ST 36 E - Vacuum Cleaner TEAM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ST 36 E TEAM

Compact vacuum cleaner

Aspirateur compact

Compacte stofzuiger

Aspirador compacto

A. Handle
B.Hose
C. Wind-force adjuster
D. Tube
E. Floor brush
F. Hose connector
G. Front cover
H. Dustbag level indicator
I. ON/OFF switch and electronic speed control
J. Cable rewind button and carrying handle

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Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.
Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the appliance.
Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use. Keep out of reach of children or incompetent persons.
From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use the appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage.
Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and in the way indicated in these instructions.
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for any reason whatsoever.
Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
Should the cord be damaged, it must be replaced by a competent qualified electrician.
Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power supply.
All repairs should be made by a competent qualified electrician (1).
Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry environment.
Never use accessories which are not recommended by the producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk to damage the appliance.
Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the cord cannot get caught in any way. Do not wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it.
Before plugging in the cord, make sure the switch is set to the "0" position.
Unplug the appliance when not in use or when changing the bag or air filter.
This appliance is not a toy, it is not supposed to be sat on.
Never use the appliance to vacuum matches, pointed objects, cigarettes, butts or other glowing things. Do not use it on wet surfaces or surfaces covered with cement or other substances that are too fine or even toxic when inhaled. Never vacuum any kind of liquid with this appliance.
Do not try to repair the winding-on spool yourself. Make sure it is repaired by a competent qualified electrician.
Do not block the vacuum passage. If this should happen by accident, unplug the appliance before unblocking it.
Make sure not to point the vacuum cleaner at persons or animals, and especially stay clear of eyes and ears.
If you use the appliance with a damaged dust bag or air filter the appliance might get damaged. Make sure to check the good quality and placement of the dust bag and/or filter.
If your appliance no longer vacuums correctly or if the dust bag full indicator becomes red, change the bag or empty the compartment (model with filter) before the appliance overheats.

Competent qualified electrician: after sales department of the producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved and competent to perform this kind of repairs in order to avoid all danger. In any case you should return the appliance to this electrician.

UK STYLE PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS (IN THE UK ONLY)

This product must only be used from a 13 amp power socket. If a BS1363 approved 13 amp plug is used, it should be fitted with a 13 amp fuse. The wires on the power cord are colour coded:

blue = neutral, brown = live.

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured in black.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured in red.

ASSEMBLING THE VACUUM CLEANER

Always remove the plug from the power socket before fitting or removing accessories!

• Insert the connection wand into hose connection inlet by holding the release button of the connection wand to the right or to the left and press until it locks (Fig. 1). (To remove the hose, press the hose release button situated on its connection wand and pull (Fig. 1b).

• Connect both parts of the tube.

• Attach the tube to the handle (Fig. 2).

• Fit the tube to the desired brush (Fig. 3).

• The floor brush is ideal for the daily cleaning of carpets and hard floors. There are two settings on the floor brush (see 1 and 2, page 2)

Press the lever (1) for cleaning hard floors.

Press the lever (2) for cleaning carpets.

The vacuum cleaner is delivered with the following accessories:

• Dusting brush: For furniture, venetian blinds, books, lamp shades and shelves

• Crevice tool: For radiators, crevices, corners, baseboards and between cushions.

• Upholstery brush: For cushions and drapenes.

OPERATIONS

Pull out a sufficient length of power cord and insert the plug into the power socket. A yellow mark on the power cable shows the ideal cable length. Do not extend the cable beyond the red mark. Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF switch with your foot.

It is advisable to set the electronic power regulator to MIN before switching on the appliance. By turning the regulator button, the suction power can be adjusted. You can also adjust the suction power by using the wind-force adjuster on the handle (Fig 4). Use a low suction power for furniture and other delicate surfaces and use high suction power for fitted carpet and other floors.

AFTER USE

• Stop the vacuum cleaner by pressing the ON/OFF switch.
• Unplug the appliance from the power supply.
  Simply press the carrying handle down to activate the cable rewind mechanism. (Fig. 5)

REPLACING THE DUST BAG AND CLEANING THE FILTERS

The filter system consists of: 1 Motor filter

Air filter, to vacuum the smallest particles

It is necessary to clean the filters regularly to avoid operating problems.

Paper dust bag

The dust bag level indicator indicates when the dust bag should be replaced.
- The hose might get blocked by a larger object. In this case the dust bag level indicator will be red. However this does not mean that you have to replace the dust bag. Just remove the object, which blocks your tube or flexible hose, and your appliance will function properly again. Do not forget to unplug the appliance before removing the blocking object. Replace the dust bag when the dust bag level indicator is completely red.
- Open the front cover (Fig 6).
- Press the dust bag release button towards the hose connection inlet (Fig 7) and slightly press on the dustbag towards the middle of the appliance to remove it.
To put a new dust bag in the appliance, proceed the other way around.
- Close the front cover by pressing it slightly.

Motor filter

To clean the motor filter, remove it and wash it in soapsuds. (approximately every 3 months). (Fig 8).

Air Filter

This filter guarantees fresh air during cleaning. It should be rinsed clean at least three times a year or when it becomes visibly solid. Always operate the cleaner with filter installed, otherwise, reduced suction or motor damage may result.
- Unplug the appliance, open the filter supporting grate situated at the back of the appliance and remove the filter (Fig. 9).
- Rinse filter in lukewarm water.
- Do not use a washing machine for rinsing filter nor use hair dryer for drying it.
- Allow the filter to dry completely before replacing it.
- Close the grate back after having replaced the filter.

PRACTICAL HINTS

• When cleaning stairs, we advise you to keep the unit in a vertical orientation.
  The vacuum cleaner requires no other regular maintenance other than the filter cleaning and bag replacement tasks as detailed elsewhere.
• On the flexible hose of this appliance, there is a holder on which you can attach the accessories.
• There is a tube park at the back of the appliance. To attach the tube to the tube park, put the appliance in vertical position.
  We advise that you ensure the power cord does not become tangled or knotted, as this will impair the performance of the machine. Always ensure the unit is OFF and unplugged when de-knotting or untangling the power cord.
  If you notice a loss of suction power, it is probably due to one or a combination of the following events: blocked filter, full or punctured bag or blockage in tubes. If your appliance still does not work properly after you have checked those problems, please ask a qualified electrician for advice.

SPARE DUSTBAGS

In order to get new dust bags, please contact first of all the shop where you bought your vacuum cleaner, or, the customer service, the address of which is mentioned on your guarantee card.

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