User manual POLTI AS 520

[. . . ] · Do not allow the power cord to be twisted, crushed, stretched, or come into contact with sharp or hot surfaces. · Do not use the appliance if the power cable or other important parts are damaged. · Do not use electric extension leads that are not authorized by the manufacturer, as they may cause damage or fire. · If it is necessary to replace the power supply cable, please refer to the nearest Polti authorised service centre, since the use of a special tool is necessary. [. . . ] Please read these instructions carefully and keep them, as you may find them useful in future. AT T E N T I O N · This appliance is built according to current regulations for recycling. · Do not throw the appliance and packing materials used to protect the appliance during transportation, but take them to relevant collecting centres. · Filters are sold in authorised assistance centres and in all major appliance shops. · Polti declines liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of this appliance which does not comply with the instructions contained in this booklet. FUNCTIONING Unroll the supply cable (11) till reaching the yellow sign on the cable itself, by pulling it as shown in fig 1. The ON/OFF switch (7) can also be operated by touching it with your foot, so you do not have to bend. It is possible to regulate suction power through the slide cursor (9). Moving the cursor forward, the power increases, moving the cursor backwards the power decreases. We recommend minimum power for curtains, medium low power for sofas, armchairs and cushions, medium high for carpets and high for floors and hard surfaces (ceramics, marble, etc. ). Thanks to the manual suction regulator (C2), the suctioning power can be changed according to the cleaning task, and it allows to intervene promptly in case of accidental suctioning (e. g. To suction again at maximum power, move the regulator forward till covering the hole. EMPTYING AND CLEANING OF THE D U S T C O N TA I N E R Switch off the appliance (7). Disconnect the flex hose (D) from the appliance, by pressing the button (C1) and pulling it. Press the switch (2a) on the handle (2) in order to open the container and get rid of the collected dirt (Fig. 3). ATTENTION: when pressing the switch (2a), the underside of the container opens automatically, so we recommend to empty the container · · · · · · · · · · · · · AS520 on a rubbish bin. · Remove the filter assembly (15) and let possible trace of dirt go out · We recommend to clean the container after each use. · ATTENTION: DO NOT use the appliance without dust container (1) and its filter. USING ACCESSORIES Accessories may be connected directly to the hose (D) or to the telescopic tube (A) Using the telescopic tube (A) The tube is about 50 cm long when closed, about 80 cm when extended to its greatest length. To increase or decrease length, press the button (A1) and extend or reduce length as desired. [. . . ] Shake it gently after washing to eliminate any residual dirt and excess water. WARNING: HEPA FILTER (14) AND TYPE HEPA FILTER (12) · Let the filters dry naturally, away from light and heat sources. You should wait 24 hours before reassembling filters in the appliance. · Do not clean filters with a brush, as this could damage them, decreasing their filtering capacity. [. . . ]