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9. Troubleshooting

 

 

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the vacuum cleaner 

before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. 

 
PROBLEM: 

Vacuum cleaner won't run 

Cause:   

Not properly plugged into electrical outlet. 

Solution: 

Plug in securely. 

Cause: 

No electricity in the electrical outlet. 

Solution: 

Check fuse or breaker. 

Cause: 

On/off switch not turned on. 

Solution: 

Push on/off switch to ‘on’. 

Cause: 

Blocked central filter. 

Solution: 

Remove, clean and replace filters. See page 6. 

Cause: 

Blown fuse/tripped breaker. 

Solution: 

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. 

 

 

PROBLEM: Cleaner 

won’t 

pick up/loss of suction. 

Cause:   

Dirt container not installed properly. 

Solution: 

Review dirt container replacement. 

Cause: 

Dirt container full or blocked. 

Solution: 

Empty dirt container. 

Cause: Clogged 

filters. 

Solution: 

Remove, clean and replace filters. 

 

 

PROBLEM: 

Accessories won’t pick up. 

Cause: 

Accessories are not attached correctly. 

Solution: 

Refer to section 5. 

 

 

PROBLEM: 

Dust escaping from the vacuum cleaner 

Cause: 

Dirt container full. 

Solution: 

Empty dirt container. 

Cause: 

Dirt container not installed correctly. 

Solution: 

Review dirt container replacement. 

Cause: 

Hose is not installed correctly. 

Solution: Review 

installation. 

Cause: 

Filter not installed completely. 

Solution: 

Remove, clean and replace filters. 

 

10. Technical Specification 

 
Model: 

   VB-100 

 

Voltage: 

                        220V ~50Hz 

Power:   

                   

1400W 

Capacity: 

  1.6 

Litres 

approx 

Cord 

length: 

  5M 

approx 

 
*

Subject to technical change without notice.

 

 

 

 

 
11. Service & Help 

 
Please contact Whirlpool Service Centre: 
 
Address 

: 14/F Wilson Logistics Centre, 24-28 Kung Yip Street, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong 

Star Hotline 

: 852-2406 9138 

  

Summary of Contents for VB-100

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Vacuum Cleaner Model No VB 100 Please read carefully before using this cleaner Always fully extend the mains cable before use Retain for future reference ...

Page 2: ...iner 2 Lid release button 10 Dusting brush 3 Carry handle 11 Telescopic extension tube 4 Auto cord rewind button 12 Accessories holder 5 Floor tool parking slot 13 Crevice tool 6 On Off button 14 Flexible hose 7 Wheel 15 Combination floor tool 8 Dirt container release button 16 Upholstery tool Curtain brush ...

Page 3: ... openings blocked and do not restrict air flow Keep all openings free of dust lint hair or anything that may reduce airflow 11 Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts 12 Do not pick up hot coals cigarette butts matches or any hot smoking or burning objects 13 Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials lighter fluid petrol kerosene etc o...

Page 4: ...e power plug into the electrical outlet Ensure the vacuum cleaner is switched off Press the on off button located on the top of the vacuum cleaner and press the button again to turn the vacuum cleaner off Carpet Cleaning For carpet and rug cleaning press the rocker switch on the combination floor head to raise the brushes Hard floor Cleaning For hard floor cleaning press the rocker switch on the c...

Page 5: ...ement NOTE Before emptying the dirt container and removing or replacing any filters the hose must be removed from the vacuum WARNING Always unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before removing the dirt container WARNING Do NOT use the vacuum cleaner without ALL of the filters in place NOTE For best performance replace filters annually Press and hold in the latch on the top of the h...

Page 6: ...s must be in place before using the vacuum cleaner Central Pre motor Filter Remove the dirt container as directed above Remove the central filter as shown The Central filter and filter can be rinsed in warm water max 40o C Allow to air dry completely before replacing Return the central filter shroud and filter sleeve to the dirt container Replace the dirt container as directed ensuring that it loc...

Page 7: ...n separate the filter from the case The post motor filter can be rinsed in warm water max 40o C Allow to air dry for at least 24 hours before replacing Return the post motor filter to the casing and re fit to the back to the vacuum cleaner 8 Storage IMPORTANT Always unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet and rewind the power cord as directed before storing NOTE Always store the vacuu...

Page 8: ...ause Dirt container full or blocked Solution Empty dirt container Cause Clogged filters Solution Remove clean and replace filters PROBLEM Accessories won t pick up Cause Accessories are not attached correctly Solution Refer to section 5 PROBLEM Dust escaping from the vacuum cleaner Cause Dirt container full Solution Empty dirt container Cause Dirt container not installed correctly Solution Review ...

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