Apollo Compact AAA AS3191 - Vacuum Cleaner SOLAC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Apollo Compact AAA AS3191 SOLAC

MOD. AS3193 Solac is a registered Trade Mark ASpirAdor

• Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.

• This manual is an integral part of the product. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. cAution Bear in mind the warnings described below, fai- lure to follow these warnings may cause acci- dents resulting in injury or damage. generAl SAfetY inStruc- tionS

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with redu- ced physical, sensory or men- tal capabilities or lack of expe- rience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards in- volved.

• This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenan- ce shall not be made by chil- dren without supervision.

• Always unplug the appliance after use and before assem- bling or removing parts, and performing any maintenance or cleaning operations. Also unplug it in the case of a power cut. The appliance must be switched off before plugging or unplugging it into the mains.

• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the ma- nufacturer or by your after-sa- les service shop or similar qualied personnel to prevent possible hazards.

• This vacuum cleaner belongs to the “general purpose vacuum cleaner” group, it has a brush designed for cleaning both carpets and woo- den oors.

• • This vacuum cleaner is a dry vacuum de- signed to collect only dry dirt (dust, bres, threads).

• • This appliance is exclusively for household use and not for industrial use. It is dangerous to use it for any purpose other than the one indicated (e.g. vacuuming liquids, dust from construction work, cement, etc.) .

• • Do not make any modications or repairs to the appliance. In the event of any anomaly in the cord or any other part of the appliance, do not use it and take it to an authorised service centre.

• • Do not use any parts or accessories not su- pplied or recommended by SOLAC.

• • Do not use the vacuum cleaner to clean ani- mals.

• • Never vacuum live ash, splinters, sharp ob- jects, or liquids.

• • Never vacuum lit matches or cigarette butts. Do not vacuum toxic material (ammonia, etc.).

• • Do not vacuum clean toner powder. The toner that is used in printers and photocopiers, for example, can be a conductor of electricity.

• • Before plugging the appliance into the mains, check that the indicated voltage is the same as in your home.

• • Do not use the cord to hang up the appliance. Always unplug the appliance by pulling on the plug, and not the cord.

• • Make sure the cord does not come into con- tact with sharp edges or hot surfaces.

• • Do not leave the cord hanging over the edge of a table or worktop, to prevent children from pulling it and causing the appliance to fall.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid. AS3193_aspiradora.indd 10 23/5/16 15:53ENGLISH EN

• Never handle the vacuum cleaner or the plug with wet hands.

• Do not leave the appliance plugged into the mains unattended.

• Keep your vacuum cleaner away from heat sources.

• Never use the vacuum cleaner without the dust container or the protective lters correctly t- ted.

• Always keep the air intakes and outlets clear.

• Keep hair, clothes, ngers or any other body part away from the air intakes and outlets.

• Be very careful when using the vacuum clea- ner on stairs.

• Do not use the appliance in conned spaces where explosive or toxic vapours can build up.

• Do not use the appliance above the height of the power cord.

• Carry out the maintenance operations indica- ted in the CLEANING AND STORAGE section to prolong the life of the appliance.

• Remove all elements from the inside or outsi- de of the appliance used for protection during transport or for sales promotions, such as pa- per or plastic bags, plastic sheets, cardboard and stickers. MAIN COMPONENTS 1 Main body. 2 Power cord. 3 On/Off pedal switch. 4 Air outlet lter grille. 5 Groove for attaching the brush during a tem- porary stop. 6 Electronic suction regulator. 7 Air outlet HEPA lter. 8 Cord-winder pedal button. 9 Carry handle. 10 Dust container. 11 Flexible hose connection. 12 Flexible hose. 13 Mechanical suction regulator. 14 Motor protection lter 15 Container full indicator light. 16 Dust container removal button. 17 Dust container handle. 18 Dust container cover opening button. 19 Dust container cover. 20 Cyclone lter. 21 Maximum ll level of the container. 22 Telescopic metal tube. 23 Height adjustment for the telescopic tube. 24 Retractable brush button. 25 Universal oor and carpet brush. 26 Hook for temporary stop. 27 Suction head for vacuuming grooves and corners. USE CYCLONE TECHNOLOGY Suctioned dirt enters the dust container (10) and remains in suspension thanks to cyclone tech- nology. The dirt particles that escape from the exterior chamber of the dust container are retai- ned by the cyclone lter (20) before going throu- gh the motor protection lter (14), thereby assu- ring that exhausted air is free from dust particles. +This appliance has been designed exclusively for vacuuming oors, carpets, furniture and fabrics. Do not use it for any other purpose. 1 Check that the dust container (10) and the l- ters (20, 14 and 7) are installed correctly. See the following section (Cleaning and Mainte- nance). 2 Insert the exible hose (12) at the connection (11) by turning it clockwise. Whenever you want to remove the hose, turn it counter-cloc- kwise and pull it outwards. 3 Attach the telescopic metal tube (22). 4 Prepare the appropriate attachments for the surface you want to clean. Put the desired at- tachment on the telescopic metal tube (22). Universal oor and carpet brush (25) You can use it for all kinds of oors, given that it is retractable so that it can be adapted to the surface to be vacuumed. To change the cleaning position, press the brush button (24) with your foot. We recommend cleaning hard oors, wood and parquet with the bre brush extended, and cleaning carpets and rugs with the bre brush retracted. Suction head (27) For cleaning narrow places, grooves and cor- ners. You can adjust the length of the telescopic tube (22). Slide the adjustment device (23) downwards to release the top part of the tube. Simultaneously pull upwards or downwards on the top part until the desired tube length is reached. 5 Pull out the cord (2) to the yellow mark (ideal length). If necessary, the cord can be pulled out to the red mark, but not any further. AS3193_aspiradora.indd 11 23/5/16 15:53EN 6 Plug it into the mains. 7 Turn on the vacuum by pressing the pedal switch (3), and adjust the suction power by opening or closing the regulator on the handle (13). (The suction power is decreased by ope- ning the valve, and it is increased by closing the valve). You can also adjust the suction power using the electronic regulator (6). Sli- de the regulator between the MIN. and MAX. positions, depending on the desired suction power. If you hear a sharp whistling sound that is different from the normal sound when using the vacuum, turn it off and unplug it. Check to see if the air inlets and outlets or

