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VII • FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read the instructions carefully and keep them in a safe place.
• Your vacuum cleaner is an electrical appliance: it must only be used under normal operating conditions. The
appliance should be used and stored out of the reach of children. Never leave the appliance unattended when
switched on. Always keep nozzles and tube ends away from eyes and ears.
• Make sure that the operating voltage of your vacuum cleaner is the same as your supply voltage.
• Unplug the appliance by removing the plug from the power outlet, without pulling the supply cord: immediately
after use, before changing any accessories, before cleaning, maintenance or changing the filter.
• Do not vacuum wet surfaces, any kinds of liquids, hot substances, ultra-fine particles (plaster, cement, ash, etc.)
large, sharp debris (glass) dangerous products (solvents, stripping compounds etc.), chemical products (acid,
cleaning fluids, etc), inflammable or explosive products (petrol- or alcohol-based).
• Do not immerse the appliance in water, and do not store it outdoors.
• Do not use the appliance, if:
- it has been dropped, and shows visible signs of damage or functions abnormally,
- the supply cord is defective.
If this is the case, do not open the appliance but contact an authorised service center (see overleaf).
• Repairs should only be carried out by specialists using original replacement parts. It is dangerous to try to repair
an appliance by yourself and will negate the guarantee.
• Vacuum cleaner supply cords and winding systems must, in all cases, be replaced by our Approved Service
Centre, as special tools are needed to avoid accidents during repairs.
• In accordance with current legislation, before disposing of an appliance no longer in use, the appliance should
be made non-operational by unplugging it and cutting off the electricity supply cord.
• This appliance is designed for domestic use only. In case of any professional or inappropriate use or failure to
comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will no longer apply.
Your appliance conforms to the 73/23 EEC and 89/336 EEC directives.
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VIII • WHAT TO DO IF …
Important! As soon as your vacuum cleaner starts to malfunction, and before performing any checks: stop the
appliance by pressing the On/Off switch and unplug the appliance.
Your vacuum cleaner will not start or does not suck.
• The appliance is not connected:
check that the appliance is correctly plugged in.
• Either a tool or the tube is blocked:
unblock the tool or the tube.
Your vacuum cleaner’s suction power is defective, noisy, whistles.
• A tool or the hose is partially blocked:
unblock the tool or the tube.
• The dustbag is full or blocked with fine dusts:
replace the dustbag.
• A foam filter and/or the micro-active filter* are saturated:
clean the foam filters and replace the
micro-active filter*.
• The filter cartridge* is saturated:
change the filter cartridge*.
• The electronic power control is on eco:
increase power using the electronic power control (except when
vacuuming delicate fabrics).
It is hard to move the nozzle:
reduce the power.
The dustbag full indicator remains lit:
the dustbag is full, replace it.
The power cord does not fully retract:
pull the cord out completely and press on the cord rewind switch.
If a problem persists, take the appliance to the nearest Rowenta Authorised Service Centre. See the list of
Rowenta Authorised Service Centres or contact the Rowenta Consumer Service:
0 845 602 1454 - UK
(01) 4751947 - IRELAND
* According to model: it refers to equipment specific to certain models or accessories available as options.
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