AEG Cordless stick vacuum AG61A User Manual

							Hand Held Vacuum Cleaner (Household Type)
Owner´s Guide
60 - 70 Series
IMPORTANT
For any advice on your cleaner and to order  lters and accessories,
please telephone the AEG Helpline on
+44 (0) 8445 611 611
IMPORTANT INFORMATION .....2-4
GUARANTEE................................. 4
HOW TO ASSEMBLE..................... 4
HOW TO USE .............................5-6
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ............ 6
DUST CUP ..................................... 6
FILTER ........................................... 6 
						

							To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
  physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
  given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
  hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
  not be made by children without supervision.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
  similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
The plug must be removed before cleaning or maintaining the appliance
  Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
 Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical
cord when not in use and before servicing.
  Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
  Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer´s recommended attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center before using.
  Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
  hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.
This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a revolving brush roll. Keep hair, loose clothing,
fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without dust cup or filter(s) in place.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where
  they may be present.
Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
Keep your work area well lighted.
Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.
Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use. To prevent burns, avoid touching the belt pulley
when servicing the drive belt.
The vacuum is not used for cold ash. 
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING 
						

							IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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BEFORE YOU START
CHECK THE VOLTAGE
Before connecting the cleaner to an electrical supply, ensure that the voltage shown on the rating plate located beneath the cleaner is 
of the correct voltage for your electricity 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 requiring replacement the fuse cover should be removed using a small screwdriver. The old fuse MUST be 
replaced by a 13A ASTA approved BS1362 fuse or a BSI approved fuse. The cover must be replaced before the plug is used again. In the 
event of loss of the fuse cover, replacements can be obtained from your AEG Retailers and must be of the same colour as indicated by 
the coloured insert on the base of the plug.
In no circumstances must the plug be used without a correct fuse cover tted.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 amp socket in another 
part of your home.
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.
-  If using a three-pin plug, do not make any connection to the terminal
marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or
green-and-yellow. This cleaner is double insulated and no earth
connection is necessary.
-  It is in your interest to ensure that the plug is correctly attached to the
mains cable. In case of doubt, consult a qualified electrician, as AEG
cannot regard the repair of faults on the plug connection as a service
that can be given free of charge under the terms of the guarantee.
        
WARNING
The brush in the cleaning head rotates at high speed and can cause damage to the mains supply cable if the cleaner passes over 
it during cleaning operations.
Care should be taken to ensure that this does not happen. If the cleaning head has accidentally passed over the mains supply cable the 
following action should be taken:
1.  Switch off and remove the plug from the socket outlet.
2.  Examine the mains supply cable for damage (only after removing the plug from the socket outlet).
3.  If there is any sign of damage to the supply cable it MUST be renewed. The repair MUST be carried out by an AEG Service Agent or 
a similar qualified person.
4. NEVER use the machine with a damaged mains supply cable.
Proprietary carpet conditioning and air freshening materials
After using proprietary carpet conditioning powders, it is recommended that the filters be changed. Some of these preparations contain 
substances which if left in the vacuum cleaner for extended periods could damage the plastic mouldings which form the structure of the 
cleaner
Many air fresheners, household deodorants, sprays and polishes contain a highly flammable gas propellant. Because of this, it is 
particularly important that these products are used strictly in accordance with the relevant manufacturer´s instructions. It is essential that 
none of the above products are sprayed directly into the vacuum cleaner or any of its filters, hose assembly, dustbag chamber or dust 
cup.
THERMAL CUT OFF
This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the cleaner in case of motor overheating. If the cleaner switches off, push the 
switch to “Off” and unplug the cleaner. Check the cleaner for a possible source of overheating such as a full dust cup, a blocked hose or 
clogged filter. If these conditions are found, fix them and wait at least 60 minutes before attempting to use the cleaner. After the 60 
minute period, plug the cleaner back in and turn on the switch. If the cleaner still does not run, please call AEG on +44 (0) 8445 611 611 
						

