Silence Force Compact RO4662 - Vacuum Cleaner ROWENTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Silence Force Compact RO4662 ROWENTA

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CONSEIL DE SÉCURITÉ

For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental, etc. Directives) in force at the time of manufacture

1 • Conditions of use

Your vacuum cleaner is an electrical appliance: it must only be used under normal operating conditions. The appliance should be used and stored out of the reach of children and certain disabled persons. Never leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on. Always keep nozzles and tube ends well away from eyes and ears. Do not vacuum surfaces dampened with alcohol, lany water or any kind of liquids, hot substances, ultra-fine substances (plaster, cement, ash, etc.) large sharp debris (glass), dangerous products (solvents, stripping compounds, etc.), chemical products (acids, cleaners, etc.), inflammable or explosive products (petrol- or alcoholbased).

Do not immerse the appliance in water, splash water on the appliance or store it outdoors. Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped and shows signs of damage or functions abnormally. In this case, do not

open the appliance, but rather send it to the nearest Authorised Service Centre or contact Rowenta's Customer Service (see contact details on last page).

2 • Electrical power supply

Make sure that the operating voltage of your vacuum cleaner is the same as your supply voltage - 230-240v alternating current. Unplug the appliance by removing the plug from the power outlet:

• immediately after use,
• before changing accessories,
• before maintenance, cleaning or changing the dustbag.
  Do not use the appliance:

- if the supply cord is damaged. The rewinder and cord assembly of your vacuum cleaner must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre because special tools are required for carrying out any repair in order to prevent any danger.

3 • Repairs

Repairs should only be carried out by specialists using original replacement parts. It is dangerous to try to repair an appliance yourself.

DESCRIPTION

1 Cover
2 Bag full indicator
3 Carrying handle
4 Cover opening
5 Automatic cable rewind pedal
6 Bag compartment
7 Bag holder
8 Suction opening
9 HEPA filter cartridge* ref. ZR 002901
10 On/Off pedal
11 HEPA*filter cassette compartment
12 SILENCE SYSTEM
13 Power control
14 Upright parking
15 Wonderbag*

Accessories

16 Flexible tube with power nozzle and mechanical power control*
17 Flexible tube with High Control power nozzle and 3-position power control slider*
18 Telescopic crevice tool*
19 Furniture brush*
20 Accessory clip*
21 Upholstery nozzle*
22 Crevice tool*
23 Telescopic tube*
24 Folding telescopic tube - Compact System*
25 Delta Silence Force*
26 Floor nozzle*
27 Turbobrush*
28 Mini turbobrush*
29 Floor nozzle*

Thanks to the Silence System (an exclusive Rowenta system) your vacuum cleaner makes much less noise when vacuuming.

1 • Remove packaging

Unpack your appliance and remove any labels. Keep your warranty card and carefully read the operating instructions before using your appliance for the first time.

2 • Hints and precautions

Before each use the supply cord should be completely unwound. Do not allow it to become trapped or be pulled over sharp edges. If you use an extension cord, make sure that it is in perfect condition and appropriate to the power rating of your appliance. Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.

Never operate the vacuum cleaner without a bag and without a filtration system (cassette).

Your appliance is equipped to that end with a safety

system to ensure the filter cassette is present. Do not move the vacuum cleaner by pulling its cord, the appliance must be moved by its carrying handle. Never lift the appliance by its cord use the carrying handle. Stop and unplug the appliance after each use. Always turn off and unplug your appliance before maintenance or cleaning. Only use Rowenta bags and filters.

Use only Rowenta or Wonderbag bags and filters. Check that all the filters are properly in place. In the case of difficulty in obtaining accessories and filters for this vacuum cleaner, contact the Rowenta customer service department (see last page for contact details).

This appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capacities are impaired, or by people with no experience or familiarity with such devices, unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their security or have received instructions as to how to use the appliance.

Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

UTILISATION

1 • Assembling the elements of the appliance

Push the hose into the vacuum opening (fig.1) and turn to lock. To remove it, turn in the opposite direction and pull. Attach the accessory clip to the tube and place the accessories on it. The accessory support sits on the tube; the accessories can be taken off the support, which remains attached to the tube (fig.2).

