Rowenta RH8548 User manual

GROUPE SEB USA

2121 Eden Road

Millville, NJ 08332

800-769-3682

www.rowenta.com

902624/03 - 05/12

9d 9c

11b

11c

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Floor

Carpet

Push

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 ow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, 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 (12 V : SSA-10W US 220020 / 18 V : MSP-C0200IC29.0-9W-US / 24 V : MSPC0200IC36.0-9W-US).

• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a re.

• 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 lters in place.

• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting motorized nozzle.

• Do not use to pick up ammable 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 ne substances (plaster, cement, ash ...), large sharp objects (broken glass), products that are harmful (solvents, paint strippers ...), , corrosive (acids, cleaning uids...), , ammable 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 lter.

• 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 (lters, 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.

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.).

DESCRIPTION

1. Ergonomic handle

2. On off button

2.a “Off” position

2.b “Floor” position

2.c “Carpet/Booster” position

3. Booster light (LED)

4. Charging indicator light

5. Handle

6. Main body

7. Locking screw

8. Air ow grid

9. Dust compartment

9.a Dust container

9.b Dust separator

9.c Filter foam

9.d Cover

10. Hose connector

11. Delta suction head with integrated

elecrobrush

11.a Electrobrush

11.b Flexible neck

11.c Small wheels

12. Wheels

13. Charger

- 12 V : SSA-10W US 220020*

- 18 V : MSP-C0200IC29.0-9W-US*

- 24 V : MSP-C0200IC36.0-9W-US*

14. Batteries

- 12 V : ref. RS-RH5157*

- 18 V : ref. RS-RH4899*

- 24 V : ref. RS-RH4900*

15. Jack plug connection

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

1 • Mounting the appliance

Unpack your device and get rid of all the labels. Keep your warranty card and read the

instructions for use carefully before using

your appliance for the rst time.

• Remove the screw from the handle and leave the nut in its housing.

• Attach the handle by carefully inserting it into the upper part of the main body (g.1)

• Insert the locking screw (7) into the handle and tighten it with a screwdriver (g.2).

• Attach the Delta vacuum head (11) by clipping it on to the lower part of the main body (g. 3).

Note: to remove the Delta vacuum head, press the eject button on the back (g. 4) and remove the vacuum head from the main body.

2 • Charging the battery

IMPORTANT Use only the original charger supplied with the appliance. Never charge below 32°F and above 104°F.

Before using your vacuum cleaner for the ﬁrst time, the battery must be charged for 16 hours.

When you are charging, the switch must be on the "Off" position.

• Place the vacuum cleaner near a power outlet.

• Plug the charger into the mains and connect it behind the handle (g.5).

• The charging light (4) on the front comes on. Leave the vacuum cleaner to charge. The light

goes out at the end of the recharging cycle

(about 16 hours). The appliance can remain permanently on charge without any risk. The base might heat up slightly, which is perfectly normal.

The vacuum cleaner should always be put

back on charge after use to ensure that it is

always available with a fully charged battery. However, it is best to unplug it in the event of prolonged absence (holidays, etc), in which case, there may be a decrease in run-time because of self-discharging.

* Depending on model

3 •

Turning the vacuum cleaner on

Remove the charger cable from the vacuum cleaner. Hold the vacuum cleaner by the handle and

slide the power switch down, to one of the

two following positions (g.6):

• “Floor”: for smooth oors (2.b) In the «Floor» position, the electrobrush (11.a) built into the Delta vacuum head, operates at normal speed.

Note: regularly check that the wheels at the

back of the suction attachment are clean.

• “Carpet / Booster” : for a better dust pick up efciency on all kinds of oors (2.c) In the «Carpet» position, the Booster light (3) below the power switch comes on to indicate that the electrobrush (11.a) is operating at high speed.

Run-time of your vacuum cleaner * depending

on the position of use:

Position 1

« Floor »

12 Volts up to 25 MIN up to 15 MIN 18 Volts up to 40 MIN up to 30 MIN 24 Volts up to 50 MIN up to 40 MIN

USE OF THE ELECTROBRUSH

The Electrobrush is a motorised rotating brush that ensures very effective cleaning. It vacuums and cleans deep down. It has bristles all along, enabling it to remove threads and animal hair embedded in rugs and carpets.

Note: If the suction attachment adheres to the surface too much, place the switch back to the «Floor» position.

ATTENTION Do not vacuum large debris that may block the brush and damage it. Do not use the electro-brush on deep pile carpets, animal fur and curtain fringes.

CLEANING THE ELECTROBRUSH

ATTENTION Always stop your vacuum cleaner and unplug the charger before maintenance or cleaning.

Position 2 « Carpet /

Booster »

Delicately cut the threads, hairs, animal fur, etc. following the notch designed for this purpose on the electrobrush (g.7).

FOR YOUR SECURITY

• Do not touch the rotating parts without having stopped the vacuum cleaner.

• Make sure the charger is not plugged in before touching any of the rotating parts.

• Do not use the vacuum cleaner on a wet surface.

