AEG 5 Contents, Before using for the first time, Protecting the environment, Safety instructions

Contents

Appliance description	8
Before using for the first time	9
Protecting the environment	9
Safety instructions for the user	9
Preparing the vacuum cleaner for use	9
Using the nozzles	10
Switching on	11
Maintenance and cleaning	11
Paper filter	12
What do I do, if	13
Special accessories	13

Before using for the first time

Please read the following information carefully. It provides important information on the safety, use and maintenance of the appliance. Keep the operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any subsequent owners.

Protecting the environment

Do not simply throw away packaging material and old appliances.

Equipment packaging:

The cardboard packaging can be deposited at a waste paper recycling point.

Deposit the recyclable polyethylene (PE) bag at a PE recycling point.

Recycling the appliance at the end of its life:

The plastic components all carry a material identification marking so that, like the other materials, they can be recycled at the end of the life of the appliance.

Please ask your local authority about your local recycling centre.

Safety instructions

This appliance complies with the following EC directives: – 73/23/EC dated

21.02. 1973 – Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03. 05. 1989 (including Amending Directive 92/31/EEC) – EMC Directive.

Only connect the appliance to – 220/230 Volt

– alternating current.

The mains circuit for the socket used must be protected with a fuse with a rating of at least 10 A.

Never remove the mains plug from the socket by pulling on the cable.

Do not use the appliance if:

-the cable is damaged.

-the housing shows visible signs of damage.

Avoid running over the mains lead with the appliance or the vacuum brush. The insulation could be damaged.

The cover cannot be closed unless a paper filter has been inserted. Please do not use force!

Always ensure that a paper filter as well as a MICROFILTER and a HEPA filter are inserted.

Toner dust from laser printers and copiers must not be vacuumed using normal household vacuum cleaners.

This is a domestic vacuum cleaner and should only be used to vacuum dry dust. People and animals must not be vacuumed using the appliance.

Keep children away from electrical appliances.

The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by incorrect use or operation.

Leave wet shampooed carpets to dry completely. Otherwise the vacuum cleaner will be damaged. Such action might also reduce protection against electric shock.

Do not vacuum matches, glowing ashes or cigarette ends using the appliance. Avoid picking up hard, pointed objects as these may damage the appliance or the paper filter.

Do not expose the appliance to the effects of the weather, humidity or sources of heat.

Should the mains lead be defective, the complete cable roller must be replaced by AEG customer service or an authorised repair centre.

Repairs to electrical appliances may only be carried out by qualified specialists. Improperly effected repairs may result in significant risk to the user.

For this reason, if there is a malfunction in your appliance please contact your specialist dealer or AEG customer service directly.

Preparing the vacuum cleaner for use

The accessories can be connected by pushing and twisting, and can be disconnected by pulling them apart and twisting.

Connecting the suction hose and suction tube. Join the suction hose handle firmly to the suction tube.

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