							SERVICE
Should you require service on your AEG cleaner, please telephone AEG  Customer Ser vices on +44 (0) 8445 611 611. Before requesting 
ser vice, please check whether your problem is covered under Ser vice Checklist (see below).
SERVICE CHECKLIST
  If your cleaner will not operate, check the plug connec tion, plug fuse and mains fuse.
• Never allow the dust cup to become so full that it impedes the air-flow, thus reducing the cleaning efficiency of the machine. The 
charac ter of household dust and its effec t on the air-flow through the machine may var y considerably. Fluff y dust allows air to pass 
through readily whereas fine powdery dust or proprietary cleaning powders, pack tightly in the dust cup, offering greater resistance 
to air-flow and will reduce cleaning efficiency if the cup becomes overloaded.
• Always store your cleaner and spare dust filters in a dr y place.
• Renew the filter pads three or four times a year. This is essential to ensure continued high filtration of dust par ticles.
 Sucking up such items as stockings, clippings of cloth, sizeable pieces of paper, wrappings from cigarette packets or sweets etc., 
may block the hose. AEG regrets that the clearing of blocked hoses cannot be regarded as service that can be given free of 
charge, under the guarantee. Should a blockage occur, first disconnect the cleaner from the electricity supply, refer to sec tion 
headed “Blockages”. If these operations are not successful, contac t AEG on +44 (0) 8445 611 611.
 Never pick up hot cinders or lighted cigarette ends.
•  Make certain that your cleaner does not come into contact with water or any other liquid. It is not designed as a wet pick 
up cleaner, and must never be used on damp carpets or wet oors.
Impor tant - in the event of the mains supply cable of this vacuum cleaner requiring replacement, we recommend that this be carried 
out by AEG Ser vice Staff.
SPARES
New filters can be obtained from Authorised AEG Dealers and elec trical retailers.
101 Oakley Road, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 9QQ
Features of the AEG vacuum cleaner and accessories supplied with it are protec ted in Great Britain and abroad by Patents or 
Registered Designs.
This appliance conforms with the requirements of the amended E.E.C. direc tive No. 89/336/EEC relating to elec tromagnetic 
compatibility (EMC) CE.
AEG, may introduce modifications to their produc t from time to time, and consequently the details given in this booklet are subjec t to 
alteration without notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GUARANTEE
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights. This product is for household use only.
AEG produc ts are carefully designed, manufac tured, tested and inspec ted and, in consequence, we under take to replace or repair any par t 
found to be d efec tive in mater ials or wor k manship, wit hin one year of d eliver y to t he or iginal purc haser, f ree of c harg e. You may be required 
to take the produc t to your nearest ser vice provider if the produc t requires attention during the first year.
There are cer tain conditions which may invalidate this guarantee:
a.  It is dependent upon the appliance being correc tly installed and used in accordance with the Company´s instruc tions under normal 
domestic conditions within the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland.
b.  Ser vice at all times must be carried out by an AEG Ser vice Representative or authorised agent.
c.  The guarantee may be invalidated by unauthorised repair or modification of the appliance.
d.  You may be charged by AEG if you call for an engineer to resolve a problem that we believe is covered in the instruc tion booklet. 
(example: blocked/dirty filters)
AEG does not accept liability for all defec ts arising from neglec t, misuse or accident. This guarantee excludes such normal wearing parts 
as drive belts, brushes and filters as the life of these depends upon the amount and nature of use.
Proof of purchase will be required before ser vice under guarantee is provided. Please call +44 (0) 8445 611 611 for assistance.
IMPORTANT:
For future reference we suggest you record the following details here, and keep the receipt with the handbook as proof of purchase.
Purchased from:____________________________________________________________________________________
Date purchased:_____________________________  Model No.:_____________________________________________
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							HOW TO ASSEMBLEHOW TO USE
5 Store crevice tool inside the base of the cleaner.
ASSEMBLY PARTS
ASSEMBLY / STORAGE
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Riser VisorTM Nozzle Cover
CAUTION:  To prevent injury, turn off the power
                  switch and unplug cleaner before
                  rotating the Riser Visor nozzle. CAUTION: Moving parts. Make sure the power switch
                  is in off  (0) position before plugging in. 
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Power Switch
The Riser VisorTM nozzle features a rotating cover over 
the brush roll. When the cover is in the normal position, 
the brush roll action is toward the bottom side of the 
nozzle to clean fl at areas such as stairs or upholstery.
Twist the cover downward to rotate exposing the front 
of the brush roll for cleaning vertical surfaces, e.g. stair 
risers, furniture backs. Wrap electrical cord around the base of the cleaner. 
Secure electrical plug to cord to prevent cord from 
unwinding. 
Brushroll
on
Suction
Only
Off 
Open Cup
Vacuum cleaner
Crevice tool 
						

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The instructions given in this booklet serve as a guide to routine 
maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the hose, 
dust cup and dust cup filter often. Clear a clogged hose, empty the 
dust cup if it is full, and clean the dust cup filter when it is dirty.
CAUTION:  Turn off the power switch and unplug the electrical 
cord before emptying the dust cup or cleaning the 
dust cup lter.
CAUTION:  Do not use the cleaner without the dust cup lter 
properly installed. This can damage the cleaner.
HINT:  Some ne particles can restrict airow very quickly 
and will decrease performance even before the 
dust container appears full. For that reason, when 
vacuuming carpet fresheners or cleaners, powder, 
plaster dust or similar ne substances, the dust cup 
and lter may need cleaning more often.    
Pull the crevice tool out of the base of the cleaner.
Place the crevice tool on the end of the hose.
When cleaning is completed, store crevice tool back
in the base of the cleaner and replace the hose in the
hose adapter on the cleaner. 
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Cleaning Accessories
CAUTION: Moving brush roll, power switch should be
                  in suction only position when using hose.  
Pull the hose from hose adaptor on cleaner.
Dust Cup and Filter
Open
Cup
HOW TO USE (continued)HOW TO MAINTAIN
Pull back on the power switch to the “open cup” position 
and lift dust cup away from cleaner.
Remove dust cup and empty.
The dust cup fi lter can be cleaned by brushing off over 
a waste container. Do not allow to get wet.
The dust cup can be rinsed under running water and 
completely dried before replacing on cleaner. We do 
not recommend putting it in a dishwasher.
Replace dust cup fi lter in dust cup.
Put bottom edge of dust cup in cleaner as shown above 
and rotate down against cleaner fi rmly.  Dust  cup  latch 
will automatically lock.
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Brush Roll
The brush roll turns to agitate, sweep and comb the carpet
nap. Check the brush roll regularly to be sure it is in top
condition. Cut away any hair or thread wound around the
brush roll because the build-up could cause the brush roll
to rotate unevenly. 
HOW TO MAINTAIN (continued) 
						

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Printed in China(5/04)
101 Oakley Road, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 9QQ
Features of the AEG vacuum cleaner and accessories supplied with it are protected in Great Britain and abroad by Patents or Registered
Designs.
This appliance conforms with the requirements of the amended E.E.C. directive No. 89/336/EEC relating to electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) CE.
AEG may introduce modifications to their products from time to time, and consequently the details given in this booklet are subject to
alteration without notice.
  
Questions?
Call our Customer Service
+44 (0) 8445 611 611
Thank you for purchasing an
AEG cleaner. 
Don´t Forget to Use
Genuine AEG
Bags and Belts
CAUTION: Damages caused by the use of non-genuine
AEG bags are not covered by the
AEG Limited Warranty.