* According to model: this is either equipment specific to certain models or available as an optional accessory
17. Flexible tube with grip and mechanical power regulator
18. Telescopic tube*
19. Tubes*
20. Parquet floor nozzle*
21. All-floor nozzle
22. Upholstery nozzle*
23. Crevice tool convertible into a brush*
24. Turbobrush*
25. Mini turbobrush*
3. BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
REMOVE PACKAGING
• Unpack your appliance. Keep your guarantee certificate safely and read carefully the instructions for
use before using your appliance.
TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS
• Before each use, the cable must be unravelled completely.
• Do not crush or stretch it over sharp edges.
• If you use an extension cable, make sure it is in perfect condition, and that it is suitable for the power
requirements of your vacuum cleaner.
• Do not move the vacuum cleaner by pulling on the cable. The appliance must be transported by its car-
rying handle.
• Do not use the cable to lift the appliance.
• Do not disconnect the appliance by pulling on the cable.
• Never use the vacuum cleaner without a bag or without a system of filtration, whether the micro filter
or the HEPA* filter cassette.
• Make sure the filter (11+12, or 13) is properly in place.
• Always use original Rowenta bags and filters.
• Always use original Rowenta accessories.
• If you have difficulty obtaining accessories and filters for this vacuum cleaner, contact Rowenta Consu-
mer Services (see the contact information on the last page).
• Switch off and disconnect the vacuum cleaner after each use.
• Always switch off and disconnect your vacuum cleaner before maintenance or cleaning.
• This appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental
capacities are impaired, or by people with no experience or familiarity with such devices, unless they are
supervised by a person who is responsible for their security or have received instructions as to how to
use the appliance.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. USING THE APPLIANCE
ASSEMBLY OF THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE
• Push the flexible tube (17) strongly into the vacuum opening, (9) and twist until locked in position - fig.1.
• To withdraw it, turn in the opposite direction and pull - fig.2.
• If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a telescopic tube * (18) : push the adjustment button forward,
pull out take out the desired length of tube, and then release the button to lock it in position. fig.3. If not,
assemble the two tubes (19), turning slightly. fig.4.
• Attach the desired accessory at the end of the tube.
- For carpets and rugs, use the all floor nozzle (21) with the brush in the retracted position. fig.5.
- For parquets and smooth floors : use the all floor nozzle (21) with the brush extended - fig.5. or use the
parquet floor nozzle* directly (20).
- For corners and areas which are difficult to reach : use the convertible crevice tool * (23) in the flat suc-
tion position.
- For furniture : use the brush of the convertible crevice tool * (23) or the upholstery nozzle * (22).
Please note! Always switch off and disconnect your vacuum cleaner before changing accessories.
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