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General Do's and Don'ts
VCBD1611 Vacuum Cleaner User Guide
When you have finished vacuuming:
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Switch off and unplug the appliance.
Rewind the power cord.
Disconnect the accessories and store the cleaner in the
vertical position or place the cleaner normally with the
accessories in the parked position.
The Dust bag should be emptied at
regular intervals to prevent clogging,
with a loss of suction power and poor
cleaning. When the 'Dust Bag Full'
indicator goes red the dust bag must be
emptied to avoid damage to the cleaner
Lift the top cover release catch
and hinge the cover up
Carefully detach the bag from the cradle and discard it.
Place a new bag in the cradle making sure that the top fits
securely behind all the tabs. Close the lid.
Clean the two filters often. Failure to clean the filters regularly
will reduce the cleaner efficiency and may shorten its lifespan.
is at the rear of the cleaner. Press the
catch down, lift off the cover and then remove the filter.
is in a cage at the rear of the inside
compartment. This should be accessed with the bag removed.
Slide the filter cage out and then remove the filter.
Brush the inlet and outlet cavities out. This will help keep the
internal airways clean and maintain cleaner performance.
(See Storage)
Removing the Dust
Cleaning and Replacing the Filters
The Motor Outlet Filter
The Inlet Filter
Do NOT
Do NOT
Do NOT
Do NOT
attach or remove accessories when the vacuum
cleaner is switched on.
pull the cleaner around the room by the hose.
over extend the hose. Trying to reach beyond the
hose length could cause an accident.
Be especially careful on stairs.
pull or carry the cleaner by the cord, close a door on
the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not over extend the cord. Switch the cleaner off and move it to a
closer power point. Use just enough cord to do the job.
Use the carry handle to lift or move the cleaner.
If you are moving the cleaner a long way or up a flight of stairs,
switch off, rewind the power cord and park the accessories.
Clearing a Blockage
NEVER
If you suspect a blockage:
If this does not remove the blockage:
operate the cleaner with damaged filters or with a filter
missing. Use approved filters and regularly clean and replace
them.
If the cleaner loses suction this may be due to clogged filters or
a blockage.
Set the cleaner upright, switch off and unplug immediately.
Empty the dust, check all the filters and clean them.
Check the extension tubes and accessories visually and
remove any blockage with a stick or broom handle.
DO NOT operate the cleaner if the suction is
impaired.
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