AEG-Electrolux Z2956AZ, Z2950A, Z2951AZ, UK2950B User Manual

Upright Vacuum Clean er Owner’s Guide

Household Type

Z2950 Series

2 - 4

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

GUARANTEE

QUICK REFERENCE

HOW TO ASSEMBLE

HOW TO USE

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Dust Cup

Top Filter

Bottom Filter

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Brushroll

IMPORTANT

For any advice

on your cleaner and

to order ﬁ lters and

accessories,

please telephone the

Electrolux Helpline on

8 - 9

Brushroll Belt

PROBLEM SOLVING

Clear Hose

Guide

08706 055055

FILTER REPLACEMENT CODE: EF87a and EF82

www.electrolux.co.uk

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, in clud ing the following:

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, electric shock, or injury:

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• Do not leave vacuum cleaner whilst plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in

use and before servicing.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, dam aged,

left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service centre before using.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.

• Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything

that may reduce airﬂ ow.

• This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a revolving brushroll. Keep hair, loose clothing, ﬁ ngers, and all parts

of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Do not place cleaner on furniture or stairs as the brushroll may cause damage. Place cleaner on ﬂ oor with the handle in

storage position while using attachments.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use without the dust cup or ﬁ lter(s) in place.

• Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use. To prevent burns, avoid touching the belt pulley when servicing the drive belt.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up ﬂ ammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

• Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.

• Keep your work area well lighted.

• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.

PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

The brush in the cleaning head rotates at high speed and can cause damage to the mains supply cable if the cleaner passes over it during cleaning operations.

Care should be taken to ensure that this does not happen. If the cleaning head has accidentally passed over the mains supply cable the following action should be taken:

1. Switch off and remove the plug from the socket outlet.

2. Examine the mains supply cable for damage (only after removing the plug from the socket outlet).

3. If there is any sign of damage to the supply cable it MUST be renewed. The repair MUST be carried out by an Electrolux Service

Agent or a similar qualiﬁ ed person.

4. NEVER use the machine with a damaged mains supply cable. Proprietary carpet conditioning and air freshening ma te ri als

After using proprietary carpet conditioning powders, it is recommended that the ﬁ lters be changed. Some of these preparations contain sub stanc es which if left in the vacuum cleaner for extended periods could damage the plastic mouldings which form the structure of the cleaner. Many air fresheners, household deodorants, sprays and polishes contain a highly ﬂ am ma ble gas propellant. Because of this, it is particularly important that these products are used strictly in ac cord ance with the relevant manufacturer’s instructions. It is essential that none of the above products are sprayed directly into the vacuum cleaner or any of its ﬁ lters, hose assembly, dustbag chamber or dust cup.

Thermal Cut Off

This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the cleaner in case of motor overheating. If the cleaner switches off, push the switch pedal once and unplug the cleaner. Check the cleaner for a possible source of overheating such as a full dust cup, a blocked hose or clogged ﬁ lter. If these conditions are found, ﬁ x them and wait at least 60 minutes before attempting to use the cleaner. After the 60 minute period, plug the cleaner back in and push the on/off switch On (I). If the cleaner still does not run, please call Electrolux Customer Care.

BEFORE YOU START

CHECK THE VOLTAGE

Before connecting the cleaner to an electrical supply, ensure that the voltage shown on the rating plate located beneath the cleaner is of the correct voltage for your electricity supply. If it is not, do not use the cleaner but refer back to your dealer.

CONNECTING TO YOUR ELEC TRIC I TY SUPPLY

Permanently connected to the clean er is a mains supply (2-core) cable ﬁ tted with a non-rewirable plug incorporating a 13A fuse. In the event of the fuse requiring replacement the fuse cover should be re moved using a small screw driv er. The old fuse MUST be

re placed by a 13A ASTA ap proved BS1362 fuse or a BSI approved fuse. The cover must be re placed before the plug is used again. In the event of loss of the fuse cover, re place ments can be obtained from your Electrolux Retailers and must be of the same colour as indicated by the col oured insert on the base of the plug.

If difﬁ culty is ex pe ri enced in ob tain ing a replacement, con tact Electrolux Customer Services on 08706 055055.

In no circumstances must the plug be used without a correct fuse cover ﬁ tted.

