User manual DELONGHI XLF 1300 E

[. . . ] When not in use or before maintenance or cleaning of the appliance, always unplug from the mains socket. To avoid damaging the insulation, do not run the appliance over the power cable. Do not unplug the appliance by pulling the power cable or the appliance itself. For repairs contact your local dealer or an authorised service centre in order to avoid compromising the efficiency of your appliance and to maintain the validity of the guarantee. [. . . ] To reach under radiators or shallow furniture, lower the brush by rotating it clockwise or anticlockwise. Multipurpose nozzle (fig. 6) Ideal for cleaning sofas, armchairs, upholstery, car interiors, blankets, mattresses, curtains, etc. To clean high up points or the ceiling, you should hold the cleaner with both hands (fig. 7). Before turning the appliance on, you are recommended to turn the regulator to minimum. · Maximum power: use for carpets, rugs, corners, edges and heavy dirt (gravel, breadcrumbs, etc). · Medium power: saves electricity and is ideal for removing dust from hard floors and upholstery. · Minimum power: essential when vacuuming delicate and light objects such as lightweight upholstery to avoid the fabric being sucked up and hampering efficient cleaning. "Parking" position During pauses in cleaning, the appliance can be left for short periods of time in the vertical "temporary parking" position. Place the brush in an upright position with the pedal in the "hard floors" position (bristles out) and push the cleaner forwards until the guide X fits into the slot Y (see figure 10). To resume work, hold the brush firmly on the floor with your foot and pull the cleaner upwards until the guide X is released. PT ES GB CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Danger of electric shock!Before carrying out maintenance of any sort, always make sure the appliance is unplugged from the mains. Dust bag full indicator (Fig. 11) The dust bag full indicator turns red when the dust bag is full or the air flow is obstructed. In the latter case, check the vacuum hose and if necessary remove the obstruction. Sostituzione sacco raccoglipolvere · Remove the dust bag compartment lid by pushing the button downwards and at the same time pulling the lid outwards, holding it by the handle (fig. 12); · extract the used dust bag by gripping the cardboard collar, sloping it slightly upwards and sliding it off the guides (fig. Throw away in the household rubbish; · to fit a new bag, thread the cardboard collar into the guides, sloping it slightly 13 TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON Set the appliance up according to your cleaning requirements, then plug into a suitable mains socket. Before turning the appliance on, turn the regulator to minimum power. · downwards and push as far as it will go (fig. 14); close the dust bag compartment lid by inserting the teeth into the slots. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS (UK ONLY) A) If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. [. . . ] Replace with a new filter, then put the grill back in position, attaching it first to the base then fixing it by pressing firmly. The filter should be changed often (about every 2-3 months) to avoid bacteria circulating in the environment. The top catch of the cable wind can be turned to easily release the power cable (fig. 19). 13 amp Fuse Brown to Live Blue to Neutral Cord Clamp As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. [. . . ]