AEG VAMPYR 731i electronic DIAMANT User manual

VAMPYR®
731 i electronic DIAMANT
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Operating instructions
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Istruzioni per I’uso
Instrucciones para el uso
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A = Opening button for paper
dustbag compartment
B = On/Off button
C — Electronic power controj
D = Foot-operated flex rewind button
E = Duslbag full indicator
F = Micro-filter cassette
G = Micro-filter
H = Accessories oompartment
I = Storage rail
J = Motor-protection filter
K = Paper dustbag
L Floor cleaning head
M = Carrying handle
N = Button for suction hose removal
O = Suction tube
P= Handle
Q = Suction hose
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Contents
Description of appliance
Before using the appliance for the firs* time
Safety instructions for the user
Assembling the vacuum-cleaner ready for use
Fitting suction hose and tube/s together
Suction tube/Telescopic tube
Connecting suction hose
Mains connection/Flex rewind
Using the floor cleaning head & accessory nozzles
Using the floor cleaning head 21
Accessory nozzles • 22
Switching on and adjusting
Switching on 23
Adjusting power 23
Maintenance and cleaning
Changing the paper dustbag
Changing the micro-lilter/ultra-micro-filter
Motor protection filter
Transportation and storage
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Before using the appliance tor the first time
Please read all the information contained in this booklet It gives you important in¬
structions on safely, use, and maintenance of the appliance. Please keep these
instructions in a safe place and pass them on, if necessary, to the next owner.
■ This appliance meets the radio interference suppression requirements of EC
Directive 82/499 EC and 87/308 EG, EN 55014/DIN VDE 0875 Part 1, as well as
the standards concerning the reverse effects of electrical appliances on the
power mains EN 80 555 Parts 1-3/DIN VDE 0838 Parts 1-3, of June 1987,
■ This appliance must only be connected to the same mains voltage as shown on
the rating plate.
■ The circuit of the socket used must be protected with a fuse of at least 13 A.
■ Never use the flex to pull the mains plug out of the plug socket.
■ Do not operate the appliance if:
- the flex is damaged
- the housing shows visible signs of damage.
■ Avoid running over the flex with the appliance, cleaning head or electric power
cleaning head.
■ If no pa per dustbag is Inserted the cover cannot bo dosed. Please do not use
forcel
■ Make sure a paper dustbag, a MICROFILTER, and a motor protection fitter are
always inserted.
■ This vacuum cleaner should only be used for normal dry household dustand dirt.
It must not be used on people or animals.
' Keep children away from electrical appliances.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by use or
operation of the appliance contrary to these instructiona
■ Allow fitted carpets that have been shampooed to dryout completely. Never use
your vacuum cleanerto vacuum liquida otherwise it may be damaged. There is
also a. risk of an electric shock.
■ Never use your appliance to vacuum matches, glowing embers, or cigarette-
ends. Avoid vacuuming hard, pointed objects, since they may damage theappli-
ance or paper dustbag.
■ The applianoe must be stored in.such a way that any weather conditions cannot
affect the appliance. The appliance must not be subjected to humidity or heat
- sources.
■ If the flex is defective, the complete flex rewind unit should be replaced by your
AEG Service Centre or an authorised AEG Service Agent
■ Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a trained electri¬
cian. Improper repairs may place the user at serious risk.
■ If your vacuum cleaner has a fault, please contact your electrical retailer or the
AEG Service Centre direct
■ If the appliance is wrongly operated for a purpose other than that tor which it is
intended, no liability can be acoepted for any possible damage.

