ALDI Ferrex WDV12 User manual

User Manual
WET & DRY VACUUM CLEANER
Contents
ALDI guarantees that our exclusive brand products are developed to
our stringent quality specications. If you are not entirely satised with this
product, please return it to your nearest ALDI store within 60 days from
the date of purchase for a full refund or replacement, or take advantage of
our after sales support by calling the supplier’s Customer Service Hotline.
Made in China
FERREX® is a registered trademark of ALDI Stores
DISTRIBUTED BY:
ALDI STORES
1 SARGENTS ROAD
MINCHINBURY NSW 2770
www.aldi.com.au
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Original instructions
Vers.No. 200604
Overview 04
Utilisation 05
Pack contents/parts 06
Explanation of symbols 08
Introduction 09
Layout 10
Scope of delivery 10
Intended use 11
Safety regulations 11
Technical data 13
Assembly 14
Operation 15
Maintenance and cleaning 17
Troubleshooting 18
Storage 18
Disposal and recycling 18
Warranty Details 19
Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice 21

Contents of Box
UtilisationOverview
45Pack contents/parts 6
1 x Wet & Dry Vacuum cleaner
Castors
Suction hose
4 x
1 x
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Foamed plastic lter1 x
Paper bag
1 x
Cloth lter
1 x
Crevice nozzle
1 x
3-part suction tube
1 x
Instruction manual
1 x
Warranty certicate
1 x
6
7
13
Floor nozzle1 x
1.1
1
2
3
4
7
8
5
6
1.2
3
9
10
1.3
11
12
13
1415
16
5
17
2
5
7
3
7
8
3
3
12
45
3
14
7
11 4
10

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Explanation of symbols WDV12
Explanation of Symbols
Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk
of injury.
Class II symbol: This high pressure cleaner is
designed with dual insulation and does not need
to be connected to an earthed power socket.
Compliance with the Australian requirements.

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Introduction WDV12
I. Introduction
Congratulations on choosing to buy a FERREX®product.
All products brought to you by FERREX®are manufactured to the highest
standards of performance and safety, and as part of our philosophy of customer
service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 1Year Warranty.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
Note:
According to the applicable product liability law, the manufacturer of this appliance
is not liable for damages which arise on or in connection with this appliance in the
case of:
• Improper handling,
• Non-compliance with the instructions for use,
• Repairs by third party and/or non-authorised skilled workers,
• Installation and replacement of non-original spare parts,
• Improper use,
• Failures of the electrical system due to the non-compliance with the electrical
specications and the Australian regulations.
Recommendations:
Read the entire text of the operating instructions prior to the assembly and operation
of the appliance.
These operating instructions are intended to make it easier for you to get familiar
with your appliance and utilise its intended possibilities of use.
The operating instructions contain important notes on how to work safely, properly
and economically with your appliance and how to avoid dangers, save repair costs,
reduce downtime, and increase the reliability and working life of the appliance.
In addition to the safety regulations contained herein, you must in any case comply
with the applicable regulations of your country with respect to the operation of the
appliance.
Put the operating instructions in a clear plastic folder to protect them from dirt and
humidity, and store them near the appliance. The instructions must be read and
carefully observed by each operator prior to starting the work. Only persons who
have been trained in the use of the appliance and have been informed on the related
dangers and risks are allowed to use the appliance. The required minimum age of
16 years must be met.

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In addition to the safety notes contained in the present operating instructions and
the special regulations of your country, the generally recognised technical rules for
the operation of this appliance must be observed.
II. Layout (Fig. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
1 Handle
2 On/O󰀨 switch
3 Appliance head
4 Suction hose connector
5 Castors
6 Accessory holder
7 Container
8 Locking hook
9 Filter basket with safety oat valve
10 Blow connector
11 Suction hose
12 Foamed plastic lter
13 Paper bag
14 Cloth lter
15 Floor nozzle (for wet & dry application)
16 Crevice nozzle
17 3-part suction tube
III. Scope of delivery
Wet & Dry Vacuum cleaner (1x)
Castors (4x)
Suction hose (1x)
Foamed plastic lter (1x)
Paper bag (1x)
Cloth lter (1x)
Crevice nozzle (1x)
3-part suction tube (1x)
Floor nozzle (1x)
Warranty Certicate (1x)
Manual (1x)

