anko ST01 User manual

Vacuum Cleaner
ST01
User Manual
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your vacuum cleaner basic safety precautions should always be observed.
Read all below instructions before using.
1. Use the Vacuum Cleaner only for its intended use.
2. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse power plug, cord, motor unit
in water or other liquids. If the product falls into water, immediately unplug it from the
electrical outlet. Do not touch or reach into water.
3. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull it to disconnect.
4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.
5. Do not run appliance over cord.
6. Never operate this product if it has a damaged power cord or plug, is not working
properly, has been dropped or damaged, or if the motor unit has been exposed to water
or other liquids. Do not attempt to examine or repair this product yourself. Only
qualified service personnel should perform servicing. Take the product to an appliance
repair shop of your choice for inspection and repair.
7. This appliance is not intended for used 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 appliances by a
person responsible for their safety.
8. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
9. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from opening and moving
parts.
10. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas
where they may be present.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
13. Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the dust cup filter in place.
WARNING: to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

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14. This appliance is intended only for household use. Follow all user instructions in this
manual.
15. Do not leave the stick plugged in when un-attended. Unplug the electrical cord when
not in use and before servicing.
16. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children, pets or plants.
17. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
accessories.
18. Do not pull cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
19. Turn off all switches on appliance before unplugging from electrical outlet.
20. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
21. Do not handle plug or vacuum with wet hands or operate without shoes.
22. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked.
Keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything else that may reduce air flow.
23. Store your appliance indoors in a cool, dry area.
24. Keep end of hose, wands and openings away from your face & body.
25. Use only on dry surfaces.
26. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrical person in
order to avoid a hazard or the product must be disposed of.
27. Use only attachments that are included in the packaging of the vacuum cleaner.
The use of other attachments may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
28. IMPORTANT! The maximum operating time is 15 minutes. Allow it to rest for at
least 30 seconds before using it again.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VACUUM CLEANER
1. Extension tube handle 2. Release cord hook
3. Handle assembly 4. Extension metal tube
5. Motor unit 6. Handle On/Off power switch
7. Dust cup lock button 8. Dust cup
9. Floor brush assembly 10. Crevice tool
11. Air exhaust 12. Main body On/Off power switch
13. Power cord

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PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
IMPORTANT! If the suction opening in the unit or the hose is blocked, switch off the
vacuum cleaner and remove the blocking substance before you start the unit again.
1. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too close to heaters, radiators or cigarette butts.
2. Before inserting the power plug into the wall outlet, make sure that your hands are dry.
3. Before you start vacuuming, make sure to remove large or sharp objects that might
damage the dust cup filter.
4. When pulling out the power plug from the wall outlet, pull the plug not the power
cord.
5. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.
6. Do not use without dust cup filter in place.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Inserting the metal handle into the main body
Hold the hand vacuum and the extension tube. Make the plastic bulge part (No.1) on the
extension tube to be in line with the hole (No.2) on the handheld vacuum. Make sure the
assembly direction is correct. (See Fig. 1 and Fig .2)
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Note: Always remove the power plug from the wall outlet before assembling or removing
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Push the tube into the vacuum cleaner (No. 3) until you heard a ‘Click’ sound, then the
tube will be locked into place. Pull the handle upwards (No.4) to make sure the tube is
locked into the hole. (See Fig.3)
Fig. 3
To detach the extension tube, press the metal tube release button (No.5) on the side of
vacuum cleaner and pull out (See Fig. 4)
Fig. 4
Attaching the floor brush to the main body
Push the floor brush into the suction hole, and make sure the floor brush connected tightly
(See Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
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Using the crevice tool
Pull back the tab (No. 6) to release the crevice tool and rotate it 180 degrees (No.7). Then
push the crevice tool end into the suction hole (No. 8) (See Fig 6).
Fig. 6
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCESSORY USAGE
Crevice tool: for radiators, crevices, corners, base-boards and between cushions.
Floor brush: for all kinds of flooring, including carpeted and tiled floors.
WINDING & UNWINDING THE POWER CORD
This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a convenient cord storage feature.
This unit also has a quick release cord hook.
Wind power cord around the quick release cord hook (No.10) and the cord winding
hook. (No.9) (See Fig. 7)
To unwind the power cord, simply twist the quick release cord hook to the left or right.
(See Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
POWER SWITCH
IMPORTANT! The suction hole opening must be open and free of any
obstructions at all times. Otherwise, the motor will overheat and could become
damaged.

