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-For parquets and smooth floors: Use the all floor attachment (22) in brush position – fig. 4. or use the hardfloor tool* (21) directly.

-For corners and areas which are difficult to reach: use the slot tool attachment convertible into a brush* (24) in the flat tool attachment position.

-For furniture: use the slot tool attachment convertible into a brush* (24) or the furniture nozzle* (23).

IMPORTANT Always switch off and unplug your vacuum cleaner before changing the accessories.

Connecting the cord and starting the appliance

Unwind the power cord completely, plug your vacuum cleaner in – fig. 6 and press the On/Off pedal (2) – fig. 7.

Set the suction power:

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- using the electronic power regulator* (3): turn the switch on the electronic regulator* to set the suction power: towards maximum position for floors and minimum position for furniture and fragile fabrics – fig. 8.

-with the mechanical power regulator on the grip: open the slider on the grip to manually reduce suction power, e.g.: on fragile surfaces… – fig. 9.

Storing and transporting the appliance

After use, stop your vacuum cleaner by pressing the On/Off pedal (2) and unplug it – fig. 10. Wind the power cord by pressing the cord winder pedal (4) – fig. 11.

Upright, place the tool attachment (22) in its housing under the appliance (1b) – fig. 12. Horizontal, place the tool attachment (22) in its housing at the back of the appliance (1a) – fig. 13. Carry your vacuum cleaner easily using its carry handles (7a or 7b).

5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Important: Always stop and unplug your vacuum cleaner before maintenance or cleaning.

Changing bag

The bag full light (5) indicates that the bag is full or saturated. If you notice that your appliance is becoming less efficient, set it to maximum power and hold the nozzle up above the ground. If the light stays red, replace the bag.

Remove the flexible hose (18) from the suction opening (10) – fig. 2. Open the lid (9) of your vacuum cleaner – fig. 14.

a) If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a paper bag* (17a) or a Wonderbag Compact* (17c):

Remove the bag support (15) from the bag compartment (8) - fig. 15a, then remove the paper bag* (17a) or the Wonderbag Compact* (17c) from its support by sliding it along the runners (16) - fig. 15b.

Dispose of the paper bag* or the Wonderbag Compact* in a dustbin – fig. 15c. Position a new paper bag* or a new Wonderbag Compact* on the support - fig. 15d. Place it in the compartment - fig. 15e.

Check that the bag and bag support (15) are correctly positioned before closing the lid (9).

b) If your vacuum is fitted with a textile bag*:

Remove the bag support (15) from the bag compartment (8) – fig. 16a, then remove the textile bag (17b) from its support (15) by sliding it along its runners (16) – fig. 16b.

Open the bag with the zip – fig. 16c, then empty it over a dustbin – fig. 16d. Clean the bag under running water – fig. 16e.

Allow to dry for at least 24 hours (only put the bag back into position when it is completely dry) – fig. 16f. Reclose the textile bag: make sure that the zip is fully closed - fig.16g - before repositioning the bag in the ap- pliance.

Reposition the textile bag onto the bag support - fig.16h.

Check that the textile bag and bag support (15) are correctly positioned before closing the lid (9).

* According to model: these systems are specific to certain models or are accessories available as an option.

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