Hotpoint Ariston SL C10 BCH - Manual (Page 16)

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animals. Keep the suction ends away from your
body while it is in operation.
• Should you suspect a failure, immediately unplug
it from the electrical outlet.
• Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water
or any other liquid. Never spray any liquid
substances onto the appliance.
• Do not leave the appliance in the open air and
exposed to inclement weather conditions.
• For safety, we advise you to keep the vacuum
cleaner always lower than your own position
when cleaning the stairs.
• Never suck up any liquid or damp
substances as this could affect the
operation of the appliance.
• Never suck up any flammable materials or
incandescent objects such as ash, cigarette
ends etc. Some parts of the vacuum cleaner
could catch fire.
• Never suck up any sharp or cutting objects as
this could damage the appliance.
• If very fine dust or powders are sucked up such
as flour, etc. small electrostatic discharges could
occur. When sucking up materials previously
mentioned, we advise not to use the metal
extension pipe, but only the plastic flexible hose
and to set a low suction power level.
• For your safety, every repair or maintenance
action should be carried out on the appliance
only by Hotpoint authorised staff.
• No responsibility shall be accepted in case of
damage resulting from any improper use of the
appliance.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove all adhesives, protective plastic materials
and cardboard packaging. Make sure all adhesive
parts are removed with a soft damp cloth.
Assembling
1. Fasten the plastic flexible hose (11) to the suction
inlet (16) until it clicks into place. To remove it,
press the release (17) and pull it out.
2. Fit the metal extension pipe (9) into the hand
grip (10) until it locks into place. Use the length
regulator (8) to adjust the length of the pipe.
3. Fit the attachment you need (see chapter
“Attachments”) into the end of the metal
extension pipe until it locks into place.
If your appliance is equipped with a Remote
Power Control, you will need to insert the
batteries supplied (see paragraph “Remote Power
Control” under chapter “Features”).
for household and similar uses
such as in:
• - staff kitchen areas in shops,
offices and other work envi-
ronments;
• - farm houses;
• - hotels, motels and other
residential environments by
the guests;
• - bed&breakfast-type envi-
ronments.
• Supervise children to prevent
them from playing with the ap-
pliance.
• Turn unit off and unplug from
outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning. To disconnect,
turn unit off, grasp plug, and pull
out from wall outlet. Never yank
on cord.
• Do not operate any appliance
with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions
or has been damaged in any
manner. Return the appliance to
an authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.
• Do not leave the appliance unat-
tended while it is running.
• Never use the power cord to move or carry the
appliance around.
• After use, disconnect the plug from the electrical
outlet and rewind the power cord.
• Do not bend the power cord and keep it away
from sharp edges to avoid any damage.
• Never leave or use the appliance over or close
to flames, ovens, flammable materials or other
sources of heat.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner on persons or