Rowenta SILENCE FORCE COMPACT RO4449: GB
GB: Rowenta SILENCE FORCE COMPACT RO4449
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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
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For your safety, this appliance conforms to
nearest Authorised Service Centre or contact
the applicable standards and regulations
Rowenta’s Customer Service (see contact
(Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility,
details on last page).
Environmental, etc. Directives) in force at the
time of manufacture
2 • Electrical power supply
Make sure that the operating voltage of
1 • Conditions of use
your vacuum cleaner is the same as your
Your vacuum cleaner is an electrical
supply voltage - 230-240v alternating current.
appliance: it must only be used under
Unplug the appliance by removing the plug
normal operating conditions. The appliance
from the power outlet:
should be used and stored out of the reach
- immediately after use,
of children and certain disabled persons.
- before changing accessories,
Never leave the appliance unattended when
- before maintenance, cleaning or changing
it is switched on. Always keep nozzles and
the dustbag.
tube ends well away from eyes and ears.
Do not use the appliance:
Do not vacuum surfaces dampened with
- if the supply cord is defective. The rewinder
alcohol, lany water or any kind of liquids, hot
and cord assembly of your vacuum cleaner
substances, ultra-fine substances (plaster,
must be replaced by an Approved Service
cement, ash, etc.) large sharp debris (glass),
Centre because special tools are required for
dangerous products (solvents, stripping
carrying out any repair in order to prevent
compounds, etc.), chemical products (acids,
any danger.
cleaners, etc.), inflammable or explosive
products (petrol- or alcoholbased).
3 • Repairs
Do not immerse the appliance in water,
Repairs should only be carried out by
splash water on the appliance or store it
specialists using original replacement parts.
outdoors. Do not use the appliance if it has
It is dangerous to try to repair an appliance
been dropped and shows signs of damage
yourself.
or functions abnormally. In this case, do not
open the appliance, but rather send it to the
DESCRIPTION
Accessories
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Cover
16
Flexible tube with power nozzle and
2
Bag full indicator
mechanical power control*
3
Carrying handle
17
Flexible tube with High Control power nozzle
4
Cover opening
and 3-position power control slider*
5
Automatic cable rewind pedal
18
Telescopic crevice tool*
6
Bag compartment
19
Furniture brush*
7
Bag holder
20
Accessory clip*
8
Suction opening
21
Upholstery nozzle*
9
HEPA filter cartridge* ref. ZR 002901
22
Crevice tool*
10
On/Off pedal
23
Telescopic tube*
11
HEPA*filter cassette compartment
24
Folding telescopic tube - Compact System*
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SILENCE SYSTEM
25
Delta Silence Force*
13
Power control
26
Floor nozzle*
14
Upright parking
27
Turbobrush*
15
Wonderbag*
28
Mini turbobrush*
29
Floor nozzle*
*Depending on model: this is either equipment specific to certain models or available as an optional accessory.
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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
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Do not move the vacuum cleaner by pulling
Thanks to the Silence System (an
its cord, the appliance must be moved by its
exclusive Rowenta system) your
carrying handle. Never lift the appliance by its
vacuum cleaner makes much less noise
cord use the carrying handle. Stop and unplug
when vacuuming.
the appliance after each use. Always turn off
1 • Remove packaging
and unplug your appliance before maintenance
Unpack your appliance and remove any labels.
or cleaning. Only use Rowenta bags and filters.
Keep your warranty card and carefully read
Use only Rowenta or Wonderbag bags and
the operating instructions before using your
filters.
appliance for the first time.
Check that all the filters are properly in place.
In the case of difficulty in obtaining accessories
and filters for this vacuum cleaner, contact the
2 • Hints and precautions
Rowenta customer service department (see last
Before each use the supply cord should
page for contact details).
be
completely unwound. Do not allow it to
This appliance is not intended for use by
become trapped or be pulled over sharp edges.
people (including children) whose physical,
If you use an extension cord, make sure that it
sensory or mental capacities are impaired, or
is in perfect condition and appropriate to the
by people with no experience or familiarity
power rating of your appliance. Never unplug
with such devices, unless they are supervised
the appliance by pulling on the cord.
by a person who is responsible for their
Never operate the vacuum cleaner without a
security or have received instructions as to
bag and without a filtration system (cassette).
how to use the appliance.
