Electrolux Z161 User Manual

Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner

Household Type

Owner’s Guide Z161 Series

IMPORTANT

For any advise

on your cleaner,

please telephone

Customer Care

08706 055055

Index

Important Safeguards .............. 2

Service Information ................. 4

Identify Parts ........................... 4

Assemble ................................. 5

Use .......................................... 6

Dust Cup .................................. 7

Motor Filter .............................. 7

Guarantee ................................ 8

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electric appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

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 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, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center 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 airﬂow.

● This vacuum cleaner creates suction. Some models contain a revolving brush roll. Keep hair, loose clothing, ﬁngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

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

● Do not use without motor ﬁlter in place.

● Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

● Do not use to pick up ﬂammable 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 ofﬁce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

BEFORE YOU START CHECK THE VOLTAGE

First check the voltage shown on the data plate (see rear view) to make sure that 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 5A 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 5A 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 dealer or Electrical Retailers 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 on 08706 055 055.

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 5 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, have it done by 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.

Fuse Cover

5 Amp Fuse

5 AMP

Brown

Cord Clamp

Fuse

Blue

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 Electrolux

Service Staff 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 dust bag 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 manufacturer’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, or dustbag chamber.

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