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Kambrook Recommends Safety First

IMPORTANT: Please retain your 

instruction book for future use.

At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any 

consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently 

use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that 

you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention 

placed on the following important operating instructions.

Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook  

CaptivG3 Cyclonic Bagless Vacuum

•  Carefully read all instructions before operating 

the Kambrook CaptivG3 Cyclonic Bagless 

Vacuum for the first time and save for  

future reference.

•  Remove and safely discard any packaging 

material and promotional labels before using 

the vacuum for the first time.

•  To eliminate a choking hazard for young 

children, remove and safely discard the 

protective cover fitted to the power plug of 

this appliance.

•  To protect against electric shock, do not 

immerse the vacuum, cord or plug in water or 

any other liquid.

•  Ensure that the power source to be used is  

the same as the voltage requirements of  

the product.

•  Always switch vacuum cleaner to off, then 

switch off at the power outlet, and then 

unplug the vacuum cleaner when not in use 

and prior to cleaning the dust container or 

filters.

•  Always ensure the vacuum cleaner is properly 

assembled before use. Follow the instructions 

provided in this book.

•  Never use the vacuum cleaner without a dust 

container and motor protection filter in place.

•  Never pick up anything that is burning or 

smoking such as cigarettes, matches or hot 

ashes.

•  Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the 

vacuum as they may damage the canister, 

filter or motor.

•  Do not use the vacuum to pick up flammable 

or poisonous liquids such as petrol, copier 

toner or other volatile substances.  Do not use 

vacuum to pick up acids, asbestos or asbestos 

dust.

•  Never use in the presence of explosive liquids 

or vapours.

•  Do not leave the vacuum cleaner unattended 

when in use.  Young children should be 

supervised to ensure that they do not play with 

the vacuum cleaner.

•  Close supervision is required at all times when 

operating the vacuum cleaner near children. 

•  This vacuum cleaner is suitable for domestic 

use only. Do not use this vacuum cleaner for 

anything other than its intended use.

•  Do not use or store outdoors.
•  Fully extend the cord (to the yellow tape 

mark) whenever the vacuum cleaner is in use. 

Please ensure that the cord is not extend past 

the red tape mark.

•  Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug and 

actual vacuum cleaner for any damage. If 

damage is found in any way, immediately 

cease use of the vacuum cleaner and return 

to your nearest authorised Kambrook service 

centre for examination, replacement or repair

•  Do not unplug the power plug by pulling on 

the cord.

•  Hold the plug end when retracting the cord to 

prevent it from striking you or the vacuum.

•  Do not use chemicals, steel wool, metal 

scouring pad or abrasive cleaners to clean 

the outside of the vacuum cleaner housing as 

these can damaged the housing

Summary of Contents for CaptivG3 Cyclonic

Page 1: ...stralia Building 2 Port Air Industrial Estate 1A Hale Street Botany NSW 2019 Australia Customer Service Line 1300 139 798 Customer Service Fax 1800 621 337 www kambrook com au Kambrook New Zealand Private Bag 94411 Botany Manukau Auckland 2163 New Zealand Customer Service Line Spare Parts 0800 273 845 Customer Service Fax 0800 288 513 www kambrook co nz ...

Page 2: ...CaptivG3 Cyclonic Bagless Vacuum ALL MODELS KBV420 450 480 Instruction Booklet ...

Page 3: ...use In the event that you need some assistance with your Kambrook appliance please contact our Customer Service Department on 1300 139 798 Australia or 0800 273 845 New Zealand Alternatively visit us on our website at www kambrook com au or www kambrook co nz ...

Page 4: ...Contents Kambrook Recommends p4 Safety First Your CaptivG3 Cyclonic p6 Bagless Vacuum Operating Instructions p7 Care and Maintenance p10 Troubleshooting p15 ...

Page 5: ... vacuum cleaner without a dust container and motor protection filter in place Never pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes Avoid picking up hard sharp objects with the vacuum as they may damage the canister filter or motor Do not use the vacuum to pick up flammable or poisonous liquids such as petrol copier toner or other volatile substances Do not use ...

Page 6: ... installation of a residual current device safety switch is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance See your electrician for professional advice Always turn the appliance to the OFF position switc...

Page 7: ...sh picks up pet hair from carpet making it ideal for homes with pets KBV450 and KBV480 models only 7 Hard floor tool for improved pick up on hard floors KBV480 only 8 Telescopic chrome steel wand is easily extendable or retractable for varying height requirements 9 Cyclonic cone helps separate particles from the air before filtering begins 10 Two washable HEPA filters included 11 Auto cord rewind ...

Page 8: ...sure that you do not over extend the power cord do not extend past the red warning tape on the cord Plug into a 230V or 240V power point and switch the power on at the power point To commence vacuuming push down on the on off button on off cord press lift up down on the top of the vacuum cleaner When vacuuming is complete push down on the on off button to switch off Turn the power off at the outle...

Page 9: ... MAX marking for vacuuming hard floor and carpet surfaces Slide the lever toward the MIN marking when using the crevice upholstery and brush tools Fig 3 Operating Instructions continued Crevice and Brush Tool Accessories Fig 4 The crevice tool is ideal for vacuuming hard to reach places such as the edges along skirting boards The brush and upholstery tools can be used to vacuum delicate surfaces a...

Page 10: ...king up dirt and hair brushing them back into the nozzle It is great for cleaning carpets and homes with pets Hard Floor Tool KBV480 Only Fig 7 The hard floor tool is ideal for vacuuming hard floors with improved pick up Simply fit the hard floor tool to the narrow end of the wand and push together firmly ...

Page 11: ...ry use When the dust container reaches the capacity mark MAX it is essential to thoroughly clean both the dust container and filters To remove the dust container ensure the vacuum is down on its wheels remove the dust container by pressing down on the button on top of the dust container Once released carefully lift the container upwards Fig 8 Care and Maintenance Fig 9 To empty the dust container ...

Page 12: ...ower outlet and unplug prior to cleaning or replacing the filters Before replacing the filters ensure all dirt and dust is first emptied from the dust container Refer to the EMPTYING THE DUST CONTAINER section 1 Remove the dust container from the vacuum by pressing down on the button on top of the dust container Once released carefully lift the container upwards Your new vacuum cleaner includes a ...

Page 13: ... the vacuum Failure to allow the filter to completely dry may result in damage to the vacuum motor Care and Maintenance continued NOTE A second HEPA filter is supplied for convenience ideal for when a used filter is being cleaned Fig 14 NOTE When replacing the dust container HEPA filter all three components HEPA filter foam filter and plastic casing need to be replaced 4 To place the filter back i...

Page 14: ...tainer has been emptied Follow the EMPTYING THE DUST CONTAINER instructions Press the PUSH button located beneath the hose inlet connection on the front of the dust container The bottom of the container will release Grip the two pockets at the base of the cone with two fingers twist clockwise to OPEN and pull to remove the cone Fig 15 Fig 16 Shake and tap the cone until all the fine dust particles...

Page 15: ... The exhaust filter should be cleaned after every use for maximum vacuuming performance To clean simply unclip the grill at the back of the vacuum cleaner and shake and tap the filter to remove any dust accumulated Then relocate the filter and reattach the grill Care and Maintenance continued ...

Page 16: ...tly Hose is not fitted correctly Dust container is full Ensure the power plug is securely plugged Empty and clean the dust container Refer to Cleaning and Replacing Filters page 11 Check dust container replacement Check dust container installation Check hose installation Empty and clean the dust container Spare Parts To order spare parts for your Kambrook CaptivG3 Cyclonic Bagless Vacuum please co...

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