Safety Instructions - Electrolux Praxio Z 6020 Instruction Book

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g Before using for the first
time
Please read the following information
carefully. It offers important informa-
tion on the safety, use and mainte-
nance of the appliance. Keep the
operating instructions in a safe place
and pass them on to any subsequent
owners.
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Protecting the environment
Do not simply throw away packaging
material and worn-out appliances.
Equipment packaging:
• The cardboard packaging can be recy-
cled in the waste paper collection.
• Deposit the plastic bag made of poly-
ethylene (PE) at a PE collection point
for recycling.
Recycling the appliance at the end
of its life:
• The plastic components all carry a
material identification marking so that,
like the other materials, they can be
recycled at the end of the life of the
appliance.
Please ask your local authority about
your local recycling centre.
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Safety instructions

This appliance complies with the fol-
;
lowing EC directives:
– 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 – Low
Voltage Directive
– 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989
(including Amending Directive
92/31/ EEC) – EMC Directive.
• Only connect the appliance to an alter-
nating current of – 230 volt –.
• The electric circuit for the socket used
must be protected with at least a 16 A
fuse.
• Never remove the mains plug from
the socket by pulling on the cable.
• We advise against using extension
cables, adapters and multiple plugs.
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• Do not use the appliance if:
– the mains lead is damaged,
– the housing or accessories are visibly
damaged.
• Check before each use that the neces-
sary filters are correctly installed.
• Avoid running over the mains lead
with the appliance or the vacuum
brush. The insulation could be dam-
aged.
• This vacuum cleaner may only be used
in the home. Do not attempt to vac-
uum people or animals with the appli-
ance.
Keep children away from electric
appliances.
• Do not aim the cleaning jet at electric
connections, appliances or unprotected
wooden surfaces.
• Never use the appliance when you
have wet hands or feet or are bare-
footed.
• Never use the appliance in rooms
where inflammable substances are
stored or in which gas has accumu-
lated.
• Do not vacuum up matches, hot ashes
or cigarette ends with the appliance.
Avoid picking up hard, pointed objects
as these may damage the appliance or
the paper filter.
• The appliance is not suitable for vac-
uuming up substances that are a risk
to health, caustic or contain sol-
vents.
• Always switch the appliance off after
use and remove the mains plug from
the socket.
• Always remove the mains plug from
the socket before carrying out mainte-
nance work.
• Do not expose the appliance to
weather, moisture or heat.
• Always use original replacement parts.
• Faulty mains leads should be
replaced by Electrolux customer
service or at an authorised work-
shop.