Important lor users In the UK
The wires inthe mains lead oflhisapplianceare coloured in accordance with the fal¬
lowing code:
BUIE - neutral BHOWN - live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may hot correspond
with the ooloured markings identifying ihe terminals in your plug, PROCEED AS
FOLLOWS:
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is
marked L or coloured RED.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is
marked N or coloured BLACK!
VERY IMPORTANT: Neither wire is to be connected to the earth terminal of a 3 pin
plug.
If a 13 amp plug is fitted, fit a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. If any other type of plug is used,
protect with a 15 amp fuse at the distribution board.
For appliances which come with mains lead and plug moulded on:the plug mould¬
ed on to the oord incorporates a fuse. For replacement use a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse.
Only ASTAapproved or certified fuses should be used. The fuse cover/carrier must.
be replaced in the event of changing the fuse. The plug must not be used if the fuse
cover/carrier is lost A replacement cover/carrier must be obtainedfrom authorised
electrical goods retailers.
WARNING
Should it become necessary to replace the moulded on plug then thedetedive plug
should be destroyed to avoid any possible shock hazard that could occur should
such a plug be Inserted Into a 13 amp socket elsewhere in the house.
AEQ Service Locations In the United Kingdom
AEG UK Limited Head Office
217 Bath Road
Slough, Berks. SL14AW
Tel.: [phone]
Telex: 847541
Telefax: 0753 512271
AEG Scottish Service Centre
Block 11, Unit 1
Dundyvan Industrial Estate
Coatbridge
Lanarkshire ML5 4AQ
Tel.: [phone]
Telefax: 02 36 440256
AEG Northern Service Centra
Unit 20, Haigh Rark/Flaigh Avenue
Stockport
Gt. Manchester SK41QR
Tel.: [phone]
Telefax: 061 4741191
Service Appointments
Bristol Tel.: [phone]
(cal! diverted to Slough)
Norfolk Tel.: [phone]
(call diverted to Slough)

Assembling the vacuum-claaner reedy for use
The hose, tubes and accessories can befitted together by pushing and twisting, and
taken apart by twisting and pulling.
Fitting the suction hose end suction tube together
Connecting the suction hose
Push the two tubes into one another and twist, to
secure firmly.
Insert the hose holder into the suction opening.
When the hose is to be disconnected from Ihe
appliance, press the release button and pull the
hose holder out of the suction opening.

Mains connectfon/Flex rewind
The mains cable is located in the cable compart¬
ment. Press the foot button for the cable, and pull
the cable out Insert the plug into the socket
fttthe end of vacuuming switch off and pull the plug
out of the socket Press the flex rewind button and
the cable rewinds automatically.
Using ths cleaning head and accessory nozzles
The cleaning head and nozzles are attached to the suction tube by pushing and
twisting, and taken apart again by twisting and pulling.
Using the floor cleaning head
For care of carpets and hard floors, the cleaning
head can be adjusted to suit the type of floor with
your foot:
for ca rpets
Symbol for carpet, brush withdrawn
for hard floors
Symbol for hard floor, brush extended
For other optional extra floor cleaning heads see
Special Accessories.
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Accessory Nozzles - Crevice end Upholstery
The integrated accessories compartment contains
2 nozzles - crevice and upholstery. Open the com¬
partment by pressing the button vertically down¬
wards.
Crevice Nozzle
Upholstery Nozzle
For vacuuming in those normally inaccessible
places i.e. reaching cobwebs, or down the side of a
sofa!
For vacuuming upholstery, mattresses, eta. Hie
thread collectors help to pick up the threads and
fluff.
The crevice and upholstery nozzles can be attached to the suctions tubes as wall as
the handle of the suctions hose.

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Switching on
(TtTI Press the On/Off-button to switch the vacuum cleaner on or off.
250 W = For delicate fabrics, e.g. net curtains
500 W = For upholstery
650 W = Economy setting for light to normally soiled carpets
750 W = For non-titted carpets (mats and rugs)
I max = For hard floors and heavily soiled carpets
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Before foe appliance is cleaned or maintenance in carried and it haste be switched
off arid unplugged from the mains supply.
Changing the paper dustbag
The dustbag needs changing when the cleaner is
set to maximum power and the cleaner head is off
foe floor but the ‘bag full” indicatorwindow is com¬
pletely coloured red.
Even if foe dustbag does not appear to be fullatthis
stage, it should be changed, ft could bethatagreat
deal of very fine dust has clogged up the pores of
the dustbag.
Open the oover by pressing the button, and fitting it
up until it snaps into place.
-Hygienic dustbag change: when you take out the
full dustbag, you automatically oover foe opening
bypullingonfoe closure tag. You may have to over¬
come a slight resistance as you pull.
Full dustbags can be disposed of with the normal
household rubbish.
Push the new dustbag into the guide rails as far as it will go, only then will the cover
close. If no dustbag is inserted the cover cannot be shut Please do not use force!
Paper dustbag sizes
Please use original AEG dustbags, Size 22,ordustbags which carry foeAEG Quality
Seal. They are available from electrical retailers under the order-number
E 618899 682, or from the AEG Service Centre under ET-No. 668 901 262.
Damage resulting from the use of any other dustbag is not covered by the Guaran¬
tee.

