MALFUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Plug is not plugged in or the Plug in the plug or switch the
Appliance does not work appliance is not switched on. appliance on
Socket does not carry any Test the cylinder vacuum
current. cleaner at another socket which
you are sure carries curreent
Power cable is damaged. Have the cable replaced by
authorized Fakir services
Appliance does not suck up Dust container is full or blocked. Empty/clean dust container.
any dirt
Selected brush/nozzle are Adjust your brush/nozzle
incorrect for the type of flooring.selection to the type of flooring.
Filter is dirty. Clean the corresponding filter.
Nozzle, telescopic tube or Remove the blockage. If
suction hose are blocked. necessary, use along wooden
rod for this (e.g.a broom handle).
Appliance is making unusually Sucked-in particles are Remove the particles. If
loud noises while running blocking the air-way. necessary, use a long wooden
rod for this (e. g. a broom
handle).
Cleaning: When the service life of the appliance
Warning: Before you clean the has expired, in particular if malfunctions
appliance, switch off the appliance and occur, make the finished appliance
remove the mains plug. unusable by removing the mains plug
from the socket and disconnecting the
Cleaning the housing power cable. Dispose of the appliance
Only clean the housing with a slightly according to the environmental
damp cloth. provisions applicable in your country.
Electrical waste must not be disposed
Attention: of with domestic waste. Contact your
Do not use any cleaning agent, municipal authority or your dealer for
scouring agent or alcohol as these can any advice regarding recycling.
damage the housing.
Cleaning the filters
To clean the filters, see "Filters" chapter.
Waste disposal
The filters used for the appliance are
made from environmentally compatible
materials and can be
disposed of with the domestic waste.
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