Upright V acuum Cleaner
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
PROBLEM SOLVING
Owner’s Guide
Household Type
5700-5739 Series
2-4
5-6
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
QUICK REFERENCE
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE
HOW TO USE
Dust Bag
Side Door Filters
Brush Roll
Brush Roll Belt
IMPORTANT
For any advice
on your cleaner and to
order dust bags, filters
and accessories,
please telephone
Electrolux Floorcare
Helpline
08706 055055
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Clear Hose
Guide
WARRANTY
www.electrolux.co.uk
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be f ollow ed, including the follo wing:
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plug ged 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 manuf acturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, 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 aw ay 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 bloc ked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and an ything that may
reduce airflow .
• This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a rev olving brush roll. Keep hair , loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not place cleaner on furniture or stairs as the brush roll may cause damage. Place cleaner on floor 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 bag or filter(s) in place.
• Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use. To prevent b urns, a v oid touching the belt pulle y when servicing the drive
belt.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustib le liquids such as gasoline , or use in areas where the y may be present.
• Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
• Keep your w ork area well lighted.
• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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BEFORE Y OU 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 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
Permanently connected to the cleaner is a mains supply (2-core) cable fitted with a non-rewirable plug incorporating a 13A fuse.
In the event of the fuse requiring replacement the fuse cover should be removed using a small screwdriver. The old fuse MUST
be replaced by a 13A ASTA approved BS1362 fuse or a BSI approved fuse. The cover must be replaced before the plug is used
again. In the event of loss of the fuse cover, replacements can be obtained from your Electrolux Floorcare dealer and must be
of the same colour as indicated by the coloured insert on the base of the plug.
If difficulty is experienced in obtaining a replacement, contact Electrolux Floorcare helpline on 08706 055055.
In no circumstances must the plug be used without a correct fuse cover fitted.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed 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 accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral. Brown: Live.
As the colours of the wires in the mains cable of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
If using a three-pin plug, do not make any connection to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured
green or green-and-yellow. This cleaner is double insulated and no earth connection is necessary.
It is in your interest to ensure that the plug is correctly attached to the mains cable. In case of doubt, consult a qualified electrician, 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Fuse
13 Amp Fuse
Cover
13 Amp
Fuse
Blue
Brown
Cord
Clamp
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 Floorcare
Service Agent or a similar qualified person.
4. NEVER use the machine with a damaged mains supply cable.
Proprietary carpet conditioning and air freshening materials
After using proprietary carpet conditioning powders, it is recommended that the filters be changed. Some of these preparations contain
substances 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 flammable gas propellant.
Because of this, it is particularly important that these products are used strictly in accordance with the relevant manu facturer’ s instructions.
It is essential that none of the above products are sprayed directly into the vacuum cleaner or any of its filters, 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 suddenly shuts
down, push the switch pedal once and unplug the cleaner. Check the cleaner for a possible source of overheating such as a full dust
bag, a blocked hose or clogged filter. If these conditions are found, carry out maintenance and wait at least 60 minutes before attempting to use the cleaner. After the 6 0 minute period, plug the cleaner back in and turn on the switch. If the cleaner still does not run, please
call Electrolux Floorcare helpline on 08706 055055.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Should you require service on your Electrolux cleaner, please telephone Electrolux Floorcare helpline on 08706 055055.
Before requesting service, please check whether your problem is covered under Service Checklist (see below).
New filter pads,brush rollers and drive belts can be obtained from Electrolux dealers. If difficulty is experienced in obtaining
spares, please contact Electrolux Floorcare helpline on 08706 055055.
SERVICE CHECKLIST
• If your cleaner will not operate, check the plug connection, plug fuse and mains fuse.
• Never allow the dust bag to become so full that it impedes the air-flow, thus reducing the cleaning efficiency of the machine.
• Always store your cleaner and spare dust filters in a dry place.
• Renew the filter pads three or four times a year. This is essential to ensure continued high filtration of dust particles.
• Sucking up such items as stockings, clippings of cloth, sizeable pieces of paper, wrappings from cigarette packets or sweets
• 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
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.
SERVICE
The character of household dust and its effect on the air-flow through the machine may vary considerably. Fluffy dust allows
air to pass through readily whereas fine powdery dust or proprietary cleaning powders, pack tightly in the dust bag, offering
greater resistance to air-flow and will reduce cleaning efficiency if the bag becomes overloaded.
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, first disconnect the cleaner from the electricity
supply, refer to section headed “Blockages”. If these operations are not successful, contact Electrolux on 08706 055055.
wet pick up cleaner, and must never be used on damp carpets or wet floors.
Spares
New filters, brush rollers and drive belts can be obtained from authorised Electrolux dealers and electrical retailers. If difficulty is experienced
in obtaining spares please call us on 08706 055055, visit our website at www.shop.electrolux.co.uk or send cheque orders made payable
to Electrolux Floorcare to Electrolux Floorcare, 101 Oakley Road, Luton Beds, LU4 9QQ.
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Cord Retainer - To use, push electrical cord down into cord
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retainer.
ON/OFF Switch - International symbol I means On,
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International symbol O means Off.
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Dust Bag Cover Latch - Pull up on latch to remove bag co ver
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giving access to the dust bag and motor filter.
Filter Door Latch - Push down on latch and pivot out for
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access to the filter compartment. Push up on latch to close
door.
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Dust Bag Cover.
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Dust Bag - Inside the dust bag compartment. The
debris from cleaning is collected in the dust bag.
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Stair Handle - To use when cleaning stairs.
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Handle Release - Step on handle release to pull handle
back to a comfortable operating position.
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Cleaner Height Setting - An adjustment that raises or
lowers the cleaner base to match the type of floor
surface.
QUICK REFERENCE
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WARNING: Avoid injury. Keep loose clothing, hair,
fingers, and all other parts of body awa y from
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WARNING: Keep children away from rotating parts on
any moving part (such as the revolving
brush). Turn off the switch and unplug the
cleaner before changing the cleaner height
setting.
cleaner.
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