Vacuum Cleaner Black Bull - Vacuum Cleaner PRINCESS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Vacuum Cleaner Black Bull PRINCESS

Congratulations! You have purchased a Princess appliance. Our aim is to provide quality products with a tasteful design and at an affordable price. We hope that you will enjoy this appliance for many years. Instructions for use The instructions for use have been collected in the corresponding section. Be familiar with the safety instructions when you consult the instructions for use. Safety instructions Warning! - When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety instructions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. - Do not use the appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water. Read the entire manual carefully before use.• The intended use is described in this • manual. The use of any accessory or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than recommended can cause a risk of personal injury. Keep this manual for future reference.• Children should be supervised to ensure • that they do not play with the appliance. The use of this appliance by children or • persons with a physical, sensory, mental or motorial disability, or lack of experience and knowledge can give cause to hazards. Persons responsible for their safety should give explicit instructions or supervise the use of the appliance. Use Always be careful when using the appliance.• Always protect the appliance from water or • excessive humidity. Carefully guide the mains cable to make • sure that it does not hang over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught accidentally or tripped over. Never pull the mains cable to disconnect • the mains plug from the mains. Keep the mains cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not remove any part or accessory when • the mains plug is connected to the mains. Always first disconnect the mains plug from the mains. If the mains cable becomes damaged • during use, immediately disconnect the mains plug from the mains. Do not touch the mains cable before disconnecting the mains plug from the mains. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains • when the appliance is not in use, before assembly or disassembly and before cleaning and maintenance. Safety of others Do not allow children or any person • unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance. Do not allow children or animals to come • near the work area. Do not allow children or animals to touch the appliance or mains cable. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children. After use Disconnect the mains plug from the mains • and let the appliance cool down before leaving it unattended and before replacing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance. Store the appliance in a dry place when • not in use. Make sure that children do not have access to stored appliances. Inspection and repairs Before use, check the appliance for • damaged or defective parts. Inspect the appliance for breakage of parts, damage to switches and other conditions that can affect the operation. Do not use the appliance if any part is • damaged or defective. Have any damaged or defective part • repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent.12

Never attempt to remove or replace any • parts other than those specified in this manual. Before use, check the mains cable for • wear or damage. Do not use the appliance if the mains cable • or mains plug is damaged or defective. If the mains cable or mains plug is damaged or defective, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised repair agent. Safety instructions for vacuum cleaners Before use, always check that the mains • voltage is the same as the voltage on the rating plate of the appliance. The appliance is not intended to be • operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. Make sure that water cannot enter the • contact plugs of the mains cable. Always fully unwind the mains cable.• Only use the appropriate connector to • operate the appliance. Do not use the appliance outdoors.• Do not use the appliance near water. • Do not immerse the appliance in water. Do not use the appliance without the • dustbag. Do not use the appliance without the motor filter. Do not use the appliance without the outlet filter. Do not use the appliance to vacuum liquids.• Do not use the appliance to vacuum • flammable materials. Only hold the appliance by the handgrip.• Keep the motor unit away from your eyes • and face. Always work from bottom up when using • the appliance on stairs. U.K. Wiring instructions The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. If a 13Amp (BS1363) plug is used, a 13Amp (BS1362) fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is used, a 13Amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug or adaptor, or on the distribution board. This is a double-insulated appliance and does not need an earth connection. Warning! On no account should either the live or neutral wires be connected to the earth terminal. Description (fig. A) Your 332827/332828 Princess vacuum cleaner has been designed for vacuuming dry substances. The appliance is not suitable for vacuuming wet substances. The appliance is suitable for domestic use only.

6. Dustbag compartment

14. Bracket for temporarily parking

Assembly Warning! Before assembly, always remove the mains plug from the wall socket.13

