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Turning the vacuum cleaner on and off (see fig. 22)
Press the On/Off foot switch .
Selecting the suction power
You can adjust the suction power to suit the situation. When you reduce the suction power, the floor brush can be moved with less effort.
On the vacuum cleaner you will see various symbols showing examples of which power level is recommended for which purpose.
The selected power level light is yellow.
- Draperies, fabrics
- Upholstery, pillows
- Thick pile carpets, rugs and runners.
Auto = Automatic adjustment of the suction power to the flooring
Do NOT use the "Auto" power level to vacuum draperies or other lightweight fabrics. Excessive suction may cause damage to such items.
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- Low pile carpets
- Hard flooring and intensive cleaning of carpets.
If the floor tool is difficult to move across the carpeting reduce the suction power.
Depending on the model, your vacuum cleaner will be equipped with one of the following suction settings.
Foot switches (see fig. 23)
When used for the first time, the vacuum cleaner will turn itself on to the highest power level.
The next time it is used, it will turn on to the power level last selected.
To select a higher power setting, press the + foot switch.
To select a lower power setting, press the - foot switch.
Automatic foot switches (see fig. 24 + 25)
When used for the first time, the vacuum cleaner turns on to the "Auto" power level.
Auto = Automatic adjustment of the suction power to the flooring
Do NOT use the "Auto" power level to vacuum draperies or other lightweight fabrics. Excessive suction may cause damage to such items.
To select a higher power setting, press the + foot switch.
To select a lower power setting, press the - foot switch.
The next time it is used, it turns on to the power level last selected.
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