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instructions for use and maintenance cleaning/extracting system with detergent allegra 400 carefully read this manual before using the machine

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notes contents contents page 1 introduction 2 general information 3 description of the machine 3 type and model 3 technical characteristics 4 composition of the basic machine 4 packaging dimensions 4 weights 4 manufacturer 5 identification 5 symbols shown on the machine and/or on the accessories 5 list of the parts 6 safety 8 general safety instructions 8 use of the machine 9 envisaged use 9 improper use 9 preparing the machine for use 9 unpacking the machine 9 assembling the machine 9 filling the tank with detergent 10 filling the dust collecting tank with water 11 connecting the machine to the mains 11 starting the machine 12 use with detergent spraying 12 suction 12 suction and detergent spraying 13 if the red detergent reserve light comes on 13 if the dust collecting tank is full 14 using the machine accessories 15 universal brush 15 brushforcarpetrywithflooradapter 16 upholstery brush 16 using the machine as a vacuum cleaner 17 end of use 17 maintenance 18 maintenance jobs 18 cleaningthefilters 18 cleaningtheairfilterofthedustcollectingtank 19 eliminating dirty impurities from the drain hose 19 long inactivity of the machine 20 technical service 20 disposal 21 possible failures causes solutions 22 no part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from menikini s.r.l pictures descriptions references and technical data in this manual are indicative and not binding in pursuing a policy of constant quality improvement menikini s.r.l reserves the right to effect changes at any time without undertaking to update this manual every time © copyright 2007 menikini s.r.l all rights reserved 24 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 1

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introduction dear client thank you for having chosen a menikini product attention bybuyingthisproductyoushowedconfidenceinus and we are committed to supply you a high quality caution performing and long lasting machine we strongly believe that life quality also relies on our house and time thus we always aim at designing building and supplying appliances that make your house clean and a place of wellbeing before using the appliance you bought we important recommend performing some simple operations that will ensure you the greatest safety check the packing of the machine and make sure it is intact and has not been tampered attention with in particular make sure the label sealing the packing is intact check that the packing contains all the components envisaged and that they are in good conditions with no trace of tampering if not please contact your nearest dealer or service centre as soon as possible menikini will replace any damaged material or supply any missing part important carefully read these instructions before turning on the machine by doing so you will discover all the functions of the machine you bought and you also will use it in safety conditions notes important carefully read this manual in order to prevent wrong operations it is also important to follow the instructions since menikini accepts no responsibility for damage to people or things deriving from an improper use of the machine incompetence incautiousness or negligence and from the lack of compliance with the instructions provided caution in this manual the pictures shown in this manual are indicative and useful to better explain the running safety instructions and maintenance operations of the machine menikini reserves the right to effect changes to its machines as a result of its constant search for performance optimisation attention this manual is an integral part of the machine kit therefore it must be carefully kept within reach and consulted in case of doubt or anytime the need arises if the machine is given to a third party even only if it is lent out the manual will have to be handed out together with the machine specifying to the new user to carefully read its important content before going on with any operation 2 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 23

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attention caution maintenance general information attention in drawingcaution up this manual three different degrees of potential risk have been found corresponding to the following symbols possible failures causes solutions failures poor suction causes · theairfilterisdirty · the rubber scrapers of the cleaning brush have not been fittedcorrectly · the water in the dust collecting tank is at max level · theflexiblehoseisclogged · · the water drain hose is clogged the level of clean water in the tank is too high above the white mark inside the tank important machine description caution the machine has been designed to remove dirt from household surfaces through a jet of detergent it melts dirt which is caution automatically sucked up and put in the special collecting tank it cleans and sanitises in an ecological way with or without detergent thanks to a kit of optional accessories it turns into a powerful vacuum cleaner solutions cleanthefilter attention check they have been fitted in the direction shown by the important arrowfig.15,page15 operate button n fig 10 page 12 on the handle and increase the suction power disconnect the hose from the machine and eliminate any dirt eliminate any impurities from important the drain hose fig 24 page 19 empty any water in excess up to the correct level caution caution this signal word indicates a potentially important hazardous situation exists which if not attention avoided may result in injury attention this signal word alerts of situations or troubles which can affect the machine efficiency attention attention keep the detergent bottle out of the reach of children avoid eye contact and do not swallow attention attention important anomalous noise of the motor extension accessories easily wands or come loose · · the water in the dust collecting tank is at max level the locking lever is not blocked drain water off collecting tank the dust this signal word draws the attention to important information which do not involve important the people s safety or the machine efficiency type and model cleaning/extracting system with detergent supplied important withthebasicaccessoriesspecifiedinparagraph machine composition shift the lever to position 1fig 5,page10 lubricate the gaskets with some oil turn the lever to the central position important important important the quantity of supplied accessories is subject to changes according to the product distribution area and the selling price this manual includes instructions for all accessories even if some of them could not be part of the basic equipment of this machine should you wish to buy them please contact your nearest dealer extension wands or accessories are hard to fit · · the connecting gaskets produce friction the locking lever is not in the central position 22 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 3

