Melissa 240-003: 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.

Furniture nozzle (20):

Furniture, curtains, drapes, etc.

Joint nozzle (21):

6.

Radiators, corners, skirtings, etc.

5.

Brush nozzle (22):

11.

Shelves, books, lampshades, etc.

12.

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

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cleaning hard surfaces (parquet flooring,

flooring tiles, etc.), the nozzle brushes

should be extended. When cleaning carpets

and mats, the brushes should be retracted

8.

into the nozzle. Press the brush change

button (19) to switch between the two

settings.

PREPARING THE VACUUM

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

CLEANER

using the vacuum cleaner, or if the suction

• Fit the hose on the vacuum cleaner by

force is significantly reduced, the dust bag

inserting the rotating hose connection (6)

must be changed. If the indicator is still red

into the vacuum cleaner until you hear a

after the bag has been replaced, it may be

click. To remove the hose, press the button

due to one of the following reasons:

at the side of the hose connection and pull it

• The hose or nozzle is

out.

blocked/clogged.

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

• The motor filter or air filter is dirty.

of the hose, and fit the floor nozzle (18) to

• Investigate what is causing the indicator to

the end of the tube.

show red and deal with the problem. The

•You can adjust the length of the telescopic

vacuum cleaner must not be used if the

tube by pushing the locking mechanism (5)

indicator is red. This may cause irreparable

down and pulling in the bottom section of

motor failure.

the tube to a suitable length. When parking,

shorten the tube as far as possible.

• The vacuum cleaner’s three special nozzles

(20, 21, 22) are kept in the storage

compartment (9). Remove the floor nozzle

and fit the special nozzle required to the end

of the telescopic tube.

USE

• 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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