User manual ELECTROLUX Z8800

[. . . ] Upright Vacuum Cleaner Owner's Guide Household Type 2--4 IMPORTANTINFORMATION 4 GUARANTEE 5 QUICKREFERENCE 5 HOWTOASSEMBLE 7 HOWTOUSE 10 ROUTINEMAINTENANCE 10 DustCup 11 TopFilter 11 BottomFilter 12 ClearBlockages/Hose 13 Brushroll 13 BrushrollBelt Z8800 Series IMPORTANT For any advice on your cleaner and to order filters and accessories, please telephone the Electrolux Helpline on 14 PROBLEMSOLVING ClearHose 08706 055055 FILTER REPLACEMENT CODE: EF105 and EF106 www. electrolux. co. uk When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: · Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before servicing. · This appliance is not intended for use by any persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. · Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. [. . . ] The character of household dust and its effect on the air flow through the machine may vary considerably. Fluffy dust allows air to pass through readily whereas fine powdery dust or proprietary cleaning powders, pack tightly in the dust cup, offering greater resistance to air flow and will reduce cleaning efficiency if the cup becomes overloaded. · Always store your cleaner and spare dust filters in a dry place. This is essential to ensure continued high filtration of dust particles. · Sucking up such items as stockings, clippings of cloth, sizeable pieces of paper, wrappings from cigarette packets or sweets etc. , may block the hose. Electrolux regrets that the clearing of blocked hoses cannot be regarded as service that can be given free of charge, under the guarantee. Should a blockage occur, first disconnect the cleaner from the electricity supply, refer to section headed "Blockages". If these operations are not successful, contact Electrolux on 08706 055055. · Make certain that your cleaner does not come into contact with water or any other liquid. It is not designed as a wet pick up cleaner, and must never be used on damp carpets or wet floors. Important - in the event of the mains supply cable of this vacuum cleaner requiring replacement, we recommend that this be carried out by Electrolux Service Staff. Spares New filters, brushrollers and drive belts can be obtained from Authorised Electrolux Dealers and electrical retailers. If difficulty is experienced in obtaining spares please call us on 08706 055055 or visit our website at www. shop. electrolux. co. uk GUARANTEE This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights. Electrolux products are carefully designed, manufactured, tested and inspected and, in consequence, we undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship, within one year of delivery to the original purchaser, free of charge. You may be required to take the product to your nearest service provider if the product requires attention during the first year. It is dependent upon the appliance being correctly installed and used in accordance with the Company's instructions under normal domestic conditions within the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Service at all times must be carried out by an Electrolux Service Representative or authorised agent. The guarantee may be invalidated by unauthorised repair or modification of the appliance. You may be charged by Electrolux if you call for an engineer to resolve a problem that we believe is covered in the instruction booklet. (example: blocked/dirty filters) Electrolux does not accept liability for all defects arising from neglect, misuse or accident. This guarantee excludes such normal wearing parts as drive belts, brushes and filters as the life of these depends upon the amount and nature of use. Proof of purchase will be required before service under guarantee is provided. IMPORTANT: For future reference we suggest you record the following details here, and keep the receipt with the handbook as proof of purchase. [. . . ] The screw attaching the clear hose adapter can be removed for better access to a blockage. 5) Screw the hose elbow back onto the back of the cleaner and replace the other end of the hose into the hose retainer. Caution: Make sure On/Off switch is in Off (o) position and power supply cord is unplugged before servicing. 1) Firmly pull the end of the hose from the hose retainer on the back of the vacuum. If blockage is found, clear the blockage and replace the hose in the hose retainer. [. . . ]