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VACUUM CLEANER
Household Type
OWNER’S GUIDE
Z2250 SERIES
IMPORTANT
For any advice
on your cleaner and to
order dustbags, filters
and accessories,
please telephone
Electrolux
Customer Care
Important Information 2-3
Guarantee .....................
Assembly Parts .............
How to Assemble .......
How to Use ...................
Accessories ..................
Filters ............................ 6
Dustbag .....................6-7
Brush Roll & Belt ..........
How to Clear
Blockages .....................
Troubleshooting ............
Thermal Cut Off ............
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We suggest you record the model, type and serial numbers
below. They are located on the silver rating plate on your
cleaner. For prompt and complete service information, always
refer to these numbers when inquiring about service.
Model & Type
Serial No.
It is also important to keep your receipt as proof of date of
purchase.
08706 055055
Please Retain
___________________________
______________________
www.electrolux.co.uk
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical 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.
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Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Turn off
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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
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necessary when used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s
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recommended attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner
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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
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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
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current carrying capacity.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
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not the cord.
Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
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Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
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opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce airflow.
This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a
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revolving 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
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as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without dust bag in place.
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Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use. To prevent
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burns, avoid touching the belt pulley when servicing the
drive belt.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
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Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such
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as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
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Keep your work area well lighted.
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Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 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 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 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, 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
Fuse
Blue
13 Amp Fuse
Brown
Cord Clamp
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BEFORE YOU START (continued)
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 the supply cord is damaged, it MUST be replaced by the
manufacturer, its Service Agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
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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 dustbag or 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 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, dustbag
chamber or dust cup.
SERVICE
Should you require service on your Electrolux cleaner, please
telephone Electrolux on 08706 055055. Before requesting service,
please check whether your problem is covered under the Service
Checklist (see below).
New filter pads, dustbags, brush rollers and drive belts can be
obtained from Electrolux Retailers. If difficulty is experienced in
obtaining spares, please contact Electrolux on 08706 055055
SERVICE CHECKLIST
• If your cleaner will not operate, check the plug connection, plug
fuse and mains fuse.
• Never allow the dustbag to become so full that it impedes the
air-flow, thus reducing the cleaning efficiency of the machine.
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 dustbag, offering greater
resistance to air-flow and will reduce cleaning efficiency if the
bag becomes overloaded. Always ensure that you have a spare
genuine Electrolux dustbag.
• Always store your cleaner and spare dustbags/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 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,
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to section headed “Blockages”. If these operations are not
successful, contact us on 08706 055055.
• Never pick up hot cinders or lighted cigarette ends.
• Make certain
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 floors.
that your cleaner does not come into contact
Spares
New filters, dustbags, 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
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Guarantee
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other
legal rights.
This product is for househould 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 material 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 first year.
Ther e are cer tain co nditions 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
modification 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 filters)
The Company does not accept liability for defects arising from
neglect, misuse or accident. This guarantee excludes such normal
wearing parts as drive belts, brushes, filters and dustbags as the
life of these depends upon the amount and nature of use.
Proof of the date of purchase will be required before service
under guarantee is provided. Please call 08706 055055 for
assistance.
Important:
For future reference we suggest you record the following details
here, and keep the receipt with this handbook as proof of
purchase.
Purchased from ____________________________________
Date purchased _________________ Model no ___________
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Assembly Parts
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3
Crevice Nozzle or
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Nested Extension Tubes (on some models).
Dusting Brush.
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Hose.
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Vacuum Cleaner Body.
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Electrical Cord.
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Handle.
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Screws located in the accessory package.
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2
6
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How To Assemble
CAUTION: Assemble the cleaner before using.
CAUTION: Moving parts, make sure ON/OFF switch is in
the OFF position before plugging in.
Grasp dustbag cover
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handle and pull away
from vacuum body to
remove door.
Slide the handle into the
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grooves at the top of the
vacuum body as shown.
Place the two screws
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(supplied) into the holes
at the top of the dustbag
compartment and tighten
with a screwdriver.
Place the tabs on the
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bottom of the dustbag
cover into slots at the
b o t t o m of t h e ba g
compartment and rotate
door up and push against
the vacuum body until it
snaps shut.
Place the hose on the back
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of the vacuum, wrapping it
up and over the hose hook
as shown.
Firmly push the end of
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the hose into the hose
retainer on the back of the
vacuum.
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