AEG-Electrolux ZA1 User Manual

English

Table of Contents

Time to Enjoy Life 34–35

Functional Description 36–37

For Your Own Safety 38–39

Preparations Before Use 40–41

Buttons and Display 42

Vacuuming Programmes 43

Timer 44

Changing the Message Display Language 44

Status Messages 44

Questions and Answers 45

Emptying and Cleaning the Dust Collector 46–47

Cleaning the Roller 46–47

Accessories/After-Sales Service 48

Technical Specifications 49

18–19

20–21

22–23

24–25

30–31

2–3

4–5

6–7

8–9

14–15

Time to enjoy life

Let me take the strain out of cleaning. Just leave me on the floor. I will vacuum for you. Automatically. My built-in, advanced sensors scan the room when I vacuum. I charge myself and switch off when the job is done. Just leave me to do the job.

Let me vacuum the kitchen when you are surfing the net in the other room.And I will take care of the room when you cook in the kitchen. Let me vacuum a room each day when you go to work. I will take care of spilled rice and sugar. I am Trilobite – your personal vacuum cleaner. I do the vacuuming so you can do other things, as often as you want, and without taking up your time.

Of course you’re impatient and want to switch me on right away. No problem.All you need to do is to:

1. Charge me as shown on page 40.

2. Place me as shown on page 36.

3. Press the start button, (upper right button).

4. Confirm by pressing the button (lower right button).

But before starting, read the precautions on pages 38–39!

Vacuum programmes

Trilobite has three vacuum programmes: “Normal” Trilobite first plots the room by following the walls

(wall mapping) and then vacuums all open surfaces. “Quick” The same as Normal, however without Wall Mapping. “Spot” Trilobite vacuums an area of about one square

metre twice.

Refer to page 43 for more information on how to proceed and when to use the different programmes.

Starting vacuuming

You will probably use the Normal programme most of the time. This programme starts with Trilobite approaching a wall and then mapping the walls in the room by left turns.Trilobite first travels one full circumference of the room continually turning left. Depending on the size and layout of the room, wall mapping may last for up to 15 minutes (25 minutes if it has found the charger). After this,Wall Mapping ends, and vacuuming commences.

Main cleaning program

During the main cleaning sequence,Trilobite moves freely all over the room.Trilobite “sees” its way around with the help of harmless ultrasound. This is the same technique that is used by bats for navigation in the dark, for instance, and for foetal diagnosis in hospitals.When it discovers an object in its path, Trilobite stops a few centimetres in front of it and then changes direction.Trilobite can handle most obstacles. However, if it gets stuck, it will continue with its cleaning program if you release it within 20 minutes, put it back down on the floor within 30 seconds and press the “Continue Cleaning” button.

Charging

If Trilobite is started from the charger or locates it during Wall Mapping, it will return to the charger unit whenever the battery charge falls below a specific level. Once the batteries have been charged,Trilobite goes to work again until the room has been vacuumed.When the work is done,Trilobite returns to the charger. If Trilobite cannot find the charger during Wall Mapping and the battery voltage becomes too low, it will stop somewhere in the room.

Functional Description

Charger

Place the charger close to a wall.

This way, Trilobite will find the

charger in the Wall Mapping mode.

Start

Start Trilobite directly from the

charger or face it towards a wall

at a distance of 0.5 m. Start

vacuuming (see page 43).

Wall mapping

Trilobite starts by first travelling

along the walls of the room to

establish the size of the room.

Cleaning

In the Vacuum Cycle, Trilobite

moves through the room at its own.

NOTE! To make it easier to find the charger, start Trilobite towards a wall close to the charger.

Connection terminals

Display

Roller Drive wheel

Rating plate Roller cover

lock button

Trilobite

Trilobite navigates using ultrasound. During Wall Mapping, it receives information about the size of the room. Wall mapping serves as the basis for the estimated duration for independent vacuuming in the Normal vacuuming mode. NOTE! Trilobite is not fully charged upon delivery. Before using it the first time, connect it to the battery charger. (Refer page 40.) A full battery charge requires approximately two hours.

Battery charger

Put the battery charger on the floor, connect it to the mains and place it with its rear side facing the wall.Allow a free space of 0.2 metres on the right side of the charger.When Trilobite has completed Normal vacuuming, it returns to the charger.The batteries are then charged and it is ready for more work.

Magnetic strips

The magnetic strips serve as “virtual walls” and are important for correct operation. Use them to e.g., block door and wall openings and staircases. (Refer to page 41.)

Be sure to block staircases, landings, etc. with the magnetic strips. If you do not do this, Trilobite can pass over e.g., a staircase landing and cause injuries and damage to property.

A magnetic strip that has once been removed has poorer adhesive capability.We therefore strongly recommend that you attach the necessary strips once and for all. Never reuse a magnetic strip on a stair or in any other important application where safety is an important parameter. If you nonetheless choose to let the magnetic strip lie unfastened on the floor, make sure that the side with the adhesive (with the protective paper backing) faces downwards! Use a pair of scissors or a knife to trim the magnetic strip to the correct length. See page 41 in the user instructions to see how the magnetic strip should be fitted. Magnetic strips are available in a range of lengths and versions, see page 48.

Emptying the dust collector

Empty the dust collector when the dust collector icon lights in the display. Be sure to empty the dust collector if it is not completely full.The light indicator may be due to e.g., a blocked filter.

Self-adhesive magnet stripBattery charger

Handle

Flexible bumper

Filter lid lock button

Terminals for connection to charger

For Your Own Safety

Trilobite is a machine that moves by itself. It is tempting to prying children’s fingers and is at work when nobody is around...With this in mind, it is important to read the following before you put it to work.

Danger Warning Precaution

General

Use

Only use Trilobite for normal household vacuuming. Do not use Trilobite to vacuum

• outdoors

• attics or basements garage

• bathrooms, washing rooms or other wet rooms

• ventilation rooms, inside false ceilings, etc.

• staircases

• tabletops, shelves, etc.

• warehouses, industrial buildings, etc.

Children

Do not leave children alone with Trilobite. Children are curious and Trilobite is exciting. If a child by mistake starts the machine, he/she could become scared, run away with the risk of injuries.

Magnetic strips

Do not install magnetic strips close to magnetic objects, since the magnetic fields generated by them may affect the function of the magnetic strips. Consequently, move magnetic objects to another place in the room.

Carpet wear

In exceptional cases,Trilobite’s brush roller may cause certain carpet types to wear quickly.

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