gorenje S∙FORCE Vacuum Cleaners User Manual

S∙FORCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using the vacuum cleaner, always observe the following basic safety precautions: Carefully read this instruction manual and only use the appliance in accordance with the instructions herein.

• Before using the appliance, carefully assemble all of its parts. Only use the appliance with the parts recommended by the manufacturer.
• Never leave the appliance unattended during use.
• Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, make sure the specified voltage matches the voltage of the power mains in your home.
• If the power cord is damaged, replace it with a suitable power cord or a power cord reel assembly. The power cord or the power cord reel assembly may only be replaced by Gorenje, Gorenje’s authorized service and repair centre, or an adequately trained professional.
• Only use and keep the appliance in dry indoor areas and out of reach of children.
• Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, if it is damaged, if it has been kept outdoors, or if it has been dropped or immersed in water.
• Do not use the appliance with an unsuitable attachment or extension.
• To prevent injury, make sure your hair, loose parts of your garments, fingers or other parts of the body do not come into contact with the vents or moving parts of the appliance.
• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or more, and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised during the use of the appliance or if they have been provided relevant instructions regarding the use of the appliance in a safe way, and they understand the hazards involved. Keep children under supervision while they are using the appliance and make sure they do not play with it.
• Children should not perform any cleaning or maintenance tasks on the appliance, unless they are at least 8 years old and they do so under supervision.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is connected to the power mains. After use or during maintenance, put down the appliance, switch it off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord.
• The appliance is only intended for household use.

DANGER
Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, and do not rinse it under running water. Also, do not touch the power cord or the plug with wet hands.

SPECIAL WARNINGS
Always switch off the appliance before attaching or replacing the suction tube, suction hose or attachments.

• Never use the vacuum cleaner without a bag or the cyclone dust bin (depending on the vacuum cleaner type), or without inlet and exhaust filters.
• Keep the vents free from dust, hair or any other impurities that could clog the vents, decrease the air flow and reduce suction power.
• Do not move the vacuum cleaner across the room by pulling by the power cord or the suction hose. Protect the power cord from hot surfaces and any other damage, and avoid kinking it. When using the automatic power cord reel, use your hand to guide the power cord.
• In case of extended use, unwind at least 2/3 of the power cord to prevent overheating and damage. When using the vacuum cleaner for several hours, completely unwind the power cord.
• Keep the suction tube, open part of the appliance and attachments away from your face and body.
• Never use the vacuum cleaner to clean up embers or filings, cigarette butts, matches, liquids (e.g. carpet cleaning foam), or sharp or pointed objects (broken glass etc.). Also, do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up toner dust. Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up construction material (such as fine sand, lime, cement powder etc.). This can cause damage to the appliance.
• Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.

The appliance complies with the following European directives: 2014/35/EU; 2014/30/EU; 2009/125/ES; 2011/65/EU. 666/2013/EU (EU model)
ENVIRONMENT
After the expiry of its useful life, do not discard the appliance with common household waste. Rather, take it to an authorized recycling centre. This will help preserve the environment.
This equipment is labelled in compliance with the European Directive 2012/19/EC on waste electric and electronic equipment – WEEE. The Directive specifies the requirements for collection and management of waste electric and electronic equipment effective in the entire European Union.

WARRANTY AND REPAIR

For more information or in case of problems, please contact the Gorenje Call Centre in your country (phone number listed in the International Warranty Sheet). If there is no such centre in your country, please contact the local Gorenje dealer or Gorenje’s small domestic appliance department.
For personal use only!
GORENJE
WISHES YOU A LOT OF PLEASURE USING YOUR VACUUM CLEANER

For easier transport, some appliance parts have been packed separately and placed safely in the main packaging unit.
Before first use, read and observe the instructions for assembly and safe use. The appliance is intended for household use, specifically for dry vacuum cleaning.

APPLIANCE PARTS

1. Vacuum cleaner
2. Suction tube
3. Telescopic tube
4. Floor brush
5. Crevice nozzle
6. Dust nozzle
7. Additional nozzles

APPLIANCE ASSEMBLY

To connect the suction hose: insert the suction hose into the opening.
To disconnect the suction hose: press the buttons on both sides of the suction hose and pull it out.
Connect the tube to the handgrip.
Attach the floor brush to the tube.

OPERATING THE VACUUM CLEANER

| On/Off button
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| Cord rewind button
| Rotary knob for speed regulation

USING THE VACUUM CLEANER

BAGS, DUST CONTAINER AND FILTERS

Cleaning the dust container
If you use a dust container instead of a paper dustbag, this can be used and emptied repeatedly.
When the ‘dust container full’ indicator reaches the middle of the window, clean the dust container.

• Do not use a washing machine to rinse filters.
• Harsh or abrasive detergent will damage the outer surface. You can empty the dust container in the following ways: Hold the dust container over a dustbin. Open the dust container
• Shake the contents of the dust container into the dustbin.
• Close the dust container.

Replacing bags / Replacing the inlet filter
In the case of dustbags, they should be replaced once full.

• Open the cover (by pressing the button).
• Remove the dustbag holder.
• Remove the full dustbag.
• Insert the new dustbag into the dustbag holder.
• Insert the dustbag holder into the lowerhousing.
• Close the lid (you will hear a ‘click’) Replace the motor protection filter when inserting the first of a new set of dustbags.

Note that it is not possible to close the cover if no dustbag has been inserted
Replacing the outlet filter
Remove the holder.

• Insert the bottom edge of the new filter properly into the ridges of the holder.
• Close the holder by pressing back into place gently. Make sure that the filter fits completely into the holder.

STORAGE

Switch the appliance off.

• Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
• Rewind the mains cord by pressing the cord rewind button.
• Attach the lower tube to the vacuum cleaner.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Insufficient suction power?
Check dustbag (or dust container) and empty it.

• Check if the nozzle, tube or hose is blocked.
• Remove any obstructions and let the air flow through the hose and/or tube in the opposite direction.

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