Electrolux Z5740 Series User manual

4) Electrolux
Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Owner’s Guide
Household Type
25740 Series
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
° Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
e Do not leave vacuum cleaner whilst plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not
in use and before servicing.
° Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
° Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
° Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service centre before using.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not
run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may
reduce airflow.
This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a revolving brush roll. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not place cleaner on furniture or stairs as the brush roll may cause damage. Place cleaner on floor with the handle in
storage position while using attachments.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without the dust cup or filter(s) in place.
Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use. To prevent burns, avoid touching the belt pulley when servicing the drive
belt.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do
not
use
to
pick
up
flammable
or
combustible
liquids
such
as
gasoline,
or
use
in
areas
where
they
may
be
present.
Store
your
cleaner indoors
in
a
cool,
dry
area.
Keep your work area well lighted.
Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU START
CHECK THE VOLTAGE
Before connecting the cleaner to an electrical supply, ensure that the voltage shown on the rating plate located beneath the cleaner
is of the correct voltage for your electricity supply. If it is not, do not use the cleaner but refer back to your dealer.
CONNECTING TO YOUR ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
Permanently connected to the cleaner is a mains supply (2-core) cable fitted with a non-rewirable plug incorporating a 13A fuse.
In the event of the fuse requiring replacement the fuse cover should be removed using a small screwdriver. The old fuse MUST be replaced
by a 13A ASTA approved BS1362 fuse or a BS! approved fuse. The cover must be replaced before the plug is used again. In the event
of loss of the fuse cover, replacements can be obtained from your Electrolux Retailers and must be of the same colour as indicated by
the coloured insert on the base of the plug.
If difficulty is experienced in obtaining a replacement, contact Electrolux Customer Services on 08706 055055.
In no circumstances must the plug be used without a correct fuse cover fitted.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 amp socket in another
part of your home.
The wires in the mains cable of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral. Brown: Live.
As the colours of the wires in the mains cable of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
If using a three-pin plug, do not make any connection to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green
or green-and-yellow. This cleaner is double insulated and no earth connection is necessary.
It is in your interest to ensure that the plug is correctly attached to the mains cable. In case of doubt, consult a qualified electrician, as
Electrolux cannot regard the repair of faults on the plug connection as a service that can be given free of charge under the terms of the
guarantee.
13 Amp Fuse
WARNING
The brush in the cleaning head rotates at high speed and can cause damage to the mains supply cable if the cleaner passes
over it during cleaning operations.
Care should be taken to ensure that this does not happen. If the cleaning head has accidentally passed over the mains supply cable the
following action should be taken:
1. Switch off and remove the plug from the socket outlet.
2. Examine the mains supply cable for damage (only after removing the plug from the socket outlet).
3. If there is any sign of damage to the supply cable it MUST be renewed. The repair MUST be carried out by an Electrolux Service Agent
or a similar qualified person.
4. NEVER use the machine with a damaged mains supply cable.
Proprietary carpet conditioning and air freshening materials
After using proprietary carpet conditioning powders, it is recommended that the filters be changed. Some of these preparations contain
substances which if left in the vacuum cleaner for extended periods could damage the plastic mouldings which form the structure of the
cleaner.
Many air fresheners, household deodorants, sprays and polishes contain a highly flammable gas propellant.
Because of this, it is particularly important that these products are used strictly in accordance with the relevant manufacturer's instructions.
It is essential that none of the above products are sprayed directly into the vacuum cleaner or any of its filters, hose assembly, dustbag
chamber or dust cup.
Thermal Cut Off
This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the cleaner in case of motor overheating. If the cleaner suddenly shuts down, push the
switch pedal once and unplug the cleaner. Check the cleaner for a possible source of overheating such as a full dust cup, a blocked hose or clogged
filter. If these conditions are found, fix them and wait at least 30 minutes before attempting to use the cleaner. After the 30 minute period, plug the
cleaner back in and turn on the switch. If the cleaner still does not run, please calt Electrolux on 08706 055055.

