Hoover S2610 User manual

HOOVE
Lightweight Cleaner
with Powered Nozzle
Owner's Manual
English -1, pp. 1-8
Espa_ol -_ pag. 9-12
Fran£_ais -_ p. 13-16
This cleaner inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped
from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during
assembly or operation call
Visit us online at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet
nearest you (click on the "Service" button) or
1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only) or
1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our
Consumer Response Center,
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Review this manual before
operating cleaner.

Fill in and retain
The model and serial number are located in the middle of the back of the
cleaner body.
For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial
number in the spaces provided and retain this information.
Your cleaner is model
and has serial number
It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner's manual.
Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of
your Hoover product.
Index
Assembling Cleaner .................... 3-4
Cleaner Descriptions ................. 3
How To Use.................................. 4-5
Carrying handle .......................... 5
Hose and Tool ............................. 5
ON-OFF Switch ........................... 4
Powered Nozzle .......................... 4
Storage ........................................ 5
If You Have a Problem ................... 7
Service ......................................... 7
Important Safeguards .................... 2
Maintenance ................................ 5-7
Belt ............................................... 7
Brush Roll ................................ 6-7
Dirt Cup.................................... 5-6
Lubrication .................................. 7
Powered Nozzle .......................... 6
Secondary Filter ......................... 6
Warranty .......................................... 8
@2002 The Hoover Company
www.hoover.com
®
Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Wa r n in g. Toreducetheriskof fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
•Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
•Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any
time.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings,
rotating agitator and other moving parts.
•Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or
fine wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.
•Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the
cleaner and the filter.
•Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. When picking up very fine
materials such as powder, depress bag cap, shake filter bag and empty dirt cup
often.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.
•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull corc
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
•Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
•Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never
handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
•The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a
Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer
(Depot).
•Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause
hazards.
Save these instructions!

Questions or Concerns?
The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use.
Look on the list provided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yellow Pages under
"Vacuum Cleaners - Household" for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) or call:
Visit us online at www, hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the "Service" button)
OR
1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only)
OR
1-330-49%9499 to speak with a representative in the Hoover Consumer Response Center.
Carton contents
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Cleaner description
The assembled cleaner will look like
the drawing.
A. Cord hook
B. Hose hook (some models)
C. Hose (some models)
D. ON-OFF switch
E. Dirt cup
F. Carrying handle
G. Cleaner body
H. Powered nozzle with Brush View
Window
I. Brush roll ON/OFF switch
This cleaner is intended for household
use,
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Unpack cleaner from carton, remove all
cardboard and identify parts shown.
1. Handle section
2. Cleaner body
3. Hose with tool
4. Powered nozzle
Attach handle
Remove the tape securing the hose hook
and screw to the handle. A Phillips
screwdriver is needed for assembly.
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With cord hooks (J) upward, slide handle
onto cleaner body.
Place hose hook on handle by first insert-
ing tab (K) into slot (h).
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Insert screw and secure handle to cleaner
body. Attach nozzle
Line up raised rib (M) on front of nozzle
with raised rib just above opening on
Gleaner. Push nozzle securely into
cleaner.
Push nozzle cord into clip (N) at back of
cleaner.
Insert nozzle plug into receptacle (O) on
back of cleaner. Push plug firmly to ensure
it is fully inserted.
Button cord strap (P) onto receptacle.
Attach hose and
tool
Facing the back of the cleaner, position
hose connector (O) into holder (R) on
right side of Gleaner body making sure
latch (S) is inside holder.
Loop hose over hose hook (T) and posi-
tion tool into holder (U) on other side of
cleaner body.
Operate cleaner only at voltage speci-
fied on data plate located on back of
cleaner motor housing.
Polarized plug
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
product has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali-
fied electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
Plug cord into electrical outlet. Your
cleaner in now ready to operate.
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O
ON-OFF switch
Press switch down to turn OFF (O);
press switch toward handle to turn
ON (I).
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B
Powered nozzle
The powered nozzle has a Brush Roll
Switch (A) which allows you to turn the
brush roll ON or OFF during quick pick-
ups and light Gleaning on hard surface
floors, carpet and rugs.
The brush roll is visible through the Brush
View Window (B).
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Carpet/Rug cleaning
With cleaner turned ON, push Brush Roll
Switch (A) on nozzle to ON/CARPET.
Hard surface floor
cleaning
With cleaner turned ON, push Switch (A)
to OFF/HARD FLOOR.

