12 USE
1 Check that the dust container (19) and filters (8 and 26) are fitted correctly. See the
following section (Cleaning and Conservation)
2 Insert the flexible hose (13) into the connection (10) until it clicks into place When you
want to remove the hose, press the release tabs (12) at the same time.
3 Insert the telescopic metal tube (17).
4 Prepare the accessories required for the surface you want to clean. Insert the required
accessory into the telescopic metal tube (17).
All-purpose brush for floors and carpets (29)
It can be used on all types of floors, as it is retractile and can adapt to the surface to be
cleaned. To change the cleaning position of the brush, press the brush button (30) with your
foot. We recommend cleaning hard floors, wood and parquet with the fibre brush extended,
and cleaning carpets and rugs with the fibre brush retracted.
Brush for parquet floors (31)
It is recommended for use on parquet floors and hard floors (stoneware, ceramic, marble,
etc.).
Vacuuming tip (14)
For narrow places, grooves and corners.
On delicate surfaces use the tip with its brush positioned on the edge. To do this, slide the
small inserted brush towards the front of the tip while pressing the tab (fig. 1).
Furniture brush (28)
Suitable for furniture and upholstery.
• The length of the telescopic tube can be adjusted (17) by sliding the adjustment button
(18) while moving both parts of the telescopic tube.
5 Pull the cord (6) out as far as the yellow mark (ideal length). If necessary, pull it out as
far as the red mark, but no further.
6 Plug the appliance into the mains.
7 Adjust the suction power by turning the power control (3) to the required power level
(fig. 2).
) For daily cleaning use the ECOPTIMA power range. It has sufficient suction power
with minimum power consumption. If you need more suction power for carpets or very
dirty surfaces, turn the power control to the MAX position.
8 Switch the vacuum cleaner on by pressing the foot button (5).
) You can also adjust the suction power by opening or closing the regulator on the handle
(16). (Opening the valve reduces the power and closing it increases the power).
) If, while using the appliance, you hear a sharp whistle unlike the usual sound,
turn it off and unplug it. Check that the air intakes, outlets and filters are not
blocked. If they are blocked, get rid of the cause of the blockage.
) Turn the air intake hose cover (10) anti-clockwise and check it is not blocked (fig. 3).
, While using the appliance, drag it along like a trolley. If you wish, you can use the
handle (15) to carry the vacuum cleaner.
, This appliance has a position known as “horizontal parking”, which can be used for
pausing from time to time during cleaning. This position is achieved by holding the
telescopic tube by the hook in the groove (4) of the appliance body.
, If you want, you can place the tip (14) and the furniture brush (28) in the accessory-
holder.
9 Once you have finished, switch the appliance off by pressing the button (5). Unplug it
and press the button (2) to wind up the cord. Hold the cord plug in your hand to prevent
it from banging against the vacuum cleaner housing.
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