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general information technical features all components are built with high-quality materials to ensure maximum safety and reliability in time tanks max water-detergent tank capacity max dust collecting tank capacity power supply voltage frequency vacuummotorratedpower control circuits voltage to accessory handle noise level protection degree maintenance disposal composition of the basic machine 1.1 litres 1.5 litres v hz w v db 230 50 1200 12 74 ip24 caution the machine is supplied in a practical and robust cardboard box that contains the basic machine and the accessories it is equipped with basic composition quick-fithosewithhandle extensionwands2 universalbrushwithtwoscrapersforfloors upholstery brush carpetrybrushwithflooradapter crevice nozzle upholstery brush attention brush with bristles spareairintakefilter 0.5-lt bottle with pre-diluted detergent instructions for use and maintenance packaging dimensions width mm 405 important length mm 535 height mm 525 any product or packing bearing the symbol above cannot be regarded as a normal household waste and should be segregated and delivered to an caution agreed collection and recycling centre for waste electrical and electronic appliances by disposing of this product in the recommended way you will contribute to avoid potential negative consequences that could result from an improper disposal of the product for more information on the recycling of this product,addresstothemunicipaloffice,thelocal waste disposal centre or the shop where you bought the product weights weight with accessories kg weight without accessories kg 12,0 8,5 attention immediately after you decide to dispose of the machine cut the power cord important 4 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 21

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t attention attention maintenance general information manufacturer caution menikini s.r.l strada per castelletto 19/21 20080albairatemi italy inactivity of the machine attention disconnect the machine from the mains before doing the following operations important onceyouhavefinishedusingthemachine,dothe following drain the water off the dust collecting tank store the machine in a dry place which is not subject to sudden temperature changes important clean the machine with a soft cloth and some water do not use any solvent or detergent store the machine on a horizontal surface on the floor if possible to avoid it may fall down clean the accessories technical assistance attention in the event of failures or breakdowns of the machine or any part of the same menikini recommends contacting the dealer or the nearest technical service centre where items will be repaired using menikini original spare parts important the use of non-genuine spare parts by technicians not authorised by menikini or any attempt of repair carried out by non-authorised people will immediately make the warranty void and/or release menikini of any liability for possible damage to people animals or things symbols shown on the machine and/or on the accessories the following symbols are installed on the machine symbol meaning this symbol indicates that the tankisinreserve vacuum symbol important identification the data plate with ce compliance mark is placed on the rear part of the machine attention when asking for information and/or technical assistance always specify the model and the serial number stamped on the plate as soon as the warning light comes on an audible alarm starts sounding to warn that the detergent tank is running out of water important 20 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 5