If the plug that is ﬁ tted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug ﬁ tted. Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off plug should then be dis posed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 amp socket in

another part of your home. The wires in the mains cable of this appliance are coloured in ac cord ance with the following code: Blue: Neu tral. Brown: Live. As the colours of the wires in the mains cable of this appliance may not correspond with the col oured markings iden ti fy ing the terminals

in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be con nect ed to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be con nect ed to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. If using a three-pin plug, do not make any con nec tion to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or col oured green

or green-and-yellow. This cleaner is dou ble in su lat ed and no earth con nec tion is nec es sary. It is in your interest to ensure that the plug is correctly attached to the mains cable. In case of doubt, consult a qualiﬁ ed elec tri cian, as

Electrolux cannot regard the repair of faults on the plug connection as a service that can be given free of charge under the terms of the guarantee.

Fuse

13 Amp Fuse

Cover

13 Amp

Fuse

Blue

Brown

Cord Clamp

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city ofﬁ ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Should you require service on your Electrolux cleaner, please telephone Electrolux Customer Services on 08706 055055. Before requesting service, please check whether your problem is covered under Service Checklist (see below).

New ﬁ lter pads, brushrollers and drive belts can be obtained from Electrolux Retailers. If difﬁ culty is experienced in obtaining spares, please contact Electrolux on 08706 055055.

SERVICE CHECKLIST

SERVICE

• If your cleaner will not operate, check the plug connection, plug fuse and mains fuse.

• Never allow the dust cup to become so full that it impedes the airﬂ ow, thus reducing the cleaning efﬁ ciency of the machine. The character of household dust and its effect on the airﬂ ow through the machine may vary considerably. Fluffy dust allows air to pass through readily whereas ﬁ ne powdery dust or proprietary cleaning powders, pack tightly in the dust cup, offering greater resistance to airﬂ ow and will reduce cleaning efﬁ ciency if the cup becomes overloaded.

• Always store your cleaner and spare dust ﬁ lters in a dry place.

• Renew the ﬁ lter pads three or four times a year. This is essential to ensure continued high ﬁ ltration of dust particles.

• Sucking up such items as stockings, clippings of cloth, sizeable pieces of paper, wrappings from cigarette packets or sweets etc., may block the hose. Electrolux regrets that the clearing of blocked hoses cannot be regarded as service that can be given free of charge, under the guarantee. Should a blockage occur, ﬁ rst disconnect the cleaner from the electricity supply, refer to section headed “Block ag es”. If these op er a tions are not suc cess ful, contact Electrolux on 08706 055055.

• Never pick up hot cinders or lighted cigarette ends.

• Make certain that your cleaner does not come into contact with water or any other liquid. It is not designed as a

wet pick up cleaner, and must never be used on damp carpets or wet ﬂ oors.

Important - in the event of the mains supply cable of this vacuum cleaner requiring replacement, we recommend that this be carried out by Electrolux Service Staff.

Spares

New ﬁ lters, brush rollers and drive belts can be obtained from Authorised Electrolux Dealers and electrical retailers. If difﬁ culty is experienced in obtaining spares please call us on 08706 055055 or visit our website at www.shop.electrolux.co.uk

GUARANTEE

This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.

This product is for household use only.

Electrolux products are carefully designed, manufactured, tested and inspected and, in consequence, we undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship, within one year of delivery to the original purchaser, free of charge. You may be required to take the product to your nearest service provider if the product requires attention during the ﬁ rst year.

There are certain conditions which may invalidate this guarantee:

a. It is dependent upon the appliance being correctly installed and used in accordance with the Company’s instructions under normal

domestic conditions within the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland.

b. Service at all times must be carried out by an Electrolux Service Representative or authorised agent.

c. The guarantee may be invalidated by unauthorised repair or modiﬁ cation of the appliance.

d. You may be charged by Electrolux if you call for an engineer to resolve a problem that we believe is covered in the instruction booklet.

(example: blocked/dirty ﬁ lters)

Electrolux does not accept liability for all defects arising from neglect, misuse or accident. This guarantee excludes such normal wearing parts as drive belts, brushes and ﬁ lters as the life of these depends upon the amount and nature of use.

Proof of purchase will be required before service under guarantee is provided. Please call 08706 055 055 for assistance.

IMPORTANT: For future reference we suggest you record the following details here, and keep the receipt with the handbook as proof of purchase. Purchased from ____________________________________________________ Date purchased __________________Model no __________________________

101 Oakley Road, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 9QQ

Features of the Electrolux vacuum cleaner and ac ces so ries supplied with it are pro tect ed in Great Britain and abroad by Patents or Registered Designs.

This appliance conforms with the requirements of the amend ed E.E.C. directive No. 89/336/EEC re lat ing to elec tro mag net ic compatibility (EMC) CE.

Electrolux, may introduce modiﬁ cations to their product from time to time, and con se quent ly the details given in this booklet are subject to alteration without notice.

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