anko VCB45-16A User manual

Vacuum Cleaner
VCB45-16A
User Manual
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Tableof c ontents
1 Symbol explanation ................................................................................................... 3
2 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 3
3 Operating elements .....................................................................................................7
4 Before first use ............................................................................................................... 8
5 Assembly .......................................................................................................................... 8
6Operation .............................. ........................ ................. .............. .. ................. ........... ..... ... ... .. 9
6.1 General use ........................................................................................................... 9
6.2 Suction power control settings .................................................................... 10
6.3 Air flow regulator ..........................................................................................1 0
6.4 Nozzle attachments ......................................................................................... 10
7 Care and cleaning
......................................................................................................... 11
7.1 Dust bag replacement ...................................................................................... 11
7.2 Filter maintenance
......................................... ........................................ .... ......... ................ 12
7.3 Storage
................................................................................................................................................................ 13
8 Technical data ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
9 Trouble shooting ......... .................................................. ........................................................................... ... 14
12-Month Warranty ............................................................................................................................................. 15
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1 Symbol explanation
WARNING!
This symbol warns the use r against potential health hazard s
and points out risksofinjuries.
NOTE
This symbolalerts the user to the presence of i mportant
operating and servicing instructions.
2 Safety instructions
1. Before operating the appliance for the first timeread these instructions
carefully. Please store this user manual for future reference.
2. Include this instruction manualwhenpassing on the appliance to athird party.
3. This appliance is intended for household use only and must only be used
indoors.
4. Usethe appliance only for its intended purpose.Improper usemay lead to
hazards.
5. The appliance is only meant for vacuum cleaning of dry particles as
stipulated in this instructio n manual . Do not use it for other purposes.
6. No liability for any damage that occurs can be accepted in the event of
improper use or incorrect handling.
7. Always usethe appliance on an even stable and dry surface.
8. To prevent damages and injuries use only original accessories or the ones
recommendedby the manufacturer.
9. Danger of suffocation! Keep all packaging materials away from children.
10.This appliance is not intended for useby persons ( including children) with
reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledgeunless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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11.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
12. Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
13. Protect the appliance against heat, dust, direct sunlight, moisture,
dripping and splashing water. If the appliance is wet or exposed to high
humidity, unplug it immediately.
14. Keep the appliance power cord and plug away from flames or hot areas
(e.g. ovens, hot gas or electric burners and other heat-producing
appliances/obj ects).
15. Do not insert any object into the appliance.
16. Before cleaning or storing the appliance, switch it off and always pull
the plug from the socket (pull the plug,not the cable). Remove all
attached accessoriesbefore cleaning or storing the appliance.
17. Do not immerse the appliancepower cord or plug in water or any
other liquids.
18. Never touch the appliance power cord or plug with wet or damp hands.
19. Before you connect the appliance to the mains supply,ensure
that the voltage on the rating label is the same as in your home.
20 . Always unplug from the mains supply when not in useand before cleaning.
21. Do not operate the appliance if damaged or after the
appliance malfunctions.
22. Any extension cable must be suitable for the appropriate power
output being used
23. Avoid damage to the power cord by pinching or by contacting with sharp
edges.
24. Check the appliance and the power cord regularly for possible damages.
Should there be any signs that the cord isdamaged in the slightest degree
do not usethe appliance. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by yourself.
25. If the power cord is damagedit must be replaced by a qualified
electrician in order to avoid hazard or the appliance must be disposed
of.
26. Always carry the appliance by the carrying handle,never by the
suction hose or cord.
27. Only use the accessories provided with the appliance.
28. Prior to using the appliancemake sure that the surface is free from
pointed or sharp objects or large items otherwise the dust bag and the
appliance may be damaged.
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29. Never use the appliance without the filters in place.
30. Never use the appliance without a dust bag.
31 . DO NOT pull the power cord beyond the yellow marking.
32. DO NOT vacuum water, wet objects, liquids, ashes, hot coals,
cigarette butts or any hot smoking or burning objects, etc.
33. DO NOT pick up flammable or combustible materials (i.e. lighter fluid, petrol,
Kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapour.
34. DO NOT pick up toxic material (i.e. chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner,
etc.)
35. DO NOT vacuum Toner (used in laser printers, copy machines etc.) as is risk of
blockage, fire and explosion.
