The brush strip disappears into the nozzle housing. , Parquet nozzle (specific types only) -The parquet nozzle is designed for gentle cleaning of hard floors. Crevice tool, small nozzle and small brush 1 Connect the crevice tool (1), the small nozzle (2) or the small brush (specific types only) (3) directly to the handgrip or to the tube. accessory holder 1 2 Snap the accessory holder onto the handgrip. Snap two accessories into the accessory holder: English 11 -Crevice tool and small nozzle. Note: Make sure the suction opening of the small nozzle points away from the holder. -Crevice tool and small brush. Note: Make sure the suction opening of the small brush points towards the holder. using the appliance 1 2 Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall socket. Press the on/off button on top of the appliance to switch on the appliance. 3 During vacuum cleaning, you can adjust the suction power with the knob on top of the appliance. -Use maximum suction power to vacuum ver y dir ty carpets and hard floors. -Use minimum suction power to vacuum cur tains, table carpets, etc. 4 If you want to pause for a moment, insert the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot to park the tube in a convenient position. Storage 1 Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 2 Press the cord rewind button to rewind the mains cord. 3 Insert the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot to attach the nozzle to the appliance. Store the appliance in horizontal position, with all wheels touching the floor. 4 Always put the Tri-Active nozzle in the carpet setting when you store it. Also prevent the side brushes from becoming bent. Emptying the dust bucket Always unplug the appliance before you empty the dust bucket. The dust bucket is not dishwasher-proof. -- Empty the dust bucket as soon as the dust level has reached the round disc of the filter cylinder case. 1 Switch off the appliance and remove the hose. 2 Press the release button on top of the dust bucket handle to unlock the cover (1). Swing open the cover (2). 12 English 3 Lift the dust bucket out of the appliance. 4 Hold the dust bucket over a dustbin and lift the filter cylinder case out of the bucket. Empty the bucket. 5 If you wish, you can clean the dust bucket with cold tap water and some washing-up liquid. 6 Put the filter cylinder case back into the dust bucket and put the bucket back into the appliance. 7 Close the cover firmly (‘click’). Always put the filter cylinder case back into the bucket, otherwise the appliance cannot be switched on. Cleaning and maintenance of filters Always unplug the appliance before you clean or replace the filters. The filter cylinder and the filter cylinder case are not dishwasher-proof. Filter cylinder Clean the filter cylinder every 2 months. 1 Switch off the appliance and remove the hose. 2 Press the release button on top of the dust bucket handle to unlock the cover (1). Swing open the cover (2). 3 Lift the dust bucket out of the appliance. English 13 4 Lift the filter cylinder case out of the bucket. 5 Turn the handle on top of the filter cylinder case anticlockwise (1) and lift the filter cylinder out of the case (2). 6 Clean the filter cylinder and the case with the brush supplied. Brush from the top of the filter downwards along the ribs of the filter. Only use the brush supplied. Other brushes may damage the filter cylinder. 7 If there is dirt on the inside of the case, empty the case over a dustbin. 8 If you wish, you can clean the filter cylinder case with cold tap water and some washing-up liquid. 9 If you want to wash the filter cylinder, wash it thoroughly with only water. Do not use any soap, washing-up liquid or other detergent to clean the filter. Let the filter cylinder dry completely before you reinsert it into the case. 10 Put the filter cylinder back into the case and turn the handle clockwise until the filter cylinder locks into position. Make sure the filter cylinder is securely fixed in the case. 11 Put the case with the filter cylinder back into the dust bucket. Motor protection filter Clean the permanent motor protection filter every time you clean the filter cylinder case. 1 Take the motor protection filter out of the appliance. Clean the filter by tapping the dust out of it over a dustbin. If the motor protection filter is very dirty, you can also rinse it with cold tap water. Do not use washing-up liquid or any other cleaning agent to clean the motor protection filter. 2 Press the clean filter firmly back into the filter compartment to ensure that it is properly placed. 14 English English 15 super Clean air filter, super Clean air hEPa 12 filter or ultra Clean air hEPa 13 filter This appliance is equipped with either the Super Clean Air filter, the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter or the Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter. These filters are located in the back of the appliance. Note:To guarantee optimal dust retention and performance of the vacuum cleaner, alw...