Cleaning And Maintenance - Rowenta COMPACTEO CYCLONIC Manual Del Usario

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• Set the suction power:
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- using the electronic power regulator* (3): turn the switch on the electronic regulator* to set the suction power:
towards maximum position for floors and minimum position for furniture and fragile fabrics – fig. 8.
- with the mechanical power regulator on the grip: open the slider on the grip to manually reduce suction power, e.g.:
on fragile surfaces... – fig. 9.
STORING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE
• After use, stop your vacuum cleaner by pressing the On/Off pedal (2) and unplug it – fig. 10. Wind the power cord by
pressing the cord winder pedal (4) – fig. 11.
• Upright, place the tool attachment (22) in its housing under the appliance (1b) – fig. 12.
• Horizontal, place the tool attachment (22) in its housing at the back of the appliance (1a) – fig. 13.
• Carry your vacuum cleaner easily thanks to its carry handles (6a or 6b) or its shoulder strap* (28).

5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Important: Always stop and unplug your vacuum cleaner before maintenance or cleaning.
1. EMPTY AND CLEAN THE DUST COMPARTMENT (13) AND THE BLACK FOAM FILTER (14 a)
• Remove the flexible pipe (19) from the suction opening (9) - fig. 2.
• Open the lid (8) of your vacuum cleaner - fig.14
• Remove the dust compartment (13) from its housing (7) using the grip zone (13a) - fig. 15
1.1. EMPTY THE DUST COMPARTMENT
Empty the dust compartment (13) after each use.
• Pull the dust compartment opening clip (13c) to open it - fig. 16.
• Remove the lid (13b) - fig. 17, empty the compartment over a dustbin - fig. 18a.
• Make sure no dust is left in the compartment, then wipe the edges of the compartment - fig.18b.
• Close the dust compartment (13) and replace it in its housing (7) - fig.28b.
1.2 CLEANING THE BLACK FOAM FILTER (14a)
Important!
To optimise the efficiency of your vacuum cleaner, make sure you clean the foam (14a) each time you empty the
dust compartment (13).
• Simultaneously pull on the HEPA filter capsule opening clips (13d) - fig. 19a.
• Separate the black foam filter (14a) from the HEPA filter (14b) - fig. 19b.
• Wash the black foam filter (14a) under the tap, squeeze it out like a sponge and leave to dry for 12 hours - fig. 29.
• Once completely dry, assemble the HEPA filter capsule (14): black foam filter (14a) and HEPA filter (14b) under the
dust compartment (13) - fig. 28a, and replace the compartment in its housing (7) - fig. 28b.
Attention!
The black foam filter (14a) should only be put back into the appliance when it is completely dry.
You can use your vacuum cleaner while the black foam filter (14 a) is drying by using the replacement black foam filter: (14a bis).
1.3. CLEAN THE DUST COMPARTMENT (13) AND THE AIR/DUST SEPARATOR (15)
Important: Clean the dust compartment (13) and the dust separator (15) every month.
• Pull the dust compartment opening clip (13c) to open it - fig. 16.
• Remove the lid (13b) - fig. 17, empty the compartment over a dustbin - fig. 18a.
• After emptying the dust compartment over a dustbin - fig. 18a, unclip the HEPA filter capsule (14) by simultaneously
pulling on the opening clips (13d) located at each end of the compartment - fig. 19a.
• Remove the HEPA filter capsule (14) - fig. 19b.
• Turn the compartment over and place the accessory* (18b) into the lock slot of the dust separator holder (17) - fig 20.
• Open, making sure you respect the unlocking direction ( ) - fig 21.
• Remove the dust separator holder (16) - fig 22.
• Unclip then remove the dust separator (15) in the unlocking direction ( ) - fig-23.
• Then run the dust compartment (13), dust separator holder (16) and the dust separator (15) under clear or soapy
water - fig 24a. Dry them with a cloth - fig 24b.
• Once dry, replace then clip the dust separator (15) on the dust separator holder (16), in the locking direction ( ) - fig 25.
• Put them back on the dust compartment (13) - fig 26.
* According to model: these systems are specific to certain models or are accessories available as an option.