
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THE VACUUM CLEANER
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury :
• 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 recommend attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is
not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a
service center.
• 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 appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
• 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 air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and
charger terminals with wet hands;
• Do not charge the unit outdoors.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to
recharge. Use only Battery Charger Model
(MSP-C0300IC25.0-9W-US (7.2V / 10.8V / 18V)).
• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or
disconnecting motorized nozzle.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.
• Your vacuum cleaner is an electrical device: it must be
used under normal conditions of use.
• Use and store the appliance out of reach of children.
• Never leave the appliance operating without
supervision.
• Do not hold the vacuum head or the end of the tube
close to your eyes and ears.
• Do not use your vacuum cleaner on wet surfaces,
water or liquids of any kind, hot substances, extremely
fine substances (plaster, cement, ash ...), large sharp
objects (broken glass), products that are harmful
(solvents, paint strippers ...), , corrosive (acids, cleaning
fluids...), , flammable and explosive (petroleum or
alcohol-based).
• Never immerse the appliance or charger in water or
any other liquid, do not splash water on the appliance or
charger.
• Do not store outside and keep away from damp areas.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces
• Never place the device close to a heat source (oven,
heating appliances or hot radiators).
• Do not expose the batteries to a room temperature
over 104°F.
• Do not disassemble the vacuum cleaner while it is
running.
• Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the dust
box and without the foam motor filter.
• Do not use the appliance:
- if it has fallen and has visible damage or appears to be
working abnormally.
- if the charger or the charger cord are damaged.
In this case, do not open it, but send it to the nearest
Rowenta Authorised Service Centre, as special tools
are needed to carry out any repairs safely.
• Repairs are to be performed only by specialists with
original spare parts.
• Repairing an appliance oneself may constitute a
danger to the user.
• Use only guaranteed Rowenta accessories (filters,
batteries ...).
• Check that the power voltage indicated on the
nameplate of your vacuum cleaner’s charger
corresponds to that of your mains installation.
Repairs are to be performed only by specialists with
original spare parts. Repairing an appliance oneself may
constitute a danger to the user and voids the guarantee.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product has been designed for household use only.
Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to
comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts
no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
This appliance is not designed to be used by people
(including children) with a physical, sensory or mental
impairment, or people without knowledge or experience,
unless they are supervised or given prior instructions
concerning the use of the appliance by someone
responsible for their safety.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
For your safety, this appliance complies with all enforceable
standards and regulations (Low Voltage Directives,
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc.).
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I • DESCRIPTION
1. Vacuum inlet
2. Dust compartment
3. Air intake vein
4. Dust compartment unlocking button
5. Separator
6. Motor protection foam filter
7. Indicator light
8. Charging orifice
9. 2-speed On/Off slider
10. Handle
11. Telescopic crevice tool*
12. Mini Delta section head*
13. Air outlets
14. Body of the appliance
15. Recharger
16. Batteries* :
7,2 volts : RS-AC3498
10,8 volts : RS-AC3499
18,0 volts : RS-AC3501
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II • CHARGING
IMPORTANT !
Before using for the first time, charge the appliance.
- Plug the cord into the device.
- Connect the charger to the mains.
The indicator light on the handle tells you
that the unit is charging.
The indicator light will turn off when the battery is fully charged (maximum 6H).
For optimal charging, you must leave the charger on until the indicator light goes off.
NOTE : If the battery is not fully discharged, it is natural that the charging time should be short. If when charging,
the LED only comes on for a few seconds, this means that battery is already charged.
The appliance can remain permanently on charge without any risk. The charger might heat up slightly, which is a
perfectly normal phenomenon. However, it is best to unplug the charger in case of prolonged absence (holidays,
etc.).
III • USE
Use the right accessories.
For corners (baseboards,
radiators...) and places that
are hard to reach, put the
telescopic crevice tool* in the
vacuum inlet.
Turn your appliance on Adjusting the power level
* depending on the model : these systems are specific to certain models or are accessories available as an option.
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For flat surfaces, use the mini
Delta head* that can quickly
vacuum a wider area.
Position 0 : stop
Position 1 (Soft)
fragile surfaces
Position 2 (Booster
floor, parquet...
: furniture,
) : tiled

When the appliance is being used, the indicator light is off.
The indicator light flashes to alert you that the battery is running low.
When the battery is discharged, to avoid damage, a security system (automatic ‘Cut Off’) stops the appliance and the
indicator light continues to flash for a few seconds. In this case, put the On/off switch to 0 and put the appliance in to
charge.
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Empty the dust compartment
NOTE : to clean the dust compartment and/or the separator, run it/them under warm water and leave it/them to dry
or wipe with a soft cloth. Never wash the dust compartment and dust separator in a dishwasher.
