Power Special - Aspirateur NILFISK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Power Special NILFISK

Instructions for use 6

Service and maintenance etc. 10

Guarantee and service 11

Specifications and details are subject

to change without prior notice.

Overview (inside front cover, page A) 1 On/off button

18 Turbo nozzle (not standard on all

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DE FR ES PT I T NL SV NO DA FI EN Safety instructions

• Do not use the machine without

dust bag and all filters properly

• This machine is not intended for

suction of hazardous materials or

gas, doing so may expose people

to serious health risks.

• The machine must not be used for

suction of water or other liquids.

• Do not pick up sharp objects such

as needles or pieces of glass.

• Do not pick up anything that

is burning or smoking such as

cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

• Use and store this machine indoors

and in a dry environment, 0 °C to

• Do not use the machine outdoors

• Do not handle the machine with

• Turn off the machine before

• To unplug, grasp the plug, not by

pulling on the cord. Do not carry or

pull the machine by the cord.

• The machine must not be used

if the cord shows any sign of

damage. Regularly inspect the

cord for damage, in particular if it

has been crushed, shut in a door

• Do not use the machine if it

appears faulty. Have the machine

inspected by an authorized service

center if the machine has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors or

has been exposed to water.

• No changes or modifications to

the mechanical or electrical safety

devices should be made.

• All repair must be carried out by an

authorized service center.

• Use only original dust bags,

original filters and original

accessories from your local dealer.

Use of unauthorized dust bags and

filters will void the warranty.

• Turn off the machine and unplug

before starting dust bag or filter

change, grasp the plug, not by

pulling on the cord.

• Do not use the machine as a toy.

Do not leave children with the

machine without supervision.

• This appliance is not intended for

use by young persons or infirm

persons without supervision

unless they have been adequately

supervised by a responsible

person to ensure that they can

use the appliance safely. Young

children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with

• If the supply cord cord is damaged,

it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its service agent or

similarly qualified persons in order

• This appliance conforms with

Directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/

The symbol on the product

or on its packing indicates that

this product may not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall

be handed over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed

of correctly, you will help prevent

potential negative consequences for

the environment and human health,

which could otherwise be caused by

inappropriate waste handling of this

product. For more detailed information

about recycling of this product, please

contact your local city office, your

household waste disposal service or

the shop where you purchased the

DE FR ES PT I T NL SV NO DA FI EN Instructions for use

Before using the machine make sure

that the voltage shown on the rating

plate corresponds with the mains

The machine is supplied with dustbag,

prefilter and exhaust filter.

Pull out the cord and plug the

machine into a wall socket. Start the

vacuum cleaner using the start/stop

button on top of the vacuum cleaner.

Turn off the machine using the start/

stop button. Unplug by grasping the

plug, not by pulling on the cord.

Connecting hose, tube and nozzles

1. Insert the hose connector into the

suction inlet and press until the

hose engages with a click.

2. Connect the bent tube to the tube

and turn it until they engage with a

3. Connect the tube and nozzle and

twist until they engage with a click.

4. The tube is telescopic and can be

adjusted to your height.

Push the button in the middle

of the tube to release the length

adjustment lock. Adjust the tube to

Disconnect hose, tube and nozzle

• Disengage the nozzle from the

tube by pressing the button.

• Disengage the hose from the

tube by pressing the button.

• Release the hose connection

from the suction inlet by pressing

the locking mechanism and

DE FR ES PT I T NL SV NO DA FI EN Change of dust bag and fi lters

The size and quality of the dust bag

and filters affect the efficiency of the

vacuum cleaner. Use of non-original

dust bags or non-original filters can

cause restricted air flow which may

lead to machine overload. Use of

accessories other than Nilfisk original

dust bags and Nilfisk original filters

will void the guarantee.

Changing the dust bag

The fill level idicator of

dust bag. When indicator

is completly red the dust

bag must be changed in

order to prevent motor

Always use original dust bags from

1. Release the hose connection from

the suction inlet by pressing the

locking mechanism and then

2. Open the lid to the dust container

by lifting the opening button in front

of/under the suction inlet.

