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USER MANUAL Eco Extreme Compact IMETEC
Operating instructions
GUIDA ILLUSTRATIVA ESPLOSO [FIG. A]
manutenzione del prodotto fanno decadere il diritto alla garanzia del produttore.VACUUM CLEANER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Dear customer, IMETEC thanks you for having purchased this product. We are certain you
will appreciate the quality and reliability of this appliance, designed and manufactured with
customer satisfaction in mind. This instruction manual has been drawn up in compliance
with the European Standard EN 62079.
Instructions and warnings for safe use
Before using this appliance, carefully read the instructions and in
particular the safety warnings, which must be complied with. Keep
this manual and illustrative guide with the appliance for future
consultation. Should you pass the appliance on to another user,
make sure to also include this documentation.
should certain parts of this booklet be difficult to understand or should
doubts arise, contact the company before using the product, at the address
indicated on the last page.
INDEX SAFETY WARNINGS PAGE 9
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE AND ITS ACCESSORIES PAGE 11
ILLUSTRATIVE GUIDE I-II-III TECHNICAL DATA III SAFETY WARNINGS
• After having removed the appliance from its packaging, verify its integrity
based on the drawing and any presence of damage caused by transport.
If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact an authorised service
• Do not let children play with the packaging! Keep the plastic bag out of the
reach of children - risk of suffocation!
9• Before connecting the appliance, check that the technical data (21) match
the mains supply. The identification technical data (21) are found on the
appliance and on the power supply/battery charger (if present).
• This appliance must be used only for the purpose for which it was
designed, namely as a vacuum cleaner for home use. Any other use is
considered not compliant and therefore dangerous.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the risks involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
The appliance cannot be cleaned or serviced by children without adult
DO NOT use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum:
• burning ashes, cigarette butts, etc.;
• liquids, such as carpet cleaners;
• sharp or hard objects, such as nails or large glass shards;
• fine powder, such as cement;
• toner powder (for laser printers, copy machines, etc.).
DO NOT use the appliance with wet hands, damp feet or barefoot.
DO NOT pull the power cable or the appliance itself to remove the plug
DO NOT expose the appliance to humidity or weather conditions (rain,
• Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning
or performing maintenance and when the appliance is not in use.
• If the appliance is faulty or malfunctions, switch it off and do not tamper
with it. Any repairs must only be carried out by an authorised technical
• If the power cable is damaged it must be replaced by an authorised
technical service centre, so as to prevent all risks.
NEVER pull or lift the appliance by its cable.
NEVER submerge the appliance in water or other liquids.
NEVER direct the flexible hose, pipe or any other accessory towards
eyes or ears and do not put them in your mouth when they are connected
to the vacuum cleaner.
• Always use the appliance with a motor protection filter to prevent damaging
the motor and the vacuum cleaner.
• The power cable must always be fully unwound to prevent hazardous
SYMBOLS Protection class II ON/OFF switch
Automatic cable winding Prohibited
Carpets and rugs Hard floors
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE AND ITS ACCESSORIES (Fig. A)
Refer to Figure [A] in the illustrative guide to verify your appliance equipment. All the figures
are on the cover pages of these instructions for use
2. Air flow manual adjustment device
3A. Adjustable telescopic pipe
3B. Telescopic pipe adjustment button
4. Combination carpet/floor brush
14. Power cable with plug
15. Dust collection system
15B. Upper cover opening key
19. Accessory-holder on the telescopic pipe
20. Clogged filter LED
11IMPORTANT! The vacuum cleaner has a motor protection thermostat,
which intervenes in the case of overheating (caused by the inlet opening,
filters, etc. being clogged). If it is triggered, press the ON/OFF button
to switch the appliance off and let it cool down for a few hours. Verify
whether dust has clogged the filters or the inlet opening before restarting
• Connect the flexible suction pipe (5) to the inlet connection (13) of the appliance. Pay
attention to the correct position of the stop device; it is fastened securely when it clicks
into place [Fig. B1].
• Connect the handle (1) of the flexible pipe to the suction pipe (3). Adjust the length of
the telescopic pipe by pressing the adjustment button (3B) in the direction of the arrow
and removing or retracting the telescopic pipe [Fig. C1].
• Select the combination brush (4) or the accessory (18) suited to the surface to be
cleaned and connect the part to the telescopic pipe (3).
ACCESSORIES Combination carpet/floor brush (4)
adjust the combination brush according to the type of flooring, using the toggle switch (4A)
• Toggle switch (4A) with the symbol
facing upwards: for hard flooring.
• Toggle switch (4A) with the symbol
facing upwards: for rugs and carpets.
Your appliance is equipped with the following attachments:
Crevice tool (18A): To clean corners and crevices, such as radiators, skirting boards,
Dusting nozzle (18B): To clean small objects, audio and TV appliances, computers and
Upholstery nozzle (18C): To clean sofas, armchairs, upholstered chairs and curtains.
Parquet brush (18D): Special brush to clean parquet floors.
The accessories can be connected to the suction pipe (3) or directly to the handle
One of the three accessories can be stored in the accessory-holder (19) on the telescopic
pipe (3) if it is not used [Fig. D2].
USE Pull the power cable (14) completely up to the red mark, and insert the plug into the socket.
The yellow mark on the cable is before the end part of the cable with the red mark.
12DO NOT PULL THE CABLE BEYOND THE RED MARK.
Using the vacuum cleaner with the cable fully or partly wound involves
an overheating hazard!
Bear in mind that a new appliance can develop odours the first few times it is used.
