AEG-Electrolux VAMYPRCE250.5 User Manual

VAMPYR® CE . . .

Vacuum Floor Cleaner

Operating Instructions

A = Button to Open the

Paper Filter Compartment

B = Power Regulation

*

C = Accessories Compartment
D = On/Off Button
E = Parking Rail
F = Filter Replacement Indicator
G = Cable Rewind Button
H = Tool Rail

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I = Nozzle
J= Carrying Handle
K= Hose Release Button
L= Suction Tube/Telescopic Tube*
M= Handle
N= Suction Hose

*depending on model

Contents

Appliance Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Before Using for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Protecting the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

User Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Making the Vacuum Cleaner Ready for Use .4

Using the Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Switching On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Paper Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Carrying and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

What to do, if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Additional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

AEG Customer Service in Europe . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before Using for the First Time

Please read all the following information
carefully. It provides important instructions on
appliance safety, operation and maintenance.
Keep these 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 in
the waste paper collection.

• Deposit the recyclable polyethylene (PE) bag
at a PE collection 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 inquire with your local authority about
your local recycling centre.

Safety Instructions

; This device complies with the following EU
Directives: – 73/23/EWG dated 19 Feb. 1973 –
Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EWG dated
3 May 1989 (including Directive Amendment
92/31/EWG) – EMC Directive.

• Only connect the appliance to 230/240 V AC.

• The electric circuit for the socket used must
have at least a 10 A fuse.

• 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 pulling the appliance or suction brush
over the mains lead. The insulation could be
damaged.

• The cover cannot be closed if a paper filter
is not inserted. Please do not use force!

• Always ensure that a paper filter as well as a
MICROFILTER and a motor protection filter
are inserted.

• This vacuum cleaner may only be used for
vacuuming dry materials in households. Peo­ple and animals must not be vacuumed with
appliance.
Keep children away from electrical appliances.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any
damage that may be caused by improper use
or operation.

• Leave wet shampooed carpets to completely
dry. Never vacuum liquids with the vacuum
cleaner – otherwise the vacuum cleaner will
be damaged. Furthermore, electric shock pro­tection may be impaired.

• Under no circumstances should the appliance
be used to vacuum matches, glowing ashes or
cigarette ends. Avoid vacuuming hard, sharp
objects as they may damage the appliance or
the paper filter.

• Do not expose the appliance to weather,
moisture or heat.

• In the event of a cable defect, the entire cable
roller should be replaced by AEG customer
service or an authorised repair shop.

• Repairs to electrical appliances may only be
performed by qualified service engineers.
Improper repairs may lead to serious hazards
for the user.

• Therefore if your appliance needs repairing,
please contact your retailer or AEG customer
service.

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Making the Vacuum Cleaner
Ready for Use

The accessories can be connected by pressing
together and turning, and separated by pulling
and turning:

Connect Together the Suction Hose and
Suction Tube.

Firmly connect the suction tube handle to the
suction tube.

Connect the Suction Tubes Together

(depending on model)
Connect the two tubes together.

Connect the Suction Hose

Plug the suction hose connector into the suc­tion inlet. The connector clips into place and is
free to rotate.
Press the release button and pull out the con­nector in order to remove the suction hose.

Mains Connection/Cable Rewind

The mains cable is stored in the cable compart­ment. Pull out the cable and plug into a mains
socket.

Unplug from the mains socket. Press the foot
button, the cable is automatically rewound after
vacuuming.

Adjust the Telescopic Tube
(depending on model)
Push down the button on the tube and adjust
the tube to the desired working position.

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