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A = Button to Open thePaper Filter Compartment

B = Power Regulation *C = Accessories CompartmentD = On/Off ButtonE = Parking RailF = Filter Replacement IndicatorG = Cable Rewind ButtonH = Tool Rail

I = NozzleJ = Carrying HandleK = Hose Release ButtonL = Suction Tube/Telescopic Tube*M = HandleN = Suction Hose

*depending on model

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ContentsAppliance Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Before Using for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . 11Protecting the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11User Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Making the Vacuum Cleaner Ready for Use12Using the Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Switching On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Paper Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Carrying and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16What to do, if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Additional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17AEG Customer Service in Europe . . . . . . . . 135

Before Using for the First TimePlease read all the following informationcarefully. It provides important instructions onappliance safety, operation and maintenance.Keep these operating instructions in a safe placeand pass them on to any subsequent owners.

Protecting the EnvironmentDo not simply throw away packaging materialand old appliances.

Equipment Packaging: The cardboard packaging can be deposited in

the waste paper collection. Deposit the recyclable polyethylene (PE) bag

at a PE collection point.

Recycling the Appliance at the End of its Life: The plastic components all carry a material

identification marking so that, like the othermaterials, they can be recycled at the end ofthe life of the appliance.

Please inquire with your local authority aboutyour local recycling centre.

Safety Instructions; This device complies with the following EUDirectives: 73/23/EWG dated 19 Feb. 1973 Low Voltage Directive 89/336/EWG dated3 May 1989 (including Directive Amendment92/31/EWG) EMC Directive. Only connect the appliance to 220/230 V AC. The electric circuit for the socket used must

have at least a 10 A fuse. Never remove the mains plug from the socket

by pulling on the cable. Do not use the appliance if:

the cable is damaged. the housing shows visible signs of damage.

Avoid pulling the appliance or suction brushover the mains lead. The insulation could bedamaged.

The cover cannot be closed if a paper filteris not inserted. Please do not use force!

Always ensure that a paper filter as well as aMICROFILTER and a motor protection filterare inserted.

This vacuum cleaner may only be used forvacuuming dry materials in households. Peo-ple and animals must not be vacuumed withappliance.Keep children away from electrical appliances.The manufacturer shall not be liable for anydamage that may be caused by improper useor operation.

Leave wet shampooed carpets to completelydry. Never vacuum liquids with the vacuumcleaner otherwise the vacuum cleaner willbe damaged. Furthermore, electric shock pro-tection may be impaired.

Under no circumstances should the appliancebe used to vacuum matches, glowing ashes orcigarette ends. Avoid vacuuming hard, sharpobjects as they may damage the appliance orthe paper filter.

Do not expose the appliance to weather,moisture or heat.

In the event of a cable defect, the entire cableroller should be replaced by AEG customerservice or an authorised repair shop.

Repairs to electrical appliances may only beperformed by qualified service engineers.Improper repairs may lead to serious hazardsfor the user.

Therefore if your appliance needs repairing,please contact your retailer or AEG customerservice.

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Making the Vacuum CleanerReady for UseThe accessories can be connected by pressingtogether and turning, and separated by pullingand turning:

Connect Together the Suction Hose and Suction Tube.Firmly connect the suction tube handle to thesuction tube.

Connect the Suction Tubes Together(depending on model)Connect the two tubes together.

Adjust the Telescopic Tube(depending on model)Push down the button on the tube and adjustthe tube to the desired working position.

Connect the Suction HosePlug the suction hose connector into the suc-tion inlet. The connector clips into place and isfree to rotate.Press the release button and pull out the con-nector in order to remove the suction hose.

Mains Connection/Cable RewindThe mains cable is stored in the cable compart-ment. Pull out the cable and plug into a mainssocket.

Unplug from the mains socket. Press the footbutton, the cable is automatically rewound aftervacuuming.

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Using the NozzlesThe nozzles are connected to the suction tubeby pressing and turning, and removed by pullingand turning.

Using the VARIO 500 Floor NozzleFor daily care of carpets and hard floors. Thefloor nozzle is manually adjustable. Extendedbrushes for smooth floors, retracted brushes forcarpets.See additional accessories for special floor noz-zles.

Crevice and Upholstery Nozzle Stored in the ApplianceTo meet individual cleaning requirements twoaccessories are included with the appliance,these are stored in an integrated accessoriescompartment.Open the lid of the accessories compartmentupwards at the recessed handle.The nozzles can be fitted to both the suctiontube and the suction hose handle as required.

Crevice NozzleFor vacuuming crevices, gaps and corners.

Upholstery NozzleFor vacuum cleaning all upholstered furniture,mattresses, etc.The thread lifting strips on the nozzle even pickup thread and lint.

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Switching OnSwitch On and Off

The appliance is switched on and off bypressing the On/Off button.

Power Regulation*:

Power Regulation Rotary Regulator

The suction power can be adjusted to suit thespecific situation using the electronic powerregulator.

