Rowenta RH877101 User Manual

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AIR FORCE EXTREME

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MEDIUM

MIN

TURBO

MEDIUM

MIN

TURBO

11c

11b

11a

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Push

10H

MEDIUM

MIN

TURBO

MEDIUM

MIN

TURBO

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CONTENTS

Page

SECURITY ADVICE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12

1. Precautions before use ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

2. Electric power source.......................................................................................................................................................... 13

3. Repairs ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

BEFORE FIRST USE..................................................................................................................................................................... 13

1. How to assemble the appliance ................................................................................................................................... 13

2. Charging the battery............................................................................................................................................................ 14

3. Turning on the appliance .................................................................................................................................................. 14

4. Storage......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................. 16

1. Cleaning the dust tray......................................................................................................................................................... 16

2. Cleaning the foam rubber motor protection filter............................................................................................. 16

3. Vacuum cleaner care and maintenance................................................................................................................... 17

BATTERIES.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

1. Battery replacement............................................................................................................................................................. 17

2. Throwing away the appliance ....................................................................................................................................... 17

ENVIRONMENT.............................................................................................................................................................................. 17

REPAIRS................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

GUARANTEE...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

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SECURITY ADVICE

For your safety, this appliance complies with applicable rules and regulations (Low Tension Guidelines, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental Regulations...).

This appliance is not designed to be used by individuals (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, nor by individuals lacking experience or knowledge in the use of the appliance, unless they have the benefit of being under the surveillance of a responsible person, or of having received proper instructions. It is advisable to keep an eye on children in order to make sure that they do not use the appliance as a toy. This appliance may be used by children over eight (8) years old and by individuals with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or lacking experience or knowledge, as long as they are properly supervised by a responsible person, as long as they have received instruction concerning the safe use of the appliance, and as long as all possible risks have been addressed. Children should not play with the appliance. User cleaning and care should not be carried out by children unless they are aged 8 years and over and supervised. Keep the appliance and its lead out of reach of children under 8 years of age.

1 • Precautions before use

Read the instructions carefully and then store them safely.

• Your vacuum cleaner is an electric appliance: it must always be used under normal conditions. Use and store the appliance away from children’s reach. Never leave the appliance on and unattended. Never hold the end of the vacuum tube near your eyes or ears.

• Never vacuum wet surfaces or liquids, no matter what their nature; hot substances; ultra-fine substances such as plaster, cement or ashes; large cutting waste materials such as glass; toxic products such as solvents or paint strippers; aggressive products such as acids or strong cleaners; or gasoline or alcohol-based flammable or explosive materials.

• Never submerge the product or charge it under water or under any other liquid. Never spray water on the appliance or on the charger.

• Do not store the appliance outdoors and keep it in a cool, dry place at all times.

• Do not place the appliance near a heat source (ovens, electric heaters or hot radiators).

• Do not expose the batteries to a room temperature above 104ºF (40°C).

• Do not take the vacuum cleaner apart while it is on.

• Never use your vacuum cleaner without the dust tray and the foam rubber motor protection filter.

• Do not use the appliance:

- If it fell and shows visible signs of deterioration or functional anomalies.

- If the charger or the charger cable are damaged. In any of these cases, do not try to take the appliance apart. Rather, take it to the authorized Rowenta Service Center nearest to your home, because special tools will be needed in order to safely carry out any repairs.

• Repairs must only be carried out by specialists using original replacement parts.

• To attempt the repair of an electronic appliance at home may be hazardous to the user.

• Only use original, guaranteed Rowenta replacement parts (filters, batteries...).

This appliance is intended for domestic use only. In case it is used inappropriately, not following the given instructions, Rowenta will not be subject to any liabilities whatsoever.

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* May vary according to model

2 • Electric power source

• Make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate of the charger corresponds to that of your power source.

• Never unplug the charger by pulling the electric cord.