SERVICE
Should
you
require
service
on
your
Electrolux
cleaner,
please
telephone
Electrolux
Customer
Services
on
08706
055055.
Before
requesting
service,
please
check
whether
your
problem
is
covered
under
Service
Checklist
(see
below).
New
filter
pads,brush
rollers
and
drive
belts
can
be
obtained
from
Electrolux
Retailers.
If
difficulty
is
experienced
in
obtaining
spares,
please
contact
Electrolux
on
08706
055055.
SERVICE CHECKLIST
If
your
cleaner
will
not
operate,
check
the
plug
connection,
plug
fuse
and
mains
fuse.
+
Never
allow
the
dust
cup
to
become
so
full
that
it
impedes
the
air-flow,
thus
reducing
the
cleaning
efficiency
of
the
machine.
The
character
of
household
dust
and
its
effect
on
the
air-flow
through
the
machine
may
vary
considerably.
Fluffy
dust
allows
air
to
pass
through
readily
whereas
fine
powdery
dust
or
proprietary
cleaning
powders,
pack
tightly
in
the
dust
cup,
offering
greater
resistance
to
air-flow
and
will
reduce
cleaning
efficiency
if
the
cup
becomes
overloaded.
* Always store your cleaner and spare dust filters in a dry place.
*
Renew
the
filter
pads
three
or
four
times
a
year.
This
is
essential
to
ensure
continued
high
filtration
of
dust
particles.
*
Sucking
up
such
items
as
stockings,
clippings
of
cloth,
sizeable
pieces
of
paper,
wrappings
from
cigarette
packets
or
sweets
etc.,
may
block
the
hose.
Electrolux
regrets
that
the
clearing
of
blocked
hoses
cannot
be
regarded
as
service
that
can
be
given
free
of
charge,
under
the
guarantee.
Should
a
blockage
occur,
first
disconnect
the
cleaner
from
the
electricity
supply,
refer
to
section
headed
“Blockages”.
If
these
operations
are
not
successful,
contact
Electrolux
on
08706
055055.
* Never pick up hot cinders or lighted cigarette ends.
*
Make
certain
that
your
cleaner
does
not
come
into
contact
with
water
or
any
other
liquid.
It
is
not
designed
as
a
wet
pick
up
cleaner,
and
must
never
be
used
on
damp
carpets
or
wet
floors.
Important
-
in
the
event
of
the
mains
supply
cable
of
this
vacuum
cleaner
requiring
replacement,
we
recommend
that
this
be
carried
out
by
Electrolux
Service
Staff.
Spares
New
filters,
brush
rollers
and
drive
belts
can
be
obtained
from
Authorised
Electrolux
Dealers
and
electrical
retailers.
If
difficulty
is
experienced
in
obtaining
spares
please
call
us
on
08706
055055
or
visit
our
website
at
www.shop.electrolux.co.uk
This
guarantee
is
in
addition
to
your
statutory
and
other
legal
rights.
This product is for household use only.
Electrolux
products
are
carefully
designed,
manufactured,
tested
and
inspected
and,
in
consequence,
we
undertake
to
replace
or
repair
any
part
found
to
be
defective
in
materials
or
workmanship,
within
one
year
of
delivery
to
the
original
purchaser,
free
of
charge.
You
may
be
required
to
take
the
product
to
your
nearest
service
provider
if
the
product
requires
attention
during
the
first
year.
There are certain conditions which may invalidate this guarantee:
a.
b.
Electrolux
does
not
accept
liability
for
all
defects
arising
from
neglect,
misuse
or
accident.
This
guarantee
excludes
such
normal
wearing
parts
as
drive
belts,
brushes
and
filters
as
the
life
of
these
depends
upon
the
amount
and
nature
of
use.
Proof
of
purchase
will
be
required
before
service
under
guarantee
is
provided.
Please
call
08706
055
055
for
assistance.
IMPORTANT:
For
future
reference
we
suggest
you
record
the
following
details
here,
and
keep
the
receipt
with
the
handbook
as
proof
of
purchase.
Purchased
from
Date purchased Model no
GUARANTEE
Itis
dependent
upon
the
appliance
being
correctly
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
Company’s
instructions
under
normal
domestic
conditions
within
the
United
Kingdom
or
the
Republic
of
Ireland.
Service
at
all
times
must
be
carried
out
by
an
Electrolux
Service
Representative
or
authorised
agent.
The
guarantee
may
be
invalidated
by
unauthorised
repair
or
modification
of
the
appliance.
You
may
be
charged
by
Electrolux
if
you
call
for
an
engineer
to
resolve
a
problem
that
we
believe
is
covered
in
the
instruction
booklet.
(example:
blocked/dirty
filters)
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101
Oakley
Road,
LUTON,
BEDFORDSHIRE,
LU4
9QQ
Features
of
the
Electrolux
vacuum
cleaner
and
accessories
supplied
with
it
are
protected
in
Great
Britain
and
abroad
by
Patents
or
Registered
Designs.
This
appliance
conforms
with
the
requirements
of
the
amended
E.E.C.
directive
No.
89/336/EEC
relating
to
electromagnetic
compatibility
(EMC)
CE.
Electrolux,
may
introduce
modifications
to
their
product
from
time
to
time,
and
consequently
the
details
given
in
this
booklet
are
subject
to
alteration
without
notice.
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Cord Retainer. To use, push electrical cord down into cord
retainer.
ON/OFF Switch. International symbol I means On, International
symbol O means Off.
Dust Cup Latch. Pull up on latch to remove dust cup giving
access to the dust cup filter and motor filter.
Filter Door Latch. Push down on latch and pivot out for access
to the filter compartment. Push up on latch to close door.
Dust Cup Filter. Clean the dust cup filter frequently to maintain
good performance.
Dust Cup. The debris from cleaning is collected in the
dust cup.
Handle Release. Step on handle release to pull handle
back to a comfortable operating position.
Cleaner Height Setting. An adjustment that raises or
lowers the cleaner base to match the type of floor
surface.
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WARNING: Avoid injury. Keep loose clothing, hair,
fingers, and all other parts of body away
from any moving part (such as the revolving
brush). Turn off the switch and unplug the
@ cleaner before changing the cleaner height
setting.
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WARNING: Keep children away from rotating parts on
cleaner.

