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USER MANUAL Boxer THOMAS

• THOMAS BOXER is intended for household use.

• The appliance must not be put into operation if: – the mains cable is damaged – the appliance shows clear signs of damage – the appliance has fallen or been dropped.

• The voltage data on the appliance’s rating plate must conform to the power supply. The nameplate is located at the backside of the motor block of the appliance.

• Only connect the appliance to a power socket with a 16A automatic circuit breaker.

• Do not allow nozzles and tubes (when the appliance is switched on) to come within the proximity of the head – danger for eyes and ears, for example.

• Do not vacuum noxious substances or corrosive or solvent liquids.

• Never operate the appliance in rooms where inflammable materials are stored or where gases have formed.

• Store the appliance and its attachments in a dry, clean and enclosed space.

• Materials such as petrol, paint thinner and heating oil can form explosive gases or mixtures by being subjected to centrifugal air from the appliance.

• Never vacuum hot ash or glowing objects.

• Check before every use to be sure that you have correctly fitted the filters required for the specific application.

• Do not vacuum toner dust! Toners such as those used in printers and copiers, can be electric conductors! Furthermore, it is possible that the appliance’s filter system will not completely filter out toner dust, and in this way it can enter the air supply of the room.

• Extreme care is required when vacuuming stair carpets with your appliance. Ensure that the vacuum cleaner stands firmly on the step and take care that the flexible hose is not stretched beyond its actual length. When using the vacuum cleaner on stairs, always ensure that you hold the appliance steady with one hand.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst it is switched on.

• Always pull out the plug

• if the appliance malfunctions during operation

• before cleaning and maintenance

• when changing the filter. This appliance can be used by children who are over 8 and by those with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lacking experience and/or knowledge given that they have been supervised or instructed in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the GB12 resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be undertaken by children who are not subject to supervision.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling at the cable, but only by removing the plug directly from the socket.

• Ensure that the main cable is not exposed to either heat or chemical substances, nor that it is pulled across sharp edges or surfaces.

• Never repair damage to the appliance, to the accessories or to the cable (special cable required); have repairs done only by an authorised customer service station, because modifications to the appliance can pose a risk to your health. Ensure that only original THOMAS spare parts and accessories are used.

• Do not expose the appliance to the elements, humidity or heating sources.

• Never aim the cleaning jet at people or animals, at electrical sockets or electrical appliances.

• Chemicals such as the cleaning fluid concentrates should not be handled by children.

• The functionality and complete effectiveness of the appliance can only be warranted if you use original THOMAS cleaning fluids.

• Persons with sensitive skins should avoid direct contact with the cleaning fluid.

• If cleaning fluid comes into contact with mucous membranes (eyes, mouth, etc.), immediately flush with water. For sake of the environment Do not just throw away packaging material and worn out appliances! Appliance packaging:

• The packaging carton can be placed in the waste paper collection bin.

• The plastic bag made of polyethylene (PE) should be placed in the appropriate disposal bin for recycling. Appliance disposal at the end of service life:

• Appliance disposal in accordance with the local regulations. The symbol on the respective product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of as household waste. Instead, it should be handed into the collection point for recycling electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring the proper disposal of this product, you will help to prevent potential adverse consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product. For the current disposal options, please ask your dealer or local authorities. Assembly of castor wheels A Undo the snap-on fasteners and lift the motor block. B Push the castor wheels and the pegs into the base of the collecting bin until they snap into place. Dry vacuuming After wet vacuuming, the appliance must be absolutely dry; dry off the flexible hose or tubes if necessary beforehand. Never dry vacuum without filters or with damaged filters. K Remove the cleaning fluid tank. C Use the filter cartridge (30) in addition to the paper filter sack. By doing this you achieve the best retention of the residue dust. Fit the filter cartridge (30) at the bottom side of the motor block (2). Secure with the turning clips. In cases of heavy soiling or diminishing suction performance, the cartridge filter (30) can be gently tapped or cleaned using a soft hand brush. Be very careful not to damage the filter ribs. D Press the filter sack (33) on the suction connection firmly and lay it against the wall of the collecting bin. G Clip the hose for the cleaning fluid to the underside of the motor block. H Place the motor block on top and secure it with the snap fasteners (3). J Connecting the suction hose. Remove the hose by turning the hose connecting piece and withdrawing the hose. Assemble the accessories you require. Connect the power cord. N Turn the appliance on with the On/Off switch. The pump switch (7) must not light up.13 To select your suction power level use the air slide (11, figureP): – Air slide closed = full suction power – Air slide open = reduced suction power Wet vacuuming Always remove the filter assembly (figure C,D) before starting wet vacuuming, since otherwise the filter assembly will be ruined. Do not forget to unplug the power cord before removing the motor housing (2) from the tank. Keep the float valve (40, fig. S) clean and accessible at all times. It automatically interrupts vacuuming when the collecting bin is full. When vacuuming out containers in which the liquid level is higher than the top of the collecting bin and which have a larger volume than the capacity of the collecting bin, liquid can continue to be vacuumed beyond the capacity of the collecting bin if the float valve is closed. In such cases, vacuum only in partial amounts and intermittently empty the collecting bin. Lift the tube and flexible hose out of the liquid first and then turn off the appliance afterwards, in order to prevent an afterflow of liquid. A Open the snap fasteners and lift the motor block. Remove the filters from the appliance, because they will otherwise be damaged (figures C and D). If the cleaning fluid tank is fitted, remove it (figure K). H Place the motor block onto the collecting bin and close the snap fasteners. Connect the power cord. J Connect flexible hose. Remove the hose by turning the hose connecting piece to the side and withdrawing the hose. P Close the air slide of the suction power control (11) on the handle. N Switch on the appliance with the On/Off (6) switch. The pump switch (7) must not light up. After completion of wet vacuuming, please clean and dry the appliance and the accessories used. Spray extraction (shampooing) Make sure that everything you intend to wet-clean or shampoo is suitable for this procedure. Never wet-clean or shampoo fine, hand-woven or non-coloured-fast carpets. If the carpet has been shampooed before, it is possible that you will obtain a great deal of foam when you use THOMAS BOXER for the first time. If this is the case, switch off the appliance and empty the collecting bin. Thereafter, in order to prevent excess foam, put