• If the charger cord is damaged or if the charger itself does not function properly, do not use any other charger, different from the model provided by the manufacturer, and contact the Rowenta Consummer Service or go to the authorized Service Center nearest to your home.

3 • Repairs

Repairs must only be carried out by specialists using original replacement parts. To attempt the repair of an electronic appliance at home may be hazardous to the user, and will invalidate the guarantee.

DESCRIPTION

BEFORE FIRST USE

1 • How to assemble the Appliance

Unpack your appliance and throw away any tags attached. Make sure to keep your guarantee and read the instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time.

• Remove the screw from the neck and leave the nut in its place.

• Fix the neck by carefully inserting it in the upper portion of the main body (fig.1).

• Insert the locking screw (7) into the neck and screw it tightly using the tool provided with the appliance

(fig.2).

• Fix the Delta vacuum head (11) by locking it into place in the lower portion of the main body (fig.3).

• Fix the dust tray on the main body of the appliance (fig 19).

Please note : In order to detach the Delta vacuum head, press the ejection button located at the back of the main body (fig.4) and pull to remove.

1. Ergonomic handle

2. Stop/Start button

2.a Stop position

3. Light speed signals

3.a « Minimum » position

3.b « Medium » position

3.c « Turbo » position

4. Light charge signal

5. Neck

6. Main body

7. Locking screw

8. Air outlet grill

9. Dust tray

9.a Dust receiver (0,5L)

9.b Dust separator

9.c Foam rubber motor protection filter

9.d Lid

10. Connection tube

11. Delta vacuum head with integrated

electro-brush

11.a Electro-brush

11.b Latches

11.c Trap

12. Wheels

13. Charger

- 18V and 24V: ref. RS-RH5277*

14. Batteries

- 18V : ref. RS-RH5233*

- 24V : ref. RS-RH5278*

15. Tool

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2 • Charging the battery

IMPORTANT: Use only the original charger provided with the appliance. Do not charge the appliance at temperatures lower than 32ºF (0ºC) or higher than 104ºF (40°C). Using a universal charger will automatically invalidate the guarantee.

Before you use your vacuum cleaner for the first time, you must charge the battery completely (for about 10 hours).

While the battery is being charged, the Stop/Start button must be in the Stop position (2.a)

• Place the vacuum cleaner near an electric power point.

• Plug the charger in and connect it to the vacuum cleaner using the socket located at the back of the neck (fig.5).

• The charge signal (4) located at the front of the main body will light in blue. Leave the vacuum cleaner to charge. Once the charge cycle is completed (after about 10 hours), the light charge signal will turn off automatically.

The vacuum cleaner can stay connected to the charger permanently, without any hazard. Keep in mind, however, that if you decide to keep the charger connected it might become slightly hot. This would be a completely normal phenomenon. It is advisable to charge the vacuum cleaner immediately after each use in order to always have it available with a fully charged battery. Thus, you will gain the maximum benefit from its cleaning and autonomous performance functions. However, in case you plan to be absent for a long period of time (on vacation, for example), it is advisable to unplug the charger for, in this case, the autonomous performance function could be diminished due to automatic power loss.

3 • Turning on the appliance

Unplug the charger cord from the vacuum cleaner. If the charger remains connected to both the power point and to the appliance, the latter will not function. Hold the vacuum cleaner by the handle and slide the Stop/Start button downwards, towards one of the following three speeds (fig.6):

• "Minimum": Used to vacuum clean thick or delicate rugs and carpets (3.a), as well as fragile surfaces.

Please note: always make sure that the wheels located at the back of the base are clean.

• "Medium": Used for better vacuuming of all floor types, and in case of light dirt marks (3.b).

• "Turbo": Used for optimum vacuum performance on all floor types, and in case of strong dirt marks (3.c).

Vacuum cleaner running times* for each usage speed (with a fully charged battery):

Functioning of the light charge signal (4)

• About one (1) minute before running time ends, the light charge signal starts to flicker in blue (4).