Assemble the telescopic tube*. Adjust the desired length on the tube (fig. 4). If your appliance is equipped with the Compact System with folding tubes: (fig. 3).

- To use, unfold the 2 tubes until you hear a «click». Set to the desired length.

Fit the desired accessory onto the end of the tube (fig. 5):

- For rugs and wall-to-wall carpeting: use the nozzle with brushes lifted.

IMPORTANT If the vacuum suction unit is hard to move, reduce the vacuum power on your appliance using the electronic power control on the vacuum cleaner.

- For parquets and smooth flooring: use the nozzle with the brush extended or use the parquet nozzle*.

- For corners and other areas that are difficult to reach: use the crevice tool*.

- For furniture: use the brush* or the furniture crevice tool*.

IMPORTANT Never operate the vacuum cleaner without a bag and without a filtration system (cassette).

IMPORTANT Always stop and unplug your vacuum cleaner before changing accessories.

2 • Plugging in the electrical power cord and using the vacuum cleaner

Fully unroll the cord, plug in your vacuum cleaner and press the On/Off pedal, (fig.6). Set the power using the vacuum cleaner's power control, if your model is equipped with a High Control wand (fig.7) you can also adjust the vacuum power using the 3 position slider*:

• Position for fabrics
  and furniture
  (fig.7).
• Position flooring for parquets and smooth (fig.7).
• Position for rugs and wall-to-wall carpeting (fig.7).

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3 • Storing and transporting the appliance

After use, stop your appliance by pressing on the on/off pedal and unplug it (fig.8). Stow the cable by pressing the automatic cable rewind pedal (fig.9). In the upright position, place the suction unit in the parking position (fig.10). You can then carry and store your vacuum cleaner in the park position (fig.13). If your appliance is

CARE AND CLEANING

The air we breathe contains particles that may be allergens: mite larvae and droppings, mould, pollen, smoke and animal residues (hair, skin, saliva, urine). The smallest particles penetrate deep into the respiratory system where they can cause inflammation and cause lung impairment. HEPA filters (High Efficiency Particulate Air) are used to filter out the smallest particles. With the HEPA filter, the air released back into the room is healthier than the air that is vacuumed.

IMPORTANT Always turn off and unplug your appliance before maintenance or cleaning.

1 • Changing the bag

The bag full indicator shows you when the bag is full or saturated. If you notice that your vacuum cleaner is less efficient, select the maximum power and hold the nozzle off the floor. If the indicator remains red, replace the bag. Open the cover on your vacuum cleaner (fig.15). Remove the wonderbag (fig.16-17) and dispose of it in a rubbish bin (fig.18).

IMPORTANT Do not reuse the wonderbag, it is a single use bag

Place a new wonderbag in the bag holder, using the ring (fig.19). Position the bag and open it out inside the compartment (fig.20). Make sure that the bag is in the correct position before closing the cover.

IMPORTANT Never operate the vacuum cleaner without a bag.

equipped with the Compact System with folding tubes:

• Retract the telescopic tubes (fig.11) and press the «Push» button to open the tube and fold it.
• If your appliance is equipped with CLIP'N'STORE, attach your hose to the accessory clip for easier storage (fig.12).

2 • Change the HEPA\* filter cassette (ref. ZR 0029 01)

IMPORTANT Replace the filtration system once a year.

The HEPA filter cassette ref. ZR 0029 01 is available from your dealer or Approved Service Centres. Open the lid of your vacuum cleaner (fig.15). Remove the wonderbag (fig.16) and then remove the HEPA* filter cartridge (fig.21) and dispose of the cartridge in a dustbin (fig.22). Fit the new Hepa* filter cassette (ref. ZR 0029 01) in its compartment (fig.23).

- Put the wonderbag back in place. Check that the Hepa* filter cassette is fitted correctly before re-closing the cover.