Switch off and pull oui the mains plug before changing the micro-filter.
Changing the micro-filter/ultra-micro-fifter is necessary:
For appliance* with no micro-fitter Indicator - when the dustbag lull indicator
lights up, even when a dean dustbag has been inserted, with the appliance switched
on, hold the head/nozzle upwards or off the floor, itthe light remain® on,this indicates
the micro-filter should be changed. We recommend changing the micro-filter with
every fifth bag.
For appliances with micro-fitter indicator - when this comes on.
The cassette can be opened by pressi ng the m icro-
filter button. Take out the cassette inthe direction of
Ihe arrow and empty the micro-filter overadustbin
- this avoids you touching the dirty micro-filter.
Insert the new micro-filter into the cassette as
shown in the illustration, push it back in parallel to
the floor, and snap the cover shut.
Motor protection filter
The motor protection fitter is a permanent fitter and does not have to be changed
regularly. Exception: if it has been damaged. See “What to do if...
Cleaning
The cleaner housing and dustbag compartment can be cleaned with a damp cloth
and then wiped d ry with a soft cloth. Do n at use any abrasives or solvents. The u nder-
side of the cleaner head can be cleaned with the crevice nozzle from time to time.

For easier storage and for transporting the appli¬
ance, slide the floor cleaning head or foe ROTO-
SOFT1000 Turbo-brush into, the storage rail.
When foe paper dustbag is full or blocked or any of foe accessories are blocked the
over-heating protection for foe motor isactivated. Switch off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner and allow foe motor to cool down.
Check foe pape r dustbag and accessories and remove any blockages. The cleaner
can be switched on again after 30 minutes.
...the fuse blows or trips?
It you connect other electrical appliances with a high wattage to the same mains cir-
cuit and use them at foe same time as foe vacuum cleaner, this can trip the fuse.
This can be avoided if you set the electronic power control to 250W before you
switch on, and only select a higher output level after switching on.
...the thread-collectors are worn out?
If foe thread-collectors (B) at the suction opening
are worn out or stuck together, you can fit ones.
They can be ordered from the AEG Service Centre
under the ET-No. 668 900 560.
...the wheels of the floor cleaning head are
hard to move?
Remove any hairs or threads which have become
wrapped round the axle of the roller. The wheels
can be removed for cleaning. Pull roller (A) as illus¬
trated. Remove hairs and threads. When replacing
it, the semi-circular axle-head must point inwards. If the'roller axle is inserted wrong
way round the swivel joint could suiter damage.
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... the paper dustbag has been damaged and there is dirt in the motor protec¬
tion filter?
Remove the motor protection fitter, clean it (by
shaking the dirt out), and re-insert it.
... the tid cornea out of the hinge?
If the fid of the vacuum cleaner has been opened
too tar, beyond the stop, and comes out of the
hinge, place it back on the housing and press it
down until it clicks into place.
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Special nozzle

Radiator Brush
For Mm sad* of fha •mfronniMit
Please do not simply throwaway the packaging material, or old appliances that have
served their time.
■ The cardboard carton can be sent to the waste-paper collection,
■ The polyethylene plastic bag can go to the plastic coHectfon-pointfor recycling.
Recycling the appliance at the end o* its life
■ The plastic parts are identified withnumbers so thatthey can be sent.for recycling
when the appliance is taken out of service.
Please ask your municipal authority where the local recycling collection-points are.
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