AEG 5 - Manual (Page 3)

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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.