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User Manual
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Original Instructions
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Dear Nilfi sk customer
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Nilfi sk Meteor vacuum cleaner.
Prior to using the appliance for the fi rst time, be
sure to read the document through and keep it
ready to hand.
Index
1. Overview .......................................................1
2. Safety instructions .........................................1
3. Instruction for use ..........................................1
4. Cleaning tips ..................................................4
5. Trouble-shooting ............................................5
6. Service and maintenance ..............................5
7. Guarantee and service ..................................5
8. WHEELIE symbol information .......................6
1. Overview (ref. page 2)
1 Cable rewinder
2 Power level
3 Dust bag indicator
4 On/off switch
5 Open/close button, dust container
6 Dust container
7 HEPA fi lter
8 Cyclone
9 Handle
10 Parking groove for tube and nozzle
11 Exhaust fi lter
12 Rating plate
13 Upholstery nozzle
14 Brush nozzle
15 Hard fl oor nozzle
16 Combination nozzle
17 Crevice nozzle
18 Turbo nozzle
19 Mini turbo nozzle
20 Bent end
21 Accessory storage
2. Safety instructions
or pieces of glass.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.
• Use and store this machine indoors and in a
dry environment, 0 °C to 60 °C.
• Do not use the machine outdoors.
• Do not handle the machine with wet hands.
• Turn off the machine before unplugging.
• To unplug, grasp the plug, not by pulling on
the cable. Do not carry or pull the machine by
the cable.
• The machine must not be used if the cable
shows any sign of damage. Regularly inspect
the cable for damage, in particular if it has
been crushed, shut in a door or run over.
• Do not use the machine if it appears faulty.
Have the machine inspected by an authorized service center if the machine has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or has been
exposed to water.
• No changes or modifi cations to the mechanical
or electrical safety devices should be made.
• All repairs must be carried out by an authorized service center.
• Use only original fi lters and original acces-
sories from your local dealer. Use of unauthorized fi lters will void the warranty.
• Turn off the machine and unplug before starting dust container emptying or fi lter change,
grasp the plug, do not pull at the cable.
• Do not use the machine as a toy. Do not leave
children with the machine without supervision.
• This appliance is not to be used by children
or persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction. Children must be
supervised to make sure they do not play with
the appliance.
• If the supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or similary qualifi ed person in order to
avoid a hazard.
3. Instructions for Use
Before using the machine make sure that the
voltage shown on the rating plate underneath the
machine corresponds witht the mains voltage.
• Do not use the machine without fi lters properly
fi tted.
• This machine is not intended for the suction
of hazardous materials or gas, doing so may
expose people to serious health risks.
• The machine must not be used for the suction
of water or other liquids.
• Do not pick up sharp objects such as needles
Original Instructions
3.1 Start and Stop
3.1.1 Start
Pull out the electric cable and plug the machine
to a wall socket.
Press on/off button and adjust power level.
3.1.2 Stop
Turn off the machine and unplug. Unplug by
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grasping the plug, not by pulling at the cable.
Activate the cable rewinder.
3.2 Connecting hose, tube and
nozzles
1. Insert the hose connector into the suction inlet.
2. Connect the bent tube to the tube.
3. Connect the tube to the nozzle.
4. The tube is telescopic and can be adjusted
to your height. Push the adjusting button to
extend the tube and pull back to shorten to
desired length.
Container full indication
On the control panel a lamp is placed, where you
will receive notifi cation, when the container is full
or the suction is degraded otherwise.
The dust container must be emptied if the lamp
is constantly on when the machine is operating
at maximum power and the nozzle is raised from
the fl oor.
Container full
Cable
rewinder
indication
On/off
switch
the overview image (page 2), replace the fi lter
with a new one and close the cover again.
3.5 Washing/exchanging the HEPA
fi lter
You will have access to the HEPA fi lter when you
have released the dust container.
Rinse the inside of the fi lter using lukewarm
tap water. Do not use any cleaning agents and
avoid touching the fi lter surface. Tap the fi lter to
remove the excess water. Make sure to let the
fi lter dry before putting it back into the vacuum
cleaner.
If necessary, exchange the fi lter.
Please note that the machine will not function
without a HEPA fi lter.
3.6 Parking the tube and nozzle
There are two grooves for parking. One located
on the underside to use when machine stands on
the back, and the other on the back to use when
the machine is standing on the wheels.
3.7 Thermal fuse
The machine is fi tted with a thermal fuse, which
prevents the machine from overheating. If the
thermal fuse blows, the machine automatically
switches off the motor and must cool before it
can be started again.
Adjust suction power
3.3 Releasing and emptying of dust
container
The dust container can be separated from the
machine for emptying. Simply release the dust
container from the machine by pressing the buttons on the dust container handle (see illustration
below) and pull the dust container upwards. The
dust container can now be emptied in a dustbin,
by pressing the lever marked “Push”.
Restart
1. Turn off the machine and unplug from the wall
socket.
2. Make sure that nothing blocks the air fl ow
through the bent tube, hose, tube, nozzle or
fi lters.
