User manual DELONGHI XE 1274

[. . . ] · Avoid vacuuming up hard or sharp objects as they could damage the dust bag or the appliance itself. Never use the appliance to vacuum up nails, pins, screws or metal objects. · Before starting the appliance, make sure the filters are in position. · The appliance is designed for domestic use only according to the instructions in this manual and only with the tools provided. [. . . ] This position is recommended for in-depth cleaning of floors and for floors with pronounced joints. When the pedal is pushed towards the "carpets" symbol ( ), the bristles retract and the brush is ready to clean fabric surfaces and delicate floors such as parquet, marble, etc. When cleaning curtains, reduce suction by adjusting the slide on the handgrip to partially or completely close the hole (fig. 15). WET VACUUMING This function enables the appliance to be used to tackle such minor household emergencies as: - blocked sinks or drains, small floods (washing machine, dishwasher), accidental spills of liquid, refrigerator or freezer defrosting, etc. Important: The liquid collection drum can contain about 8 litres of water. After this, a device shuts off suction and the motor revolutions increase. The motor must be turned off, the appliance unplugged and the liquid collection drum emptied. Extract the polyurethane filter 9 from the motor housing 8, dry and replace. Note: after using the appliance as a dry vacuum cleaner, the drum does not require emptying before wet vacuuming. · After preparing the appliance (as described for dry vacuuming), plug into the mains and turn on by pressing the ON/OFF switch on the head. Tools for wet vacuuming Large transparent nozzle Attach to the extension tube or directly to the handgrip, making sure the coupling fits perfectly onto the handgrip coupling or extension tube by pushing as far as it will go. Small transparent nozzle (certain models only) Suitable for vacuuming up liquids accidentally spilt on upholstery, sofas, furniture, etc. Crevice tool Use to vacuum up liquids from hard-to-reach points and blocked sinks. 12 EXTRACTION WASHING For extraction washing, proceed as follows: - spray the detergent onto the surface to be cleaned using the delivery lever (19) and at the same time vacuum from the front backwards. - pass a number of times over the surface to be treated vacuuming only (in other words, without pressing the detergent lever (19), then turn off the switch (2). The treated surfaces will be almost completely dry and the dirt will be removed. · Connect the liquid tube (20) to the motor unit by pushing it until the release/lock button clicks (13). Filling the tank for extraction washing Remove the detergent suction tube from the motor unit. Lift the tank out and fill with the shampoo solution and warm water (max. 50/60°C; on contact with the hand, the water should not scald) following the proportions indicated on the shampoo bottle. Replace the tank and fit the detergent suction tube to the connection on the motor unit (fig. Tools for extraction washing Fix the detergent tube to the suction hose using the plastic clips. Attach the handgrip to the hose and fit the triangular nozzle to the opposite end. Fit the detergent tube (already attached to the extraction washing tool) to the hose handgrip (fig. [. . . ] To maintain efficiency, it should be replaced every 2/3 months depending on how the appliance is used. Remove the exhausted filter and insert the new one, making sure it is hooked correctly in place (fig. Having positioned the new filter, replace the grill by inserting it from the top and sliding it down with the hand (fig. Triangular nozzles If the nozzle sprays the detergent unevenly or no liquid is delivered, remove and clean. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Important: before cleaning and maintenance, make sure the appliance is unplugged from the mains socket. [. . . ]