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POWER SWITCH
There are On/Off power switches on the motor unit (No.11) and on the handle assembly
(No. 12) (See Fig 8)
Push to the “I” side to turn the vacuum ON.
Push to the “O” side to turn the vacuum OFF.
Fig. 8
PLEASE NOTE:
If the power on/off switch on the main body is used to operate the unit, the on/off switch on
the handle cannot be used to turn off the unit.
If the power on/off switch on the handle is used to operate the unit, the on/off switch on the
main body cannot be used to turn off the unit.
IMPORTANT! To prevent overheating and damage to the electric motor, the
maximum operating time is 15 minutes. Allow it to rest for at least 30 seconds before
using it again.
USING THE UNIT AS AN UPRIGHT
Insert the extension tube into the hand vacuum.
Choose the appropriate accessory (crevice tool or floor brush) and attach it to suction
hole on the hand vac.
Note: You may choose not to attach the crevice tool or floor brush when operating as an
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Press “I” on the On/Off power switch turn the unit on.
When finished using the unit, press “O” on the On/Off power switch to turn the unit off.
When finished using the unit, wind the power cord around the cord winding hooks for
easy storage.
The upright position is not for storage.
USING THE UNIT AS A HANDHELD VACUUM
Disconnect the extension tube from the hand vacuum by pressing the metal tube release
button, and remove the extension tube from the hand vacuum handle.
Note: You may choose to leave the crevice tool or floor brush attached to the hand
vacuum when operating.
Press “I” on the On/Off power switch to turn the unit on. When finished using the unit, press
“O” on the On/Off power switch to turn the unit off.
CHANGING & CLEANING THE DUST CUP FILTER
Changing and cleaning the dust cup filter
In order to achieve the best performance, empty the dust cup container and clean the dust
cup filter after each use.
1. To remove the dust cup container, press down on the dust cup container release button
(No. 13) and separate the dust cup container from the main unit. (No. 14) (See Fig. 9)
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2. Pull out the dust cup filter assembly (No. 15), then twist the HEPA filter frame counter-
clockwise to take out HEPA filter as direction (No.16). (See Fig. 10)
Fig. 10
3. Empty the dust from the dust cup container.
4. Rinse the dust cup filter in cold water, and then let it air dry for 24 hours before placing
it back in the dust cup container.
Important Notes: DO NOT use in a washing machine to clean the dust cup filter.
DO NOT use a hair dryer to dry it.
AIR DRY ONLY.
5. Place the dust cup filter carefully into the dust cup compartment.
To avoid damage to the product NEVER operate the vacuum cleaner without the dust
cup filter in place.
6. Attach the dust cup container to the main body of the unit.
Note: It is recommended that the dust cup filter be cleaned every week (depending
on usage) to ensure peak performance of the unit.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE REASONS
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
VACUUM WILL
NOT OPERATE
No power. Check the mains
electrical power outlet
supplying power to the
vacuum cleaner.
Check the household fuse or circuit
breaker. Replace fuse/reset circuit
breaker.
VACUUM WILL
NOT PICK-UP
DEBRIS OR
SUCTION POWER
IS WEAK
1. Dust cup container full.
2. Dust cup filter needs
cleaning or
replacement.
1. Empty dust cup container.
2. Remove dust filter and check
for object(s) in the air duct and
remove. Clean or replace filter.
DUST ESCAPING
FROM VACUUM
1. Dust cup container is
full.
2. Dust cup filter is not
installed correctly.
3. Puncture/hole in the dust
cup filter.
1. Empty dust cup container.
2. Review dust cup filter
installation instructions.
3. Replace dust cup filter.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Voltage: 220-240V~ 50/60Hz
Power : 600W

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12 MONTH WARRANTY
Thank you for your purchase from Kmart.
Kmart Australia Ltd warrants your new product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for the period stated above, from the date of purchase, provided that the
product is used in accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions where
provided. This warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Kmart will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair or exchange (where possible)
for this product if it becomes defective within the warranty period. Kmart will bear the
reasonable expense of claiming the warranty. This warranty will no longer apply where
the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our Customer Service Centre on
1800 124 125 (Australia) or 0800 945 995 (New Zealand) or alternatively, via Customer
Help at Kmart.com.au for any difficulties with your product. Warranty claims and claims
for expense incurred in returning this product can be addressed to our Customer Service
Centre at 690 Springvale Rd, Mulgrave Vic 3170.
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 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.
For New Zealand customers, this warranty is in addition to statutory rights observed under
New Zealand legislation.