AIRFLO AFV55 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Handheld Vac
Model AFV55

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PARTS
A. Dust container
B. Dust container release button
C. Charging light (LED)
D. Speed control
E. ON/OFF button
F. Charging base
G. Filter unit
H. Dusting brush I. Crevice nozzle J. Motorized brush
K. Adaptor

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read this user manual carefully before you use your
vacuum cleaner and save it for future reference.
- Do not vacuum water, wet objects, liquids, ashes, hot
coals, cigarette butts, matches or any smoking or
burning objects.
- Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials.
- Never immerse the vacuum cleaner or the charger in
water.
- Check if the voltage indicated on the vacuum
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the vacuum.
- Do not use the vacuum if the plug, the mains cord or
other parts are damaged.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
- Remove the adaptor from the wall socket before you
clean the charger.
- Only charge the vacuum cleaner with the adaptor and

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the charger supplied. During charging, the adaptor
feels warm to the touch. This is normal.
- Always switch off the vacuum cleaner after use.
- The voltage on the contact strips in the charger is low
and therefore not dangerous.
- Never block the exhaust air openings during
vacuuming.
- Switch off the appliance when you recharge it.
- Always use the vacuum cleaner with the filter unit
assembled.
- To avoid the risk of electric shock, be careful when
you drill holes in the wall to attach the charger,
especially if it’s close to a wall socket.
PREPARING FOR USE
Installing the charger
1. Attach the charger to the wall as shown (Fig.2).
If you attach the charger to the wall, the space
between the screw holes has to be 5.5 cm.
2. You can also place the charger on a horizontal
surface (e.g. a table or desk) (Fig. 3)

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(Fig.2) (Fig.3)
Charging the vacuum
A.
1. Make sure the vacuum is switched off.
2. Connect the adaptor to the charging base.
3. Plug the adaptor to the wall socket.
4. Place the vacuum cleaner on the charger (Fig.4)
(Fig.4) (Fig.5)

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B.
1. Make sure the vacuum is switched off.
2. Connect the adaptor to the vacuum.(Fig.6)
3. Plug the adaptor to the wall socket.
* The light will then turn red to indicate that the
vacuum is charging (Fig.5)
(Fig.6)
Note: When the light turns white, it means the vacuum
is fully charged.
When the light starts flashing, it means the
vacuum is running out of power and needs to be
charged.
Using the appliance
1. Press the on/off button to switch the vacuum on;

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2. To control the speed from low to high or high to low,
press the speed control button;
3. Press the on /off button again to switch off vacuum.
(Fig 7)
A is for the Speed Control Button;
B is the ON/OFF button.
(Fig 7)
Accessories
The vacuum comes with the following accessories:
- Motorized floor brush to thoroughly clean carpets,
floors, beds or similar places.
- Dusting brush to clean delicate surfaces;
- Crevice tool to vacuum corners or narrow gaps;

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1. Take the accessory you want to use.
2. Attach the accessory to the vacuum.
(Fig.8)
Maintenance:
Always remove the adaptor from the wall socket
before you clean your vacuum. The vacuum should be
switched off.
1. Hold the vacuum over a bin, press the dust
container release button(1) and remove the dust
container (2) .(Fig.9)
2. Remove the filter unit from the main body (Fig.10).
3. Empty the dust container (Fig.11). If necessary,
clean it with a damp cloth.
Make sure you empty and clean the dust container
regularly.

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(Fig.9) (Fig.10) (Fig.11)
Cleaning the HEPA filter:
1. Remove the HEPA filter from the outer filter (Fig.12)
(Fig.12)
2. Clean the HEPA filter and the outer filter with a
brush or with a normal vacuum cleaner if very dirty.

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Note: If necessary, clean the HEPA filter and the
outer filter in cold or lukewarm water. Dry the HEPA
and outer filter thoroughly before you use the filter
unit again.
3. Put the HEPA filter back into the outer filter. (Fig.13)
4. Put the filter unit back to the dust container.
(Fig.14)
5. To reattach the dust container, align the opening of
the dust container to the front of the vacuum. Begin by
attaching from the bottom of the dust compartment (1)
and the vacuum (2) then to the top until it clicks into
place (Fig.15)
(Fig.13) (Fig.14) (Fig.15)

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Storage
You can store the vacuum cleaner and the accessories
on the charger.
Replacement
We advise you to replace the HEPA filter after a
prolonged period of use or if you can no longer clean it
properly.
Replacing the HEPA filter
1. Remove the filter unit from the main body.
2. Take the worn out HEPA filter from the outer filter.
3. Place a new HEPA filter in the outer filter ***
4. Put the filter unit back into the dust container. Make
sure you insert the filter unit correctly.
***HEPA filter replacement is not included in the
warranty
If you are not going to use the vacuum for a long period
of time, remove the adaptor from the wall socket to
save energy.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter summarizes the most common problems
you could encounter with your vacuum cleaner. Please
read the different sections for more details.
Problem
Solution
The vacuum
does not work
The batteries may be low.
Recharge the batteries.
You may not have placed the
adaptor properly in the wall
socket. Put the adaptor properly in
the wall socket.
The appliance may have been
switched on while it was on the
charger. Make sure the appliance is
switched off when you charge it.
The charging
light does not
go on
Make sure that the adaptor is
inserted properly in the wall
socket and that the appliance is
switched off.

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The vacuum
cleaner does
not vacuum
properly
The dust container may not be
attached properly to the vacuum.
Attach the dust container properly
to the vacuum.
The dust container may be full.
Empty the dust compartment.
The filter unit may be clogged.
Clean the HEPA filter and the outer
filter (See the chapter "Cleaning")
Dust escapes
from the
vacuum
cleaner
The dust container may be full.
Empty the dust container.
The dust container may not be
attached properly to the
appliance. Attach the dust
container properly to the
appliance.
Perhaps the filter unit is not placed
properly in the dust container.
Place the filter unit properly in the
dust container.

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The vacuum
cleaner does
not work
properly when
one of the
accessories is
attached to
the nozzle.
The dust container may be full.
Empty the dust container.
The accessory may be clogged.
Remove the obstruction from the
accessory.
The filter unit may be clogged.
Clean the HEPA filter and the outer
filter (See the chapter “Cleaning”)