IMPORTANT Never operate the vacuum cleaner without a Hepa filter cartridge. Your appliance is equipped with a Hepa filter cartridge presence safety system for this (the cover will not close if a Hepa filter cartridge has not been installed).

3 • Cleaning your vacuum

Clean the accessories of your appliance with a soft damp cloth, then dry them. Do not use abrasive or aggressive products.

IMPORTANT As soon as your vacuum cleaner starts to malfunction, and before performing any checks stop the appliance by pressing the Start/Stop switch.

If your vacuum cleaner does not start

- The appliance is not plugged-in, check that the appliance is correctly plugged in.

If there is no suction

• An accessory or the tube is clogged. Unclog the accessory tube or flexible hose.
• The cover was not closed properly: check that the bag is properly installed and reclose the cover.

If the suction of your vacuum cleaner has dropped, it makes a noise and whistles

• An accessory or the flexible hose is partially clogged. Unclog the accessory tube or flexible hose.
• The bag is full or clogged with fine dust. Fit a new bag or empty the fabric dust bag.
• The filter is full: change the HEPA* filter cassette (ref. ZR 0029 01) and fit it back into position.

- If the manual suction regulator on the grip is open, close the manual suction regulator*.

If the bag full indicator remains red

- The bag is full. Fit a new one.

If the floor nozzle is hard to move around

- Set vacuum power with the 3-position power control*

If the power cable does not rewind completely

- The power cord is slow in re-entering its housing. Pull the cord out to its entire length and press on the automatic cord rewind pedal.

If problems persist, take your vacuum cleaner to the nearest Rowenta approved Service Centre (see list of approved service centres) or contact the Rowenta Customer Service (see contact details on last page).

WARRANTY

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

- Read the instructions for use carefully before using your appliance for the first time: any use which does not conform to these instructions will absolve Rowenta from any liability.

ACCESSORIES* VACUUMING		FITTING AN ACCESSORY	PURCHASE LOCATIONS
Wonderbag bag	Universal bag.	Fit the ring onto the Wonderbag then place it inside the compartment.	Rowenta Approved Service Centres (see the attached address list).
Furniture brush	To clean furniture.	Fit the furniture brush onto the end of the power nozzle or tube.
Upholstery nozzle	To clean furniture.	Fit the furniture crevice tool onto the end of the power nozzle or the tube.
Telescopic crevice tool	To get into corners and places that are hard to reach.	Fit the telescopic crevice tool onto the end of the power nozzle or the tube.
Floor nozzle[ZWKc]	For fragile floors.	Fit the hardfloor tool to the end of the tube.
Mini turbobrush	To clean upholstery fabrics in depth.	Fit the mini turbobrush to the end of the tube.
Turbobrush	To remove threads and animal hairs ingrained into mats and carpets.	Fit the turbobrush to the end of the tube.

ENVIRONMENT

In accordance with current regulations, before disposing of an appliance no longer needed, the appliance must be rendered inoperative (by unplugging it and cutting off the supply cord).

Environment protection first!

① Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

VEILIGHEIDSADVIEZEN

2 • Zamenite kasetu filtera HEPA\* Ref. ZR002901

VAŽNO Zamenite sistem za filtraciju jednom godišnje.

Kasetu filtera HEPA Ref. ZR002901 možete kupiti u ovlašćenom servisu.

• Otvorite poklopac usisivača (Fig.15).
  Izvucite vrećicu Wonderbag (Fig.16), potom izvucite kasetu filtera HEPA* (Fig.21) i bacite je u kantu za smeće (Fig.22).
  Postavite novu kasetu filtera HEPA* Ref. ZR002901 u ležište (Fig.23).
• Vratite kesu Wonderbag. Proverite da li ste dobro postavili kasetu filtera HEPA* pre nego što zatvorite poklopac.

VAŽNO Nikada ne uključujte usisivač bez kasete filtera Hepa. Vaš uređaj ima sigurnosni sistem prisustva kasete filtera Hepa (poklopac se ne može zatvoriti ukoliko niste namestili kasetu filtera HEPA).