• When the brush becomes uncharged, it stops automatically (the light charge signal continues to flicker in blue for about ten (10) seconds). It is now time to recharge your appliance.

• Before you can use your vacuum cleaner again, you will need to recharge it for at least ten (10) minutes.

* May vary according to model

Speed 1

« Minimum »

Speed 2

« Medium»

Speed 3

« Turbo » 18 Volts Up to 35 minutes Up to 25 minutes Up to 20 minutes 24 Volts Up to 45 minutes Up to 35 minutes Up to 25 minutes

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• If the appliance does not turn on after this time, and the light charge signal continues to flicker, it means that the battery is still uncharged. In this case, you will need to charge it.

USING THE ELECTRO-BRUSH

The electro-brush is a rotating, motorized brush that guarantees maximum cleaning effectiveness by allowing the appliance to suck up dirt and clean in depth. The bristles, located all along the brush, remove threads, hair and fur that might be caught on the surface of rugs and carpets. Please note: If the vacuum head adheres too closely to the surface you are cleaning, change the speed to « Minimum ».

ATTENTION: Do not vacuum large fragments of broken objects, as they could block and damage the brush. Do not use the electro-brush on long hair carpets, on animal fur, or on fringes.

REMOVING AND CLEANING THE ELECTRO-BRUSH

ATTENTION: Always turn off the appliance and unplug it before storing or cleaning.

Using the tool provided with the appliance (15), press in the two latches located on each side of the lower side of the Delta head (fig.7). Lift the trap located on top of the electro-brush (fig.8). Remove the electro-brush and its lateral bearing in order to clean them (fig.9). Carefully remove any threads, hair, fur, etc. from the electro-brush (fig.10). Once clean, replace the electro-brush and its lateral bearing

(fig.11), then replace the trap over it (fig.12). Finally, using the tool provided with the appliance, close

both latches (fig.13).

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Do not touch any rotating parts before you turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.

• Do not use the appliance on wet surfaces.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water.

ELECTRO-BRUSH MALFUNCTION

The electro-brush does not function properly or makes an unusual sound

• Either the rotating brush or the axis is blocked: turn off the appliance and clean them.

• The brush is worn out: visit an authorized Service Center in order to have the brush changed.

• The belt is worn out: if the belt makes noise, it means that it is slipping because it’s worn out. Visit an authorized Service Center in order to have the belt changed.

The electro-brush stops while you are vacuuming

• The thermal security feature has been activated: Turn off the vacuum cleaner by moving the Stop/Start button to the Stop position (2.a) and unplug it. Check to see if any solid object is blocking the rotation of the brush. If this is the case, remove the object and clean the electro-brush (fig.10), then you may keep using the vacuum cleaner.

The electro-brush moves with difficulty

If you find that your vacuum cleaner slides with difficulty along surfaces, progressively reduce the speed until you reach the « Minimum » position (3.a). If the problem persists, take your appliance to the authorized Rowenta Service Center nearest to your home. See the list of authorized Rowenta Service Centers or contact the Rowenta Consummer Service department.

4 • Storage

After use, turn off your vacuum cleaner by moving the Stop/Start button to the Stop position (2a). Now you may store your appliance vertically wherever you like, thanks to the parking position. To place the vacuum cleaner in the parking position: Place the neck vertically in order to block the appliance.

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To continue using the vacuum cleaner: Take it by the handle and make it swing backwards in order to unblock it and leave the parking position.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT: Always turn off the appliance and unplug it before storing or cleaning.

1 • Cleaning the dust tray (9)

1.a Fast emptying

Whenever the dust tray is full, empty it as follows: remove the tray by sliding it downwards (fig.14), place it over a bin and press the “Push” button in order to open the trap and empty the tray’s contents (fig.15). Close the trap (fig.16) and replace the dust tray on the main body of your appliance (fig.19).

1.b Complete cleaning procedure

It is advisable to clean the dust tray regularly.