⁄2 cup of vinegar into the collecting bin. Excess foaming will not occur after you have thoroughly cleaned the carpet once with THOMAS cleaning concentrate, because it contains a special anti-foam substance. Ensure that there is always liquid in the fresh water container when the spraying function is switched on, in order to avoid possible damage to the pump. Carpet cleaning A Open the snap-on fasteners and lift the motor block. K Remove the lid of the cleaning fluid tank and fill the tank with THOMAS ProTex cleaning concentrate. See the bottle label for dosage instructions. Use only lukewarm (max. 30 °C) water. Replace the lid and insert the filled cleaning fluid tank into the appliance. G Take the suction hose for cleaning concentrate out of its holder on the motor block. L Place the motor block onto the collecting bin such that the suction hose (36) is immersed all the way to the bottom of the cleaning fluid tank and is not bent. J Connect flexible hose. Remove the hose by turning the hose connecting piece to the side and withdrawing the hose. M Insert the stop valve into its receptacle on the suction tube. Snap the handle into the suction tube and fasten the cleaning fluid hose to the flexible hose by means of the plastic clips. N Snap the cleaning fluid hose into the quick coupling (5) on the motor block. O Fit the carpet spray extraction nozzle onto the suction tube.14 P Place the cleaning fluid hose of the carpet spraying nozzle onto the stop valve (16) and lock it in place by turning it. Press the cleaning fluid hose into the hose receptacle on the suction tubes and fasten it to the tube with the tube clips (39). Connect the mains cable. N Switch on the appliance with the On/Off (6) switch. Switch on the enlightened pump switch (7). P Press the lever of the stop valve (16) on the handle. Cleaning fluid spray will begin. Before refilling the cleaning fluid tank, always empty the dirty water from the collecting bin. Cleaning hard floors Q Assemble hard floor adapter. See ”Carpet cleaning” procedure. We recommend THOMAS ProFloor cleaning concentrate for cleaning hard floors. Cleaning upholstery For cleaning your upholstery or car seats, please use the upholstery spray extraction nozzle (23). Take care not to apply too much liquid; depending on the upholstery sublayer, you may experience significant drying times. R Assemble the upholstery spray nozzle. Fasten the cleaning fluid hose by turning it. Fit the nozzle onto the handle. Cleaning and care of the spray extraction system K To care for the pump and valves properly, fill the cleaning fluid tank with clear water and insert it. Connect the mains cable. Switch on the On/Off switch (6) as well as the pump switch (7). P Operate the spraying system, e.g. over a sink (disengage the lever of the stop valve (16)). N Before removing the cleaning fluid hose, engage the lever of the cut-off valve (16, figure P) in order to release the remaining pressure in the system, and then press the key on the quick coupling (5). Remove the power cord! Afterwards, clean and dry the appliance and the accessories you have used. Never dip the motor block in water! Clean the housing cover of the motor block casing with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Important tips When wet vacuuming, always vacuum by drawing the carpet spray nozzle in straight parallel strokes across the surface towards you. In order to avoid soiling the carpet again, you should not walk on shampooed carpets until they have dried. In order to achieve quicker drying of shampooed surfaces, it is helpful to remove residual liquid remaining in the carpet by vacuuming it again – without engaging the valve hook. When cleaning parquet floors, please observe the instructions of the parquet floor manufacturer. If unexpected difficulties arise If your appliance does not operate to your satisfaction, you do not have to contact customer service straight away. Please check first as to whether the fault is due one of the following minor causes: Dust escaping from suction sockets: - Has the filter system been fitted in accordance with the instructions? - Has an original THOMAS filter been used? Gradual reduction in suction power: - Are the pores of the tissue filter clogged up by dust or soot? - Is the collecting bin or the paper filter bag full? - Is there a blockage in the nozzle, extension tube or flexible hose?/Stretch the flexible hose while the appliance is switched on – this will loosen the obstruction.)15 Water is coming out of the air expulsion openings of the appliance during vacuuming: - Is the float (figure S) blocked when vacuuming liquid and unable to operate? - Was original THOMAS cleaning concentrate used for shampooing? Sudden reduction in suction power - Has the float stopped the flow of air? This can happen if the appliance is standing at a slant or if the appliance falls over. Turn off the vacuum cleaner – the float will fall back into place – the appliance is ready for use again. The motor does not function: - Is there damage to the mains cable, plug or socket? - Pull out the plug before checking. - Never open the motor yourself! No cleaning fluid is coming out: - Is the pump switched on (switch (7) has to light up)? - Clean the filter catch on the suction hose (36). - Has the suction hose been correctly fitted in the cleaning fluid tank? - Is the spray nozzle clogged? If the spray nozzle becomes clogged, lay the nozzle into water for a while and then blow strongly through it. Customer Service Ask your dealer for the THOMAS customer service centre in your area. Please also provide the information on the nameplate of your THOMAS BOXER. To maintain the safety of the appliance, only have repairs, particularly those on live components, performed by qualified electricians. In the event of a malfunction, consult your specialist dealer or contact the factory customer service directly.16 Avant la première mise en service Veuillez s.v.p. lire attentivement toutes les informations indiquées ci-après. Elles fournissent d’importantes consignes et remarques pour la sécurité, l’emploi et la maintenance de l’appareil. Veuillez également conserver soigneusement le présent mode d’emploi et le remettre au propriétaire suivant. Identification des pièces 1 = Cuve 2 = Tête du moteur 3 = Fermeture à déclic 4 = Roues de guidage 5 = Raccord rapide 6 = Bouton MARCHE/ARRET 7 = Interrupteur de la pompe MARCHE/ARRET (allumé) 8 = Raccord d’aspiration 9 = Poignée 10 = Câble de raccordement au secteur 11 = Bouton de régulation de la puissance d’aspiration 12 = Flexible pour détergent (partie supérieure) 13 = Tuyau flexible d’aspiration 14 = Tube d’aspiration 15 = Clips pour le flexible d'aspiration 16 = Robinet d'arrêt 17 = Suceur d'aspiration-lavage pour tapis et moquettes (avec adaptateur pour sols durs) 18 = Tuyau flexible pour détergent (partie inférieure) 19 = Suceur pour meubles rembourrés 20 = Suceur universel 21 = Suceur poils d'animaux spécial tapis et sols durs 22 = Suceur plat 23 = Suceur d'aspiration-lavage pour meubles rembourrés 24 = Réservoir à détergent 25 = Concentré de nettoyage ProTex 26 = Plumeau d'aspiration pour meubles 30 = Cartouche filtrante 33 = Sac à poussière 36 = Flexible d’aspiration pour détergent 37 = Fixation du tube d’aspiration 38 = Position de parking du tube d’aspiration 39 = Clips de maintien pour le tube 40 = Flotteur 41 = Pare-chocs Consignes de sécurité

