Electrolux EL6985 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
HARMONY™ EL6985A
At Electrolux, we know that cleaning is not your
top priority. With this new subscription plan, we
will worry about getting you the filters, bags and
belts that fit your cleaner so that you can spend
your time doing more important things.
Searching for replacement parts that fit your vacuum
can be frustrating and time consuming and we know
that you have more valuable ways to spend your
time. That is why we are offering you a way to get
vacuum parts such as filters, bags and belts delivered
automatically to your home.
This is just one way that Electrolux makes your life
a little easier.
To subscribe, visit us online at
www.electroluxusa.com
or call us at 1-800-896-9756
39905
©2003 White Consolidated, Ltd.
Printed in Sweden
IMPORTANT! Please complete and return within the next 10 days
or register online at: www.electroluxusa.com
RECEIVE FREE ACCESSORIES BY REGISTERING YOUR ELECTROLUX
Please see the warranty page for details
Yes, please send me the free VacCare subscription items.
NOTE: To receive the VacCare subscription items, we require all orange
highlighted questions below to be filled out completely.
Thank you for taking the time to register your new Electrolux product and complete the questionnaire. Your answers will be used for internal market research
studies and reports. Your information will not be sold, rented or loaned to any external organizations. From time to time we’d like to share information with you
on the Electrolux family of products.
Please check here if you would prefer not to receive this information. Please seal with tape. Do not staple.
1. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss
First Name Initial Last Name/Family Name
Street Apt. No.
City State/Province ZIP Code/Postal Code
E-mail Address:
2. YOUR DATE OF BIRTH:
MONTH YEAR
3. MARITAL STATUS: 1. Married 2. Single
4. DATE OF PURCHASE:
MONTH DAY YEAR
5. MODEL NUMBER:
6. SERIAL OR MANUFACTURER CODE:
7. NAME OF STORE WHERE PURCHASED:
8. PRICE PAID (EXCLUDING SALES TAX):$ .00
9. IS THIS VACUUM...(CHECK ONLY ONE)
01. The first vacuum in your household?
02. An addition to another brand vacuum in your household?
03. An addition to a Electrolux vacuum in your household?
04. A replacement for a Electrolux vacuum?
05. A replacement for another brand vacuum?
10. OTHER THAN THE PRODUCT JUST PURCHASED, WHAT OTHER TYPES
OF VACUUM CLEANERS DO YOU CURRENTLY OWN?
01. Upright 06. Central Vacuum System
02. Stick Vac/Electric Broom 07. Steam Cleaner
03. Canister 08. Carpet Shampooer
04. Wet/Dry 09. Other
05. Hand Vac
11. WHAT OTHER BRANDS DID YOU SERIOUSLY CONSIDER BEFORE
MAKING THIS PURCHASE? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
01. Bissell 04. Panasonic 07. Sharp
02. Hoover 05. Royal 08. Fantom
03. Oreck 06. Sears/Kenmore 09. Other
12. SELECT THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS INFLUENCING YOUR
PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT. (CHECK A MAXIMUM OF 3)
01. Electrolux brand reputation 10. Salesperson’s
02. Prior experience w/Electrolux recommendation
03. Style/Color/Appearance 11. TV Ad
04. Price 12. Magazine Ad
05. 
Special features/attachments 13. Newspaper Ad
06. Warranty 14. Radio Ad
07. Quality/Durability 15. 
Special promotion/
08. Ease of use Value added
09. Friend’s/Relative’s 16. Store display
recommendation 17. Made in the USA
18. Other
13. DOES ANYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD SUFFER FROM ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING ALLERGIES? (NOT INCLUDING FOOD OR MEDICINE)
01. Pollen (grass, weeds, 03. House dust
trees, etc.) 04. Mold
02. Pet dander (dog, cat, etc.) 05. Other
14. NOT INCLUDING YOURSELF,WHAT IS THE GENDER AND AGE
(IN YEARS) OF CHILDREN AND OTHER ADULTS LIVING IN YOUR
HOUSEHOLD?
1.  No one else in household 2. Child under 1 year
Male Female Age Male Female Age
1. 2. yrs. 1. 2. yrs.
1. 2. yrs. 1. 2. yrs.