tructed, eliminate the cause. When using the vacuum, pull it behind you as if it were a cart. The handle (9) can also be used to carry the vacuum cleaner. This appliance has a position called the “ho- rizontal parking” position, which can be con- veniently used during stops while cleaning. To put it in this position, insert the hook of the te- lescopic tube in the groove (5) of the vacuum cleaner body (Figure 1). 8 When nished, switch the appliance off by pressing the On/Off button (3). Unplug it, and press the button (8) to wind up the cord. Hold the cord plug in your hand to prevent it from banging against the vacuum cleaner housing.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

EMPTYING THE DUST CONTAINER (10) The dust container (10) has a maximum level mark. Be sure that dirt does not exceed this level. The dust container has a container full indica- tor light (15). Empty the dust container if this light comes on. To do so: 1 Pull upwards on the handle (17) while pres- sing the open button (16) (Figure 2). 2 Remove the dust container and hold it over a rubbish bin. Press the release button (18), and empty its contents into the rubbish bin (Fi- gure 3). 3 Remove the cyclone lter (20) from the inte- rior of the dust container by turning it coun- ter-clockwise (Figure 4). Empty its contents, rinse the lter with tap water, and be sure that all washed elements are completely dry befo- re installing them again. 4 Insert the cyclone lter in the container, and turn it clockwise until the fastening tab is sea- ted in the dust container (Figure 5). 5 To close the dust container, tilt the bottom co- ver of the container (19), and press until you hear a click, indicating that the cover is closed correctly. 6 Place the dust container in the body of the appliance. Press on the container until you hear a click, which indicates that the container is seated correctly (Figure 6). The container full pilot light (15) may come on at times if something becomes lodged in the exible tube, suction opening or accessory. To nd out if that is the case, unplug the vacuum cleaner, remove the exible tube, and turn the vacuum cleaner on again. If the pilot light does not come on, clean the exible tube and its attachment.

FILTER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT

We recommend that you periodically

has decreased. Clean the lters using tap water, and allow them to dry completely. Do not use a hair dr- yer to dry the lters. It is advisable to replace the lters once or twice a year, depending on how often the appliance is used.

1 Remove the HEPA air outlet lter cover (4) by pressing on the two buttons of the top (g. 7). 2 Remove the HEPA outlet lter (7) from its hou- sing to clean it. 3 Put the lter back in after it is clean. 4 Put the cover back in place. To do so, align the tabs on the air outlet lter cover with the holes located in the bottom of the vacuum cleaner; press down on the lter cover until you hear a click.

Never use the vacuum cleaner without the air outlet lter.

Empty the dust container before cleaning the motor protector lter. See “Emptying the dust container (10)”. 1 Remove the dust container. 2 Remove the lter by pulling the top upward (Figure 8). AS3193_aspiradora.indd 12 23/5/16 15:533 Shake the motor protector lter over a rubbish bin, and bang it gently against the sides of the bin until no more dust falls off. 4 Rinse the motor protector lter in warm water, and allow it to dry completely.

CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the mains. Check that no water gets into the appliance. Clean the appliance before using it for the rst time, immediately after each use and after not using it for a long period of time. You will thus ensure the correct operation of the appliance and prolong its useful life. 1 Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive products or solvents. CAUTION! When you want to dispose of the appliance, NEVER throw it in the rubbish bin. Take it to the CLEAN POINT or waste collection centre closest to your home for processing. You will thus be helping to take care of the environment. ECOLOGICAL DESIGN

• This vacuum belongs to the “general purpose vacuum cleaner” group: It has a brush desig- ned for cleaning both carpets and wooden oors.

• This vacuum cleaner meets the ecological de- sign requirements as set out in Annex I of the EU regulation (666/2013) through which direc- tive 2009/125/EC applies.

• European standards EN 60312-1, EN 60704- 2-1 y EN 60335-2-2 are referenced in order to determine compliance with the ecological de- sign requirements and to calculate the energy labeling parameters.

• The indicative annual energy consumption (kWh per year) calculated on the basis of 50 cleaning sessions. Actual annual energy con- sumption will depend on how the appliance is used. This appliance complies with Directive 2014/35/ EU on Low Voltage, Directive 2014/30/EU on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Directive 2011/65/EU on the restrictions of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment and Directive 2009/125/ EC on the ecodesign requirements for ener- gy-related products