36. DO NOT vacuum plaster, cement etc. as the filters can become blocked.
37. DO NOT run the over the power cord with the vacuum cleaner.
38. DO NOT use the vacuum cleaner if it is blocked. Turn it OFF and clear all
blockages before continuing.
39. Check that the filters areinserted correctly.
40. Keep hair,clothing and body parts away from the vacuum nozzle during use.
41. Keep the appliance away from sources of heat like radiator s, ovens, etc.

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Operatin g elements
1. Wheel
2. Power cord with plug
3. Storage holder, rear and bottom
4. Cable rewind button
5. Ventilation grille
6. Ventilation grille release lever
7. ON/OFF switch
8. Suction power control button
9. Dust bag full indicator
10. Accessories storage cover
11. Suction hose
12. Hose handle
13. Airflow regulator
14. Telescopic suction tube
15. Tube release slide
16. Storage hook
17. Tube adaptor
18. Brush in or brush out switch
19. Combination nozzle
20. 2 in 1 crevice/brush nozzle
21. Dust bag (8x, one already inserted)
22. Upholstery tool
23. Cover
24. Carrying handle
25. Cover release button
26. Suction hose inlet
27. Suction hose release button
28. Suction hose adaptor
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4 Before first use
1. Remove all packaging materials from the product. Dispose of all the packaging
materials in an appropriate way. Contact your local authorities about collection points
or waste separation.
2. Check the shipment for completeness and possible shipping damage. In case of
shipping damage or incomplete shipment, contact Kmart for replacement.
3. Please save the original packaging. Use it to store the appliance when not in use
for an extended period of time.
4. At delivery the vacuum cleaner is already fitted with a dust bag. Seven extra
separate dust bags are included with the product. To ensure there is a dust bag
installed in the product, press the cover release button (25) to open the cover (23) to
access the dust bag compartment. To insert a new dust bag, follow the instructions
under 7.1 “Dust bag replacement”.
NOTE: The cover cannot be closed if no dust bag is installed in the product.
5. Check that the motor filter and exhaust filter is in place. To access the filters,
follow the instructions under 7.2 “Filter maintenance”.
5 Assembly
1. Insert the suction hose adaptor (28) into the suction hose inlet (26) until it locks in
place. While connecting press the suction hose release buttons (27) on the suction
hose adaptor. To remove the suction hose, press the suction hose release buttons
and pull out the suction hose.
2. Attach the telescopic suction tube (14) to the end of the handle (12) until
it is firmly connected.
3. Extend the telescopic suction tube by pushing the tube release slide (15)
downwards. Release the tube release slide as soon as the required length of tube
has been reached. Make sure it locks into position.
4. Attach the combination nozzle (19) or the 2 in 1 crevice/brush nozzle (20) or the
upholstery tool (22) to the end of the telescopic suction tube.
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6 Operation
6.1 General use
1. Pull out the power cord (2) to the required length. Do not pull further than the
yellow marking on the power cord to avoid damage.
2. Insert the power plug into a suitable mains supply socket.
3. Choose the correct setting for the floor by pressing the brush in or brush out
switch (18).
Brush out: wooden floors, titles, marble
Brush in: carpets/textile surfaces
4. Turn on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF switch (7).
5. Adjust the suction power by turning the suction power control button (8).
Also see section 6.2 “Suction power control settings”.
6. Vacuum clean at a steady speed. The wheels (1) will support an easy movement
of the appliance.
7. After use press the ON/OFF switch to switch the unit OFF.
8. Disconnect the plug from the mains socket.
9. Hold the plug securely in order to guide the power cord while pressing the cable
rewind button (4).
10. Pay attention to the range that can be covered with the cable length.
11. Always disconnect the power plug from the mains socket before rewinding the
cable.
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6.2 Suction power control settings
Turning the suction power control button (8) clockwise to increase power and turning
anticlockwise to decrease the power(Fig.1). Please refer to the following recommended
power settings:
MIN: for curtains and delicate fabrics
Medium: for high-pile carpets and textile flooring
MAX: for sturdy rugs and floors
Fig.1
6.3 Air flow regulator
Open the air flow regulator (13) on the handle (12)
in order to regulate the air flow or to clear the objects
blocking the nozzle (Fig.2). Gradually open the air flow
regulator to decrease the suction power.
Fig.2
6.4 Nozzle attachments
Combination floor nozzle
The combination floor nozzle (19) has two settings:
brush out and brush in. Press the brush out switch at the
combination nozzle in order to switch the brush out (Fig.3).