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• Open the packaging and take out the appliance carefully.
• Remove the packaging material as well as the packaging and transport bracing
(if available).
• Check that the delivery is complete.
• Check the appliance and accessory parts for transport damage.
• If possible, store the packaging until the warranty period has expired.
m Attention!
The appliance and packaging materials are not toys!
Children must not be allowed to play with plastic bags, lm and small parts!
There is a risk of swallowing and su󰀨ocation!
IV. Intended use
The appliance is intended for domestic wet and dry vacuuming in, for example, the
house, work room, car or garage. It is intended for hard oors, tiles, oorboard and
carpets. This appliance is not suitable for commercial use. Commercial use will inval-
idate the guarantee.
Vacuuming of ammable or explosive materials or those which endanger health is
prohibited. The manufacturer will not be held responsible for injuries resulting from
use which does not comply with the directions, or from incorrect use.
V. Safety regulations
m Caution! When using power tools, observe the following basic
safety measures for the prevention of electric shocks and the risk
of injury and re:
To avoid accidents and injuries:
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children are not permitted to play with the device. Cleaning
and user maintenance are not to be undertaken by children without
supervision.
• Never leave a machine which is ready for operation unattended at the
workplace.

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Safety regulations WDV12
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• People and animals must not be vacuumed with the machine.
• Do not vacuum any hot, incandescent, ammable, explosive materials,
or those which endanger health. This includes hot ashes, petrol, sol-
vents, acids or caustic solutions. Personal injury could occur.
• Nozzles and suction tubes must not reach head level whilst in use.
Personal injury could occur.
To avoid accidents and injuries from electric shocks:
• Ensure that the mains cable is not damaged by being pulled over sharp
edges, by jamming, or by pulling on the cable.
• Before each use, check the power supply lead and the extension cable
for damage and ageing. Do not use the equipment if the cable is dam-
aged or worn.
• m WARNING! Danger of electric shock hazard.
• If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, a customer service agent of the same or a simi-
larly qualied person in order to prevent hazards.
• Switch the machine o󰀨 and disconnect the mains plug:
- when the machine is not in use,
- before the machine is opened up,
- for all maintenance and cleaning work,
- if the connecting cable is damaged or tangled up.
• Never use the mains lead to pull the plug out of the socket or to pull the
appliance. Protect the cable from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• Make sure that the mains voltage corresponds with the information on
the rating plate.
• Only plug the appliance into a socket which is safeguarded.
• The device must only be connected to a mains socket via a residu-
al-current circuit breaker (RCD) with a rated leakage current of not
more than 30 mA.

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• Do not expose the unit to rain
CAUTION! The following states how damage to the appliance and possi-
ble injury to people can be avoided:
• Ensure that the machine is correctly assembled and the lters are in
the correct position.
• Do not use without the lter. This could damage the machine.
• Only use replacement parts and accessories delivered and recom-
mended by our Service Centre. The use of parts by other manufactur-
ers immediately renders the guarantee void.
• Only have repairs carried out at our authorised customer service
points.
• Observe the instructions for cleaning and maintenance of the machine.
• Store the appliance in a dry place and out of reach of children.
VI. Technical data
Mains connection 220-240 V~ 50-60 Hz
Power consumption 1200 W
Mains cable length 3 m
Container volume 12 L
Suction hose length 1.5 m
Safety class II
Max. Suction power 16 kPa
Protection class IP24

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Assembly WDV12
VII. Assembly
m Warning! Ensure the appliance is correctly and completely assembled
before use.
Unpacking (Fig.1.1)
1 Unlock the locking hooks (8) and remove the appliance head (3). Remove all
accessories from the container (7).
Mounting of the castors (Fig.2)
1 Place the container (7) upturned on the ground.
2 Push the castors (5) into the holes at the bottom of the container.
Mounting appliance head (Fig.3)
1 Place the appliance head (3) onto the container (7). Secure the appliance head
(3) with the locking hook (8). When tting the appliance head (3), make sure that
the locking hook (7) locks into place correctly.
Fitting the lter (Fig.4/5)
Never use the appliance without a lter! Always ensure that the lters are
correctly mounted
1 Fitting the foamed plastic lter (12): For wet-vacuuming, slip the supplied foamed
plastic lter (12) over the lter basket. (Fig.4)
2 Fitting the cloth lter (14): For dry vacuum cleaning always use the supplied
cloth lter (14). Slip the cloth lter (14) over the lter basket. (Fig.5)
Assembling the paper bag (Fig.6)
For vacuuming all kind of dry dirt it is recommended that you use the paper bag (13).
Slip the paper bag (13) over the vacuuming hole inside of the container (7). The pa-
per bag (13) is suitable for dry-vacuuming only. The paper bag (13) makes it easier
to dispose of the sucked-in dust.