• Never immerse your appliance in water.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The electrobrush is working less efﬁciently or is making an abnormal noise

• The rotating brush or the hose are clogged: stop the vacuum cleaner and clean them.

• The brush is worn: please contact an Authorised Service Centre to have the brush changed.

• The belt is worn: please contact an Authorised Service Centre to have the belt changed.

The electrobrush stops in the middle of vacuuming

• The heat safety device has come on: stop the vacuum cleaner by moving the switch to the OFF position (2.a) and make sure the charger is unplugged. Make sure that nothing is impeding the rotation of the brush, if so remove the obstacle and clean the electrobrush (g.7), then turn the vacuum cleaner back on.

The electrobrush is difﬁcult to move

• The suction power is too high: reduce the suction power by moving the switch to the «Floor» position (2b).

If the problem persists, (take your vacuum cleaner to the nearest Rowenta Approved Service Centre. See the list of Rowenta Authorised Service Centres or) contact the Rowenta Consumer Service.

4 • Storage

After use, switch off your vacuum cleaner by moving the switch to the OFF position (2a). Your vacuum cleaner may then be put away

standing vertically wherever you want, in its

parking position.

To place the vacuum cleaner in its parking position: stand it vertically so as to lock it (Fig. 8)

* Depending on model

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

To use it again: hold the handle and tilt it backwards to release it from the parking position (Fig. 9)

IMPORTANT Always stop your vacuum cleaner and unplug the charger before maintenance or cleaning.

1 • Cleaning the dust compartment (9)

1.a Quick emptying

When the dust compartment is full, empty it as follows: remove the dust compartment by sliding down (g.10), place it over a dustbin and press the «push» button to open the emptying hatch downwards and empty the contents of the dust compartment (g.11). Close the hatch (g.12), and replace the dust compartment (g.13).

1.b Deep cleaning

The dust compartment should be cleaned out regularly.

• Remove the dust compartment (g.10), then separate each component (9).

• Remove the lter foam that protects the motor (9c).

• Run the dust compartment (9a) under warm water (g.14), along with the dust separator (9b) and the cover (9d) and then let them dry or wipe with a dry cloth.

• Wash the lter foam that protects the motor (see paragraph 2).

• Once dry, replace the dust compartment components, along with the replacement lter foam (9c) that comes with your vacuum cleaner.

• Close the dust compartment and reposition it on the device.

It is recommended that you clean the lter foam more frequently if you see a drop in the efciency of your vacuum cleaner.

• Remove the dust compartment cover (9d) and then remove the lter foam protecting the motor (9c) (g.15).

• Clean the lter foam that protects the motor (9c) with warm soapy water. Rinse it and leave

it to dry for at least 12 hours before putting it

back in the vacuum cleaner (g. 16).

IMPORTANT For optimal protection of the motor, make sure the lter foam is dry before you put it back in. It is therefore necessary to leave it to dry for at least 12 hours. Your vacuum cleaner comes with an additional foam lter

so you can use the device while the original

foam lter is drying.

WARNING Never wash the dust compartment components or the engine lter foam in a dishwasher.

3 • Caring for your vacuum

cleaner

Wipe the body of the vacuum cleaner with a

soft wet cloth, then dry using a dry cloth

(g. 17)

IMPORTANT Do not use detergents or any corrosive or abrasive products. The transparency of the dust compartment and/or dust separator cover may change over time. This does not affect performance.

2 • Cleaning the lter foam that protects the motor (9c)

WARNING Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the motor lter foam.

To preserve the efciency of your device, do not vacuum extremely ne substances (plaster, cement, ash ...) and clean the engine protection lter at least once a month.

BATTERIES

1 • Replacing the batteries

This device contains Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMh) batteries that for safety reasons are

only accessible by a professional service

engineer. When the battery is no longer able to maintain the charge, the NiMh battery pack must be removed. To replace the batteries, please contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

2 • Scrapping the appliance

Do not dispose of your appliance without having rst removed the batteries. To remove the batteries, please contact an Approved Service Centre or proceed as follows: unplug the appliance from the mains, remove the handle from the main body by removing the central screw, then remove the 5 assembly screws at the back of the handle (g.18). Lift the top cover of the handle carefully and

disconnect the battery pack by pulling the

plug (g.19).

Do not throw the battery pack out with household refuse, but contact Rowenta Consumer Services (drop it off at the nearest Rowenta Authorised Service Centre) or drop it at a disposal site specically designed for that purpose.

Warning

Do not replace a block of rechargeable batteries with non-rechargeable batteries. To change the batteries, please contact an Approved Service Centre. The batteries are designed for indoor use only. Never immerse them in water. The batteries must be handled with care. Do not put batteries in your mouth. Do not let batteries touch other metal objects (rings, nails, screws, etc). You must take care not to create short circuits in the batteries by inserting metal objects at their ends. If a short circuit occurs, the battery temperature may rise dangerously

and can cause serious burns or even catch

re. 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.

ENVIRONMENT

• All inoperable appliances must be deposited in an Authorised Service Centre which disposes of it in accordance with existing regulations.

Environment protection ﬁrst!

 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.

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