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instructions, troubleshooting guide, and guarantee Problems? Don’t take it back to the shop, they won’t be able to fix it. Ring the helpline 0845 658 9700 it’s a local rate number...
Read the instructions before using your vacuum cleaner, and keep them safe. If you pass the cleaner on, pass on the instructions too. important safeguards Follow basic safety precautions, including the ones below. It’s quite a list, but most of them are simple common sense.
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filters Keep the filters clean – if they get blocked, you’ll lose suction rapidly. fitting the hose 1 Turn the hose end, to align the lock with the inlet in the front of the cleaner. 2 Push the hose end into the inlet. You’ll hear a click as it locks into position. 3 Give it a gentle tug to check it’s fitted properly.
suction control 18 There are two ways to control the suction: a) The suction control on top of the cleaner – turn it clockwise to increase the cleaning power, anti-clockwise to decrease the power. b) The suction control on the nozzle – move it towards the nozzle for maximum suction, away from the nozzle, to reduce suction.
precautions 39 Spread out some newspaper – you’re likely to make a mess. 40 Wearing rubber gloves is a good idea – they’ll protect your fingers from gunge on the filters. HEPA filter 41 This filters the returning airflow. It’s expensive to replace, so be gentle with it. With careful handling, it should last for years.
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timing 68 Clean the cleaner frequently. Basically, the better you look after it, the longer it’ll last. Keep an eye on it as you use it, and examine the filters when you empty the bin. If anything needs cleaning, do it there and then, don’t put it off, in case you forget. blockages 69 No matter how careful you are, sooner or later you’ll block the cleaner.
connection The cleaner doesn’t need an earth. It has a 13A BS1362 fuse in a 13A BS1363 plug. To replace the plug, fit the blue wire to N, and the brown wire to L. Fit the cord grip. If in doubt, call an electrician. Don’t use a non-rewireable/moulded plug unless the fuse cover is in place.
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