1. The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months from the date of delivery

to the first retail purchaser. In the case of industrial use or similar employ- ment of the appliance, the guarantee period is reduced to 12 months. Proof of the date of purchase, e. g. presentation of the sales receipt, is required when making a claim on the guarantee.

2. Within the guarantee period, we undertake to remedy all functional

defects, which have evidently arisen from faulty workmanship or materials, by repair or replacement of the faulty pans according to our choice. We assume possession of the defective parts thus replaced. The guarantee does not apply to easily breakable parts, such as glass, plastics, lamps. Batteries and rechargeable batteries which are faulty or whose service life has been shortened as a result of normal wear, battery ageing or improper handling, are not covered by the warranty either. Any defects established should be reported to us immediately during the guarantee period. Neither the replacement parts necessary for the repair of any functional defects occuring during the guarantee period, nor the labour costs incurred thereby, will be charged. If unjustified claims are made on our service depart- ment, any costs associated therewith will be charged to the customer. Demands for repair work to be carried out in the customer’s home or wherever the appliance is installed can only be complied with in the case of large appliances. All other appliances are to be submitted to our nearest service branch or authorized service agent or else sent to the factory.

3. The guarantee does not apply to minor discrepancies, which are immaterial

for the value and operating efficiency of the appliance, nor does it apply to damages arising from chemical or electro-chemical reactions with water or in general through anomalous environmental conditions. No claims can be made on the guarantee for damages occurring as a result of normal wear and tear, non-observance of the operating instructions or improper use.

4. The guarantee will be invalidated if modifications or repairs are carried out on

the appliance by any persons other than those authorised by us to do so.

5. Repairs and/or replacements carried out under the guarantee do not give

rise to the extension or renewal of the guarantee period of either the appliance or the fitted replacement parts: the guarantee period of fitted replacement parts ends at the same time as that of the whole appliance.

6. More extensive orotherclaims, particularly those for compensation for

damages arising outside of the appliance, are exclusive, so far as a coerci- ve liability has not been decreed by law. Our after-sales services are also available after the expiry of the guarantee period. Please contact your dealer or our Customer Service Department directly. Right to technical changes reserved.42