0leaning under low
furniture
Your cleaner has been designed to do an
effective job Gleaning under low furniture
and in hard to reach areas. Lower handle
toward the floor and proceed with back
and forth motion.
Hose and tool
Turn cleaner OFF before attaching or
removing hose.
The hose and tool may be used for Glean-
ing in tight spaces, corners and along
edges in such places as dresser drawers,
upholstered furniture, stairs and base-
boards.
Lay Gleaner on floor with backside up.
Remove hose connector and tool from
holder.
Lift hose door (C) upward.
Insert hose connector (D) until it snaps
into position. Suction will automatically
be diverted to the hose when cleaner is
turned on.
To remove hose, press latch (E) on hose
connector and pull outward.
Note: Hose must be removed from
hose door when cleaning carpet and
floors to insure proper cleaning.
After using the hose and tool, place them
back in the holder as for storing.
Carrying handle
For your convenience a carrying handle
(F)is provided to assist in moving the
cleaner and when cleaning stairs.
III
Storing cleaner
When Gleaner is not in use, wrap cord
around cord hooks and place hose and
tool in holder as shown.
For your convenience, cleaner may be
hung on a hook from opening at top of
handle.
Familiarize yourself with these home main-
teRence tasks as proper use and care of
your cleaner will ensure continued clean-
ing effectiveness.
Dirt cup
The dirt and debris picked up by the
cleaner is deposited into the dirt cup. It
is recommended that the dirt cup be
emptied after each use.
When empty, the cup can be Gleaned with
a damp cloth or rinsed with water. Be
sure cup is dry before reusing.
The filter and cyclonic Gone assembly,
located inside the cup, prevents small
particles from entering the motor cRam-
ber. Uoweve h very fine materials, such
as face powder, cornstarch and fire-
place ashes, picked up in large quanti-
ties can seal the filter and cause a 10ss
of suction. When using the cleaner for
this type of dust, empty cup often.
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How to empty dirt cup
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Lift latch (A) at bottom of cup to release
cup.
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Grasp cup and pull forward to remove it
from the cleelnel.
Continued
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Rernove filter (B) from top of cup. Empty cup, making sure to hold cup with Pivot cyclonic cone away from filter and
dirt port (C) facing up. push filter inside out through filter frame.
Brush the surface of filter to remove any
clinging litter. (Filter and cone may be
washed in warm water. They must be
completely dry before replacing in clean-
er. DO not use cleaner without filter
and cone in place.)
Push filter back through frame and
pull it right side out.
Pivot cone back into place.
Place filter assembly on top of cup as
shown and push frame fully into cup.
Te-Jb (D) on the frame fits down into slot (E)
in the cup.
Slide filter assembly into cleaner body
and latch cup into position.
Secondary filter
How to clean
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
The secondary filter (F)protects the motor
from dirt particles and does not need to
be removed for Gleaning.
The filter is located on the inside top of
the cleaner body and can seen when the
dirt cup and filter are removed. When the
filter becomes dirty, it can be cleaned by
wiping it off with a damp cloth.
Brush roll
How to clean
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet,
To maintain cleaning effectiveness, peri-
odically remove lint, strings, etc. from the
brush roll either from the bottom of the
nozzle (C}) or by removing the Brush View
Window, (m), on top of the nozzle.
To remove Window, turn cleaner over and
remove 2 Phillips screws at each end of
the nozzle. Turn cleaner over and lift off
Window.

Cleanbrushroll.
ReplaceWindow,repositionscrews,and
tightensecurely. When to replace
Replace the brush roll when the brushes
do no touch the edge of a card as it is
moved across the opening on the bottom
of the nozzle.
A new brush roll can be installed by your
local Authorized Hoover Dealer (Depot)
or Hoover Factory Service Center.
Belt
The long-lasting belt may never need to
be replaced. However, if the belt should
break, it can be replaced by contacting
your local Authorized Hoover Dealer
(Depot) or Hoover Factory Service Cen-
ter.
Lubrication
Lubrication is not necessary sinGe the
motor and brush roll bearings are perma-
nently lubricated.
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the check list below.
Possible cause
Possible solution
•Not firmly plugged in.
• Plug unit in firmly.
•No voltage in wall plug.
• Check fuse or breaker.
• Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
• Replace fuse/reset breaker.
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Possible cause
Possible solution
•Dirt cup full.
• Empty dirt cup.
• Filter clogged.
• Empty dirt cup and clean filter.
