AEG VAMPYR 5/COMPACT Series User manual

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VAMPYR ® 5.../ COMPACT
Gebrauchsanweisung
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Istruzioni per I'uso
Istrucciones para el uso
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Contents
Appliance description 8
Before using for the first time 9
Protecting the environment 9
Safety instructions for the user 9
Preparing the vacuum cleaner for use 9
Using the nozzles 10
Switching on 11
Maintenance and cleaning 11
Paper filter 12
What do I do, if 13
Special accessories 13
Before using for the first time
Please read the following information carefully.
It provides important information on the safety,
use and maintenance of the appliance. Keep the
operating instructions in a safe place and pass
them on to any subsequent owners.
Protecting the environment
Do not simply throw away packaging material
and old appliances.
Equipment packaging:
■ The cardboard packaging can be deposited at
a waste paper recycling point.
■ Deposit the recyclable polyethylene (PE) bag
at a PE recycling point.
Recycling the appliance at the end of its life:
■ The plastic components all carry a material
identification marking so that like the other
materials, they can be recycled at the end of
the life of the appliance.
Please ask your local authority about your local
recycling centre.
Safety instructions
f £This appliance complies with the
v. ^following EC directives: - 73/23/EC dated
21. 02. 1973 - Low Voltage Directive -
89/336/EEC dated 03. 05. 1989 (including
Amending Directive 92/31/EEC) - EMC Directive.
■ Only connect the appliance to - 220/230 Volt
- alternating current.
■ The mains circuit for the socket used must be
protected with a fuse with a rating of at least
10 A.
■ Never remove the mains plug from the
socket by pulling on the cable.
■ Do not use the appliance if:
- the cable is damaged.
- the housing shows visible signs of damage.
■ Avoid running over the mains lead with the
appliance or the vacuum brush. The
insulation could be damaged.
■ The cover cannot be closed unless a paper
filter has been inserted. Please do not use
■ Always ensure that a paper filter as well as a
MICROFILTER and a HEPA filter are inserted.
■ Toner dust from laser printers and copiers
must not be vacuumed using normal
household vacuum cleaners.
■ This is a domestic vacuum cleaner and should
only be used to vacuum dry dust. People and
animals must not be vacuumed using the
appliance.
Keep children away from electrical
appliances.
■ The manufacturer is not liable for any
damage caused by incorrect use or operation.
■ Leave wet shampooed carpets to dry
completely. Otherwise the vacuum cleaner
will be damaged. Such action might also
reduce protection against electric shock.
■ Do not vacuum matches, glowing ashes or
cigarette ends using the appliance. Avoid
picking up hard, pointed objects as these may
damage the appliance or the paper filter.
■ Do not expose the appliance to the effects of
the weather, humidity or sources of heat.
■ Should the mains lead be defective, the
complete cable roller must be replaced by
AEO customer service or an authorised repair
■ Repairs to electrical appliances may only be
carried out by qualified specialists.
Improperly effected repairs may result in
significant risk to the user.
■ For this reason, if there is a malfunction in
your appliance please contact your specialist
dealer or AEG customer service directly.
Preparing the vacuum cleaner for use
The accessories can be connected by pushing
and twisting, and can be disconnected by
pulling them apart and twisting.

Connecting the suction tubes
Join the two tubes.
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Adjust the Telescopic Tube (depending on
model)
Attaching the suction hose
Insert the suction hose connector in the suction
inlet. It locks in place and can be rotated all the
way around.
Press the release button and pull out the
connector in order to remove the suction hose.
Mains connection/Cable rewind
The mains cable is in the cable compartment.
Pull out the cable and insert the plug into the
mains socket. Remove plug from the mains
socket. Press the foot button; the cable rewinds
automatically when vacuuming has been
completed.
Using the nozzles
For the daily care of carpets and hard floors.
Without being changed over manually, the floor
nozzle is entirely suited for daily vacuuming of
carpets and hard floor surfaces such as parquet,
tiles, linoleum, etc.
Using the floor nozzle*
For the daily care of carpets and hard floors. The
floor nozzle may be changed over manually. The
brushes can be extended for smooth floors and
retracted for carpets.
Crevice and upholstery nozzle stored in the
appliance
For specific cleaning requirements, two
additional parts are included with the vacuum
cleaner in an integrated accessories
compartment*.
Open the compartment by pressing gently as
shown in the figure.
The nozzles may be attached to the suction tube
or the handle on the suction hose, depending on
requirements.

Power adjustment - Rotary control*
The suction power can be varied to suit
individual vacuuming requirements using the
electronic power adjuster.
Maintenance and cleaning
Prior to maintenance or cleaning, ensure that
the appliance is switched off and that the mains
plug has been removed from the socket:
Bags full of normal household dust may be
disposed of with household waste.
Insert the new paper filter as far as it will go in
the guide rails; only then can the lid be closed.
The cover cannot be closed unless a paper filter
has been inserted. Please do not use force!
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