BS 1294 - Vacuum Cleaner CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BS 1294 CLATRONIC

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not t for com- mercial use.

• Do not use the appliance outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it imme- diately.

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the device off. Remove the plug from the socket.

• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regu- larly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device must not be used.

• Use only original spare parts.

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach. WARNING! Do not allow small children to play with the foil. There is a danger of suffocation! Instruction Manual Thank you for selecting our product. We hope that you will enjoy use of the appliance. Symbols in these Instructions for Use Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates pos- sible injury risks. CAUTION: This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects. NOTE: This highlights tips and information. General Notes Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions. Special Safety Instructions for this Appliance

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualied person and with a cable of the same type.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa- bilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.31

• Do not suck up liquids!

• Do not suck up hot ashes or pointed or sharp objects!

• Do not use the device in damp rooms!

• Never use without the lter. Check that the lter is inserted correctly!

• Hair, clothing and body parts away from the vacuum nozzle during use!

• Keep the vacuum cleaner away from sources of heat like radiators, ovens, etc.! Overview of the Components 1 Suction hose 2 Cable-winding button 3 Carrying handle 4 Suction power control 5 Positioning aid 6 On/off switch 7 Outlet lter 8 Hose connection 9 Dust collector with HEPA lter 10 Dust collector release button 11 Lever for extending and retracting the brushes 12 Floor nozzle 13 Telescopic suction tube 14 Accessory holder 15 Air control Accessories not shown: Groove and brush nozzle Upholstery nozzle Start-up

• Insert the connecting head of the suction hose into the hose connection of the appliance. For this, press both but- tons on the connection head at the same time.

• To disconnect the hose, press both buttons on the connec- tion head and pull out the hose.

• Insert the vacuum tube into the handle if required.

• You can use the sliding switch on the telescopic suction tube to adjust the length individually.

• Then assemble the oor nozzle and/or the accessories. Nozzle attachments NOTE: Insert the nozzle attachments into the accessory holder (14) on the telescopic suction tube. In this way, you have the ac- cessories always ready for vacuuming. Floor nozzle (12) The oor nozzle is tted with rollers for easier guiding. You can clean smooth surfaces and carpets with the oor nozzle.

• Adjust the brushes outwards or inwards using the lever (11). Best use of the appliance depends on the texture of the oor covering. We recommend the following use:

Use without brushes: For vacuuming oor coverings with a deep pile

Use with brushes: For vacuuming smooth oors and carpets with a shallow pile Crevice and jointed nozzle For vacuuming upholstery, curtains and in corners and crevices etc. NOTE “2-in-1” nozzle: When this is folded together it can be used as a groove nozzle. If you would like to use the brush nozzle, pull the brush section in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place. Upholstery nozzle Clean your upholstery (for example on chairs) with the uphol- stery nozzle. To detach the nozzle attachments from the suction pipe, pull them off by turning them slightly. Using the Appliance

• Pull out the cable up to the maximum length indi- cated with the yellow mark.

• Never pull the cable out up to the red mark as the cable winding can be damaged.32 NOTE: If the red mark is visible, pull in the cable with the help of the cable winding button back to the yellow mark.

2. Insert the mains plug into a correctly installed power socket.

3. Turn the device on by the on/off switch by pressing down

5. Vacuum at a steady speed. There is no need to exert pres-

sure. NOTE: Pay attention to the range that can be covered with the cable length! Air Slide (15) Open the air slide on the hose handle in order to regulate the airow or to clear any particles sticking to the nozzle. Switching off and Winding up the Mains Lead

1. Turn the vacuum cleaner off by the on/off switch and

remove the plug from the socket.

2. Keep the plug in your hand.

3. Press the cable winding button and guide the cable. Hold

the cable to avoid wrapping. Maintenance Emptying the Dust Collector Empty the dust collector once the collected dirt reaches the MAX marking.

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket.