3. Grip the handle of the dust bag

holder and remove the

holder and the full dust bag

from the dust container.

4. Seal the dust bag by pulling the

5. Remove the full dust bag from the

6. Insert the new dust bag by guiding

the cardboard into the slots of the

7. Insert the dust bag holder with new

dust bag into the dust bag

conainer. Check that the dust bag

is fully opened in the dust

8. Close the lid of the dust container.

9. Insert the hose connection into the

suction inlet and press until the

hose engages with a click.

B Changing the prefi lter

The prefilter protects the motor by

absorbing micro-particles that arn’t

captured by the dust bag. Change the

prefilter with every fourth dust bag.

The prefilter is located behind the dust

bag. Always use original filters from

1. Release the hose connection

from the suction inlet by pressing

the locking mechanism and then

2. Open the lid to the dust container

by lifting the opening button in

front of/under the suction inlet.

3. Grip the handle of the dust bag

holder and remove the holder

and the full dust bag from the

4. Seal the dust bag by pulling the

5. Take out the filter holder with

6. Open the filter holder.

7. Remowe the used prefilter.

8. Fit the new prefilter and close the

filter holder. Check that the

is correctly fitted in the holder.

9. Place the filter holder in position

and press into place.

10. Insert the dust bag holder with

new dust bag into the dust bag

conainer. Check that the dust

bag is fully opened in the dust

11. Close the lid of the dust container.

12. Insert the hose connection into

the suction inlet and press until

the hose engages with a click.

DE FR ES PT I T NL SV NO DA FI EN Changing the exhaust fi lter

The exhaust filter is on some variants

of HEPA type (High Efficiency

Particulate Air filter) model.The filter

cleans exhaust air from micro particles

that are not not captured by the

vacuum bag and prefilter. The HEPA

filter or the exhaust filter can not be

brushed or washed clean. Change the

filter at least once per year. Always

use original HEPA filters and exhaust

filters from Nilfisk.

1. Release the lid on the back of the

vacuum cleaner. This is done by

pressing the locking button

upwards. Remove the lid from the

2. Remove the used HEPA filter.

Do not touch the surface of the

filter. Handle using the plastic

frame that surrounds the filter.

Check that the HEPA filter is

installed correctly.

4. Replace the lid on the machine.

This is done by inserting the flaps

on the top of the lid in the cor-

responding notches on the

Some models have washable HEPA

Rinse the inside of the filter using

lukewarm tap water. Do not use any

cleaning agents and avoid touching

the filter surface. Tap the filter frame

to remove the water.

Do not use an external heat source,

e.g. a radiator or direct sunlight to dry

Make sure to let the filter dry before

putting it back into the vacuum

D Adjust the suction power

Suction power is controlled using the

sliding valve on the hose handle.

Suction power is maximal when the

sliding valve is closed and minimal

when open. Adjust the suction power

by moving the sliding valve in

appropriate position.

E Suction power is also adjusted using

the slide control on top of the vacuum

cleaner. The symbol on the control

indicates the direction for maximum

and minimum suction power.9

DE FR ES PT I T NL SV NO DA FI EN Cleaning tips

Adjust the suction power by means of

the slide control on top of the vacuum

cleaner or the sliding valve on the

Use the upholstery nozzle for

upholstered furniture.

Use the brush nozzle for curtains and

Use the nozzle for hard floors.

Adjust the combination nozzle

depending on type of floor.

Use the turbo nozzle for efficient

The different models of these vacuum

cleaners can include different nozzles.

The vacuum cleaner is fitted with a

thermal fuse, which prevents it from

overheating. If the thermal fuse blows,

the vacuum cleaner stops and must

cool down before it can be started

1. Turn off the machine and unplug

from the wall socket.

2. Check that nothing blocks the air

flow through bent tube, hose, tube,

nozzle, dust bag or filters.

3. Let the machine cool down, for at

4. Plug in the machine again and

start using the start/stop button.

The machine will not start until it is

sufficiently cool. If the machine does

not start turn it off using the start/

stop button and unplug. Try again in

WARNING When activating the automatic

cord rewind, care must be taken

as the plug at the end of the cord

can swing during the last part of the

rewinding. It is recommended that you

hold on to the plug while rewinding.