15. WHICH GROUP DESCRIBES YOUR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME?
01. Under $19,999 04. $75,000-$99,999
02. $20,000-$49,999 05. $100,000-$199,999
03. $50,000-$74,999 06. $200,000 & over
16. FOR YOUR PRIMARY RESIDENCE, DO YOU:
01. Own?
02. Rent?
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SETTING UP - ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR HARMONY
1. Check that the s-bag™ is in place.
2. Open the back lid on the machine and check that the exhaust filter is in place.
3. Insert hose until catch clicks.
4. Attach telescopic tube and floor nozzle to hose handle. See Operating Instructions for information on using other accessories.
5. Pull out power cord and plug it into standard outlet or power supply.
6. Press On/Off button with foot to start vacuum.
7a. Adjust suction power using suction control on vacuum cleaner.
7b. Adjust suction power using suction control on the hose handle.
8. Press On/Off button with foot to stop vacuum. Unplug from power supply, firmly grasp plug to prevent it from striking you
and press foot pedal to rewind cable.
UNPACK AND CHECK CARTON CONTENTS
Remove all contents from carton. Check all accessories against the contents list.
OVERVIEW OF FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Harmony should only be used by adults and for normal vacuuming in a domestic environment. Never vacuum in
wet areas or close to flammable gasses. Do not vacuum sharp objects, lit objects, fluids or fine dust from items
such as plaster, flour or ash. They can damage the motor - damage which is not covered by the warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read the entire Operating Instructions included with your Harmony for important safety infor-
mation and instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If vacuum cleaner does not
start or stops during operation,
read the Troubleshooting
section of the Operating
Instructions.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing an
Electrolux Harmony vacuum
cleaner. This card covers your
vacuum’s basic features and
operation. It does not replace
the Operating Instructions for
this model.
s-bag™ Hose Telescopic
tube
Caddie accessory
holder
Carpet/Hard Floor
nozzle
Turbo
nozzle
1.
4.
7a. 7b. 8.
2. 3.
5. 6.
THE ELECTROLUX LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Electrolux cleaner is warranted to be free from all defects in material and workmanship in normal household use for a period of two years. The
warranty is granted only to the original purchaser and members of his or her immediate household. The warranty is subject to the following provisions.
This warranty does not cover parts of the cleaner that require replacement under normal use, such as disposable dust bags, fans, filters, drive belts, light
bulbs, brush roll bristles, impellers and cleaning. Any damages or malfunctions caused by negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with the Owner’s
Guide are not covered by this warranty. Likewise, any defects or damages caused by unauthorized service or the use of other than Genuine Electrolux
parts is not covered.
Electrolux will, at its option, repair or replace a defective cleaner or cleaner part that is covered by this warranty. As a matter of warranty policy,
Electrolux will not refund the consumer’s purchase price.
To register your warranty, please visit www.electroluxusa.com or fill out and return the attached warranty registration card.
To obtain warranty service you must return the defective cleaner or cleaner parts along with proof of purchase to any Electrolux Authorized Warranty
Station. For the location of the nearest Electrolux Authorized Warranty Station or for service information in the United States or Canada, please telephone
toll free:
1-800-896-9756
You may also visit us online at
www.electroluxusa.com
FURTHER LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS
Any warranty that may be implied in connection with your purchase or use of the cleaner, including any warranty of Merchantability or any warranty
for Fitness For A Particular Purpose is limited to the duration of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Your relief for the breach of this warranty is limited to the relief expressly provided above. In no event shall Electrolux be liable for any consequential or
incidental damages you may incur in connection with your purchase or use of the cleaner. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary by state.
RECEIVE FREE ACCESSORIES BY REGISTERING YOUR ELECTROLUX
Register your Electrolux at www.electroluxusa.com or by using the postage-paid card attached and receive a free, no obligation, six-month
VacCare subscription, which delivers the bags and filters you need right to your door. That's five s-bag™ Classic dust bags and one HEPA H12 filter -
all the accessories you need for six months of hassle-free vacuuming. And registering your Electrolux product entitles you to the most up-to-date
Electrolux product warranty and promotion information. Be sure to check the approval box on the attached registration card or online to receive
your free subscription items.
NO POSTAGE
NECESSARY IF
MAILED IN THE
UNTIED STATES
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 098 BLOOMINGTON IL
POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE
ELECTROLUX
ATTN: WARRANTY REGISTRATION DEPT.
PO BOX 2799
BLOOMINGTON IL 61702-xxxx
Please fold in half and seal with tape. Do not staple.