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general information list of the parts machine body 1 vacuum switch 2 green indicator light vacuum switch on 3 detergent warning light reserve 4 handle 5 detergent tank plug 6 powersocketflap 7 power socket 8 dust collecting tank 9 power cord 10 protective tie 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 handle with flexible hose handle detergent spray lever quick-fitmaleconnector suction enable button suction regulation pushbutton detergent lever safety stop pushbutton standard accessories 18 extension wands 19 universal brush with two scrapers for attention floors 20 crevice nozzle 21 upholstery brush 22 brush with bristles 23 airintakefilter 24 carpetrybrushwithflooradapter 25 upholstery brush 26 0.5-lt bottle with detergent important maintenance cleaning the air filter of the dust collecting tank everytimetheairintakefilterhastobecleaned proceed as follows disconnect the machine from the power supply removethemaleplugoftheflexiblehosefrom caution the machine remove the dust collecting tank from its seat on the machine and lift up the protection cover remove the filtering element v and wash it thoroughly with some water refit the filtering element being very careful not to damage it close the cover and reposition the tank on the machine eliminating dirty impurities from the drain hose if the suction tends to be reduced and the water level in the dust collecting tank is correct page 14 checkthewaterdrainhoseasfollows disconnect the machine from the power supply removethemaleplugoftheflexiblehosefrom the machine remove the dust collecting tank from its seat on the machine and lift up the protection cover remove the drain hose j pulling it upwards and check it is not clogged if the hose is clogged clean it refithosej close the cover and reposition the tank on the machine attention if the filtering element is damaged replace it immediately 2 important on off 1 3 v z rear view of the machine fig 1 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 fig 23 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 fig 24 6 19

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maintenance maintenance before any maintenance operation disconnect the machine from the mains the machine is built with extremely reliable technologies and components therefore it does not require any special maintenance a careful use and the strict compliance with these instructionsareanefficientwaytoachievethebest possible results and high-level performances replacing the active carbon filter disconnect the machine from the power supply open the grille on the left side by pushing the relevantfixing replacefiltersandrefitthegrille general information 4 5 12 17 13 16 6 8 10 7 9 15 maintenance jobs cleaning the filters checkthatthehepafilter,theactivecarbonfilter andtheairfilterareclean.replacethesefiltersif necessary inanycase,replacethefiltersevery12months replacing the hepa filter disconnect the machine from the power supply open the grille on the right side by pushing the relevantfixing replacefilterrandrefitthegrille fig 21 replacing the motor air filter remove the bottom grille t after loosening the relevantfixingscrews replacefilteruandrefitthegrille 11 14 s 18 21 19 20 23 22 24 25 26 u t r 18 fig 20 fig 22 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 fig 2 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 7

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safety general safety instructions this chapter provides a list of the general safety precautions which if the need arises will be completed by specific safety instructions in the following chapters thoroughly read and understand these instructions before turning on the machine do not connect the machine to the mains with wet or damp hands or in the vicinity of wet surfaces or jets of water do not at any times submerge the machine oritsaccessoriesintowaterorotherfluids do not use the power cord or the accessories to drag the machine do not leave the machine on raised surfaces before connecting the machine to the mains make sure the power cord is intact during use make sure the power cord does not come in contact with hot sharp or abrasive surfaces to avoid damage to the conductor jacket do not allow children to use the machine and do not use it for purposes other than those specifiedinparagraph useofthemachine if the power cord is not long enough use approved extensions if you buy coiled extension cables always unwind them completely before use do not cover the machine when it is running the machine should be used in sheltered and ventilated places avoid obstructions or twists in the pipes as this canreducethedetergentflow do not spray the detergent against appliances with electrical parts such as ovens do not spray the detergent against persons animals plants hot or cold objects foodstuff and foodstuff containers always disconnect the machine from the mains before storing it do not attempt to open repair or modify the machine or its components always check that the machine voltage given inparagraph technicalcharacteristics match the value of the mains which the machine shall be connected to use of the machine using the machine as a vacuum cleaner accessori utilizzabili universal brush complete with frane with bristles brush for carpetry with adapter for floors upholstery brush crevice nozzle upholstery brush brush with bristles use of the vacuum cleaner fit the accessory you want make sure the level of clean water does not exceed the white mark inside the tank press the suction button h on the machine and make sure the green light l comes on press button m on the handle to start vacuuming use the machine as a normal vacuum cleaner end of use once you have finished cleaning all you need to do to store the machine is to turn off switch h and unplug the appliance from the power supply then roll up the power cord in the cord storage l on off m h rear view of the machine fig 18 fig 19 8 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 17

