Electrolux WET & DRY EXTRACTION VACUUM CLEANERS User guide

OWNERS HANDBOOK FOR
WET & DRY EXTRACTION VACUUM CLEANERS
Welcome to the worldwide club of vacuum cleaner owners.
Please read these operating instructions before operating your vacuum cleaner.
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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
It is important that you read these instructions carefully before using
the vacuum cleaner.
These warnings are provided in the interest of your safety.
WARNING
• Always remove the mains plug from the wall socket before attempting any
form of user maintenance or cleaning specified in this booklet.
• Do not carry or drag your vacuum cleaner by the mains supply cable.
• Always ensure that the mains supply cable is not damaged in any way.
•Do not pull on the mains supply cable to remove the mains plug from the wall
socket.
• Keep the mains supply cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and rough
surfaces.
•If the mains supply cable is damaged, it should be replaced by an authorised
Electrolux service agent or similarly qualified person in order to prevent a
hazard.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify the product.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
•Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• Never leave the vacuum cleaner running unattended.
• If the appliance falls on its side, switch off the power immediately and stand
it upright before re-using.
• Never pick up hot ash, lighted cigarette ends or anything that is burning or
smoking.
• Do not vacuum up inflammable or combustible substances or use in areas
where they may be present.
• Do not immerse appliance in water or expose it to rain.
• Store appliance away from high heat sources.
•All filters should be replaced or cleaned at regular intervals as stated in these
operating instructions.
•Do not use this appliance for wet vacuuming without the sponge filter installed.
• Do not use the appliance for dry vacuuming without the sponge and paper
filters installed.
• Always empty waste from bucket especially after wet cleaning. (Leaving wet
or damp waste in the bucket will cause unpleasant odours and cause
bacterial growth.)
•Do not use petroleum or mineral spirits to clean the appliance. When cleaning
the suction hose, bucket or accessories, use a soft cloth and warm soapy
water only.
•Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs undertaken by unauthorised or inexperienced persons may cause
injury and/or serious malfunctioning of the appliance.
• This appliance should be serviced by authorised Electrolux personnel and
only genuine Electrolux spare parts should be used. Failure to do so may
render the warranty void.

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Fig. 1
1. Hood assembly
2. On/off switch
3. Valve
4. Cloth filter
5 Bucket
6. Castors
7. Pump switch
8. Solution filter
9. Hose intake
10.Hose
11. Curved handle
12.Suction regulator
13.Extension tubes
14.Carpet/Floor nozzle
15.Crevice nozzle
DRY USE
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Fig. 2
16.Foam filter
17.Hose clamp
18.Flow control unit
WET USE
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19.Shampoo nozzle adaptor
20.Wet tool
21.Shampoo nozzle
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Fig. 3
16.Foam filter
22.Solution tank
SHAMPOOING
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using the components shown in
fig. 1.
2. For your convenience the
vacuum cleaner is supplied with
the cloth filter (4) fitted. This is
to be used for dry vacuuming.
To fit the cloth filter (4) clip it
over the top rim of the bucket
(5). Ensure it is fitted all the way
round. See fig. 6.
4. Fit the solution filter (8) to the
pin on the underside of the hood
assembly (1). See fig. 7.
5Fit the hood assembly (1) onto
the bucket (5) and secure using
the latches. See fig. 8.
6. When the hood assembly (1) is
properly fitted the valve (3)
should line up perfectly with the
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING. Always
disconnect your vacuum
cleaner from the mains
supply before maintaining
and or assembling it.
1. Before you can start using your
vacuum cleaner, you must attach
the castors (6). The castors
(6) can be found inside the
vacuum cleaner. To open the
vacuum cleaner lift the latches.
See fig. 4.
2. Remove the castors (6) and fit
them to the bucket (5) by driving
each castor (6) fully into the
holes at the bottom of the bucket
(5). See fig. 5.
HOW TO USE YOUR MACHINE
AS A DRY CLEANER
1. Assemble your vacuum cleaner
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Fig. 5
Fig. 4
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 6

hose intake (9). See fig. 9.
7. Connect the hose (10) to the
bucket (5) by fitting the threaded
end of the hose (10) into the
hose intake (9) and turn in a
clockwise direction to secure.
See fig. 10.
8. Fit the extension tubes (13) and
other accessories (whichever is
required) to the hose (10). See
fig. 1.
NOTE: The carpet/floor nozzle (14)
has two settings. Each can be
selected by using the foot-operated
switch on the left hand side of the
nozzle.
• When cleaning hard floors, the
bristles should be in the extended
position.
• When cleaning carpets the
bristles should be in the retracted
position.
9. Once all the required accessories
have been fitted together, plug
the mains lead into the wall
socket and press the on/off
switch (2) to start vacuuming.
See fig. 11.
NOTE: You can control the amount
of suction that you require by
opening and closing the suction
regulator (12) which is conveniently
placed on the curved handle (11).
See fig 12.
HOW TO USE YOUR MACHINE
AS A WET CLEANER
1. Assemble your vacuum cleaner
using the components shown in
fig. 2.
2. Fit the foam filter (16) ensuring
it completely covers the float
cage. See fig 13.
Fig. 12
Fig. 11
Fig. 10
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Fig. 9
Fig. 13