F I G H J K L Parking the tube and nozzle

There are two grooves for parking.

One located on the underside to use

when machine stands on the back,

and the other on the back to use when

the machine is standing on its wheels.10 Power

DE FR ES PT I T NL SV NO DA FI EN Service and maintenance

• Store the machine in a dry

• Change the prefilter with every

fourth dust bag. The dust bag

package includes four dust bags

• Clean the machine surface with a

dry cloth or a damp cloth with a

little dishwashing liquid.

• Original accessories are available

from a local dealer.

• Service – contact your local dealer.

Recycling and disposal

Recycle packing and dispose of the

machine as recommended by your

local authority. Cut the cable close to

the machine to prevent injury or use of

the defective/disposed machine.

Environmental commitment

This machine is designed in an

environmentally conscious manner. All

plastic parts is marked for recycling.

Nilfisk disclaim all responsibility for all

damage caused by incorrect use or

modification of the machine.

For more information see

The warranty can vary between

different countries. Contact your local

dealer for information.

Repair and service of your cleaner,

must only be carried out by an

authorized service center.

is correctly fi tted to

A fuse in the building

- leave your cleaner

see instructions.11 Power

DE FR ES PT I T NL SV NO DA FI EN Guarantee and service

This Nilfisk Series vacuum cleaner is

covered by a five (5) year guarantee

on the machine, which covers the

motor, cable rewinder, switch and

casing. The nozzles, filters, hoses,

tubes and other accessories are

covered twelve months due to

manufacturing fault only and excludes

The guarantee includes spare

parts and labour costs, and covers

manufacturing and material defects

that may occur during normal

Service under the guarantee will

only be performed if it can be proven

that the defect occurred within the

product’s guarantee period (a correctly

completed guarantee certificate or

printed/stamped cash register receipt

with date and product type) and on

the condition that the vacuum cleaner

was bought as a new product in Great

Britain/Ireland/Australia/New Zealand

and distributed by Nilfisk-Advance.

In the event of the repair of defects,

the customer must contact Nilfisk-

Advance to be directed to a service

agent at the customers own expense.

Upon completion of any repairs

necessary, the vacuum cleaner will be

returned to the customer

and expense of Nilfisk-Advance.

The guarantee does not cover:

• Normal wear and tear of

accessories and filters.

• Defects or damage occurring as a

direct or indirect result of incorrect

use - such as the vacuuming of

rubble, hot ashes or carpet

• Abuse, loss or lack of maintenance

as described in Instructions for

• Should not be used for home

Nor will it cover incorrect or poor

configuration, i.e. setting up or

connection, nor fire-damage, fire,

lightning strike or unusual voltage

fluctuations or any other electrical

disturbances such as defective fuses

or defective electrical installations on

the supply grid, and defects or

damage in general that Nilfisk-

Advance consider to be the result of

causes other than manufacturing and

The guarantee becomes void:

• If a defect is caused by the use of

non-original Nilfisk dust bags and

number) is removed from the

• If the vacuum cleaner has

been repaired by a non-Nilfisk

• If the machine is used in a

commercial environment, i.e.

building contractors, cleaning

contractors, professional trades or

any other non-domestic usage.

The guarantee is valid in:

Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Great

Britain, Ireland, Belgium, Holland,

France, Germany, Poland, Rusia,

Austria, Switzerland, Spain,

Portugal, Australia and New Zealand,

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary,

Greece,Slovenia, Slovakia, the Czech

Republic, Italy and Finland.12

• Falls die Kennziffer (Seriennum-

directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/

2006/95/EC, 93/68/EC.

2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 93/68/

2006/95/EC e 93/68/EC.

EC, 2006/95/EC, 93/68/EC.

(High Efficiency Particulate Air filter).

hete as of tapijtreinigingsmiddelen

2006/95/EC, 93/68/EC.

typ HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate

ler et HEPA-filter (High Efficiency

Nilfisk. Performance and durability since 1906