Press the brush in switch to retract the brush.
Brush out: wooden floors, titles, marble
Brush in: carpets/textile surfaces Fig.3
2 in 1 crevice/brush nozzle and upholstery tool
1. Connect the crevice/brush nozzle or upholstery tool to the end of the handle (12)
or to thetelescopic suction tube (14).
2. Use the upholstery tool to vacuum upholstery.
3. To clean hard to reach corners keep the nozzle folded and
use it as a crevice nozzle.
4. To use the nozzle as a brush nozzle, pull the brush
section in the direction of the arrow until it locks
in place (Fig.4).
Fig.4
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7 Care and cleaning
1. Do not use alcohol, acetone, benzene, scouring cleaning agents, etc. to clean the
synthetic parts of the appliance. Do not use hard brushes or metal objects.
2. Do not immerse the appliance or power plug in water or any other liquids.
3. Wipe the outside of the appliance regularly with a slightly dampened cloth and dry
afterwards with a soft cloth.
7.1 Dust bag replacement
1. Hold the suction hose during operation up into
the air. If the dust bag full indicator (9) shows red,
the dust bag (21) is full and needs immediate
replacement.
2. Switch OFF the appliance and pull the plug from
the mains power outlet socket.
3. Pull the cover release button (25) and lift the cover (23)
until it locks in place(Fig.5)
4. Carefully pull upwards the dust bag holder (A)
including the dust bag. Fig.5
5. Slide the used dust bag out of the dust bag holder.
Dispose of the dust bag in accordance with local regulations.
6. Slide a new dust bag into the dust bag holder.
Pay attention to the arrow on the dust bag, which must point to the bottom of
the dust bag holder.
7. Reinsert the dust bag holder (A) with the dust bag carefully into the dust bag
compartment until it locks in place.
Align the dust bag evenly inside the compartment.
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7.2 Filter maintenance
Your appliance is equipped with two filters. A motor filter (inlet filter) and an exhaust
filter. Both filters need regular maintenance as per below instructions.
Motor filter
1. Clean the motor filter (B) when changing the
dust bag. The motor filter is washable.
2. The motor filter is located in the rear section
of the dust bag compartment (Fig.6). Pull the
filter holder upwards to detach filter holder and
filter (Fig.7)
3. Push the motor filter out of the filter holder.
4. Wash the motor filter in clear warm water. Do
not add any cleaning agents as they damage Fig.6
the filter.
5. After washing, dry the motor filter completely.
If necessary, let it dry in the air.
6. Insert the motor filter into the filter holder and
place the filter holder back to its original position.
Note: the filter holder can only be inserted in one
Direction.
7. Close the cover.
Fig.7
Exhaust filter
1. The exhaust filter (C) is located under the ventilation grille (5).
2. Push the release lever upwards to remove the ventilation grille. Refer to Fig.8
Fig.8
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3. Remove the exhaust filter and wash it in clear warm water.
Do not add any cleaning agents as they damage the filter.
4. After washing, dry the exhaust filter completely. If necessary, let it dry in the air.
5. Place the exhaust filter back to its original position.
6. Attach the ventilation grille and lock it.
7.3 Storage
1. Let the appliance completely cool down before storing.
2. Rewind the power cord completely.
3. Position the appliance either vertically (Fig. 9) or horizontally (Fig. 10) in order
to suspend the storage hook (16) on the combination nozzle (19) in the
storage assistanceholder on the rear or the bottom of the appliance.
4. Store the appliance in a dry and cool place protected from direct
sunlight and out of reach of children.
Fig.9 Fig.10
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Technical d ata
Model No.:
Power supply:
VCB45-16A 220-240V~ 50/60 Hz
Power co nsumption: 2000W
9 Trouble shooting
Problem Possiblecause and s olutions
Poor suction power • Dust bag full - r eplace dust bag
• Tube or hoseblocked-r emove blockage from tube or hose
• Filters dirty - c lean filters
Vacuum cleaner • Power cord not connected - connect to mainssupply.
doesnot switchON If problem still persists contact a qualified technician.
Power cord will • Power cord extended beyond yellow marking - press
not rewind the cablerewind button againand carefullypull the
cord. If this doesnot help, havethe appliancechecked
by a qualified electrician.
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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
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