Your appliance is equipped to that end with a
Children must be supervised to ensure that
safety system to ensure the HEPA filter cassette
they do not play with the appliance.
is present.
USING THE APPLIANCE
For corners and other areas that are difficult •
1 • Assembling the elements
to reach: use the crevice tool*.
of the appliance
For furniture: use the brush* or the •
Push the hose into the vacuum opening
furniture crevice tool*.
(fig.1) and turn to lock. To remove it, turn
in the opposite direction and pull. Attach
IMPORTANT Never operate the vacuum
the accessory clip to the tube and place the
cleaner without a bag and without a
accessories on it. The accessory support sits
filtration system (cassette).
on the tube; the accessories can be taken off
IMPORTANT Always stop and unplug
the support, which remains attached to the
your vacuum cleaner before changing
tube (fig.2).
accessories.
Assemble the telescopic tube*. Adjust the
desired length on the tube (fig. 4). If your
2 • Plugging in the electrical
appliance is equipped with the Compact
power cord and using the
System with folding tubes: (fig. 3).
vacuum cleaner
To use, unfold the 2 tubes until you hear a •
Fully unroll the cord, plug in your vacuum
«click». Set to the desired length.
cleaner and press the On/Off pedal, (fig.6).
Fit the desired accessory onto the end of the
Set the power using the vacuum cleaner’s
tube (fig. 5):
power control, if your model is equipped
For rugs and wall-to-wall carpeting: use •
with a High Control wand (fig.7) you can
the nozzle with brushes lifted.
also adjust the vacuum power using the 3
IMPORTANT If the vacuum suction unit is
position slider* :
hard to move, reduce the vacuum power
on your appliance using the electronic
• Position for fabrics
power control on the vacuum cleaner.
and furniture (fig.7).
• Position for parquets and smooth
For parquets and smooth flooring: use the •
flooring (fig.7).
nozzle with the brush extended or use the
• Position for rugs and wall-to-wall
parquet nozzle*.
carpeting (fig.7).
*Depending on model: this is either equipment specific to certain models or available as an optional accessory.
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USING THE APPLIANCE
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If your appliance is equipped with the
3 • Storing and transporting
Compact System with folding tubes:
the appliance
Retract the telescopic tubes • (fig.11) and
After use, stop your appliance by pressing
press the «Push» button to open the tube
on the on/off pedal and unplug it (fig.8).
and fold it.
Stow the cable by pressing the automatic
If your appliance is equipped with •
cable rewind pedal (fig.9). In the upright
CLIP’N’STORE, attach your hose to the
position, place the suction unit in the
accessory clip for easier storage (fig.12).
parking position (fig.10). You can then
carry and store your vacuum cleaner in the
park position (fig.13 ) .
CARE AND CLEANING
IMPORTANT Always turn off and unplug
2 • Change the HEPA* lter
your appliance before maintenance or
cassette (ref. ZR 0029 01)
cleaning.
IMPORTANT Replace the filtration
system once a year.
1 • Changing the bag
The bag full indicator shows you when
The HEPA filter cassette ref. ZR 0029 01 is
the bag is full or saturated. If you notice
available from your dealer or Approved
that your vacuum cleaner is less efficient,
Service Centres.
select the maximum power and hold the
Open the lid of your vaccuum cleaner •
nozzle off the floor. If the indicator remains
(fig.15). Remove the wonderbag (fig.16)
red, replace the bag. Open the cover on
and then remove the HEPA* filter
your vacuum cleaner ( fig.15) . Remove the
cartridge (fig.21) and dispose of the
wonderbag (fig.16-17) and dispose of it in a
cartridge in a dustbin (fig.22).
rubbish bin (fig.18 ) .
Fit the new Hepa* filter cassette (ref. ZR •
IMPORTANT Do not reuse the
0029 01) in its compartment (fig.23).
wonderbag, it is a single use bag
Put the wonderbag back in place. Check that
the Hepa* filter cassette is fitted correctly
Place a new wonderbag in the bag holder,
before re-closing the cover.
using the ring (fig.19 ) . Position the bag and
open it out inside the compartment (fig.20).
