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use. Attach it by inserting the plastic tips of the strap

- Clean the inside surface of the filter with a brush

into their corresponding places on the bottom of the

(drawing 5), then lightly tap the hard part of the fil-

vacuum cleaner and fix them in place by moving them

ter to remove the dust from it.

up (drawing 4).

- After cleaning the HEPA filter, set it in place or

replace it with a new one.

Brush for cleaning the HEPA filters:

- Set the dust container in place.

This special brush makes cleaning the HEPA filters

easy. It is attached on the inner side of the main HEPA

HEPA air filter (drawing 8)

filter (drawing 5).

- To remove the grating of the air filter, press the

flange and remove the grating (drawing 8-A).

Turning on the vacuum cleaner:

- Remove the HEPA air filter (drawing 8-B).

- Before using the vacuum, pull the power cord out to

- Clean the dust from it using a brush or by tapping it

the desired length and insert the plug into an outlet.

lightly.

The yellow mark on the power cord warns you when

- After cleaning it, set the HEPA filter in place or

to stop pulling. Never pull the power cord past the

replace it with a new one.

red mark.

- Set the air filter grating in place.

- Insert the power plug into the outlet.

- Make sure that it is set properly.

- Turn on the vacuum cleaner by pressing the on/off

button (M).

Replacing the filters

- While using the vacuum, you can control the suction

- This vacuum cleaner can be effectively used for 100

power by moving the handle (L) or by opening the

hours without changing the filters. A reduction of

hatch (D) on the hose handle (drawing 6).

suction power after 100 hours of operation means

- After you are finished, turn off the vacuum cleaner

that the filters need to be replaced.

by pressing the on/off button (M), then unplug it

- We recommend replacing the main HEPA filter once

from the power outlet.

a year.

- Press the power cord rewind button (K) to rewind

- The HEPA air filter should be replaced once a year.

the power cord, guiding it with your hands to avoid

- Changing the filter: see "Caring for the filters."

entanglement and damage.

Cleaning

Cleaning the dust container (drawing 7)

Before cleaning the vacuum cleaner, unplug it from the

Turn off the vacuum cleaner and unplug it from the

power outlet.

power outlet.

- Wipe the housing of the vacuum cleaner with a

- Remove the flexible hose from the vacuum cleaner.

damp cloth.

- Holding the vacuum cleaner by the dust container

- Do not let any liquid get inside the housing of the

handle with one hand, press the fixator button of the

vacuum cleaner.

dust container (J) and remove the dust container

- Never use solvents or abrasive cleaning products to

(drawing 7-A).

clean the housing of the vacuum cleaner.

- Simultaneously press the buttons located in the

lower part of the dust container to remove trash

Breakage and repair

(drawing 7-B).

If the vacuum cleaner fails to work properly, don't try to

- Empty the dust container.

repair it yourself. Contact an authorized service center.

- Disconnect the main HEPA filter, holding it by the

plastic flange (drawing 7-C).

TECHNICAL DATA:

- For thorough cleaning of the container, rinse it with

Power source: 220/230 V ~ 50 Hz

clean water and dry it completely.

Power consumption: 1600 W

- Set the main HEPA filter in the original position.

Suction power: 300 W

- Set the dust container in place.

Dust container capacity: 1 l

Note: we recommend cleaning the dust container after

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

every use of the vacuum cleaner.

MINIMUM SERVICE LIFE - 5 YEARS

Caring for the filters

- To ensure proper operation of the vacuum cleaner,

GUARANTEE

you should clean and replace the NERA filters regu-

Details regarding guarantee conditions can be

larly whenever they need it.

obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was

- Always unplug the vacuum cleaner from the power

purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced

outlet before replacing attachments or cleaning it.

when making any claim under the terms of this guaran-

tee.

Main HEPA filter

- We recommend cleaning the main HEPA filter after

This product conforms to the EMC-

every use or at least once a month.

Requirements as laid down by the Council

- Remove the dust container and then the HEPA filter

Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low

(drawing 7-C).

Voltage Regulation (73/23 EEC)

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