrical safety instructions on
page 63 (U.K. and Ireland only).
Electrolux supply a range of cleaners with different
specifications and accessories. Please refer to your model
number whilst reading this booklet.
Keep both cover flaps open and cross reference pictures with
text where necessary.
Tools for your Vacuum Cleaner
Dust bags
Telescopic tube 5510
Back Saver ® tubes 5505/15/20/22/25/28/30/33/35/36/40
Hose handle
Carpet/hard floor nozzle
Turbo nozzle 5540
Crevice nozzle
Upholstery nozzle
Dusting brush
Tool holder
Ensuring your safety
The cleaner is for domestic use only and has been designed to
ensure maximum safety and performance. Please follow these
simple precautions:
The cleaner is double-insulated so it must not be earthed
The cleaner is only to be used by adults. Young or infirm
persons should be supervised to ensure they do not play with
the appliance
Always store in a dry place
Do not use to pick up liquids
Avoid sharp objects
Do not pick up hot cinders or lighted cigarette ends
Do not use near flammable gases
Avoid tugging on the mains cable and check cable regularly
for damage
Note: Do not use cleaner with a damaged cable. If damaged
the cable should be replaced at an Electrolux Service Centre
The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before
cleaning or maintaining the appliance
All service and repairs must be carried out by authorised
Electrolux service staff

Getting started

1 Check the dust bag is in place.
2 Insert hose until catch clicks to engage (press catch to
release).
3 Attach telescopic tube 5510 to hose handle.
4 Attach telescopic tube 5510 to floor nozzle (to disconnect
twist and pull apart).
5 Extend the cable and connect to mains. The cleaner is fitted
with cable rewind. Press foot pedal to rewind (please hold the
plug to prevent it striking you).
5505 • 5510 • 5515
5528 • 5530 • 5533
6 Move switch forward 5510/15/20/22/25/28/30/33/35/36/40
to reel cable in/out as required, and back to lock extended
cable in place.
7 Press on/off foot pedal to activate cleaner.
8 To increase/decrease suction, adjust control on cleaner body.
9 Suction can also be regulated on hose handle by
opening/closing aperture.
Using the Back Saver
The Back Saver ® tubes have been designed for use in different
positions: General Cleaning & Cleaning Under Low Furniture.
10 Before you start please note the position of the tubes and
catches as indicated
Attach the larger tube A to the hose handle and the smaller
tube B to the floor nozzle until the catches click to engage.
Attach tubes A+B together until the catch clicks to engage.
11 Use the tubes in this position for general cleaning.
12 To change position, push the catch on the smaller tube B and
turn smaller tube B through a half circle until the catch clicks
to engage.
12a Now simply turn the rotary head of the nozzle through a half
circle.
13 Use the tubes in this position for cleaning under low furniture.
13a This position can also be used for cleaning hard to reach
places such as on top of wardrobes and bookshelves.
Your Vacuum Cleaner features
A Mains cable
B Cable foot pedal
C Suction control regulator
D Dust bag full indicator 5505/10/15/20/22/25/28
E HEPA filter indicator 5530/33/35/36/40
F Overheat Indicator: Indicator will 'flash' if cleaner overheats
5530/33/35/36/40
G Dust bag full indicator 5530/33/35/36/40
H Cover release for dust bag/filter compartment
I Hose connection
J Power outlet (for the use of power driven tools)
5530/33/35/36/40
Back Saver ® carrying handle
K
L Tool holder (for attachment to hose handle)
M On/off switch
N Temporary parking position for floor nozzle and tubes when
in use
O Storage slot for floor nozzle and tubes when not in use

Getting the best results

Using Carpet/Hard floor nozzle
Carpets: Use floor nozzle with lever in this position.
Reduce suction power for loose rugs.
Hard floors: Use floor nozzle with lever in this position.
• 5520 • 5522 • 5525
• 5535 • 5536 • 5540
®
tubes
* in the diagrams.