IV • MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Clean the foam filter.
IMPORTANT : Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the motor filter foam.
Clean the filter foam with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry: Make sure the filter foam is dry before you put it back
in, for which purpose it must dry for at least 12H.
Only a dry and clean filter can ensure optimum suction power.
NOTE : your vacuum cleaner comes with an additional foam filter so you can use the appliance while the original
foam filter is drying.
ATTENTION!
Do not use any corrosive or abrasive cleaning products.
Never wash the motor protection
foam filter in the dishwasher.
IMPORTANT : Clean the foam filter at least once a month. It is recommended that you clean the filter foam more
frequently if you see a drop in the efficiency of your vacuum cleaner.
Replace the filter when it is damaged. You can purchase a replacement filter by contacting your nearest Rowenta
Authorised Service Centre.
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V • BATTERY
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Replacing the batteries
This appliance contains Lithium-Ion batteries that for safety reasons are only accessible by a professional service
engineer. To replace the batteries, please contact the nearest Rowenta Authorised Service Centre.
Environmental protection first!
i Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
‹ Take it to a collection point or an approved service centre so that it can be recycled.
Your appliance is designed only for indoor use.
If the batteries leak, do not rub your eyes or any mucous membranes. Wash your hands and rinse your eyes with clean
water.
If the discomfort persists, consult your doctor.
VI • FOR YOUR SECURITY
Read the instructions for use carefully and keep them in a safe place.
Your vacuum cleaner is an electrical device: it must be used under normal conditions of use.
Use and store the appliance out of reach of children. Never leave the appliance operating without supervision.
This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including children) with a physical, sensory or mental
impairment, or people without knowledge or experience, unless they are supervised or given prior instructions
concerning the use of the appliance by someone responsible for their safety.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not hold the sucker attachment or tube close to your eyes, ears or hair.
Check that the power voltage for your vacuum cleaner corresponds to that of your mains installation.
Any connection error renders the guarantee invalid.
Do not use your vacuum cleaner on the wet surfaces, water or liquids of whatever kind, hot substances (ash, embers),
extremely fine substances (plaster, cement, ash ...), large sharp objects (broken glass), products that are harmful
(solvents, paint strippers ...), corrosive (acids, cleaning fluids...), flammable and explosive (petroleum or alcohol-based).
Never immerse the appliance or charger in water or any other liquid, do not splash water on the appliance or charger.
Do not store outside and keep away from damp.
Never place the device close to a heat source (oven, heating appliances or hot radiators).
Do not expose the battery to a room temperature over 40°C.
Do not disassemble the vacuum cleaner when it is operating.
Check the foam filter is in place. Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the motor filter foam.
Unplug your appliance when you are cleaning it. Never unplug the charger by pulling on the cable.
Do not use any charger other than the model provided by the manufacturer. If the charger is damaged or not working
please contact the Rowenta Customer Service or contact your nearest Authorised Service Centre.
Do not use the appliance:
- if it has fallen and has visible damage or appears to be working abnormally.
- if the charger or the charger cord are damaged.
In this case, do not open it, but send it to the nearest Rowenta Authorised Service Centre, as special tools are needed
to carry out any repairs safely.
Repairs are to be performed only by specialists with original spare parts.
Repairing an appliance oneself may constitute a danger to the user.
Use only guaranteed Rowenta accessories (filters,...)
This device is reserved only for household and domestic use. In the event of inappropriate use that does not comply with
the instructions, Rowenta shall take no liability.
For your safety, this appliance complies with all enforceable standards and regulations (Low Voltage Directives,
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc.).
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VII • WHAT DO I DO IF MY APPLIANCE DOESN'T WORK? english
The appliance does not
work.
The indicator light does not
light up when charging.
The indicator lamp flashes
slowly.
The appliance does not
vacuum or emits an abnormal noise.
The battery may be discharged : put it back on charge.
The device is not being properly charged: make sure the cord is connected to the
device and that the power socket works (the indicator light located on the handle
should be activated).
Check that the charging cord is disconnected from the device. If this is not the
case, disconnect, turn the power button to position 0 and then restart.
Make sure the cord is connected to the device and the charger to the socket,
and that the socket works.
The appliance has gone into safe mode; this may be due to overheating of the
battery: in this case, slide the power button to the 0 position, unplug the charger
from the appliance if necessary, leave the equipment to cool. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Rowenta Approved Service Centre.
The suction vein may be blocked: stop the machine and unblock the vein.
The accessory being used may be blocked: stop the machine and unblock the accessory.
The dust compartment may be full : empty it.
Check that the dust compartment is properly attached to the appliance.
Check that the accessory is correctly positioned at the end of the dust compartment.
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