Vitek VT-1898 BK: Attachment holder (32) Using the dustbag (29) CLEANING AND CARE USING THE VACUUM CLEANER Safety measures Cleaning the inlet filter (21) OPERATION

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Attachment holder (32)

• Before using the unit, unwind the power cord

For easy storing of attachments there is an

to the required length and insert the power

attachment holder included. Fix the holder on

plug into the mains socket.

the telescopic pipe and install the attachments

• The yellow mark on the power cord indicates

(30) and (31) on it.

the maximum cord length. Do not unwind the

power cord further than the red mark.

Using the dustbag (29)

• Press the ON/OFF button (17) to switch the

2 cloth dustbags (29) with a convenient plastic

vacuum cleaner on.

clamp are supplied with the unit.

• During the operation you can control the suc-

• Open the dustbag compartment lid (13) by

tion power using the electronic suction power

pressing the lid lock (12).

control (16) and the manual suction power

• Take the dustbag holder (18) and pull it to

control (6) on the flexible hose handle (5).

remove the dustbag holder (18) and the dust-

• After room cleaning switch the vacuum

bag (29) from the locks (19).

cleaner off by pressing the ON/OFF button

• To clean the cloth dustbag (29), place it

(17 ) and unplug the unit.

above the trash bin and remove the plastic

• To wind the cord, press the cord winding but-

clamp. After cleaning install the plastic clamp

ton (15), hold the winding cord with your hand

back to its place.

to avoid its whipping and damage.

• To install the dustbag (29) back to its place,

insert the dustbag holder (18) into the

CLEANING AND CARE

notches of the locks (19) as far as it will go.

• If the full dustbag indicator (14) turns red dur-

• Close the dustbag compartment lid (13).

ing operation, clean up the cloth dustbag.

Note: Do not try to close the lid (13) without the

• Before cleaning or replacing the dustbag

dustbag (29) installed, otherwise you can dam-

(29), switch the vacuum cleaner off and

age the lock (19). Without the dustbag installed

unplug it. To clean the cloth dustbag (29),

the lock performs the blocking device function.

place it above the trash bin and remove the

Always make sure that the dustbag holder (18)

plastic clamp. If necessary, wash the cloth

and the dustbag (29) are installed properly

dustbag with warm water and neutral deter-

before closing the dustbag compartment lid

gent and dry thoroughly, after that install the

(13). After every installation carefully tuck the

plastic clamp back to its place.

dustbag (29) edges into the dustbag compart-

• Provide that the inlet filter (21), the out-

ment and then close the lid (13).

let HEPA-filter (25) and the foam filters

(24, 26) are always clean, because the

USING THE VACUUM CLEANER

overall performance of the vacuum cleaner

Safety measures

depends on it; clean the filters no less than

• Do not use the vacuum cleaner near hot sur-

3-4 times a year, and more often at severe

faces, such as ashtrays and in places where

obstruction.

inflammable liquids are stored.

• Take sharp objects away from the floor before

Cleaning the inlet filter (21)

cleaning to prevent damage to the unit.

• Switch the vacuum cleaner off and unplug it.

• If the suction power of the vacuum cleaner

• Open the dustbag compartment lid (13) by

decreases rapidly while cleaning, switch it

pressing the lock (12). Remove the dust-

off immediately and check the telescopic

bag (29).

pipe and the flexible hose for obstruction.

• Press the lock (22) and open the inlet filter

Switch the vacuum cleaner off, then unplug

grid (20). Take the inlet filter (21) and remove

it, remove the obstruction and only after that

it from the grid holders by pulling it upwards.

continue cleaning.

• Wash the inlet filter (21) with warm water,

dry thoroughly and install it into the grid (20)

OPERATION

holders.

Attention! Always switch the vacuum cleaner

• Close the grid of the inlet filter (21) by press-

on only with the dustbag (29) and inlet and out-

ing the lock (22) until a distinctive click.

let (24, 25, 26) filters installed. Always make

• Install the dustbag (29) back to its place.

sure that the filters are installed properly.

• Close the dustbag compartment lid (13).

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