Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] 12 Don't use the cleaner if the bin is full switch off, unplug, and empty it. 13 Don't use the cleaner for any purpose other than those described in these instructions. 14 Don't use accessories or attachments other than those we provide. 15 Don't leave the cleaner in sunlight, prolonged exposure to UV may damage plastics. [. . . ] 9 For stationary jobs like curtains, you may sit the cleaner up, with the handle at the top, but don't try to move it like this, or it'll fall over.
choose the tool for the job
10 The tools will fit on the nozzle, or on the narrow end of the extendable tube. 11 You'll have your own preferences, but here are a few tips for the first time user. big brush normally used with the extendable tube, for floors and carpets: Press the rear of the brush pedal to extend the bristles for floor coverings with little or no pile. Press the front of the brush pedal to retract the bristles for use on rugs, carpets, and anything with pile. crevice tool as the name implies, down the sides of upholstery, in awkward spaces, nooks, and crannies nothing else can reach. small brush use it to remove pet hair, lint, and dust from blinds, and curtains, and to brush/ clean awkward corners. sofa brush use this to remove pet hair, lint, and dust from upholstery, and other small, flat areas don't use it on hanging curtains, as it doesn't have the bristles necessary to let air flow freely, use the small brush instead.
tubes
12 Fit the extendable tube to the nozzle for floors, carpets, or hard to reach places: a) push the tube release towards the narrow end of the tube, and keep it pressed b) pull out as much of the inner tube as you need if you're done, push it back c) return the tube release to the locked position 13 Push the wide end of the extendable tube on to the nozzle. 14 Choose a tool, and push it onto the narrow end of the tube.
suction control
15 There are two ways to control the suction: a) The suction control on the top rear of the cleaner slide it towards max to increase the cleaning power, towards min to decrease the power. b) The suction control on the nozzle move it towards the nozzle for maximum suction, away from the nozzle, to reduce suction.
plug it in. 16 Plug the cable into a socket near the area to be cleaned (if it's a switched socket, switch it on). 4
plug in caution If you've accidentally pressed the on/off switch 3, the cleaner will work when you
17 Press and release the on/off switch 3, to turn the cleaner on.
switching on cleaning
18 Move the tool over the surface, cleaning a small area at a time. 46 It's a HEPA filter, it's expensive to replace, so be gentle with it. 48 Hold the bin in one hand, squeeze the catches on the front and rear of the main filter, and pull it down and out of the bin. 50 Wash the foam in warm soapy water, rinse it thoroughly, squeeze it out, and leave it to air dry. , Check that the foam is completely dry before replacing it on the main filter. 51 Tap the main filter gently over the newspaper, to dislodge any dirt. 52 If it's really dirty, soak it in warm soapy water for a few minutes, rinse under a running tap, to remove all trace of soap, then let it air dry. , Check that the main filter is completely dry before replacing it in the cleaner. 53 Replace the foam in the top of the main filter it's a funny shape, so it'll only fit one way round.
plastic filter
54 This is mounted inside the bin it's not removable. 55 While the main filter is out of the bin, you can reach both the outside and the inside of the plastic filter. 57 Anything stubborn can be brushed off (an old toothbrush is ideal for this).
replace the main filter
58 Push the main filter up into the bottom of the bin, till you hear the catches click into place. 59 Locate the rear of the bin lid on the hinges at the rear of the bin. [. . . ] , Check that the outlet filter is completely dry before replacing it in the cleaner. 6
74 Lower it into the outlet on top of the cleaner.
close the cleaner
75 Close the cleaner you'll hear the latch click into place. You'll hear a click as it locks into position.
cleaning the cleaner
77 Switch the cleaner off and unplug it before cleaning. 82 A dab of washing-up liquid will remove stubborn stains, but clean it off afterwards, or it may stain.
timing
83 Clean the cleaner frequently. [. . . ]