Mellerware VAC18001800W Manual Do Utilizador

type of work that needs to be done.

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Turn the appliance off using the on/off switch.

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Unplug the appliance from the mains.

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Retract the cable by pressing the cable rewind 

button and guide the cable into the appliance.

•  This appliance has a handle on the upper 

part of the body, which facilitates comfortable 

transportation.

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This appliance has a handle situated on the 

lower bottom front side so that it is easy and 

comfortable to carry.

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This appliance has two parking positions for 

comfortable and simple storage.

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To make use of the vertical parking put the 

appliance in a vertical position (so that the 

rear of the appliance is now leaning against 

the floor) secure the hook of the rigid tube to 

the hook which can be found on the lower part 

of the appliance (Fig. 2a).

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To use the horizontal parking position, fix the 

break pad hook to the hook situated on the 

rear side of the appliance. (Fig. 2b).

•  The appliance has a safety trip switch that 

protects the appliance from overheating.

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If the appliance turns itself off and does not 

switch itself on again, disconnect it from the 

mains supply, and wait for approximately 15 

minutes before reconnecting. If the machine 

does not start again seek authorised technical 

assistance.

•  Disconnect the appliance from the mains 

and allow it to cool before undertaking any 

cleaning task.

•  Clean the device with a damp cloth that 

has been administered a couple of drops of 

detergent. Dry afterwards.

•  Do not use solvents, or products with an 

acid or base pH such as bleach, or abrasive 

products, for cleaning the appliance.

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Do not submerge the appliance in water or any 

other liquid, or place it under a running tap.

•  Change the dust bag when there is a 

noticeable reduction in the suction power 

of the appliance. (The dust bag does not 

necessarily have to be full to need changing; 

for example, if very fine dust has been 

vacuumed this can cover the pores in the bag 

and make it necessary to replace it)

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In any case, change the bag when the bag full 

indicator is completely red.

•  Disconnect the hose from the vacuum 

cleaner’s air intake.

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Open the bag compartment cover. (Fig 3).

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Remove the bag from the bag support. (Fig 4).

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Check the condition of the motor filter.

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Replace the bag with another one, fitting it to 

the bag support.

•  Close the bag compartment cover; making 

sure it is shut properly.

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Connect the hose to the vacuum cleaner’s air 

intake. (Fig 1)

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Replacement is recommended at least once a 

year or every 100 hours of use.

•  It is recommended that you change the air 

outlet filter at least once after every 100 hours 

of using the appliance.

•  Open the lid of the bag compartment and 

remove the bag. (Fig 3).

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The air inlet filter can be found in the motor’s 

turbine air entrance.

•  Remove the filter by pulling the filter plate 

outwards, until the plate “unclips” (Fig.5)

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Change the filter.

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To replace the filter, push the plate towards the 

motor grill until the plate “clicks” into place.

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Open the air outlet grill to access the filter (Fig 

6).

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Remove the filter from its housing.

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Change the filter.

•  To replace the filter, insert the removable 

grill into the designated area and press the 

clip downwards and push the top of the grill 

towards the unit.

•  Accessories (such as filters, etc.) can be 

purchased from distributors and authorised 

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