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Using Sidekick
®
(optional accessory)
To further your cleaning capabilities, we offer an outstanding vacuum cleaner
accessory (optional). The Sidekick
®
accessory is a revolutionary tool powered
by its own motor that combines superior cleaning action with easy maneuver-
ability. The Sidekick
®
has a trim design that allows cleaning in hard-to-reach
areas like stairs, car interiors, bathrooms, upholstery, and mattresses, better
and more efficiently than ever before.
The switch on the Sidekick
®
has two positions:
• Setting the switch to “I” turns the Sidekick
®
ON.
• Setting the switch to “O” turns the Sidekick
®
OFF.
CAUTION: Turn cleaner OFF before connecting or disconnecting Sidekick
®
.
ASSEMBLY
• Turn cleaner OFF and unplug cord from outlet.
• Disconnect wand or power nozzle attachment from hose.
•Turn Sidekick
®
switch to OFF position.
• Align Sidekick
®
and hose connections and slip Sidekick
®
onto handgrip until
it snaps into place (Fig. CC).
• Plug power cord into outlet, turn machine ON, turn Sidekick
®
ON and
resume cleaning. To remove Sidekick
®
, turn Sidekick
®
OFF, turn cleaner
OFF, unplug power cord, press release, and pull Sidekick
®
off handgrip.
CAUGHT OBJECTS
If an object becomes clogged in the Sidekick
®
, immediately turn it OFF. To restart, follow these instructions.
• Turn cleaner OFF and unplug power cord from wall outlet.
• Remove caught object from Sidekick
®
.
• If the object is caught in the revolving brush turn the Sidekick
®
over and gently remove the caught object
from the brush.
• If the object is caught further in the unit detach the handgrip and remove the object through the rear of
the unit.
• After obstructions are cleared, plug power cord into outlet, turn cleaner ON, turn Sidekick
®
ON and
resume cleaning.
CAUTION:
To prevent Sidekick
®
motor from overheating, do not use if vacuum cleaner motor shuts OFF.
WARNING:
Keep hands away from Sidekick
®
brush while in use and when turning cleaner, or Sidekick
®
, ON or OFF.
MAINTENANCE
Follow the steps listed below in order to ensure peak cleaning performance.
• Vacuum brushes with end of hose handle after use.
• Wipe tools occasionally with damp cloth or sponge and mild detergent.
• Periodically check revolving brushes for build-up of lint, hair, or other foreign material and remove as necessary.
• Store Sidekick
®
in dry area; never outdoors.
• Have Sidekick
®
checked periodically by an authorized Aerus™ service facility.
by Electrolux
Fig. CC