User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 14836

[. . . ] cleaning the car), connect it to the electricity supply via a residual current device (RCD), with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA. 8 Keep an eye on the cable, so it doesn't catch on anything, or trip anyone. 9 If you're using the cleaner on stairs, sit it where it can't topple, and keep it below you, so if it does topple, it won't land on you. 11 Unplug the cleaner and rewind the cable when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. [. . . ] 17 Move it towards the cable rewind button C to increase suction, move it towards the on/off switch 3 to decrease suction. 18 There's also a suction control on the nozzle ­ move it towards the nozzle for maximum suction, move it away from the nozzle to reduce suction. plug in caution If you've accidentally pressed the on/off switch, the cleaner will come on when you plug it in. 19 Plug the cable into a power socket near the area to be cleaned (switch the socket on, if it's switchable). 20 Press and release the on/off switch 3, to turn the cleaner on. switching on cleaning 21 Move the tool over the surface, cleaning a small area at a time. 22 When you move to a new area, overlap the previous area, to make sure none of the surface is missed. switching off 23 If you've finished, if you want to change tools, or if you just want to stop, press and release the on/off switch 3, to turn the cleaner off. If it catches on anything, stop pressing, and it'll stop rewinding. 28 We've tried not to make it too powerful, to avoid wrecking your home, so you may need to push the plug end into the storage area manually. finished cleaning? 4 removing and emptying the bin 29 You don't have to empty the bin after each use, but you'll be wasting energy swirling yesterday's dust around. 30 Switch off, unplug, and leave it for a minute, to let the dust settle. 31 Squeeze the locks on the hose end, and pull the hose out of the bin. 34 When the bin is clear of the cleaner, you may let the bin release button go. 35 Lower the bin into your dustbin till the bottom of the bin is below the rim of the dustbin. 36 Press the latch, to open the bottom of the bin, and dump its contents into the dustbin. 37 Turn the agitator on top of the bin twice clockwise, then twice anti-clockwise. 38 This agitates the inside of the HEPA filter, releasing any dust that might be held in its folds 39 Lift the bottom of the bin up to close it. check the filters 40 While emptying the bin, check the filters ­ blocked filters quickly reduce suction. 42 If either looks dirty, or if you can't see the HEPA filter, it's time to clean them ­ point 53 below. 43 If they don't need cleaning, replace the bin in the cleaner ­ put the bottom in first, then push the top home. 45 Push the hose end into the inlet above the bin handle. cleaning the cleaner 46 Switch the cleaner off and unplug it before cleaning. A dab of washing-up liquid will remove stubborn stains, but clean it off afterwards, or it may stain. 50 Wipe the tools with a damp cloth, or hand wash in warm soapy water. Don't replace it till it's fully dry. cleaning the filters 53 Spread out some newspaper ­ you're going to make a mess. [. . . ] 75 Press the lock down, pull the top of the cover away from the cleaner, and lift the cover up and off the cleaner. 77 If the filter looks a bit mucky, tap it over the newspaper, to dislodge the dirt. 78 If its very dirty, soak it in warm soapy water, swill it out under a running tap, to remove all trace of soap, then let it air dry, till it's completely dry. 80 The soft foam side of the filter should be towards the cleaner, the firm, white side of the filter should be towards the cover. [. . . ]