VCE506SET - Aspirateur FAGOR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VCE506SET FAGOR

5. Power setting dial

10. Suction hose tip

3. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Read the following instructions carefully

and keep them for future reference.

• Before using the appliance, check that

your mains voltage is the same as the

one indicated on the appliance plate.

• Connect the appliance only if the

installation and power point have a

capacity of 16A. It is recommended that

before starting the motor, you adjust the

power to the minimum position and

increase it to the desired power setting

once the motor is in operation.

• In the event of incompatibility between

the power point and the appliance plug,

have the power point replaced with a

suitable one by a qualified person.

• After removing the packaging, check the

condition of the product. In the event of

any doubt or query, do not use the

appliance and contact an authorised

Technical Service Centre.

• Do not leave packaging (plastic bags,

polystyrene foam, etc.) within reach of

children as they could be dangerous.

• This appliance must be used only for

domestic cleaning, to vacuum dust and

dry dirt from floors, carpets, rugs and

other fabrics, as described in these

instructions. Any other use is considered

inappropriate and dangerous.

• The manufacturer shall not be held

responsible for any damage occurring as

a result of incorrect, erroneous or

irresponsible use and/or for repairs

carried out by unqualified persons.

• In the event of breakdown and/or faulty

operation, switch off the appliance

without attempting to repair it. Contact

an authorised Technical Service Centre

and request that original spare parts and

accessories be used.

• Do not use any electrical appliance for

which the cord or the plug are damaged

or worn, or if the appliance fails to

operate properly or has been damaged

in any way. Take the appliance to an

authorised technical service centre to be

looked at, repaired or adjusted. The cord

for this appliance should be replaced by

an authorised technical service centre.

• If you decide to permanently dispose of

the appliance, after unplugging it, it is

advisable to disable it by cutting the

The use of any electrical appliance requires

observance of some basic rules.

Do not immerse the appliance in water.

• Do not touch the plug or vacuum cleaner

with wet hands or feet.

• When disconnecting the plug, never do

so by pulling the cord.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains

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To extend the telescopic wand (13) to the

desired length, push the catch forward then

(15), the parquet brush (16)

or one of the nozzles (17), then insert the

(11) into the other end of the

Insert the suction hose into the suction hole

(1), bringing the suction hose tip (10) and

the suction hole together until they fit firmly..

To release it, press the button on the suction

Pull the connection cord (24), and connect it

Caution: A yellow mark on the power cord

indicates the ideal length. Do not pull more

cord out when this mark is visible, and

never exceed the red mark as this could

cause irreparable damage to the automatic

cord rewind function.

Push the on/off pedal

vacuum cleaner. When you wish to stop it,

push the same pedal again. Before

operating the vacuum cleaner, turn the

power down to the minimum, using the

(5), and then select the

Using the power setting dial

regulate suction power according to type of

flooring, from Minimum (used for curtains

and delicate fabrics) to Maximum (for

intense dirt and hard flooring). Generally

speaking, except in cases of vacuuming

extreme dirt or delicate fabrics, it is

advisable to use the vacuum cleaner in the

intermediate power-saving position between

Suction power may be regulated manually

with the manual air regulator on the handle

greater suction power.

Open window: lower suction power.

(11) has two operating

positions according to the type of flooring

a) Hard flooring position

b) Rug and carpeting position.

When finished using the vacuum cleaner,

stop it, disconnect it and step on the

automatic cord rewind pedal

that the cord winds up straight, helping it

with your hand where necessary.

Storage: To store the appliance, you may

place it in a vertical position, inserting the

hook on the telescopic wand into the

storage area located in the lower part of the

(Fig. 6) or hooking the

brush into the storage area of the back part

The nozzles (17) may be kept on the

accessories clip (14) on the telescopic

to change the filter, to clean it or when

you have finished using it.

• Do not use your vacuum cleaner

outdoors, nor on wet surfaces, nor pick

up damp or wet dirt.

• Do not pick up inflammable liquids such

as cleaning fluids, petrol, etc., or their

• Do not pick up objects which are hard,

sharp or excessively large, nor matches,

hot ashes, cigarette butts and similar.

• Do not allow children or handicapped

persons to use the appliance.

• Do not leave the appliance near to

ovens, heaters or hot radiators.

• Do not move the appliance by pulling the

cord or the suction hose. Use the carry

• Do not use the vacuum cleaner without

• Replace the filters before picking up fine

dust or cleaning new carpets.

• Do not pick up very fine dust such as

cement, very fine sand or flour, etc.

• Do not use the appliance if there is any

obstruction in the airways, as this may

dangerously overheat the motor.

4. ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

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8. INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES At the end of its working life, the

product must not be disposed of

as urban waste. It must be taken

to a special local authority

differentiated waste collection

centre or to a dealer providing this

service. Disposing of a household

appliance separately avoids possible negative

consequences for the environment and health

deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables

the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain

significant savings in energy and resources.

To remind you that you must collaborate with a

selective collection scheme, the symbol shown

appears on the product warning you not to

dispose of it in traditional refuse containers.

For further information, contact your local authority

or the shop where you bought the product.

7. Put the pieces back together.

To prolong the life of the HEPA filter, it is

protected by a mesh which filters larger

particles of dust. Clean the mesh often with

the aid of a soft brush where necessary and

taking care not to break it. You may also

wash it in lukewarm water, being careful to

dry it thoroughly before reassembling it.

Air outlet filter (8)

The air outlet filter filters the air as it comes

out. To change it, remove the grille holding it

and replace it with a new one when changing

The dust container must be emptied when the

filter indicator window turns red while the

vacuum cleaner is operating at maximum

power and the nozzle is totally free.

Unplug the appliance and remove the suction

hose from the suction hole.

Press the safety catch on the dust container

(3) and remove the container by pulling its

Important: Do not use this handle to carry

Press the catch on the container case (22) to

open the container and empty it.

Clean away any dust which may have

accumulated in the container and close the

(23), replacing the container.

5. EMPTYING THE DUST CONTAINER Before any cleaning operation, unplug the

appliance. The vacuum cleaner and

accessories may be cleaned with a damp

cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive

products to clean the appliance.

DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID

7. CLEANING Unplug the appliance and remove the suction

Clean the HEPA filter when it is full.

Change the filter when you see that suction

power is significantly decreased. It is advisable

to change the HEPA filter at least once a year.

Caution: Do not operate the vacuum

cleaner without the HEPA

filter as this could damage the motor.

To clean or change the HEPA filter:

1. Remove the container as explained in the

section entitled Emptying the Dust

2. Turn the container case until it opens

3. Remove the upper part of the case and the

4. Release the protective filter mesh

5. Turn the HEPA filter until it is released from

6. Clean the HEPA air filter and support with

lukewarm water and dry both HEPA filter

and support thoroughly.

6. CLEANING AND CHANGE OF FILTERS

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