Mounting and removing the dustbag (fig. B - D) Warning! Do not use the appliance without the dustbag. Mounting the dustbag Keep the release button (16) pressed and • open the cover (17). Remove the dustbag holder (19) from the • dustbag compartment (6). Insert the dustbag (20) into the slots (21) • of the dustbag holder (19) (fig. C). Insert the dustbag holder (19) into the slot • (22) of the dustbag compartment (6) (fig. D). Close the cover (17) until the release button • (16) clicks into place. Make sure that the hole (23) in the dustbag (20) aligns with the hose connection (18). Removing the dustbag Keep the release button (16) pressed and • open the cover (17). Remove the dustbag holder (19) from the • dustbag compartment (6). Remove the dustbag (20) from the dustbag • holder (19). Insert the dustbag holder (19) into the slot • (22) of the dustbag compartment (6). Close the cover (17) until the release button • (16) clicks into place. Mounting and removing the hose (fig. E) To mount the hose (7), insert the hose outlet • (24) into the hose connection (18) until the release buttons (25) click into place. To remove the hose (7), keep the release • buttons (25) pressed and pull the hose outlet (24) from the hose connection (18). Mounting and removing the tube (fig. F) To mount the tube (8), insert the hose inlet • (26) into the tube outlet (27). To remove the tube (8), pull the hose inlet • (26) from the tube outlet (27). Mounting and removing the suction nozzle (fig. G) The suction nozzle (11) can be mounted to the extension tube (9). To mount the suction nozzle (11), insert the • tube inlet (28) into the tube connection (29). To remove the suction nozzle (11), pull the • tube inlet (28) from the tube connection (29). Mounting and removing the crevice nozzle (fig. F & G) The crevice nozzle (15) can be mounted to the hose (7) or to the extension tube (9). To mount the crevice nozzle to the hose (7), • insert the hose inlet (26) into the crevice nozzle (15). To mount the crevice nozzle to the extension • tube (9), insert the tube inlet (28) into the crevice nozzle (15). To remove the crevice nozzle, pull the • crevice nozzle (15) from the hose inlet (26) or the tube inlet (28). Use Unwinding and rewinding the mains cable (fig. A) The mains cable rewind button (2) can be operated by hand or foot. Caution! - Do not unwind or rewind the mains cable while the appliance is switched on. - Always hold the mains plug to unwind the mains cable. Never pull the mains cable. Before use, hold the mains plug and unwind • a sufficient length of the mains cable from the back of the appliance. After use, press the mains cable rewind • button (2) to rewind the mains cable back into the appliance. Manually guide the mains cable to make sure that it does not swing back. Make sure that the mains plug is correctly located.14

Adjusting the length of the tube (fig. G) The extension tube (9) can be adjusted in 14 steps. Press the locking knob (30) and slide the • extension tube (9) to the required length. Release the locking knob (30).• Adjusting the suction nozzle (fig. H) The floor surface selector (12) can be set to adjust the suction nozzle (11) to the required floor surface. The floor surface selector (12) can be operated by hand or foot. For vacuuming on laminates, tiles, etc., • press the corresponding part (A) of the floor surface selector (12). For vacuuming on carpets, press the • corresponding part (B) of the floor surface selector (12). Switching on and off (fig. A) The on/off button (1) can be operated by hand or foot. To switch on the appliance, press the on/off • button (1). To switch off the appliance, press the on/off • button (1) again. Adjusting the suction force (fig. A) The speed control switch (3) can be used to adjust the suction force. Set the speed control switch (3) to the • required position: - For vacuuming on hard surfaces (e.g. floors), set a high suction force. - For vacuuming on soft surfaces (e.g. upholstery), set a low suction force. Adjusting the airflow (fig. A) The airflow can be adjusted using the airflow control switch (10). To adjust the airflow, set the airflow control • switch (10) to the required position. Carrying the appliance (fig. I) The appliance can be carried using the handgrip (5). Raise the handgrip (5) into position.• Temporarily parking the suction nozzle (fig. J) To temporarily park the suction nozzle, • use the park position as shown. Cleaning and maintenance Warning! - Before cleaning or maintenance, remove the mains plug from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down. - Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids for cleaning. Caution! - Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the appliance. - Do not use sharp objects to clean the appliance. Regularly check the appliance for possible • damage. Regularly clean the ventilation slots using • a soft brush. Store the appliance in a dry place, out of • the reach of children. Replacing the dustbag (fig. B - D) The dustbag (20) must be replaced when the bag-full indicator (4) comes on. Replacement dustbags are available from our service station. If you have questions regarding the dustbag, contact the service station. To remove the full dustbag (20), refer to the • section “Mounting and removing the dustbag”. To mount the empty dustbag (20), refer to • the section “Mounting and removing the dustbag”. Cleaning and replacing the motor filter (fig. B, C, D & K) Caution! Do not wash or rinse the motor filter. The motor filter (30) reduces the amount of dust entering the motor unit to a minimum. The motor filter (30) must be cleaned regularly. The motor filter (30) must be replaced after several months or whenever worn or damaged. Replacement motor filters are available from our service station.15

Keep the release button (16) pressed and • open the cover (17). If necessary, remove the dustbag (20). • Refer to the section “Mounting and removing the dustbag”. Remove the filter (31) from the filter holder • (32). Remove the dust from the filter using a soft • brush. If the filter is worn, use a new filter. Insert the filter (31) into the filter holder (32).• If necessary, mount the dustbag (20). • Refer to the section “Mounting and removing the dustbag”. Close the cover (17) until the release button • (16) clicks into place. Cleaning and replacing the outlet filter (fig. L & M) Caution! Do not wash or rinse the outlet filter. The outlet filter (34) reduces the amount of dust entering the motor unit to a minimum. The outlet filter (34) must be cleaned regularly. The outlet filter (34) must be replaced after several months or whenever worn or damaged. Replacement outlet filters are available from our service station. Press the tab (33) and remove the cover • (34). Remove the filter (35) from the filter holder • (36). Remove the dust from the filter using a soft • brush. If the filter is worn, use a new filter. Insert the filter (35) into the filter holder (36).• Mount the cover (34) until the tab (33) • clicks into place. Disclaimer Subject to change; specifications can be changed without further notice.16

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