FPO
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SETTING UP - ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR HARMONY
1. Check that the s-bag™ is in place.
2. Open the back lid on the machine and check that the exhaust filter is in place.
3. Insert hose until catch clicks.
4. Attach telescopic tube and floor nozzle to hose handle. See Operating Instructions for information on using other accessories.
5. Pull out power cord and plug it into standard outlet or power supply.
6. Press On/Off button with foot to start vacuum.
7a. Adjust suction power using suction control on vacuum cleaner.
7b. Adjust suction power using suction control on the hose handle.
8. Press On/Off button with foot to stop vacuum. Unplug from power supply, firmly grasp plug to prevent it from striking you
and press foot pedal to rewind cable.
UNPACK AND CHECK CARTON CONTENTS
Remove all contents from carton. Check all accessories against the contents list.
OVERVIEW OF FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Harmony should only be used by adults and for normal vacuuming in a domestic environment. Never vacuum in
wet areas or close to flammable gasses. Do not vacuum sharp objects, lit objects, fluids or fine dust from items
such as plaster, flour or ash. They can damage the motor - damage which is not covered by the warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read the entire Operating Instructions included with your Harmony for important safety infor-
mation and instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If vacuum cleaner does not
start or stops during operation,
read the Troubleshooting
section of the Operating
Instructions.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing an
Electrolux Harmony vacuum
cleaner. This card covers your
vacuum’s basic features and
operation. It does not replace
the Operating Instructions for
this model.
s-bag™ Hose Telescopic
tube
Caddie accessory
holder
Carpet/Hard Floor
nozzle
Turbo
nozzle
1.
4.
7a. 7b. 8.
2. 3.
5. 6.
THE ELECTROLUX LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Electrolux cleaner is warranted to be free from all defects in material and workmanship in normal household use for a period of two years. The
warranty is granted only to the original purchaser and members of his or her immediate household. The warranty is subject to the following provisions.
This warranty does not cover parts of the cleaner that require replacement under normal use, such as disposable dust bags, fans, filters, drive belts, light
bulbs, brush roll bristles, impellers and cleaning. Any damages or malfunctions caused by negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with the Owner’s
Guide are not covered by this warranty. Likewise, any defects or damages caused by unauthorized service or the use of other than Genuine Electrolux
parts is not covered.
Electrolux will, at its option, repair or replace a defective cleaner or cleaner part that is covered by this warranty. As a matter of warranty policy,
Electrolux will not refund the consumer’s purchase price.
To register your warranty, please visit www.electroluxusa.com or fill out and return the attached warranty registration card.
To obtain warranty service you must return the defective cleaner or cleaner parts along with proof of purchase to any Electrolux Authorized Warranty
Station. For the location of the nearest Electrolux Authorized Warranty Station or for service information in the United States or Canada, please telephone
toll free:
1-800-896-9756
You may also visit us online at
www.electroluxusa.com
FURTHER LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS
Any warranty that may be implied in connection with your purchase or use of the cleaner, including any warranty of Merchantability or any warranty
for Fitness For A Particular Purpose is limited to the duration of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Your relief for the breach of this warranty is limited to the relief expressly provided above. In no event shall Electrolux be liable for any consequential or
incidental damages you may incur in connection with your purchase or use of the cleaner. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary by state.
RECEIVE FREE ACCESSORIES BY REGISTERING YOUR ELECTROLUX
Register your Electrolux at www.electroluxusa.com or by using the postage-paid card attached and receive a free, no obligation, six-month
VacCare subscription, which delivers the bags and filters you need right to your door. That's five s-bag™ Classic dust bags and one HEPA H12 filter -
all the accessories you need for six months of hassle-free vacuuming. And registering your Electrolux product entitles you to the most up-to-date
Electrolux product warranty and promotion information. Be sure to check the approval box on the attached registration card or online to receive
your free subscription items.
NO POSTAGE
NECESSARY IF
MAILED IN THE
UNTIED STATES
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 098 BLOOMINGTON IL
POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE
ELECTROLUX
ATTN: WARRANTY REGISTRATION DEPT.
PO BOX 2799
BLOOMINGTON IL 61702-xxxx
Please fold in half and seal with tape. Do not staple.
FPO
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QUICK START GUIDE
HARMONY™ EL6985A
At Electrolux, we know that cleaning is not your
top priority. With this new subscription plan, we
will worry about getting you the filters, bags and
belts that fit your cleaner so that you can spend
your time doing more important things.