2. Press the button (10) to

release the dust collector. Remove the dust collector.

3. Empty the dust collector

over a dustbin. In order to do so, press the button on the dust collector to open the base plate.

4. Then close the base plate again.

5. Attach the dust collector to the appliance. It must engage

with a click. Filter Your appliance features 4 lters. The common dust bag system has been replaced by a transparent dust collector. The higher ow speed of the collector allows for heavy dirt and smallest oating particles to be separated from the “sucked-in air”. It is thus not necessary to buy dust bags. HEPA Filter Clean the lter element twice a year. CAUTION:

• Never wash the lter in the washing machine.

• Do not use a hairdryer for drying.

• Only use the appliance after the lters have been installed correctly. Proceed as follows to remove, clean and reinstall the lter ele- ment:

1. Empty the dust collector as described previously.

2. Remove the dust collector lid. To do so, turn the ↓ marking

on the lid towards the symbol. Pull the lter element from the dust collector.

3. Remove the lter element from the lid by turning the lter

element towards OPEN.

4. Pull the nylon lter from the HEPA.

5. Use a brush to clean the

lters. In case of heavy staining, clean the lters under running water.

6. Let the lters air-dry

completely before retting them!

7. Wipe the dust collector with a damp cloth and then wipe it

8. Once the lters are com-

pletely dry, attach the nylon lter to the HEPA lter.

9. Reinsert the lter element

into the lid of the dust collector, using the notches in the lid. Turn the lter ele- ment towards the CLOSE symbol.

10. Reinsert the lid including the lter element into the dust

collector. Close the lid until the ↓ marking is aligned with the symbol.

11. Fit the dust collector in the appliance.33

Motor protection lter (inlet lter) The inlet lter is located in the dust container space. The lter sits vertically in the rear part of the dust housing. Do not remove the rubber seal! Pull the lter (black foam) out to the front. Clean the motor protection after every approx. 10th emptying of the dust container. When required, you can clean the lter with warm water without any additions. Reinsert it only after it is completely dry. Outlet lter (7) The appliance is also equipped with an outlet lter. It is located on the rear of the device under the parking aid. We recommend that you clean the lter every 6 months to assure correct functioning.

1. Push the lever to the left

and remove the ventilation grid.

2. Remove the lter insert

and clean it as described above.

3. Place the completely dry lter back into the ventilation grille.

4. Put the ventilation grille back on the appliance. Observe the

guide lugs. The ventilation grid must engage audibly. Cleaning

• Before cleaning remove the mains lead from the socket.

• Under no circumstances should you immerse the device in water for cleaning purposes. Otherwise this might result in an electric shock or re. CAUTION:

• Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.

• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents. Clean the housing with a soft, dry cloth without additives. Storage

• Let the device cool down completely.

• Wind the cable completely.

• Please insert the hook of the oor nozzle into the parking assistant on the rear of the device.

• When you place the appliance vertically: Hang the hook of the accessory holder (on the suction tube) into the parking aid on the underside of the appliance. Troubleshooting

• The Device Does Not Work. Remedy: Check the connection to the mains. Check the position of the switch.

• The device does not suck up anything. Possible Cause: The dust collector is full. Remedy: Empty the dust collector.

Possible Cause: The lters are dirty. Remedy: Clean the components.

Energy consumption Annual energy consumption

kWh / year 26.7 Cleaning performance class Carpet cleaning performance class

Dust re-emission class C Sound power level dB(A) re1pW

Rated input power W 700

1) A (highest efciency) to G (lowest efciency).

2) Indicative annual energy consumption (kWh per year),

based on 50 cleaning tasks. Actual annual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used. Note The values mentioned were determined with the switchable oor nozzle. The device meets the European standards and directives in the current version at delivery:

• Ecodesign requirements for vacuum cleaners COMMIS- SION REGULATION (EU) No 666 / 2013 Disposal Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste. Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal. This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisa- tion of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.35