• Remove the dust tray (fig.14), then separate each of its components (9).

• Remove the foam rubber motor protection filter (9c).

• Place the dust receiver (9a), the dust filter (9b) and the lid (9d) under warm water (fig.20); then let

them stand to dry or dry them with a dry cloth.

• Wash the foam rubber motor protection filter (see paragraph 2).

• Once the components of the dust tray are all dry, reassemble them; do the same with the extra

foam rubber motor protection filter (9c) provided as a supplement with your appliance.

• Close the dust tray and reposition it on the main body of your appliance (fig.19).

2 • Cleaning the foam rubber motor protection filter (9c)

ATTENTION: Never use your vacuum cleaner without the foam rubber motor protection filter.

In order to maintain the high performance level of your appliance, do not vacuum ultra-fine substances such as plaster, cement or ashes, and clean the foam rubber motor protection filter at least once a month. If you perceive that your vacuum cleaner is performing under regular average level, we recommend that you clean the foam rubber motor protection filter more frequently.

• Remove the dust tray lid (9d) and then remove the foam rubber motor protection filter (9c) (fig.21).

• Clean the foam rubber motor protection filter (9c) with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let dry for at least 12 hours before replacing the filter on the appliance (fig.22).

IMPORTANT: In order to assure optimal motor protection, make sure that the foam rubber filter is completely dry before replacing it on the appliance. You will need to let it dry for at least 12 hours before reinserting it into the dust tray. An extra foam rubber motor protection filter is provided with your vacuum cleaner so that you may use the appliance while the first filter is still drying.

ATTENTION: Never place the dust tray components or the foam rubber motor protection filter

in an automatic dishwasher.

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3 • Vacuum cleaner care and maintenance

Wipe the main body of the appliance with a soft, damp cloth; then dry it with a dry cloth (fig.23).

IMPORTANT: Do not use detergents, or aggressive or abrasive products. The transparent color of the dust tray and/or of the separator lid may change with time; however, this will not modify the performance of the appliance.

BATTERIES

1 • Battery replacement

This appliance contains nickel-metal hydride (NiMh) accumulators which are, for safety reasons, only accessible to professional engineers. When the battery is no longer capable of retaining its charge, the NiMh block must be removed. In order to replace the accumulators, please visit the authorized Service Center nearest to your home.

2 • Throwing away the appliance

It is important that you remove the batteries before throwing away your appliance. In order to do this, visit an authorized Service Center or proceed as follows: disconnect the appliance from the electricity network, dismount the neck from the main body removing the central screw, and then remove the five (5) assembly screws located at the back of the neck (fig.24). Carefully lift the upper cover of the neck and unscrew the two electric circuit screws, then unplug the battery block by pulling the plug (fig.25). Do not throw the battery bloc into the waste bin; take it to the authorized Rowenta Service Center nearest to your home or to a place specially designated to process such type of waste.

ENVIRONMENT

• According to current regulation, any appliance that is out of service must be taken to an authorized Service Center, where it will be safely disposed of.

• Environment: Regulation 2002/95/CE

Warning

Do not place a block of rechargeable batteries with non-rechargeable batteries. If you wish to change the batteries, visit an authorized Service Center. The batteries are designed to be used indoors only. Do not immerse them in water. Handle the batteries with care. Do not place the batteries in your mouth. Do not let the batteries come in contact with other metal objects such as rings, nails or screws. Be careful not to provoke internal short-circuits in the batteries by inserting metal objects through their extremities. If a short-circuit does occur, the

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temperature of the batteries could rise dangerously, causing serious burns or even catching fire. If the batteries start leaking, do not rub your eyes or mucous membranes. Wash your hands and rinse your eyes with clean water. If irritation persists, consult your physician.

Let’s help protect the environment!

?Your appliance contains numerous useful or recyclable materials. ?? Take the appliance to a collection spot so that it can be disposed of properly.

