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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 10
Using the nozzles 10
Switching on 11
Maintenance and cleaning 12
Paper filter 13
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:
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the cable is damaged.
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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.