User manual RUSSELL HOBBS HEPA CYCLONIC UPRIGHT VACUUM 1600W 18137

[. . . ] d) don't pick up spillage from toner cartridges ­ the fine carbon particles may pass through the filter, short circuit the motor, and burn it out. e) don't pick up cement or plaster dust ­ they'll combine with moisture in the air, clog the filter, scour the bin, and maybe burn out the motor too. f) don't pick up anything sharp ­ you may puncture the filter and damage the motor. g) don't pick up anything biological ­ you'll eventually have to clean it off the filter, and there's always the possibility that viral particles may pass through the filter, reach the air outlet, and enter your air supply. [. . . ] 23 Align the bayonet fittings in the end of the HEPA filter with those in the centre of the lid. 24 Turn the filter about a centimetre clockwise, to lock it into the lid. 27 Lower the filter into the bin ­ you may have to jiggle it about a bit, to fit the bottom of the filter over the cone in the bottom of the bin. 28 Turn the lid, till the arrow is at the closed padlock L. fit the bin to the cleaner 29 Fit the fibre filter into the space at the top of the base. There's a cut-out at the front, and a hole at one side, so it only fits one way. 31 Put the bottom of the bin into the space at the top of the base, on top of the fibre filter. 32 Straighten the bin, and push the bin lid against the mount at the top of the pillar. 33 You'll hear the bin release button click into place, locking the bin lid to the mount. 5 carrying the cleaner 35 Normally, you'd just grab it by the handle, and trundle it round on its wheels, but if you want to carry it upstairs, for instance, you need to be a bit more circumspect. 36 It's fairly heavy, and it's an awkward shape to carry, so, if the handle's folded, hold the cleaner by the bin lid handle, if the handle's upright, use the bin lid handle and the handle together. what fits to what 37 Leave the bayonet fitting part of the hose attached to the cleaner. 38 The other end of the hose may be attached to the base tube, if you're using the cleaner as an upright, or to one of the tools, if you're not. upright cleaning push the hose end over the base tube ­ this connects the main brush, on the bottom of the cleaner, to use the cleaner upright crevice tool push the hose end over the crevice tool ­ as its name implies, use this tool to reach down the sides of upholstery, and into awkward spaces, nooks, and crannies nothing else can reach crevice tool and push the hose end over the thick end of the extension tube, then extension tube push the thin end of the extension tube into the crevice tool ­ use this to reach curtain rails, picture rails, and covings 6 small brush and push the hose end over the thick end of the extension tube, then extension tube push the thin end of the extension tube into the small brush ­ use it to remove pet hair, lint, and dust from blinds, curtains, and upholstery; to brush/clean awkward corners pedal 39 The pedal locks the cleaner and base together, for storage, or to use the tools. 40 To use the cleaner as an upright cleaner, press the pedal down with your toe, ease the handle back, then take your toe off the pedal. 42 To lock the cleaner and base together again, raise the handle to the vertical position, then push it forward. switch 43 Press and release the switch with your toe, to turn the motor on. 44 If you've finished, if you want to change the brush height for a different floor covering, if you want to change from using it upright to using the hose, or if you just want to stop for a cup of tea, press and release the switch with your toe, to turn the motor off. 45 That's the rear of the cleaner dealt with ­ now for the front. set the floor type 46 Tilt the handle back, to raise the cleaner slightly from the floor, to make moving the brush height control easier. 47 Set the brush height control to suit the floor covering ­ short, medium, or long pile. 48 For bare floors like vinyl, stone, parquet, or when using the tools, set the control to long pile, to prevent the brush continually hitting the surface it's sitting on. 7 plug in caution If you've inadvertently kicked the switch, the cleaner may start up when you plug it in ­ press and release the switch with your toe to switch it off. 49 Turn the bottom cable hook upwards, to release the cable from the rear of the cleaner. 50 Use a socket near the area to be cleaned, plug in, and switch the socket on, if it's switchable. press the pedal 51 Stand behind the cleaner, press the pedal down with your toe, ease the handle back, then take your toe off the pedal. 52 The cleaner is now ready to use upright. switch on 53 Press the switch with your toe to switch the cleaner on. cleaning 54 Move the cleaner over the floor, cleaning a small area at a time. 55 When you change areas, overlap the previous area, to avoid missing anything. switch off 56 If you've finished, if you want to change the brush height for a different floor covering, if you want to change from using it upright to using the hose, or if you just want to stop for a cup of tea, press and release the switch with your toe, to turn the motor off, then push the handle forward till it's fully upright, to lock the base. changing the floor type 57 Switch off and adjust the brush height control before moving the cleaner to a different floor covering. [. . . ] ­ Ring the help line (back page). 11 connection The product doesn't need an earth. Don't use a nonrewireable/moulded plug unless the fuse cover is in place. If you remove the plug, dispose of it. wheelie bin symbol To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic goods, appliances marked with this symbol mustn't be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled. helpline ­ 0845 658 9700 If you need help, note the Model No (on the rating plate) and ring the helpline 0845 658 9700 (it's a local rate number). service If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No to hand, as we won't be able to help you without it. If it's not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. [. . . ]