3. Fit the solution filter (8) to the
pin on the underside of the hood
assembly (1). See fig.7.
4. Fit the hood assembly (1) to the
bucket (5) and secure using the
latches. See fig. 8.
5. When the hood assembly (1)
is properly fitted the valve (3)
should line up perfectly with the
hose intake (9). See fig. 9.
6. Connect the hose (10) to the
bucket (5) by fitting the threaded
end of the hose (10) into the
hose intake (9) and turn in a
clockwise direction to secure.
See fig. 10.
7. Fit the extension tubes (13) and
other accessories (whichever is
required) to the hose (10). See
fig. 2
8. If you intend using the carpet
shampoo nozzle (21), you will
have to make use of the
shampoo nozzle adaptor (19).
As the flow control unit (18) is
connected to the shampoo
nozzle adaptor (19), it will have
to be fitted to the curved handle
(11). See fig. 14.
9. The shampoo nozzle adaptor
(19) must be attached to the
extension tube (13) see fig. 3
NOTE: The wet tool (20) is fitted
with a rubber squeegee to vacuum
spills while sweeping hard floors.
Remove the rubber squeegee when
the wet tool (20) is used on carpets
or fabrics.
10.The tubing that is attached to the
shampoo nozzle adaptor (19)
and flow control unit (18), can
be secured onto the hose (10)
and extension tubes (13) with
the aid of the hose clamps (17).
When fitting the hose clamps
(17) to the extension tubes (13)
make sure that the pimple on the
hose clamp (17) is seated on
the dimple on the extension
tube (13).
11. Any excess tubing can be
wrapped around the hose (10).
Once the tubing has been
secured to the hose (10), the
metal fitting at the end of the
clear tubing can be clipped into
the valve (3) on the hood
assembly (1). See fig. 15.
12.Once all the required accessories
have been fitted together, plug
the mains lead into the wall
socket and press the on/off
switch (2) to start vacuuming.
See fig. 11.
13.For the best results, keep the
suction regulator (12) closed
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Fig. 14
Fig. 15

when operating the vacuum
cleaner as a wet suction cleaner.
If the suction regulator (12) is
open water can be ejected
through it.
14.Once you have completed using
your vacuum cleaner for wet
suction, perform the operation
shown in fig. 16 with the vacuum
cleaner still switched on. This
operation should be performed
carefully alongside a drain for
about 30 seconds to ensure that
all the water is collected in the
bucket (5). You may now empty
the bucket (5) and dry it
thoroughly.
NOTE: If the foam filter (16) is dirty
wash it then dry it. The foam filter
(16) should be changed if it is
damaged. The accessories used
should also be washed and then
dried before being put away.
IMPORTANT. Automatic Shut
Off Valve. When the liquid level
in the bucket (5) exceeds the
safety level the Automatic Shut
Off Valve will operate. This will
cause loss of suction and a
slight change in noise level of
the motor. When this happens,
switch off the power and empty
the bucket (5).
HOW TO SET UP YOUR
MACHINE FOR SHAMPOOING
1. First vacuum or sweep the
surface you intend shampooing.
2. Assemble your machine using
the components shown in fig.3.
3. Fit the foam filter (16) ensuring
it completely covers the float
cage. See fig. 13.
4. Fill the solution tank (22) with
the correct ratio of shampoo and
cold water. Refer to instructions
/directions supplied with the
shampoo you intend using.
NOTE: Make sure that the shampoo
is not hazardous to the surface you
intend using it on.
5. Fit the solution tank (22) inside
the bucket (5) on the opposite
side to the hose intake (9). See
fig. 17.
6. Fit the hood assembly (1) onto
the bucket (5) ensuring that the
solution filter (8) is at the
lowest possible part of the
solution tank (22). See fig. 18.
Fig. 16
30 sec
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Fig. 17

7. Secure the hood assembly (1)
with the latches as shown in fig.
9. Make sure that the valve (3)
is aligned with the hose intake
(9). See fig. 9.
8. Connect the hose (10) to the
bucket (5) by fitting the threaded
end of the hose (10) into the
hose intake (9) and turn in a
clockwise direction to secure.
See fig. 10.
9. Fit the flow control unit (18) over
the curved handle (11). See
fig.14.
10.Fit the extension tubes (13) and
the shampoo nozzle adaptor
(19) to the hose (10). See fig.
3.
11. Attach one hose clamp (17) to
each extension tube (13)
making sure that the pimple on
the hose clamp (17) is seated
in the dimple on the extension
tube (13). Fit the other three
hose clamps (17) to the hose
(10) spacing them evenly.
12.Now clip the clear tubing into the
hose clamps (17)
13.Insert the metal fitting on the end
of the clear tubing into the valve
(3). See. 15.
CARPET SHAMPOOING SETUP
1. Fit the shampoo nozzle (21) to
the shampoo nozzle adaptor
(19). See fig. 19.
2. Insert the shampoo connector
onto the protruding tube on
the shampoo nozzle adaptor
(19). Do this by rotating the
shampoo connector through 90°,
fitting it over the protruding tube
and then rotating it back through
90°. See fig. 20.
UPHOLSTERY SHAMPOOING
SETUP
1. Create a double loop with the
tubing between the shampoo
nozzle adaptor (19) and the
flow control unit (18). Now slide
the shampoo nozzle adaptor
(19) directly onto the curved
handle (11). See fig. 21.
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Fig. 19
Fig. 18
Fig. 20