Hose
Retainers
(4).
Place
hose
in
retainers
to
store
hose
on
unit.
Electrical
Cord
Hooks
(2).
Wrap
electrical
cord
around
them
to
store
electrical
cord
on
unit.
The
upper
cord
hook
rotates
for
quick
cord
release.
Nested
Wand
Storage.
The
crevice
wand
stores
inside
the
larger
wand.
Carrying
Handle.
Use
this
handle
to
carry
unit
from
one
place
to
another.
Dusting/Upholstery
Brush
Storage.
Store
the
dusting
brush
on
back
of
cleaner.
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NOTE:
WHEN
UNIT
IS
RUNNING,
DO
NOT
ATTEMPT
TO
REMOVE
ANY
OBJECT
we
WHICH
PREVENTS
THE
BRUSH
ROLL
sae
FROM
TURNING.
J
First,
turn
off
unit,
unplug
from
the
electrical
r
@)
socket,
then
remove
object
from
brush
roll
area.
SHH
acti
Ex:
sock,
rug,
etc.
Thermal Cut Off
This
cleaner
has
a
special
thermostat
that
protects
the
cleaner
in
case
of
motor
overheating.
If
the
cleaner
suddenly
turns
off,
follow
this
procedure:
@®
1.
Push
rocker
switch
to
off
(O)
position.
2.
Unplug
the
cleaner.
3.
Check
for
source
of
overheating
problem
(i.e.
full
dust
cup,
Dp
blocked
hose,
or
clogged
filter).
4.
Ifa
full
dust
cup,
blocked
hose
or
clogged
filter
is
found,
empty
»\°
the
cup,
clear
the
hose
or
replace
or
clean
the
filters.
5.
Wait
at
least
30
minutes
before
attempting
to
reuse
the
cleaner.
ee
6.
After
30
minute
cool
down
period,
plug
the
cleaner
in
and
push
f
the
rocker
switch
to
the
on
(I)
position.
The
cleaner
should
turn
on.
7.
If
the
cleaner
still
does
not
operate,
call
Electrolux
on
08706
055055
for
a
Service
Centre
location
close
to
you.
®
Helpful Information:
Listen
to
your
cleaner.
If
you
notice
a
change
in
the
sound
of
the
motor
or
a
change
in
performance,
it
could
simply
indicate
a
common
usage
or
maintenance
issue.
Such
as,
a
need
to
raise
or
lower
the
carpet
height
adjustment,
possible
blockage
in
hose
or
brush
roll
area,
or
a
broken
or
loose
brush
roll
belt.
These
are
all
easy
to
fix
and
the
instructions
are
included
in
this
owner's
guide.
Becoming
familiar
with
the
information
in
this
guide
will
help
you
to
get
the
best
possible
performance
from your
new
cleaner
for
many
years
to
come.

