Electrolux Z8800 Series manual Important Safeguards, Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

•Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

•Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before servicing.

•This appliance is not intended for use by any persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service centre before using.

•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.

•Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

•Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.

•Turn off all controls before unplugging.

•Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

•Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

•This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a revolving brushroll. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

•Do not place cleaner on furniture or stairs as the brushroll may cause damage. Place cleaner on floor with the handle in storage position while using attachments.

•Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

•Do not use without the dust cup or filter(s) in place.

•Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use. To prevent burns, avoid touching the belt pulley when servicing the drive belt.

•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

•Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.

•Keep your work area well lighted.

•Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.

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WARNING

The brush in the cleaning head rotates at high speed and can cause damage to the mains supply cable if the cleaner passes over it during cleaning operations.

Care should be taken to ensure that this does not happen. If the cleaning head has accidentally passed over the mains supply cable the following action should be taken:

1.Switch off and remove the plug from the socket outlet.

2.Examine the mains supply cable for damage (only after removing the plug from the socket outlet).

3.If there is any sign of damage to the supply cable it MUST be renewed. The repair MUST be carried out by an Electrolux Service Agent or a similar qualified person.

4.NEVER use the machine with a damaged mains supply cable.

Proprietary carpet conditioning and air freshening materials

After using proprietary carpet conditioning powders, it is recommended that the filters be changed. Some of these preparations contain substances which if left in the vacuum cleaner for extended periods could damage the plastic mouldings which form the structure of the cleaner.

Many air fresheners, household deodorants, sprays and polishes contain a highly flammable gas propellant.

Because of this, it is particularly important that these products are used strictly in accordance with the relevant manufacturer’s instructions.

It is essential that none of the above products are sprayed directly into the vacuum cleaner or any of its filters, hose assembly, dustbag chamber or dust cup.

Thermal Cut Off

This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the cleaner in case of motor overheating. If the cleaner switches off, push the switch pedal once and unplug the cleaner. Check the cleaner for a possible source of overheating such as a full dust cup, a blocked hose or clogged filter. If these conditions are found, fix them and wait at least 60 minutes before attempting to use the cleaner. After the 60 minute period, plug the cleaner back in and push the on/off switch On (I). If the cleaner still does not run, please call Electrolux Customer Care.