We Congratulate You; For The Sake Of The Environment; Before Putting Into Operation For The First Time; Safety Instructions - Thomas HYGIENE t2 Mode D'emploi

We congratulate you ...

... on buying the Thomas hYGIENE T2, a top-class
wash vacuum cleaner with which you can clean your
carpets, hard floors and upholstered furniture.
By purchasing your new Thomas hYGIENE T2 you
have decided in favour of an exclusive product that
sets new standards for every day vacuum cleaning.
This is an unusually powerful vacuum cleaner with superior technology
which ensures that you can now clean various surfaces such as hard
floors, carpet flooring or upholstered furniture more thoroughly and
with less effort.
In its function as dust vacuum cleaner it is suitable for getting rid of
dry dirt and dust. moreover, it can be used to clean up water-based
liquids. When using this appliance as washer vacuum cleaner it really
comes into its own for thoroughly cleaning your carpet and hard floors
(tiles, parquet, laminate, PVC), upholstered furniture and windows.
Please read the operating instructions carefully. This will enable you to
become quickly familiar with your appliance and its manifold features
and, in turn, ensures that you can use it to its full extent. Your new
THomaS appliance will give you many years of good service if you
treat it properly and give it the necessary care and attention. We wish
you a great deal of pleasure when using this appliance.

For the sake of the environment

Do not just throw away packaging material and worn out appliances!
Appliance packaging:
• The packaging carton can be placed in the old paper collection bin
• The plastic bag made of polyethylene (PE) should be placed in the
appropriate disposal bin for recycling.
Appliance disposal at the end of service life:
• Appliance disposal in accordance with the local regulations but
before doing so disconnect and cut off the mains plug.
The symbol on the respective product or its packaging indi-
cates that this product must not be disposed of as household
waste. Instead it should be handed into the collection point
for recycling electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring the proper disposal of this product, you will help to pre-
vent potential adverse consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal
of this product.
For more explicit information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local town council office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Before putting into operation for the first time

Read the following instructions thoroughly. They will
give you information about safety, use, maintenance
and servicing the appliance. Keep the operating
instructions in a safe place ready to hand at all times
and always pass these on to the next owner.

Safety instructions

• The THoMAS HYGIENE T2 is only to be used in the home
by adults.
• Never use the appliance when:
– the mains connection cable is damaged,
– you can see that the appliance has been damaged
– it has been dropped on any occasion.
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• The voltage given on the rating plate must comply with mains
• Never use the appliance in rooms where fire hazardous materials
• Never leave the appliance unattended when switched on and
• This appliance is not for use by persons (including children) with
• Particular care has to be taken when cleaning stairway steps.
• Never use the HYGIENE T2 for dry vacuuming wit-
• Never stand on the appliance. Never overstretch and squeeze the
Your THomaS Team
• Keep the nozzles and tubes well away from your head (while wor-
• Never point the cleaning jet in the direction of people or animals,
• Persons with sensitive skin should avoid direct contact with the
• Never use an extension cable in wet rooms.
• Caution! This version of the appliance is not suitable for sucking
• Never use the appliance to vacuum up fine dust such
• Empty the tank after wet, moist operation. Chemicals (cleaning
• only by using original THoMAS cleaning detergent can you
• Turn off all the switches on the appliance before
• Do not leave the appliance outdoors and never directly expose
• Never repair any damage to the THoMAS HYGIENE T2, acces-
• Above all, observe the "Information for use" in the
• Utilise the appliance to its full extent by using it pro-
• The manufacturer shall not be liable for any possible damage
• Never tug on the cable to disconnect the plug from the plugbox
• Make sure that the mains connection cable is never exposed to
power supply voltage.
are stored or where there is a risk of escaping gas.
make sure that children do not play around with the appliance.
restricted physical and mental ability or lacking either experience
or knowledge or who are not in possession of their full senses
unless supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have
been instructed by such a person how to use the appliance.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Make sure that the appliance is stood firmly on the step or floor
and the hose is not overstretched. Do not keep the appli-
ance upright when in use.
hout the fitted hygiene box. The hygiene box must
be fitted according to the directions given in the ope-
rating instructions. Otherwise the appliance can be
damaged.
hose.
king) because this is dangerous both for your eyes and ears.
plugboxes or electrical appliances.
cleaning liquid. Rinse out immediately with plenty of water upon
contact with the mucous membrane (eyes, mouth, etc.)
up health hazardous substances or liquids containing solvents such
as paint thinners, oil, petrol and etching liquids.
as toner or soot because this will reduce the capaci-
ty of the filter. Moreover, you avoid damaging the
appliance.
agents for hard floors and carpets) are to be kept away from
children.
assure perfect function of the appliance and effective cleaning.
cleaning, servicing, filling and emptying also pull
out the mains power plug in the case of irregulari-
ties.
the appliance to moisture or immerse it in liquids. Never store the
appliance directly next to heating appliances.
sories or mains connection cable yourself (you need a special
cable) but always have such repairs done by an authorised custo-
mer service station since any changes made to appliance can be
hazardous to your health. Make sure that only original THoMAS
spare parts and accessories are used.
stipulated areas.
perly.
caused by improper use or using the appliance for any purpose
other than for what it was designed and built.
but always pull it out of the socket by means of the plug.
heat or comes into contact with liquid chemicals. Never pull the
appliance over sharp edges or across rough surfaces.