Output control, Mega-Power

A Switching on and off.Switch on you vacuumcleaner with the poweradjustment wheel byturning the poweradjustment wheel in thedirection of the arrow

max. The operating lamp indicates that thevacuum cleaner is connected to the mains volt-age and is ready for operation.

B Suction power adjustment.With the power adjustment wheel you can setthe power of your vacuum cleaner to the opti-mum value for the relevant cleaning work.NOTE: If the power adjustment wheel is turnedfully to the right, this setting gives you a strongsuction, economical power setting for mostcleaning work.

C Mega-Power button.Press the Mega-Power button for cleaning workwhich requires a particularly high suctionpower. The vacuum cleaner then runs at maxi-

mum power. The Mega-Power indicator lamplights up for as long as the Mega-Power stage isactivated. In this power stage, the adjustmentwheel only has the function of the on / offswitch. Power adjustment is not possible in thisstage.

Maintenance and CleaningBe sure that the appliance is turned off and thatthe mains plug has been removed from thesocket before performing maintenance or clean-ing.

Changing the Paper FilterThe paper filter must be replaced if the windowon the filter replacement indicator is completelyred when the appliance is operating at maxi-mum power and the nozzle is raised from thefloor.The paper filter should be replaced even if itdoes not appear to be full because fine dust canblock the pores in the surface of the filter.

The cover can be opened by pressing the buttonand folding back until it locks.

*depending on model

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Hygiene filter replacement: When removing thefull filter bag, pull the closing tab to automati-cally close the bag. During this process you mustovercome slight resistance when pulling the tab.Full dust bags with normal household dust maybe disposed of with household rubbish.Insert the new paper filter in the guide rails andslide down to the lower stop (note marking),only then can the lid be closed. If a paper filteris not placed in the appliance, the lid cannot beclosed. Please do not use force!

Changing the MicrofilterWe recommend replacing the microfilter onevery fifth paper filter replacement, at the latestwhen the dust level indicator is completely redwith a clean dust bag and the nozzle raised.

Open the lid and fold back until it locks. Removethe used microfilter (Figure) by the tab and dis-pose of with household rubbish. Insert the newmicrofilter.

Motor Protection FilterThe motor protection filter is a permanent filterand does not have to be regularly replaced.The only exception is if the paper filter hasbeen damaged and the motor protection fil-ter soiled: remove the motor protection filter,clean (only tap out) and refit.Insert new paper filter.

HEPA filterA highly effective special filter belonging toClass S. This filter offers relief and assistance toallergy sufferers. The HEPA filter should bereplaced after one year.

CleaningUse a damp cloth to wipe off the housing andpaper filter compartment as required. Do notuse solvents or scourers. Clean the floor nozzleand the brush holder periodically using thecrevice nozzle.

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Paper FilterVAMPYR CE...TE No. 900.087.600ET No. 668.901.268Paper Filter Size 28MicrofilterET No. 668 100 151

Carrying and Storage

To make the appliance easier to store and carry,slide the floor nozzle into the tool rail.

Parking SystemFor storing the suction tube and nozzle duringshort pauses in use. The bracket on the nozzle isslid into the parking rail on the appliance.

What to do, if ...... the nozzle is hard to pushTurn down the power. Cleaning performancewill not be affected in this case.

... the motor thermal overload protection device triggersIf the motor becomes overloaded, e.g. as theresult of the filter bag being full or a blockedaccessory, the thermal overload protectiondevice will shut down the motor. Turn off theappliance, unplug from the mains, and allow themotor to cool down.Check paper filter bag, suction tube and suctionhose, remove any blockage.The appliance can be turned on again afterapproximately 30 minutes.

... the fuse has blownThe fuse may blow if you use other high powerelectrical appliances on the same electrical cir-cuit at the same time as the vacuum cleaner isin use.This may be prevented by setting the electronicpower regulator to minimum before turning onthe appliance and increasing the power settingafter switching on.Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with anelectronic soft start controller that reducesthe start up current of the motor, this avoidsthe mains fuse blowing under normal circum-stances. As a result, at the lowest power set-ting the appliance may have a start delay ofapprox. 4 seconds.

the paper filter is damaged at some stage and the HEPA filter is dirtiedRemove the HEPA filter, clean (tap out) andreplace.Insert new paper filter.

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... the thread lifters are wornIf the thread lifters on the suction inlet are wornor matted, you can replace them with newthread lifters.You can order new thread lifters from AEG cus-tomer service under ET No. 668 901 690.

... the lid jumps out of its hingeIf the housing lid jumps out of its hinge due tobeing opened too far, place it back on the hous-ing and press until it snaps back into place.

Additional Accessories

ROTOSOFT 1200 Turbo BrushThe ROTOSOFT 1200 makes the care of carpetsand smooth floors easier. The rotary motion ofthe brushes loosens matted areas of short pilecarpets and improves their appearance.

Special NozzleFor special care of parquet, tiles and hard floors.

Furniture Brush with Knuckle JointFor vacuuming delicate materials and objects.Only available from customer service.

Radiator BrushFor cleaning radiators, narrow shelves or gaps.Attach to crevice nozzle.

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