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use of the machine suitable for:carpetryandfloors to be mounted on the extension wands use the brush can release detergent to clean carpetsand/orfloorsandatthesametimesuckthe dirty liquid it must be used moving it alternatively backwards and forwards on the surface to be cleaned use of the brush press button mfig.14toactivatesuction if necessary operate the detergent lever ffig 13onthehandle suck the dirty liquid with alternate backward and forward movements for a perfect drying stop the detergent by releasing lever f while maintaining suction activated to use this brush opn floors fit the special adapter qfig.16 use of the machine envisaged use the machine has been designed and built exclusively to clean and sanitise household surfaces with a detergent to suck the detergent sprayed during cleaning to vacuum household dusts thetwofunctionssuctionanddetergentspraying can be used alone or in conjunction the roomcaution must be between +5°c temperature and +40°c brush for carpetry with adapter for floors upholstery brush caution suitable for upholstery to be mounted on the extension wands use the brush can release detergent to clean upholstery and at the same time suck the dirty liquid it shall be used used moving it alternatively backwards and forwards on the surface to be cleaned assembling the machine a use of the brush press button mfig.14toactivatesuction if necessary operate the detergent lever ffig attention 13onthehandle suck the dirty liquid with alternate backward and forward movements for a perfect drying stop the detergent by releasing lever f while maintaining suction activated improper use anyusedifferentfromtheonespecifiedaboveis to be considered as improper in particular it is forbidden to use the machine in areas or places classified as potentially explosive b fig 3 connecting the flexible hose seefig.3and4 important attention conformity with and strict respect of the use and maintenance instructions provided by the manufacturer are the essential basis for a proper use an improper use of the machine makes void any warranties besides being dangerous for the user third parties or the machine open the protection flap a of the quick-fit socket insert the male plug b until limit stop making surethatoncetheflapisreleased,itmatches slot c on the handle blocking it disconnecting the flexible hose raise the flap so as to free the male plug and pull outside until it is completely out of its housing important preparing the machine unpacking the machine after removing the machine from its packaging ensure it is in perfect condition in case of doubt do not use the machine and address to your dealer or the customer service immediately keep the package for any return to the manufacturer should an intervention under warranty be necessary q c fig 16 fig 17 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 fig 4 16 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 9

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caution attention use of the machine filling the tank with detergent fig.6 attention to fill the tank with the detergent proceed as follows disconnect the machine from the power supply caution remove the tank cap d and pour in 100 ml of detergent from the bottle supplied then top up with tap water use of the machine using the accessories suitable for cleaning any kind of surface to be mounted on the extension wands use the brush can release detergent to clean floorsandatthesametimesuckthedirtyliquid;it must be used moving it alternatively backwards and forwards on the surface to be cleaned use on dirty floors after turning the machine on operate the detergent lever ffig.13onthe handle while pressing button tasto mfig.14 to activate suction clean the surface using the brush with scraper for a perfect drying stop the detergent by releasing lever f while maintaining suction activated use on very dirty floors move the stop buttons poutwardsfig.15to removetheframefittedtothebrush changetheframeandfitthenewoneintothe relevant seat move the stop buttons p inwards to lock the frame in position on the brush operate the detergent lever ffig.13onthe handle melt the dirt using the power of the detergent and rubbing the bristles on the surface press button mfig.14toactivatesuction suck the dirty liquid with alternate backward forward movements of the rubber scraper for a perfect drying stop the detergent by releasing lever f while maintaining suction activated assembling the extension wandsfig.5 caution set the connection button in the central position 0 insert the extension wand turn the button right to block the wand in attention position pos 1offig.5 important universal brush dismantling the extension wands turn the block button to the central position and remove the wands attention important important the contents of the bottle is 0.5 litres corresponding to five utilisations with caution detergent attention do not add fragrances and do not use detergents other than those supplied -i.e concentrated detergents or detergents without anti-foam agents important attention important do not pour a scale remover in the detergent tank the machine could suffer from damage and work in a bad way p f fig 5 assembling the accessories choose the accessory according to the work to be carried out and insert it either in the handle or in the extension wand following the procedure described to assemble the extension wands important fig 13 frame with rubber scraper d n m frame with bristles fig 6 fig 14 fig 15 10 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 15