Searching for replacement parts that fit your vacuum
can be frustrating and time consuming and we know
that you have more valuable ways to spend your
time. That is why we are offering you a way to get
vacuum parts such as filters, bags and belts delivered
automatically to your home.
This is just one way that Electrolux makes your life
a little easier.
To subscribe, visit us online at
www.electroluxusa.com
or call us at 1-800-896-9756
39905
©2003 White Consolidated, Ltd.
Printed in Sweden
IMPORTANT! Please complete and return within the next 10 days
or register online at: www.electroluxusa.com
RECEIVE FREE ACCESSORIES BY REGISTERING YOUR ELECTROLUX
Please see the warranty page for details
Yes, please send me the free VacCare subscription items.
NOTE: To receive the VacCare subscription items, we require all orange
highlighted questions below to be filled out completely.
Thank you for taking the time to register your new Electrolux product and complete the questionnaire. Your answers will be used for internal market research
studies and reports. Your information will not be sold, rented or loaned to any external organizations. From time to time we’d like to share information with you
on the Electrolux family of products.
Please check here if you would prefer not to receive this information. Please seal with tape. Do not staple.
1. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss
First Name Initial Last Name/Family Name
Street Apt. No.
City State/Province ZIP Code/Postal Code
E-mail Address:
2. YOUR DATE OF BIRTH:
MONTH YEAR
3. MARITAL STATUS: 1. Married 2. Single
4. DATE OF PURCHASE:
MONTH DAY YEAR
5. MODEL NUMBER:
6. SERIAL OR MANUFACTURER CODE:
7. NAME OF STORE WHERE PURCHASED:
8. PRICE PAID (EXCLUDING SALES TAX):$ .00
9. IS THIS VACUUM...(CHECK ONLY ONE)
01. The first vacuum in your household?
02. An addition to another brand vacuum in your household?
03. An addition to a Electrolux vacuum in your household?
04. A replacement for a Electrolux vacuum?
05. A replacement for another brand vacuum?
10. OTHER THAN THE PRODUCT JUST PURCHASED, WHAT OTHER TYPES
OF VACUUM CLEANERS DO YOU CURRENTLY OWN?
01. Upright 06. Central Vacuum System
02. Stick Vac/Electric Broom 07. Steam Cleaner
03. Canister 08. Carpet Shampooer
04. Wet/Dry 09. Other
05. Hand Vac
11. WHAT OTHER BRANDS DID YOU SERIOUSLY CONSIDER BEFORE
MAKING THIS PURCHASE? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
01. Bissell 04. Panasonic 07. Sharp
02. Hoover 05. Royal 08. Fantom
03. Oreck 06. Sears/Kenmore 09. Other
12. SELECT THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS INFLUENCING YOUR
PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT. (CHECK A MAXIMUM OF 3)
01. Electrolux brand reputation 10. Salesperson’s
02. Prior experience w/Electrolux recommendation
03. Style/Color/Appearance 11. TV Ad
04. Price 12. Magazine Ad
05. 
Special features/attachments 13. Newspaper Ad
06. Warranty 14. Radio Ad
07. Quality/Durability 15. 
Special promotion/
08. Ease of use Value added
09. Friend’s/Relative’s 16. Store display
recommendation 17. Made in the USA
18. Other
13. DOES ANYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD SUFFER FROM ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING ALLERGIES? (NOT INCLUDING FOOD OR MEDICINE)
01. Pollen (grass, weeds, 03. House dust
trees, etc.) 04. Mold
02. Pet dander (dog, cat, etc.) 05. Other
14. NOT INCLUDING YOURSELF,WHAT IS THE GENDER AND AGE
(IN YEARS) OF CHILDREN AND OTHER ADULTS LIVING IN YOUR
HOUSEHOLD?
1.  No one else in household 2. Child under 1 year
Male Female Age Male Female Age
1. 2. yrs. 1. 2. yrs.
1. 2. yrs. 1. 2. yrs.
15. WHICH GROUP DESCRIBES YOUR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME?
01. Under $19,999 04. $75,000-$99,999
02. $20,000-$49,999 05. $100,000-$199,999
03. $50,000-$74,999 06. $200,000 & over
16. FOR YOUR PRIMARY RESIDENCE, DO YOU:
01. Own?
02. Rent?
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