IMPORTANT Never operate the vacuum
Make sure that the bag is in the correct
cleaner without a Hepa filter cartridge.
position before closing the cover.
Your appliance is equipped with a Hepa
filter cartridge presence safety system
IMPORTANT Never operate the vacuum
for this (the cover will not close if a Hepa
cleaner without a bag.
filter cartridge has not been installed).
3 •
Cleaning your vacuum
Clean the accessories of your appliance with
a soft damp cloth, then dry them. Do not
use abrasive or aggressive products.
*Depending on model: this is either equipment specific to certain models or available as an optional accessory.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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If the manual suction regulator on the •
IMPORTANT As soon as your vacuum
grip is open, close the manual suction
cleaner starts to malfunction, and before
performing any checks stop the appliance
regulator*.
by pressing the Start/Stop switch.
If the bag full indicator remains red
If your vacuum cleaner does not start
The bag is full. Fit a new one.•
The appliance is not plugged-in, check •
that the appliance is correctly plugged in.
If the floor nozzle is hard to move around
Set vacuum power with the 3-position •
If there is no suction
power control*
An accessory or the tube is clogged. •
Unclog the accessory tube or flexible
If the power cable does not rewind
hose.
completely
The cover was not closed properly: check •
The power cord is slow in re-entering its •
that the bag is properly installed and
housing. Pull the cord out to its entire
reclose the cover.
length and press on the automatic cord
rewind pedal.
If the suction of your vacuum cleaner has
dropped, it makes a noise and whistles
If problems persist, take your vacuum
An accessory or the flexible hose is •
cleaner to the nearest Rowenta approved
partially clogged. Unclog the accessory
Service Centre (see list of approved
tube or flexible hose.
service centres) or contact the Rowenta
The bag is full or clogged with fine dust. •
Customer Service (see contact details on
last page).
Fit a new bag or empty the fabric dust bag.
The filter is full: change the HEPA* filter •
cassette (ref. ZR 0029 01) and fit it back
into position (see page 11 paragraph 2).
WARRANTY
This product has been designed for •
Read the instructions for use carefully •
domestic use only. Any professional
before using your appliance for the first
use, innapropriate use or failure to
time: any use which does not conform to
comply with the instructions, the
these instructions will absolve Rowenta
manufacturer accepts no responsibility
from any liability.
and the guarantee will not apply.
*Depending on model: this is either equipment specific to certain models or available as an optional accessory.
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WHERE CAN YOU BUY THE ACCESSORIES
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ACCESSORIES*
VACUUMING
FITTING AN
PURCHASE
ACCESSORY
LOCATIONS
Wonderbag bag
Fit the ring onto
the Wonderbag
Universal bag.
then place it inside
the compartment.
Furniture brush*
Fit the furniture brush
To clean furniture.
onto the end of the
power nozzle or tube.
Upholstery nozzle
Fit the furniture crevice
To clean furniture.
tool onto the end of the
power nozzle or the tube.
Telescopic
crevice tool
To get into corners
Fit the telescopic crevice
Rowenta Approved
and places that
tool onto the end of the
Service Centres
are hard to reach.
power nozzle or the tube.
(see the attached
address list).
Floor nozzle
Fit the hardfloor tool to
For fragile floors.
the end of the tube.
Mini turbobrush
To clean upholstery
Fit the mini turbobrush
fabrics in depth.
to the end of the tube.
Turbobrush
To remove threads and
Fit the turbobrush to
animal hairs ingrained
the end of the tube.
into mats and carpets.
ENVIRONMENT
Environment protection first!
In accordance with current regulations, •
before disposing of an appliance no
Your appliance contains valuable
longer needed, the appliance must be
materials which can be recovered or
rendered inoperative (by unplugging it
recycled.
and cutting off the supply cord).
Leave it at a local civic waste collection
Environment: Directive 2002/95/EC.•
point.
*Depending on model: this is either equipment specific to certain models or available as an optional accessory.