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caution caution use of the machine if the dust collecting tank is full when the maximum level in the dirty water tank is reached suction stops and the motor makes a different noise in this case proceed as follows disconnect the machine from the power supply removethemaleplugoftheflexiblehosefrom the machine remove the dust collecting tank from its seat pull out hook e fig 12 and raise the tank caution cover empty the tank fill with water up to the level indicated inside thetankwhitemark close the cover and reposition the tank on the machine making sure it is properly placed until limit stop otherwise there will be no suction re-connecttheplugoftheflexiblehosetothe machine and restart your work use of the machine filling the dust collecting tank with attention waterfig.7 tofillthetankwiththewaternecessaryfordust caution removal proceed as follows disconnect the machine from the power supply attention removethemaleplugoftheflexiblehosefrom the machine caution remove the dust collecting tank important pull caution raise the out the lower part of hook e and tank cover fill with water up to the level indicated inside thetankwhitemark attention reposition the tank on the machine making sure important it is properly placed until limit stop -connecttheplugoftheflexiblehosetothe machinefig.3-4page9 connection to the mains caution before connecting to the power mains check that the voltage and power ratings of the machine stated on the data plate are compatible with the electrical system the electrical system to which the machine will be plugged complies with the norms and has a safety switch for fault current that does not exceed a value of 30 ma the electrical outlet to which the machine must attention a rating of 16 a and it be plugged has is duly earthed the power cord has no damage or abrasions and is in perfect condition attention important t attention attention if the tank is not replaced correctly there will be no suction important caution never connect the plug to the power supply if it is wet or if you have wet or damp hands attention do not remove the dirty water tank before the vacuum motor has stopped completely important caution never pull the electrical cord to unplug the socket instead take the plug between forefinger and thumb and pull slowly but with resolution important important attention caution important if the power cord is damaged it must be replaced directly by the manufacturer or by qualified attention staff of the technical assistance important attention e fig 12 e fig 7 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 important 14 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 11

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caution use of the machine use with suction attention press button hwiththesymbolofthefanon the machine and check that the green light l fig.9comeson press button m fig 10 on the handle to activatesuction,fittheaccessoryyouwishand start cleaning to interrupt vacuuming press again button m suction intensity can be changed as you wish important holding button n pressed down for a few seconds lets you change the intensity from the maximum down to the minimum value by releasing button n the selected intensity is set once suction is turned off next time you use the machine the suction intensity will return to the maximum value use of the machine use with suction and detergent spraying caution toactivatethe suctionwithdetergent function press button h on the machine fig 9 the suction button m fig 10 and the detergent spray lever ffig.8onthehandle,inthegiven order by fitting for instance the universal brush totherigidwands,youcanrubthefloorwith the bristles of the brush and then remove the dissolved dirt by pressing the suction button m attention if the detergent tank runs out of water during operation the warning light ref o fig 11 comes on and an audible alarm starts sounding starting the machine once the plug of the power cord has been connected to the mains the machine can be operated in three different ways caution 1 only detergent spraying 2 only suction 3 suction with detergent spraying if the red detergent reserve light comes on when the indicator light ofig.11turnsonand an intermittent beep sounds the detergent tank is running out of water therefore detergent can be sprayed no longer if the light turns on proceed as follows disconnect the machine from the power supply remove the filling plug d and fill with water and detergent as recommended refitplugd connect the machine to the mains continue cleaning attention use with detergent spraying push lever hfig.8onthehandleandstart cleaning;tointerruptthesteamflowreleasethe lever if you have to temporarily leave the machine attention unattended block the steam lever pressing button g t important to spray small amounts of detergent press and relase lever f intermittently t important l important we recommend using adequate accesories when you use the detergent spraying function such as the universal brush the brush for floors and carpets or the upholstery brush on off h rear view of the machine fig 9 gfnmd on off o fig 8 fig 10 rear view of the machine use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 fig 11 12 use and maintenance allegra 400 1st edition 03/2007 13

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