REPAIRS

IMPORTANT: If you notice that your vacuum cleaner is not functioning properly, before any

revision, turn it off by placing the Stop/Start button in the Stop position.

Repairs should only be carried out by specialists using original replacement parts. To attempt the repair of an electronic appliance at home may be hazardous to the user.

If your vacuum cleaner does not start

Make sure that the charger is completely unplugged from the appliance. If it is, it means that the appliance is not charged, so proceed to charge it. If the blue light charge signal starts to flicker very rapidly when you plug the charger to the vacuum cleaner, it means that you are not using the appropriate charger or that the one you are using is faulty.

If your appliance does not vacuum

• The electro-brush is dirty: clean it.

• The separator is clogged up: remove the dust tray and clean the separator.

If your vacuum cleaner seems less efficient, makes noise or whistles

• The tube or the hose are partially clogged up: unclog them.

• The dust receiver is full: empty and clean it.

• The dust tray is not well positioned: place it correctly.

• The Delta vacuum head is dirty: demount the electro-brush and clean it.

• The foam rubber motor protection filter is saturated: clean it.

If the separator gets filled with dust

• The separator sometimes accumulates dust. Make sure that nothing is blocking the duct between the separator and the dust tray.

• The dust tray opening is blocked: Remove the dust tray, empty it and clean the opening.

The vacuum head moves with difficulty

Lower the vacuum speed by moving the appropriate switch button. If the problem persists, take your vacuum cleaner to the authorized Rowenta Service Center nearest to your home. See the list of authorized Rowenta Service Centers or contact the Rowenta Consummer Service department.

GUARANTEE

This appliance is intended for domestic use only. In case it is used inappropriately, not following the given instructions, Rowenta will not be subject to any liabilities whatsoever and the guarantee will be invalidated.

Read the instructions before using the appliance for the first time: using the appliance in any way different from the one indicated here would free Rowenta of all liabilities.

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INHALTSVERZEICHNIS

Seite

SICHERHEITSHINWEISE....................................................................................................................................................... 52

1. Vorsichtsmaßnahmen bei der Verwendung ......................................................................................................... 52

2. Stromversorgung.................................................................................................................................................................. 52

3. Reparaturen .............................................................................................................................................................................. 53

BESCHREIBUNG............................................................................................................................................................................ 53

VOR DER ERSTEN NUTZUNG............................................................................................................................................ 53

1. Montage des Geräts............................................................................................................................................................. 53

2. Aufladen der Batterie.......................................................................................................................................................... 53

3. Inbetriebnahme des Geräts............................................................................................................................................. 54

4. Aufbewahrung......................................................................................................................................................................... 55

REINIGUNG UND INSTANDHALTUNG..................................................................................................................... 56

1. Leeren des Staubbehälters.............................................................................................................................................. 56

2. Reinigung des Schaumstofffilter zum Schutz des Motors........................................................................... 56

3. Wartung Ihres Staubsaugers.......................................................................................................................................... 57

BATTERIEN ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 57

1. Ersetzen der Batterien......................................................................................................................................................... 57

2. Entsorgung des Geräts ...................................................................................................................................................... 57

UMWELT............................................................................................................................................................................................... 57

PROBLEMLÖSUNG...................................................................................................................................................................... 58

GARANTIE........................................................................................................................................................................................... 58

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SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

Um Ihre Sicherheit zu gewährleisten, entspricht dieses Gerät den gültigen Normen und Richtlinien (Richtlinien zur Niederspannung, elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit, Umweltverträglichkeit,...).

Dieses Gerät ist nicht dafür vorgesehen, von Personen (oder Kindern) verwendet zu werden, deren physische, sensorische oder mentale Fähigkeiten verringert sind, oder Personen, die unzureichende Erfahrung oder Kenntnisse besitzen, außer sie werden von einer Person überwacht, die für ihre Sicherheit verantwortlich ist, oder zuvor hinsichtlich des Gebrauchs des Geräts unterwiesen. Kinder müssen überwacht werden, um sicherzustellen, dass sie nicht mit dem Gerät spielen.