These odours are harmless and disappear shortly afterwards. Ventilate the room.
Press the ON/OFF button
(9) once to switch the vacuum cleaner on or off.
The electronic power control (8) allows you to adjust the suction force:
Minimum: for curtains, fine and delicate fabrics
Average: ideal for cleaning sofas, armchairs, upholstered chairs, rugs and carpets
Maximum: for smooth floors.
The suction power can also be changed by means of the manual adjusting device of the air
flow (2) found on the handle (1) [Fig. E1].
Closed: Increases the suction power
Open: Reduces the suction power
Open the adjustment device of the air flow to reduce the suction power if an object, which
has been drawn, blocks the opening.
Switch the appliance off after use, by pressing the ON/OFF button
the plug from the socket.
Press the automatic cord winding button (10) to wind the power cable [Fig. F1].
Hold the plug while winding the cable in order to prevent whiplash.
The flexible suction pipe (5) can be disconnected from the appliance before putting it away.
To do so, press the flexible pipe fastening buttons (6) and disconnect the flexible pipe.
The suction pipe (3) or the combined brush (4) can be stored by hooking it to the appliance;
the relative figures in the illustrative guide are marked with the parking symbol [Fig. F2, F3].
MAINTENANCE ATTENTION!
Switch the appliance off and disconnect the plug from the socket before
opening the appliance! Make sure all cleaned parts are completely dry
before reusing the appliance.
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE When necessary, clean the appliance with a damp cloth.
With the motor ON, rub the brush with your hand to remove the dust and fluff, which will be
CLEANING THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM (15)
When the suction power of the vacuum cleaner decreases or the clogged filter LED (20)
turns red, remove the dust from the appliance.
ATTENTION! Empty the dust compartment (15) and clean the filters (15D-
15E) after every use.
If the suction power of the vacuum cleaner does not improve after cleaning the dust
collection system, the Hepa filter and the sponge filter of the vacuum cleaner could be very
dirty. In this case, replace them.
If replacing the Hepa filter (15D), it is recommended to also replace the other filtering
Clean the dust collection system following the instructions below and paying attention to the
figures in the illustrative guide.
CLEANING THE DUST CONTAINER (15)
• Press the key (6) and disconnect the suction flexible pipe (5) from the appliance.
• Press the release button (11) to extract the dust container (15A) from the appliance
• Press the upper cover opening button (15B) to open the upper cover (15C) and empty
the container [Fig. G2].
CLEANING THE HEPA FILTER (15D) AND THE SPONGE FILTER (15E)
• Remove the dust collection system (15) from the appliance [Fig. G1].
• Remove the Hepa filter (15D) from the dust collection system (15) [Fig. G3].
• Remove the sponge filter (15E).
• If the Hepa filter (15D) and the sponge filter (15E) are clogged with dust, wash them
carefully with cold water. Take care not to damage it and let it dry completely.
• Refit the Hepa filter (15D) and the sponge filter (15E) on the dust collection system
• Insert the dust collection system (15).
• Insert the dust collection system before restarting the appliance.
CLEANING THE OUTLET FILTER (16)
• Press the interlock of the outlet filter grille (7) and remove the outlet filter (16) [Fig. G4].
• If the outlet filter (16) is clogged with dust, wash it carefully with cold water. Take care
not to damage it and let it dry completely.
• Refit the outlet filter (16) in the appliance [Fig. G4].
• Refit the outlet filter grille (7) and snap the interlock in place.
Let the filters dry for at least 24 hours after washing them. Do not reinstall
the filter if it is damp!
REPLACING THE HEPA FILTER (15D)
• Remove the dust collection system from the appliance [Fig. G1].
• Remove the Hepa filter (15D) from the support and replace it with a new filtering insert
• Refit the appliance and insert the dust collection system before restarting it.
14REPLACING THE OUTLET AIR FILTER (16)
it with a new one [Fig. G4].
STORING AND CARING FOR THE PRODUCT
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION The appliance does
The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a protective
motor thermostat that shuts off the appliance in the
event of overheating! (caused by obstructing objects or
a clogged dust collection system).
If triggered, switch the appliance off by pressing the
, disconnect the plug from the
Remove any dust or the obstructing object before
restarting the appliance.
does not suction well.
Electronic power control set to the minimum: Increase
the power to Medium or Max.
The dust collection system (15) is full: clean the dust
The filter is clogged: clean or replace the filter.
The dust collection system (15) is full: empty the dust
collection compartment (15A).
The filter is clogged: clean or replace the filter.
The clogged filter LED (20) can even light up if the
power decreases, caused by an object that is too big
clogging the suction pipes: switch the appliance off,
object from the vacuum cleaner.
A crevice tool is being used: reduce suction from the
electronic power control.
A safety device does not allow the dust collection
system to be inserted if the Hepa filter (15D) is missing.
first few times it is
• These odours are harmless and disappear shortly
afterwards. Ventilate the room.
DISPOSAL The product is packaged in recyclable materials. Dispose of packaging in accordance
with the environmental protection standards.
The appliance must be disposed of in compliance with EU standard 2002/96/EC.
The recyclable materials contained in the appliance must be collected to prevent
environmental pollution. For further information contact the local waste authority or
the appliance retailer.
ASSISTANCE AND WARRANTY To request repairs or purchase spare parts please contact IMETEC’s authorised customer
service centre on the Toll-Free Number below or via the website.
The appliance is covered by the manufacturer warranty. For details, read the attached
Failure to comply with the instructions for use and maintenance provided in this manual will
render the manufacturer’s warranty null and void.