Delonghi XCA 247.1, XCA 245.1, XCA 240.1 Instructions Manual

Dear Customer,
Thank you for the confidence you have placed in our company.

All our products are the result of consolidated experience in the design and
production of appliances for household cleaning, and have been subject to meticulous
technical tests.

This manual is designed to help you make the most of your appliance and to fully
appreciate its superb quality.

We are certain that if you follow our suggestions, this appliance will give you
absolute satisfaction and many years of service, while also easing your daily
household cleaning tasks.

INDEX

Important safeguards p. 11

Assembling the appliance p. 12

Using the appliance p. 13

Cleaning and maintenance p. 15

* The carpet/floor brush (9) and electro-brush (13) may be different from those shown in the illustration. They are only different
in appearance - the operating instructions are the same.

Description

1. Handle

2. On-Off switch

3. Electronic power adjustment

(electronic versions)

4. Full paper bag indicator

5. Filter holder grid

6. Front panel opening handle

7. Front panel

8. Suction nozzle

Accessories

9. Carpet/floor brush (according to the
model)*

10. Multi-purpose nozzle

11. Crevice tool

12. Extension pipe

13. Electro-brush* (on request
for some models)

14. Accessory for delicate floors of the
“Explora” brush (optional - according
to the model)

15. Parquet brush: (optional - according to
the model)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1) Read the instruction booklet carefully

2) Never use the appliance on wet surfaces.

3) Always unplug the appliance when not in use and before carrying out any
maintenance or cleaning work on the appliance itself.

4) The appliance is only intended for domestic use, as shown in the booklet, and only with the
accessories supplied.

5) Do not leave the appliance unattended when switched on. Keep away from
children and unfit persons.

6) Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.

7) Keep clothing, hair, fingers and all parts of the body away from the suction nozzle and moving parts
(electro-brush roller).

8) To avoid damage to the insulation, do not run the appliance over supply cord.

9) Do not unplug by pulling the electric cord.

10) Do not use the electric cord as a handle. Do not jam the cord in doors, nor allow it to rub against
corners. Keep away from heated surfaces.

11) Do not allow the appliance to pick up matches, hot ashes or cigarette ends.

12) Do not use for liquids of any kind.

13) Avoid vacuuming hard or sharp objects that could damage the paper bag and the appliance itself.
Do not vacuum nails, pins, screws, coins or metal objects.

14) Do not use without a filter paper dust collection bag. The use of plastic or non-filter paper bags
affects the operation of the appliance and may cause serious damage.

15) Before starting the appliance, ensure that the correct filters are properly in place.

16) Check the filters regularly and, if necessary, clean or replace them.

17) After washing dirty filters, ensure they are completely dry before putting them back in place.

18) Do not introduce foreign objects into the suction nozzle. Do not use the appliance if any aperture is
obstructed. Keep the suction nozzle free of dust, hair, gauze and any other material that could restrict
suction.

19) Do not wash the appliance with trichloroethylene or other solvents. Use only water with ordinary liquid
detergents.

20) Be especially careful when using the appliance on stairs.

21) Do not switch on the appliance if it seems defective. Do not use if the electric cord or power plug is
damaged. If the appliance is dropped, left outside, gets wet or is immersed in water, take it to an
authorized Technical Service Centre.

22) The power cable of this appliance may not be replaced by the customer. Any time the cable has
been damaged, or any time you just wish to replace it, please contact only authorized technical
support centres.

23) For all repairs, apply only to the place of purchase or directly to an authorized Technical Service
Centre.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the appliance and/or accessories supplied without prior notice.

ENGLISH

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ASSEMBLING
THE APPLIANCE

Attach the handle (1) by pushing in firmly. Insert
the screw with screw plug in (fig. 1,A) the
through hole and then insert the cord-winding
lug and the clamping screw (fig. 2) and screw in.

-

Open the front panel of the appliance (7) by
pushing the release catch in a downwards di­rection (fig. 3) and check that the paper bag
is properly inserted in its holder.

- Attach the desired tool to the end of the vacuum
cleaner, pushing it in well.

“Explora” brush (some models only)

Thanks to the articulated fins, this model is particularly
suited to cleaning right up close to furniture and into
corners. (Fig. 4).

For cleaning wider areas, simply rotate the brush to use
the total width (Fig. 5).

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4

5

2

Fig. 1A

1

3

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