• Nozzle clogged,
• Remove debris from brush roll and
surrounding area
• Brush roll brushes worn
• Replace brush roll
• Broken belt
• Replace belt
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service and
genuine HOOVER parts, locate the near-
est Hoover Factory Service Center or
Authorized Hoover Warranty Service
Dealer (Depot) by:
• checking the Yellow Pages
under "Vacuum Cleaners -
Household" OR -
• checking the list of Factory
Service Centers provided
with this cleaner OR -
•calling 1-800-944-9200 for an
automated referral of
authorized service outlet
locations (U.S. only) OR -
• checking the Service section of
The Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoover.com
Please do not send your cleaner to The
Hoover Company in North Canton for ser-
vice, this will only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact
The Hoover Company Consumer
Response Center, North Canton, Ohio
44720 Phone: [phone].
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: [phone].
Always identify your cleaner by the o0m-
plete model number when requesting
information or ordering parts. (The model
number appears in the middle of the back
of the cleaner body.)

Full One Year War-
ra nty
(Domestic Use)
Your HOOVER(R_appliance is w_lrranted in
normal household use, in accordance with
the Owner's Manual against original
defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one full year from date of pur-
chase. This warranty provides, at no cost
to you, all labor and parts to place this
appliance in correct operating condition
during the warranted period. This warran-
ty applies when the appliance is pur-
chased in the United States including its
territories and possessions, or in Canada
or from a U. S. Military Exchange. Appli-
ances purchased elsewhere are covered
by a limited one year warranty which cov-
ers the cost of parts only. This warranty
does not apply if the appliance is used in
a commercial or rental application.
Warranty service can only be obtained by
presenting the appliance to one of the fol-
lowing authorized warranty service out-
lets. Proof of purchase will be required
before service is rendered.
1. Hoover Factory Service Centers.
2. Hoover Authorized Warranty Service
Dealers (Depots).
For an automated referral of authorized
service outlets in the U.S.A.,
phone [phone] OR
visit The Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoover.com
This warranty does not cover pick up,
delivery, or house Galls; however, if you
mail your appliance to a Hoover Factory
Service Center for warranty service, trans-
portation will be paid one way.
While this warranty gives you specific
legal rights, you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
If further assistance is needed, or if there
are questions concerning this warranty or
the availability of warranty service outlets,
write or phone the Consumer Response
Center, The Hoover Company, 101 East
Maple St., North Canton, Ohio 44720.
Phone [phone].
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario LTR 4A8,
1-800-263-6376.

HOOVER°
Aspiradora
liviana
con boquilla el ctrica
Este aparato de limpieza ha sido
inspeccionado y embalado con todo
cuidado antes de salir de la fabrica. Si
necesita ayuda durante el ensamblado
ola operacion, Ilame al:
1-800-944-9200 para una referencia
automatizada de las ubicaciones de los
sitios autorizados para servicio de pro-
ductos (Qnicamente en Estados Unidos)
oal
1-330-499-9499 para hablar con un rep-
resentante en nuestro Centro de
Respuesta al Cliente.
POR FAVOR NO DEVUELVA ESTE
PRODUCTO A LA TIENDA.
Manual del
propietario
ESPAN©L - pp. 9-12
Lea este manual antes de
hacer funcionar este aparato.
[ndice
Ensamblado de la aspiradora .......... 10
Descripci6n de la aspiradora ...... 10
C6mo usar la aspiradora .............. 10-11
Asa para transportar ..................... 11
Manguera y accesorio .................. 10
Interruptor de encendido y
apagado ......................................... 10
Boquilla el_ctrica .......................... 10
Para guardar I'aspiradora ............ 11
Si tiene un problema .......................... 11
Servicio .......................................... 12
Salvaguardias importantes ................. 9
Mantenimiento .................................... 11
Correa ............................................ 11
Rodillo con cepillo ........................ 11
Recipiente para polvo ................... 11
Lubricaci6n .................................... 11
Boquilla el_ctrica .......................... 10
Filtro secundario ........................... 11
Garantia ............................................... 12
®@
©1999 The Hoover Company
Anote y guarde
El numero de modelo y de serie se encuentran en el medio de la parte posterior de la
aspiradora.
Para sus archivos personales, anote los nOmeros COMPLETOS de modelo y serie en
los espacios provistos y conserve esta informaci6n.