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Fitting the suction hose (Fig. 7)
Connect the suction hose (11) to the corresponding connector on the wet and dry
vacuum cleaner, depending on the application required.
Vacuuming:
Connect the suction hose (11) to the suction hose connector (4).
Blowing:
Connect the suction hose (11) to the blow connector (10).
Mounting the suction tube, hose and nozzles (Fig. 8)
1 Push the 3 parts of the suction tube (17) together.
2 Connect the 3-part suction tube (17) with the suction hose (11).
3 Mount the oor nozzle (15) or the crevice nozzle (16) onto 3-part suction tube
(17).
VIII. Operation
m Warning! Switch o󰀨 the appliance if liquid or foam is emitted with the ex-
haust air when wet vacuum cleaning.
On/O󰀨 switch (Fig. 1.1)
Press the On/O󰀨 switch (2) to switch on.
Press the On/O󰀨 switch (2) again to switch o󰀨.
Dry vacuuming (Fig. 1.3)
Use the paper bag (13) and the cloth lter (14) for dry vacuuming. Always ensure that
the lters are correctly mounted.
Use the oor nozzle (15) for surface cleaning applications. The crevice nozzle (16) is
used for hard to reach areas.
The paper bag (13) is full, when the suction function is noticeably reduced. For emp-
tying instructions, read the "Maintenance and cleaning" chapter.

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Operation WDV12
Wet vacuuming (Fig. 1.3)
For wet-vacuuming, use the foamed plastic lter (12). Ensure that the foamed plastic
lter (12) is correctly mounted.
When wet vacuuming, the safety oat valve on the lter basket (9) will close when
the maximum level is reached. The motor will continue running, but the suction will
decrease signicantly. For emptying instructions, read the "Maintenance and clean-
ing" chapter.
Use the oor nozzle (15) for surface cleaning applications.
Danger! The appliance is not suitable for the vacuuming of combustible and hot
liquids.
For wet vacuuming, use only the supplied foamed plastic lter (12).
Blowing (Fig. 7)
Use the crevice nozzle (16) for blowing applications to clean dust and dirt in hard to
reach places.
Using as a dust collector (Fig. 1)
To use as a dust collector, ensure the cloth lter (14) and paper bag (13) are properly
inserted.
Switch o󰀨 the appliance and connect the suction hose (11) to your power tool.

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WDV12 Maintenance and cleaning
IX. Maintenance and cleaning
Pull out the power plug before every maintenance operation. There is a risk of elec-
trocution or of injury from moving parts.
Maintenance
The appliance is maintenance free.
Emptying the Container (Fig. 1)
The container is full if the suction power will decrease signicantly.
Switch o󰀨 the appliance and disconnect the power plug.
Remove the appliance head (3) by opening the locking hooks (8).
Empty the container into a rubbish bin or suitable container for disposal.
Cleaning
It is recommended to clean the appliance after each use.
Never direct a water jet against the appliance, nor clean the appliance under
owing water. This could give rise to the danger of electric shock and damage
the appliance!
Always keep the appliance clean. Do not use any detergents or solvents.
• Always keep the ventilation slots clean and free from dirt and dust.
• Clean the container (7) with a damp cloth.
• Wash the foamed plastic lter (12) with lukewarm water and soap and allow to dry.
• Beat the dust out of the cloth lter (14) and clean it with a paint brush or hand
brush.
• Replace the paper bag (13) when full.
Replacement parts
Replacement parts can be ordered (e.g. paper bag, lter) by contacting After Sales
Support.

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Troubleshooting/Storage/Disposal and recycling WDV12
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X. Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Action
Appliance does not
start.
Mains voltage is not present.
Check plug socket, cable, line,
plug and fuse, where approp-
riate, repair through electrical
specialist.
Defective On/O󰀨 switch.
Repair through customer
service.
Worn carbon brushes.
Defective motor.
Low or lack of
suction.
Hose system or nozzles
blocked.
Remove obstructions and
blockages.
Container open. Close container.
Container full. Empty container.
Dust or dirt is
blowing out of the
device.
Filter are not assembled. Assemble the the lter.
XI. Storage
• Clean and empty the appliance before storing.
• Drain all the water from the appliance before storing.
• Ensure that children cannot reach the appliance.
• Store the appliance and its accessories in a frost-free room.
• Accessories can be inserted in four the accessory holder (6)
XII. Disposal and recycling
The appliance is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit.
The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The appliance and its
accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never
place defective appliance in your household refuse. The appliance should be taken to
a suitable collection center for proper disposal.
If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your
local council o󰀩ces.

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Warranty Details
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period
of 12 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period,
under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion.
The benets conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of
the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar
state and territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.
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Repair and Refurbished Goods
or Parts Notice
Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned
to the Supplier for repair.
Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as les
stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone, songs
stored on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or les stored on a USB
memory stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may be lost.
We recommend you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair.
You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods, we may replace them with
refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process.
Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they
meet ALDI’s stringent quality specications.
If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your
complaint. Please telephone us on 1300 855 831 or write to us at:
RossMac Pty. Ltd.
P.O. Box 261, Essendon North, Victoria, 3041
1300 855 831
suppor[email protected]
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