User manual POLTI CINDERELLA AS 500

[. . . ] Never leave the appliance unattended with the cable plugged into the mains. · Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before performing maintenance work of any kind · Do not pull the power cable out of the socket, but grasp the plug itself to avoid damage to the socket. · Do not allow the power cable 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. [. . . ] CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT This appliance is intended for home use for sucking solids as described and in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. Please read these instructions carefully and keep them, as you may find them useful in future. 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. AT T E N T I O N Directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE): information for users This product complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC. The crossed-out wastebasket symbol on the appliance means that at the end of its useful lifespan, the product must be disposed of separately from ordinary household wastes. The user is responsible for delivering the appliance to an appropriate collection facility at the end of its useful lifespan. Appropriate separate collection to permit recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible disposal helps prevent negative impact on the environment and human health and promotes recycling of the materials making up the product. For more information on available collection facilities, contact your local waste collection service or the shop where you bought this appliance. P R E PA R AT I O N F O R U S E 1a. Proceed to mount the handle before using the vacuum cleaner (1). 2a. Remove the screw (5) from the appliance handle (1) and attach it to the motor body (2) (fig. 1). SUCTION 1b. Connect the appropriate accessory for the cleaning task you wish to perform. 2b. Plug in the power cable (4) into a suitable electrical outlet and press the ON/OFF switch (6). 3b. The suction power control slide (7) permits control of suction power to suit the surface to be cleaned. 4b. If you move the suction power control slide (7) towards max, the appliance's suction power will be increased. Maximum power is recommended on hard floor surfaces. USING THE ACCESSORIES USING THE UNIVERSAL BRUSH (A) Connect the brush to the telescopic tube. If you move the selector on the brush (A1) and press with a foot, you can change the bristles position without bending down. The position with bristles extended is recommended for all non-carpeted floors. PARQUET BRUSH (B) (mod. AS500 - AS450) The parquet brush is designed to clean delicate surfaces and therefore has bristles and wheels in material specially selected to avoid damaging such surfaces. LANCE FOR CLEANING CORNERS (C) The lanceis recommended for thorough vacuum cleaning of hard-toreach spots such as skirting boards and folds in sofas, armchairs, upholstered furniture and car upholstery. MULTIPURPOSE NOZZLE (D) The multipurpose nozzle is recommended for cleaning upholstery surfaces such as the joints of sofas, armchairs, mattresses, car upholstery, etc. TURBO BRUSH (E) (mod. AS500) The turbo brush uses a turbine system which operates on suction power only, without electricity. The turbo brush increases the effectiveness and efficiency of suction on soft furnishings such as carpets and fitted carpeting since it combines suction with a mechanical action to remove dust and dirt (organic and inorganic) and fibres (hair, etc. ). [. . . ] CAUTION: · Let filters dry naturally, away from light and heat sources. It is best to wait 24 hours before putting the filters back into the appliance. · Do not use cleaning products or abrasive pads on the filter, and do not put it in the dishwasher. · Put the filter (12) back into the micro-perforated mesh (13), being careful to make sure that the part of the filter (12) with the seal is facing upwards (fig. 9); if this is not the case, the filter body will not connect to the lid. [. . . ]