El modelo de su aspiradora es
y el n_mero de serie es
Le sugerimos que adjunte su recibo de compra aeste manual del propietario ya que
para obtener el servicio de garantia de su producto HOOVER puede requerirse la veri-
ficacion de la fecha de compra.
jSalvaguardias importantes!
AI usar un aparato electrico observe siempre las
precauciones basicas, incluyendo las siguientes:
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR ESTE APARATO
Ad ve rte n c i a ' Para reducir el riesgo de incendio,choque
electrico o lesiones:
• No use este aparato a la intemperie ni en superficies mojadas.
•Es necesaria una supervisi6n estricta cuando cualquier artefacto es utilizado
por los niglos o cerca de ellos.
• No permita que la aspiradora sea usada como un juguete ni que funcione sin
atenci6n en ning6n momento.
•Mantenga el cabello, las ropas holgadas, los dedos, los pies y todas las partes
del cuerpo alejados de las aberturas, el agitador rotatorio y otras piezas m6viles.
• No aspire nada que se est_ quemando o echando humo, tal como cigarrillos,
cerillos o cenizas calientes.
• No use este aparato para aspirar liquidos inflamables o combustibles, como
gasolina, o restos de madera lijada, ni en _reas donde pudieran encontrarse
presentes.
• Evite aspirar objetos duros o afilados ya que pueden da£1ar la aspiradora y el filtro.
• No use el aparato sin el recipiente para polvo o los filtros instalados. Cuando
aspire materiales muy finos, tales como polvo, deprima la tapa de la bolsa,
sacuda la bolsa de filtro y vacie el recipiente para polvo frecuentemente.
• Tenga especial cuidado al limpiar escaleras.
• No coloque ning6n objeto en las aberturas. No la use con ninguna abertura
bloqueada; mantenga la m_quina libre de polvo, pelusa, cabello o cualquier
cosa que pueda reducir el flujo de aire.
• No tire del cord6n, no 1o jale, ni tampoco Io use como mango, no cierre la
puerta sobre el cord6n ni tire del mismo alrededor de los cantos agudos ni
esquinas. No pase el artefacto sobre el cord6n. Mantenga el cord6n alejado de
las superficies calientes.
• Desconecte siempre el cord6n de la toma de corriente el_ctrica antes de
prestar servicio a la aspiradora.
• Desenchufe el cord6n cuando la aspiradora no est_ en uso. Antes de desconec-
tarla, apague todos los controles.
• No desenchufe tirando al cord6n. Para desenchufar, tome el enchufe, no el
cord6n. Nunca manipule el enchufe ni el artefacto con las manos h6medas.
• No se recomienda el uso de cordones de extensi6n.
• No use el aparato si el cord6n o el enchufe est_ daSado. Si el aparato no est_
funcionando como debe, se ha caido, se ha averiado, se ha dejado al aire libre o
se ha sumergido en agua, II_velo a un Centro de Servicio de F_brica de Hoover o
al Concesionario Autorizado de Servicio de Garantia de Hoover (Dep6sito).
• Use la aspiradora solamente para Io que ha sido diseSada seg6n se describe en
las instrucciones y use solamente los accesorios recomendados por The
Hoover Company; el uso de otros accesorios puede ser peligroso.
iGUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES! 9

_Tiene preguntas o
preocupaciones?
La compahia Hoover desea resolver
r_:_pidamente toda preocupacion con
respecto a su maquina o preguntas
respecto a su uso. Busque en la lista
provista con el producto para hallar el
Centro de Servicio de F_brica Hoover
o en las P_lginas Amarillas bajo "Vacuum
Cleaners + Household" (Aspiradoras -
Articulos del mogar") para hallar el
nOmero del C0ncesi0nario Autorizado
de Servicio de Garantia de Hoover
(Dep0sito) mrXls cercano o Ilame al:
1-800-944-9200 para una
referenoia automatizada de las
ubicaciones de los centros
autorizados de servicio (solo en
EE.UU.).
Oal
1-330-499-9499 para hablar con
un representante en nuestro
Centro de Respuesta al Cliente.
LE AGRADECEREMOS QUE NO
DEVUELVA ESTE PRODUCTO A LA
TIENDA NI QUE LO ENViE A NORTH
CANTON PARA SERVICIO.
Use estas instrucciones en
espafiol junto con las figuras
paso-a-paso provistas en el manu-
al de ingles.
Contenido del
carton
Desempaquete la aspirad0ra de la
caja, saque tod0s 10s cartones e iden-
tifique cada pieza que se muestra.
