Melissa 240-002: PREPARING THE VACUUM CLEANER USE

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• While in use, the suction force can be

1.

regulated by opening and closing the air

valve (2) on the handle (1). It can also be

2.

adjusted electronically using the suction

force regulation button (14).

• The nozzles are to be used as follows:

3.

4.

Floor nozzle (18):

Floors, carpets and rugs

14.

Extra nozzle for hard floors (20):

Hard floors

Furniture nozzle (21):

6.

Furniture, curtains, drapes, etc.

5.

Joint nozzle (22):

11.

Radiators, corners, skirtings, etc.

12.

Brush nozzle (23):

Shelves, books, lampshades, etc.

17.

The turbo nozzle(24):

provides both suction and brushing for a more

efficient cleaning of floors and carpets.

8.

PREPARING THE VACUUM

• The floor nozzle (18) has two settings. When

cleaning hard surfaces (parquet flooring,

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flooring tiles, etc.), the nozzle brushes

• Fit the hose on the vacuum cleaner by

should be extended. When cleaning carpets

inserting the rotating hose connection (6)

and mats, the brushes should be retracted

into the vacuum cleaner until you hear a

into the nozzle. Press the brush change

click. To remove the hose, press the button

button (19) to switch between the two

at the side of the hose connection and pull it

settings. The brushes under the extra nozzle

out.

for hard floors (20) cannot be retracted.

• Fit the telescopic tube (3) into the other end

• If the bag change indicator (16) is red when

of the hose, and fit a floor nozzle (18, 20 or

using the vacuum cleaner, or if the suction

24) to the end of the tube.

force is significantly reduced, the dust bag

•You can adjust the length of the telescopic

must be changed. If the indicator is still red

tube by pushing the locking mechanism (5)

after the bag has been replaced, it may be

down and pulling in the bottom section of

due to one of the following reasons:

the tube to a suitable length. When parking,

• The hose or nozzle is

shorten the tube as far as possible.

blocked/clogged.

• The vacuum cleaner’s three special nozzles

• The motor filter or air filter is dirty.

(21, 22, 23) are kept in the storage

• Investigate what is causing the indicator to

compartment (9). Remove the floor nozzle

show red and deal with the problem. The

and fit the special nozzle required to the end

vacuum cleaner must not be used if the

of the telescopic tube.

indicator is red. This may cause irreparable

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motor failure.

• Pull the cord out of the vacuum cleaner. The

cord may not be pulled out further than the

red mark. Plug in and switch the current on.

•Press the on/off button (13) to start and stop

the vacuum cleaner.

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