CAUTION: Assemble the cleaner before using.
CAUTION: Moving parts, make sure on/off switch is in off (0) position before plugging in.
NOTE: Features may vary by model yet all parts assemble the same.
Attach
Handle
Attach
Hose
CAUTION:
Do
not catch
cord
under
handle.
Upper
Hose
Retainer
@
Hose
Lower
Hose
Retainer
From rear of cleaner, align handle with groove and @B) Pick up hose and lay across upper hose retainer.
slide onto cleaner. if necessary, use thumb and finger
pressure to slide handle into position. @) Push the end of the hose in the lower hose retainer
to secure.
@) Attach handle with two 1 inch screws provided in
the assembly packet. Use a Phillips® head
screwdriver.
NOTE: Hand tighten with screwdriver to be sure
both screws are firmly seated.

Store
Hose
and
Accessories
Store
Electrical
Cord
Nested
Wands
®
Cord
Retainer
6) Cord Hook
Dusting
Brush
©) Cord Hook
6) You will find your cord retainer on the handle above the
upper cord hook. Firmly push the electrical cord down
into the cord retainer. This will place the cord out of the
way the next time you vacuum.
Next wind the cord around the two cord hooks on the
back side of cleaner.

ON/OFF Switch. International symbol 1 means On,
International symbol O means Off.
Cleaner Height Setting. An
; adjustment that raises or lowers
the cleaner base to match the
type of floor surface. With the
cleaner cord unplugged, set the
adjustment to lowest setting for
maximum carpet cleaning. If the
cleaner is difficult to push,
move adjustment to next
highest setting until cleaner is comfortable to push. The brush roll must reach the carpet,
for effective cleaning. For ease in moving the adjustment knob, place handle in operating |
position and tilt cleaner back to remove weight from front wheels. :
WARNING: Avoid injury. Keep loose clothing, hair,
fingers, and all other parts of body |
away from any moving part (such as
the revolving brush). Turn off the
switch and unplug the cleaner before
changing the cleaner height setting.
Handle Release. Step on Ya Store
handle release to pull ['
handle back to a
comfortable operating
position. To lower
handle completely to
the floor, depress,
handle release a @=5u Clean
second time. Under
Helpful Information:
Before cleaning under low
furniture, check area first for
objects that might harm the
unit or block the vacuum
hose.
Dusting/
Upholstery
Brush
NOTE: While using accessories, do not place Crevice
cleaner on furniture or steps as the brush Wand
roll may cause damage. Place cleaner on
floor with the handle in storage position.
i Hose
1. To use accessories remove hose from rear of or
cleaner by lifting up and twisting. Wand
2. Place desired accessory onto end of hose or wand. Dusting/Upholstery Brush is for furniture, blinds, books,
lamp shades, shelves, curtains, draperies, cushions and fabrics.
Crevice Wand cleans corners, stairs, baseboards, and
between cushions.
Nested extension wands to add reach.
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® Grasp both wands near ridges.
oy
© Pull apart.
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* Turn ridge end to center. ¢ Push wands together.

The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the dust
cup, filters, belt, and brush roll often. We suggest emptying the dust cup after every use.
NOTE: When vacuuming carpet fresheners or cleaners, powder, plaster dust, or similar fine substances,
the dust cup and filters will require more frequent maintenance.
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before changing the filter. Never operate the
vacuum cleaner without the dust cup or filter assembly in place.
Emptying the Dust Cup:
@) Remove dust cup by pulling latch upward and Q@) Grasp dust cup lid and twist anticlockwise
pivoting dust cup out and away from cleaner. to remove.
6) Lift filter up and out of dust cup with a twisting @ Dump debris in a waste container.
motion.
Reinstalling the Dust Cup:
@) Replace filter onto centre tube in dust cup applying gentle pressure.
@) Line up tabs on dust cup with openings on lid, rotate Tab
lid clockwise while applying pressure to secure. The
lock symbol () on lid will be centered over dust cup Tab
handle when properly assembled. a
@) To replace dust cup, position dust cup with handle facing inside the dust cup
compartment; place bottom of dust cup in bottom of compartment and rotate
upward, pushing dust cup against cleaner until it locks into place.
@ Dust cup will not properly seat if the filter is not present.
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