1. SecciOn del mango
2. Cuerpo de la aspiradora
3. Manguera con accesorio
4. Boquilla el_ctrica
PlIDescripcion de la
aspiradora
La aspiradora ya ensamblada se ver_
como en el dibujo.
A. Gancho para el cordon
B. Gancho para la manguera (algunos
modelos)
C. Manguera (algunos modelos)
D. Interruptor de encendido y apagado
(ON-OFF)
E. Recipiente para polvo
F. Asa para transportar
G. Cuerpo de la aspiradora
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H. Boquilla elOctrica con visor trans
parente del cepillo
I. Interruptor de encendido y apaga
do del rodillo con cepillo
Esta aspiradora est& diseSada para
uso domOstico.
Ensamble el mango
Saque la ointa que sujeta el gancho de
la manguera y el tornillo al mango. Para
ensamblar se necesita un destornillador
en cruz (Phillips).
Con los ganchos para el cordon
(J) hacia arriba, deslice el mango dentro
del cuerpo de la aspiradora.
Coloque el gancho para la
manguera insertando prirnero la lengoe-
ta (K) en la ranura (L).
Inserte el tornillo y asegure el
mango al cuerpo de la aspiradora.
Instale la boquilla
Alinee el reborde (M) del frente de la
boquilla con el reborde que est_justo
por encirrla de la abertura de la aspi-
radora. Empire la boquilla para asegu-
rarla en la aspiradora.
Empuje el cordon de la boquilla en el
clip (N) que est_'i en la parte posterior de
la aspiradora.
_1 Coloque el enchufe de la boquilla
en el recept_lculo (O) en la parte posteri-
or de la aspiradora. Empuje el enchufe
firmemente para que quede cornpleta-
mente enchufado.
Abotone la correa del cordon (P) en el
receptaculo.
Instale la manguera y
el accesorio
Voltee la aspiradora para que quede la
parte posterior frente a usted, coloque el
conector de la manguera (Q) en el
soporte del lado derecho del cuerpo de
la aspiradora (R) }/cerciorese de que el
pestillo (S) este dentro del soporte.
Dele la vuelta sobre el gancho
para la manguera (T) y ponga el acce-
sorio en el soporte (U) del otro lado del
ouerpo de la aspiradora.
Haga funcionar la aspiradora sola-
mente al voltaje especificado en la
placa de datos que est6 en la parte de
atr&s del alojamiento del motor.
Enchufe polarizado
Para reducir el riesgo de choque electri-
co, este aparato tiene un enchufe polar-
izado (una patilla es m{_s ancha que la
otra). Este enchufe encajarr:l en una
toma de corriente polarizada solo de
una forrna. Si el enchufe no entra por
cornpleto, volteelo. Si aLan no encaja,
pidale a un electricista calificado que le
instale la toma de corriente adecuada.
No altere el enohufe en ninguna forma.
Enchute el cordon en una toma de corri-
ente electrica; su aspiradora ya esta
lista para usarse.
Interruptor de encendido
(ON) y apagado ( OF F )
Presione el interruptor hacia abajo para
APAGAR (O) y hacia el mango para
ENCENDER (I).
Boquilla electrica
La boquilla electrica tiene un interruptor
(A) que le permite enGender y apagar el
rodillo con cepillo durante recogidas
r_pidas y limpiezas ligeras en pisos de
superficie dura y alfombras.
El rodillo con cepillo se puede ver a
trav_s del visor transparente (B).
Limpieza de alfombras
Con la aspiradora encendida, Ileve el
interruptor para el rodillo (A) a la posi-
cion ENCENDIDO/AIFOMBRA.
Limpieza de pisos de
superficie dura
Con la aspiradora encendida, Ileve (A)
a la posicion APAGADO/Piso DE
SUPERFICE DURA.
Limpieza de pisos de
superfice dura
$u aspiradora ha sido diserhada para
poder lirnpiar eficazmente deb_uo de
muebles bajos yen rX_reas diffciles de Ile-
gar. Baje el mango hacia el piso y pro-
ceda con un movimiento hacia arras y
haoia adelante.
Manguera y accesorio
APAGUE la aspiradora antes de
instalar o sacar la manguera.
L_,manguera y el accesorio se pueden
usar para limpiar en espacios estrechos,
esquinas yen los bordes de los cajones
de armarios, muebles sin tapizar,
escaleras y zocalos.
Eche la aspiradora en el piso con la
parte de atras hacia arriba. $aque el