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Embarrassment of Product Choices 2
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Embarrassment of Product Choices 2

by Michel Millot
April 2019
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
240 pages
5h 20m
English
Wiley-ISTE
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Appendix 8 Study on Vacuum Cleaners

This appendix presents an example of the evaluation criteria (quality characteristics) and recommendations for making a choice.

A8.1. Ease of use in preparing the system prior to removing dust

Evaluation criteria for understanding and operating:

  • Understanding (assembly/disassembly):
    • - number of elements to assemble (required);
    • - evidence of the correct way to install; existence of markings; control of assembly steps;
    • - risk of confusion in the choice of parts and in the assembly, as there are a number of possible incorrect configurations;
    • - need to use the instruction manual; understanding of the instruction manual.
  • Operating (assembly/disassembly):
    • - handling, risk of injury (fingernails, etc.), accessibility, number of hands required;
    • - effort needed (jamming, clogging, etc.);
    • - multiple means of operation, assembly and disassembly time, need for tools, need for precise assembly;
    • - stability of the elements, risk of deterioration, risk of losing items;
    • - cleanliness of the operation (hands, floor, etc.).

A8.2. For removing dust from floors

Dust removal from floors is particularly easy. Issues and features include:

  • – excessive effort when passing over certain types of flooring;
  • – difficult guidance of the suction nozzle or the device;
  • – large suction nozzle needs to be repositioned/re-adjusted frequently, but good application can occur;
  • – risk of improper application of the suction nozzle to the surface;
  • – risk of uncontrolled ...
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