Electrical supply (UK and Ireland only)
Before you start � check the voltage
Before connecting the cleaner to an electrical supply
ensure that the voltage marked on the data plate (on the
underside of the cleaner) is correct for your electrical
supply. If it is not, do not use the cleaner but refer back to
your dealer.
Connecting to your electricity supply
Permanently connected to the cleaner is a mains supply
(2-core) cable fitted with a non-rewirable plug
incorporating a 13A fuse. In the event of the fuse requiringIf using a three-pin plug, do not make any connection to
replacement the fuse cover should be removed using athe terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth
small screwdriver. The old fuse MUST be replaced by asymbolor coloured green or green-and-yellow.
13A ASTA approved BS1362 fuse and the fuse cover mustThis cleaner is double insulated and no earth connection
be replaced before the plug is used again. In the event ofis necessary.
loss of the fuse cover, replacements can be obtained from
It is in your interest to ensure that the plug is correctly
your Electrolux dealer or Electricity Board and must be ofattached to the mains cable. In case of doubt, have it
the same colour as indicated by the coloured insert on thedone by a qualified electrician, as Electrolux cannot
base of the plug.regard the repair of faults on the plug connection as a
If difficulty is experienced in obtaining a replacement,service that can be given free of charge under the terms
contact your nearest Electrolux Service Centre. (Pleaseof the guarantee.
see the separate Electrolux Service Organisation leaflet).As a general guide to fitting any plug
In no circumstances must the plug be used without a
correct fuse cover fitted.Y Ensure the lengths of wire inside the plug are
prepared correctly.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable forY Connections should be firmly made after all conductor
your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriatestrands are entered into the terminal posts.
plug fitted. Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cutY When preparing the cable ends take care not to
off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazarddamage the outer sheath, or the insulation
of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 ampsurrounding the inner conductors.
socket in another part of your home.Y Tighten all screws.
Y Replace the top cover of the plug and secure.
The wires in the mains cable of this appliance are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral.
Brown: Live.
As the colours of the wires in the mains cable of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
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