XForce Flex 8.60 RH9639 - Vacuum Cleaner ROWENTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL XForce Flex 8.60 RH9639 ROWENTA

PROBLÈMES CAUSES POSSIBLES SOLUTIONS

This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

• Read these safety tips carefully.The manufacturer shall not be held liable for improper use or failure to comply with these instructions.

• Your vacuum cleaner is an electrical appliance: it should be used in normal operating conditions.

• Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped and there is visible damage to it, or if it fails to function normally. In this case do not open the appliance, but contact Customer Support or an approved Service Centre.

• Repairs must only be carried out by specialists using original spare parts: it may be dangerous for users to try to repair appliances themselves. Use only guaranteed original spare parts (lters, batteries, etc.).

• Warning: [Use only with – designation – charger]

WARNING:To recharge the battery, please use only the power unit (charger)

included with the appliance (page 94).

• Please remove the battery before discarding it.

• Please ensure that the appliance is unplugged before taking out the battery.

• Please ensure the battery is disposed of safely.

• If the cord of the detachable power unit (charger) is damaged or does not work: do not use any detachable power unit (charger) other than the model provided by the manufacturer and contact Customer Support or your nearest approved Service Centre (use of a universal detachable power unit (charger) voids the guarantee).

• Never pull the electric cord to disconnect the detachable power unit (charger).

• Always switch o the appliance before maintenance or cleaning.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and other body parts away from the appliance’s openings and moving parts, especially the rotating brush. Don’t direct the tube, the hose or the accessories towards your eyes or ears and keep away from your mouth.

• Always turn o the appliance before connecting or disconnecting the motorised brush.

• Do not touch the rotating parts without stopping and disconnecting the appliance.

• Do not vacuum wet surfaces, water or any type of liquids, hot substances,7 super smooth substances (plaster, cement, ashes, etc.), large sharp items of debris (glass), hazardous products (solvents, abrasives, etc.), aggressive products (acids, cleaning products, etc.), inammable and explosive products (oil or alcohol based).

• Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid; do not spill water on the appliance and do not store it outside.

• For product start-up, charging, cleaning and maintenance, please refer to the user guide.

• For countries subject to EU regulations ( marking): This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or who lack experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning safe use and understand the hazards involved. Children should not be allowed to play with the appliance. Children should not clean or perform maintenance on the appliance unless they are supervised by a responsible adult. Keep the appliance and its charger out of the reach of children under 8 years old.

• For other countries not subject to EU regulations:This appliance is not designed for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or by people with no prior knowledge or experience, unless they have had supervision or previous instructions relating to the use of the appliance, from a person responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep the appliance away from children.

• In case of short vacuum breaks, for safety reasons do not place the product in an unstable position (in particular by resting on a wall, on a table or on a chair backrest).

• Store the vacuum cleaner in a secure place (see user’s guide). EN8

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE

• The handheld vacuum cleaner is the base of the product. It can be transformed into a handstick vacuum cleaner by adding the tube and the head.

• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate of your vacuum cleaner’s charger is the same as your power supply voltage. Any connection error could cause irreversible damage to the product and invalidate the guarantee.

• The vacuum cleaner should always be put back on charge after use to ensure that it is always available with a fully charged battery and with optimal performances.

• However, it is best to unplug it in the event of prolonged absence (holidays, etc), in which case, there may be a decrease in autonomy because of self-discharging.

• Do not vacuum large items that may clog and damage the air inlet. Depending on model:

• Do not use the power-brush on deep pile carpet, animal hair or fringes.

• Switch to "Min/ECO" to vacuum thick or delicate carpets and rugs and fragile surfaces. Note: check regularly that the nozzle wheels are clean.

• Switch to "BOOST" for optimum performance on all types of very dirty oors. Note: If the appliance sticks to the surface too much, switch back to "Min/ECO".

• Do not use your vacuum without a motor protection lter.

• Do not wash the dust collector components or the motor protection lter in a dishwasher.

BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• This unit contains batteries (Lithium Ion) which for safety reasons are only accessible by a professional repairer. When the battery is no longer able to hold the charge, the battery pack (Lithium Ion) should be removed. To replace the batteries, contact your nearest Approved Service Centre. Do not replace a block of rechargeable batteries with non-rechargeable batteries. To change the batteries, please contact an Approved Services Centre.

• The batteries are designed for indoor use only. Never immerse them in water. The batteries must be handled with care. Do not put batteries in your mouth. Do not let batteries touch other metal objects (rings, nails, screws, etc). You must take care not to create short circuits in the batteries by inserting metal objects at their ends. If a short circuit occurs, the battery temperature may rise dangerously and can cause serious burns or even catch re. If the batteries leak and in case of contact, do not rub your eyes or any mucous membranes. Wash your hands and rinse your eyes with clean water. If the discomfort persists, consult your doctor.

• WARNING - The battery used in this appliance may present risk of re or chemical burn if used incorrectly. It should not be disassembled, short-circuited or stored at < 0°C and > 45°C or incinerated. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not disassemble it or throw it in re. ENVIRONMENT In accordance with existing regulation, any end-of-life appliances must be taken to an approved Service Centre which will take responsibility for managing their disposal. Think of the environment! Your appliance contains many materials which can be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.9

PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE? Depending on model:

PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS

The charger becomes hotThis is perfectly normal. The vacuumcleaner can remain permanentlyconnected to the charger without anyrisk.The charger is connected but yourappliance is not chargingThe charger is not properly connectedto the appliance or is faulty.Check that the charger is properlyconnected or contact an ApprovedService Centre to change the charger.Your appliance stops during operationand the charge light(s) ash(es) veryquicklyYour appliance may be overheating.Stop the appliance and leave it to cooldown for at least 1hour.The charge light ashes and theappliance stopsThe appliance has lost its charge. Recharge the vacuum cleaner.The power-brush is not workingproperly or makes a noiseThe rotating brush or hose isobstructed.Stop the vacuum cleaner and cleanthem.The brush is worn.Contact an Approved Service Centre tochange the brush.The belt is worn.Contact an Approved Service Centre tochange the belt.The power-brush stops during use of thevacuum cleanerThe heat safety device has come on.Stop the vacuum cleaner. Check thatnothing is obstructing the rotation ofthe brush; if there is an obstruction,remove it and clean the power-brush,then turn on the vacuum cleaner.Your vacuum cleaner suction is notworking properly or is making awhistling noiseThe tube or hose is partially blocked. Unblock them.The dust collector is full. Empty it and clean it.The dust collector is not properly tted. Re-position it correctly.The suction head is dirty. Remove the power-brush and clean it.The motor protection lter is full. Clean it.When the vacuum cleaner is charged,the charge light(s) ash(es) red or veryquickly.The correct charger is not being usedor the charger is faulty.Contact an Approved Service Centre tochange the charger.The red LED on the product ashesduring useThe suction head brush is blocked.Stop vacuuming and check that thereis nothing blocking the rotation of thebrush.The battery temperature is too high.Leave the product to rest for 30minutes.If the problem persists, replace thebattery.The tube and/or suction headconnectors are dirty or damaged.Clean the tube and suction headconnectors with a cloth.The suction motor is not working.Contact an Approved Service Centre tohave your appliance repaired. Please keep this user manual.10 SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Lesen Sie die Sicherheitshinweise, bevor Sie das Produkt verwenden, und bewahren Sie sie an einem sicheren Ort auf, um sie später zu Rate zu ziehen. Zu Ihrer Sicherheit entspricht dieses Gerät allen bestehenden Normen und Vorschriften.