Dieses Gerät kann von Kinder ab 8 Jahren und Personen, denen es an Erfahrung und Kenntnissen mangelt oder deren physische, sensorielle oder mentale Fähigkeiten verringert sind, verwendet werden, wenn sie bezüglich der sicheren Verwendung des Geräts unterrichtet und betreut werden und die Risiken kennen.

Kinder dürfen nicht mit dem Gerät spielen. Die Reinigung und Pflege durch den Nutzer darf nicht durch Kinder erfolgen, außer sie sind mindestens 8 Jahre alt und werden überwacht. Halten Sie das Gerät und das Stromkabel außerhalb der Reichweite von Kindern unter 8 Jahren.

1 • Vorsichtsmaßnahmen bei der Verwendung

Lesen Sie Ihre Gebrauchsanweisung aufmerksam und bewahren Sie sie sorgfältig auf.

• Ihre Staubsauger ist ein elektrisches Gerät: Es muss unter normalen Gebrauchsbedingungen verwendet

werden. Verwenden und lagern Sie das Gerät außerhalb der Reichweite von Kindern. Lassen Sie es niemals unbeaufsichtigt laufen. Halten Sie die Düse oder das Rohrende niemals in die Nähe von Augen oder Ohren.

• Saugen Sie keine feuchten Flächen, Flüssigkeiten irgendeiner Art, heiße Substanzen, superfeine Substanzen

(Gips, Zement, Asche,…), große, schneidende Trümmer (Glas), schädliche Produkte (Lösungsmittel, Beizmittel,…), aggressive Produkte (Säuren, Reinigungsmittel,...), entflammbare und explosive Produkte (auf Benzin- oder Alkoholbasis).

• Tauchen Sie weder den Staubsauger noch das Ladegerät in Wasser oder eine andere Flüssigkeit, spritzen

Sie kein Wasser auf den Staubsauger oder das Ladegerät.

• Lagern Sie das Gerät nicht im Freien und halten Sie es von Feuchtigkeit fern.

• Stellen Sie das Gerät nicht in die Nähe einer Hitzequelle (Öfen, Heizgeräte oder heiße Strahler).

• Setzen Sie die Batterien keinen Umgebungstemperaturen über 40°C aus.

• Demontieren Sie den Staubsauger nicht, während er läuft.

• Lassen Sie den Staubsauger niemals ohne den Staubbehälter und den Schaumstofffilter zum Schutz des

Motors laufen.

• Verwenden Sie das Gerät nicht:

- wenn es gefallen ist und sichtbare Beschädigungen oder Funktionsstörungen aufweist.

- wenn das Ladegerät oder das Kabel des Ladegeräts beschädigt ist. Öffnen Sie in diesem Fall das Gerät nicht, sondern schicken Sie es an das Ihrem Wohnsitz am nächsten gelegene, zugelassene Kundendienstzentrum von Rowenta, da für Reparaturen aus Sicherheitsgründen Spezialwerkzeuge erforderlich sind.

• Reparaturen dürfen nur von Fachpersonal mit originalen Ersatzteilen durchgeführt werden.

• Das Gerät selbst zu reparieren kann für den Nutzer gefährlich sein.

• Verwenden Sie nur originale Zubehörteile mit Garantie von Rowenta (Filter, Batterien,…).

Dieses Gerät ist ausschließlich für den Hausgebrauch in geschlossenen Räumen bestimmt. Bei einer nicht angemessenen oder nicht der Gebrauchsanweisung entsprechenden Verwendung kann Rowenta nicht haftbar gemacht werden.

2 • Stromversorgung

• Überprüfen Sie, ob die auf dem Typenschild des Ladegeräts Ihres Staubsaugers angegebene Betriebsspannung (Volt) derjenigen Ihrer Elektroinstallation entspricht.

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