3. Let the machine cool.
4. Plug in the machine again and push the start
button. The machine will not start until cool
enough. If the machine does not start turn it
off and unplug. Try again in a while.
4. Cleaning tips
Adjust the suction power by means of the power
regulation or the sliding valve on the bent tube.
Upholstery nozzle (13)
Use the upholstery nozzle for upholstered furniture.
Brush nozzle (14)
Use the brush nozzle for curtains and window
sills.
3.4 Changing the exhaust fi lter
Open the cover for the exhaust fi lter, as seen in
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Hard fl oor nozzle (15)
Use the nozzle for hard fl oors.
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Combination nozzle (16)
Adjust the combination nozzle depending on type
of fl oor.
Crevice nozzle (17)
Use the crevice nozzle for narrow spaces.
Turbo nozzle (18)
Use the turbo nozzle for effi cient carpet cleaning.
Mini turbo nozzle (19)
Use the mini turbo nozzle to remove pet hairs
and similar from upholstery and furniture
The models can include different nozzles.
5. Trouble-shooting
Repair or service of electrical components such
as cable or motor, must only be carried out by an
authorized service center.
If the machine
does not start
Reduced suction power
If the machine
stops
Check that the plug is
correctly fi tted to the wall
socket.
A fuse in the building may
have blown and needs to
be changed.
The cable or plug may be
damaged and must be
repaired by an authorized
service center.
The dust container may be
full and needs to be emptied, see instructions.
The HEPA fi lter may be
blocked and has to be
washed/exchanged, see
instructions.
The bent tube, hose, tube
or nozzle may be blocked
and needs to be cleaned.
The thermal fuse may have
blown, see instructions.
6. Service and
Maintenance
7. Guarantee and
Service
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and for compensation for any
other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired
or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.
Nilfi sk vacuum cleaners for domestic use are
warranted for 2 years from the date of purchase
by:
Nilfi sk-Advance Pty Ltd
Unit 1/13 Bessemer Street
Blacktown NSW 2148
Phone: 1300 556 710
E-mail: sales@nilfi sk.com.au
The warranty covers the motor, cable rewinder,
switch and casing. The nozzles, fi lters, hoses,
tubes and other accessories are covered twelve
months due to manufacturing fault only and the
guarantee excludes wear and tear.
The guarantee includes spare parts and labour
costs, and covers manufacturing and material
defects that may occur during normal domestic
use.
Service under the guarantee will only be performed if it can be proven that the defect
occurred within the product’s guarantee period
(a correctly completed guarantee certifi cate or
printed/stamped cash register receipt with date
and product type) and on the condition that the
vacuum cleaner was bought as a new product
in Australia/New Zealand and distributed by
Nilfi sk-Advance. Equipment defects covered by
this warranty will be repaired or replaced by one
of the service centres of the Nilfi sk organisation.
Find your local service agent here: http://www.
nilfi sk.com.au.
Packing and postage/carriage is not covered by
the warranty. Upon completion of any repairs
necessary, the vacuum cleaner will be returned
to the customer at the risk and expense of
Nilfi sk-Advance.
• Store the machine indoors and in a dry environment.
• Clean the machine surface with a dry cloth or
a damp cloth with a little cleaning agent.
• Order original accessories from a local dealer.
• Service – contact your local dealer.
Original Instructions
The bene fi ts under this warranty are in addition
to your national law of sale.
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The guarantee does not cover:
• Normal wear and tear of accessories and
fi lters.
• Defects or damage occurring as a direct or
indirect result of incorrect use - such as the
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vacuuming of rubble, hot ashes or carpet deodorant powder.
• Abuse, loss or lack of maintenance as described in Instructions for use.
• If the machine has been used for home renovations.
• If the machine has been used for suction of
water, plaster dust or sawdust.
Nor will it cover incorrect or poor confi guration,
i.e. setting up or connection, nor fi re-damage,
fi re, lightning strike or unusual voltage fl uctua-
tions or any other electrical disturbances such
as defective fuses or defective electrical installations on the supply grid, and defects or damage
in general that Nilfi sk-Advance consider to be the
result of causes other than manufacturing and
material defects.
The guarantee becomes void:
• If a defect is caused by the use of non-original
Nilfi sk fi lters.
• If the identity number is removed from the
vacuum cleaner.
• If the vacuum cleaner has been repaired by a
non-Nilfi sk authorized dealer.
• If the machine is used in a commercial environment, i.e. building contractors, cleaning
contractors, professional trades or any other
non-domestic usage.
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The guarantee is valid in:
8. WHEELIE Symbol
Information
This symbol on the product or on its
packing 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 offi ce, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Australia Customer Care help line:
Telephone: 1300 733 171
New Zealand
FreePhone: 0800 40 80 80
Responsibility
Nilfi sk disclaim all responsibility for all damage
caused by incorrect use or modifi cation of the
machine.
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Nilfi sk-Advance A/S
Industrivej 1
DK - 9560 Hadsund
tel.: (+45) 7218 2100
www.nil sk.com
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