Melissa 640-171 - Manual (Page 10)

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INTRODUCTION
To get the best out of your new appliance, please read this user guide carefully
before using it for the first time. Take particular note of the safety precautions. We
also recommend that you keep the instructions for future reference, so that you can
remind yourself of the functions of your appliance.
SAFETY MEASURES
General
• Incorrect use of this appliance may cause personal injury and damage.
• Use for its intended purpose only. The manufacturer is not responsible for any
injury or damage resulting from incorrect use or handling (see also Guarantee
Terms).
• For domestic use only. Not for outdoor or commercial use.
• For connection to 230 V, 50 Hz only.
• Do not immerse the appliance, cord or plug in water or any other liquid and
make sure no water enters the appliance.
• Never touch the appliance, cord or plug with wet or damp hands.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight, high temperatures, humidity, dust or corrosive
substances.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on.
• Keep the appliance under constant supervision while in use. Keep an eye on
children.
• Do not use the appliance unless fitted with exhaust filter, motor filter and dust
bag, as this could damage the appliance.
• Only use accessories manufactured or recommended by the manufacturer.
Use
• Do not use it on wet surfaces.
• Take particular care when vacuuming stairs, due to the risk of falling.
• Do not use the kit to vacuum up matches, hot ashes, cigarette butts, hard or
sharp objects, wet or damp substances, combustible materials (petrol, solvents,
etc.) or vapour from these.
• Do not use to vacuum fine sand or dust – e.g. plaster, brick dust and the like.
• Ensure that you keep clothing, hair and body parts away from the nozzle and
moving parts of the appliance.
• Never insert anything into the openings of the appliance.
• Do not cover the appliance’s suction or exhaust port.
Cord and plug
• Keep the cord and appliance away from heat sources, hot objects and naked
flames.
• Take care to prevent bending and kinking of the cord and avoid pulling the cord
around sharp corners or jamming it in doors, etc.
• Switch the appliance off and unplug it when it is not in use, and before you
replace the dust bag and clean or replace the filters.
o Avoid pulling the cord when removing the plug from the socket. Instead, hold
the plug.
o Keep hold of the plug when rewinding the cord, so that it does not strike the
appliance or any other objects in the vicinity.
• Check regularly that neither cord nor plug is damaged and do not use if they are,
or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any other way.
• If the appliance, cord or plug has been damaged, have them inspected and if
necessary repaired by an authorised repairer. Never try to repair the appliance
yourself. Please contact the store where you bought the appliance for repairs
under the guarantee. Unauthorised repairs or modifications to the appliance will
invalidate the guarantee.
KEY TO MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE APPLIANCE
1. Air valve
2. Handle
3. Hose
4. Lid
5. Hose connector port
6. Bag change indicator
7. Button for automatic
cord rewind
8. Cord and plug
9. Carrying handle
10. Nozzle holder
11. Exhaust
12. On/Off button
13. 2-piece pipe
14. Brush function button
15. Floor nozzle
16. Lock buttons
17. Hose connector
18. Exhaust filter sponge
19. Exhaust filter grille
20. Motor filter sponge
21. Motor filter holder
PREPARING THE APPLIANCE
IMPORTANT! Before using the
appliance for the first time, open the lid (4) and check that the motor filter (20-21),
exhaust filter (18-19) and dust bag are fitted (see the sections on replacement of
filters and dust bag below).
• Attach the hose (3) to the appliance by inserting the hose connector (17) in the
hole on the hose connector port (5) on the top of the appliance, until you hear a
click.
o To remove the hose, press the lock buttons (16) on both sides of the hose
connector and pull the hose out of the appliance.
• Assemble the two pieces of the pipe (13).
• Attach the handle (2) to one end of the pipe and attach the floor nozzle (15) to
the other end of the pipe.
USE
• Pull the cord (8) out of the appliance. The cord must not be pulled out any
further than the red mark. Plug in and switch on the power.
• Press the On/Off button (12) to start and stop the appliance.
• While in use, the suction force can be regulated by opening and closing the air
valve (1) on the handle.
o When the valve is closed, full suction is achieved. This is the normal setting.
o When the vent opens, more air is allowed in, reducing the suction power at
the floor nozzle. This function is ideal for cleaning curtains and other light
items which can get sucked into the nozzle.
• The floor nozzle bristles have two settings which can be selected using the
brush function button (14) on top of the nozzle.
o When cleaning hard surfaces (stone flooring, tiles, etc.), the nozzle brushes
should be extended.
o When cleaning carpets and rugs, the brushes should be retracted into the
nozzle.
• The bag change indicator (6) will normally be dark blue. If it changes to orange
when the vacuum cleaner is in use, or if the suction strength is significantly
reduced, the dust bag must be replaced (refer to Replacing dust bag below). If
the indicator remains orange after the bag has been replaced, it may be due to
one of the following reasons:
o The hose or nozzle is clogged.
o The exhaust filter is dirty.
Investigate what is causing the indicator to remain orange and deal with the
problem. The appliance must not be used if the indicator is orange. This may
cause irreparable damage to the motor.
• NOTE! The appliance switches off automatically if the motor overheats. Switch
off the appliance on the On/Off button, disconnect the plug from the mains
socket and allow the appliance to cool off for approx. 1 hour. Clean the filters
and replace the dust bag (see the sections on replacement of filters and dust
bag below), before using the appliance again.
Tips
• If you need to take a break from vacuum cleaning, place the nozzle in the nozzle
holder at the back of the appliance (10) or in the equivalent bracket on the
bottom of the appliance.
• You can lift and carry the appliance using the carrying handle (9). Never pull or
lift the appliance by the cord.
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