Before First Use - Hotpoint SL B24 AA0 UK Operating Instructions Manual

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found, do not operate the vacuum cleaner.
In such cases have it checked exclusively
by Hotpoint authorised staff in order to avoid
any hazardous situation.
• Regularly check the condition of the power
cord.
• If the fuse in the plug malfunctions, the
appliance will stop operating.
• This appliance was not designed to be used
by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Nor,
in addition, persons lacking experience or
familiarity with the product, unless they are
supervised or instructed on the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
• Supervise children to prevent them from
playing with the appliance.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when
it is plugged into an electrical outlet.
• Never use the power cord to move or carry
the appliance around.
• After use, disconnect the plug from the
electrical outlet and rewind the power cord.
• Do not bend the power cord and keep it away
from sharp edges to avoid any damage.
• Never leave or use the appliance over or
close to flames, ovens, flammable materials
or other sources of heat.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner on persons
or animals. Keep the suction ends away
from your body while it is in operation.
• Before changing an attachment, when
cleaning or maintaining the appliance, and
in any case after every use, unplug it from
the electrical outlet.
• Should you suspect a failure, immediately
unplug it from the electrical outlet.
• Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water
or any other liquid. Never spray any liquid
substances onto the appliance.
• Do not leave the appliance in the open
air and exposed to inclement weather
conditions.
• For safety, we advise you to keep the
vacuum cleaner always lower than your own
position when cleaning the stairs.
Never suck up any liquid or damp
substances as this could affect the
operation of the appliance.
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• Never suck up any flammable materials or
incandescent objects such as ash, cigarette
ends etc. Some parts of the vacuum cleaner
could catch fire.
• Never suck up any sharp or cutting objects
as this could damage the appliance.
• If very fine dust or powders are sucked
up such as flour, etc. small electrostatic
discharges could occur. When sucking up
materials previously mentioned, we advise
not to use the metal extension pipe, but only
the plastic flexible hose and to set a low
suction power level.
• For your safety, every repair or maintenance
action should be carried out on the appliance
only by Hotpoint authorised staff.
• No responsibility shall be accepted in case
of damage resulting from any improper use
of the appliance.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all adhesives, protective plastic materials
and cardboard packaging. Make sure all adhesive
parts are removed with a soft damp cloth.
Assembling
1. Fasten the plastic flexible hose (10) to the
suction inlet (15) until it clicks into place. To
remove it, press the release (16) and pull it
out.
2. Fit the metal extension pipe (8) into the hand
grip (9) until it locks into place. Use the length
regulator (7) to adjust the length of the pipe.
3. Fit the standard/carpet
the attachment you need (see chapter
"Attachments") into the end of the metal
extension pipe until it locks into place.
If your appliance is equipped with a
Remote Power Control, you will need to
insert the batteries supplied (see paragraph
"Remote Power Control" under chapter
"Features").
USING
THE VACUUM CLEANER (A)
Do not use the vacuum cleaner without
filters, Pure Clean dust bag, dust bag
support or dust container, as the appliance
brush (1) or