Black & Decker BXVC03001GB User manual

BXVC03001GBwww.blackanddecker.co.uk

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What’s in the box
Instruction Manual
Multi Cyclone Cylinder Vacuum
Cleaner
1.5m Flexible Hose
Metal Extension Tube
Floor Brush
Crevice Tool
Small Round Brush
Soft Furnishings Brush
Tool Store Clip
Features
1. Handle
2. Airow control switch
3. Metal extension tube
4. Dust tank container
5. Retractable brush switch
6. Floor brush
7. Hose
8. Dust tank cover
9. Carry handle
10. Dust tank release button
11. ON/OFF button
12. Cable retract button
13. Brush holder
14. Filter
15. Wheels
16. Hose connector
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Intended Use
Your BLACK+DECKER BXVC03001GB Multi
Cyclone Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner has been
designed for small and medium spaces.
This appliance is intended for indoor household use
only.
Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER. We hope
that you will enjoy using this product for many years.
Safety Instructions
WARNING: Read all safety
warnings and all instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and
instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious
injury.
♦ Read this manual carefully before
using the appliance.
♦ The intended use is described in
this manual.
♦ The use of any accessory or
attachment or the performance of
any operation with this appliance
other than those recommended in
this instruction manual may present
a risk of personal injury.
♦ Retain this manual for future
reference.
♦ WARNING: When using mains-
powered appliances, basic safety
precautions, including the following,
should always be followed to
reduce the risk of re, electric
shock, personal injury and material
damage.
Using Your Appliance
Please read the operating
instructions carefully before using
your appliancen for the rst time.
♦ Check that the voltage of the main
circuit corresponds with the rating
of the appliance before operating.
♦ Children shall not play with the
appliance.
♦ Do not let the cable hang over the
edge of a table or counter or let
it come into contact with any hot
surfaces.
♦ The use of accessory attachments
is not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer, apart from
those supplied with this product.
♦ Do not pull the plug out by the
cable as this may damage the plug
and/or the cable.
♦ Do not use this product for anything
other than its intended use.
♦ This product is NOT to be used for
ltering of pathogens, for example
Covid-19.
♦ This appliance is for household use
only.
♦ Do not carry the appliance by the
power cable.
♦ Do not use the appliance outdoors.
♦ Do not operate with wet hands.
♦ Use of an extension cable with this
appliance is not recommended.
However, if it is necessary to use
an extension lead, ensure that
the lead is suited to the power
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avoid overheating of extension
cable, appliance or plug point. Do
not place the extension cable in a
position where it can be pulled on
by children or animals or tripped
over.
♦ Always unplug the unit when not in
use or before cleaning.
♦ The manufacturer does not accept
responsibility for any damage
or injury caused by improper or
incorrect use, or for repairs carried
out by unauthorised personnel.
Safety Of Others
♦ Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children.
♦ Children should not play with the
appliance.
♦ This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
♦ Cleaning and user maintenance
should not be undertaken by
children without supervision.
♦ Take care when any appliance is
used near pets.
♦ Do not allow the cord to become
twisted.
After Use
♦ Switch off and remove the plug
from the mains outlet before
leaving the appliance unattended
and before changing, cleaning
or inspecting any parts of the
appliance.
♦ Disconnect the unit from mains
outlet when it is not in use.
♦ When not in use, the appliance
should be stored in a dry place.
Children should not have access to
stored appliances.
Inspections And Repairs
♦ Do not attempt to dismantle, repair
or remould any part of the unit. This
should only be done by a qualied
service agent. Even the change of
power cable should be done by a
qualied person.
♦ In the unlikely event the appliance
develops a fault, stop using it
immediately and seek advice from
the manufacturer.
♦ In case of technical problems,
switch off the product and do not
attempt to repair it yourself. Return
the appliance to an authorised
service facility for examination,
adjustment or repair. Always
insist on the use of original spare
parts. Failure to comply with the
above mentioned precautions and
instructions, could affect the safe
operation of this product.

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Additional safety instructions for
Vacuum Cleaners
♦ Ensure that the unit is switched
off after use. Do not leave the
appliance unattended whilst it is
connected to the power supply.
♦ Do not immerse cables, plugs or
any part of the appliance in water
or any other liquid.
♦ Operate the unit only at the voltage
specied.
♦ Do not put heavy objects on the
appliance.
♦ Never insert any other object into
the unit body to avoid any hazard
or unit failure.
♦ If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or
a similarly qualied person in order
to avoid a hazard.
♦ Ensure the cable does not cause a
tripping hazard
♦ Do not allow the appliance to run
over the mains cord.
♦ Keep hair, clothing, jewellery,
ngers, or other body parts away
from the openings or rotating
parts of the appliance when it is in
operation.
♦ Do not use this appliance to
vacuum up the following:
- Smouldering ashes, cigarette butts,
matches etc.
- Flammable or ignitable materials
- Very ne dust (e.g. cement dust),
printer toner or sand.
- Sharp, hard objects such as glass
splinters or nails
- Water or any other liquid
♦ DO NOT use the appliance without
the lters in place.
♦ Protect the appliance against heat,
open ames, direct sunlight, and
accidental impacts.
♦ WARNING: Do not place the unit
on or near a hot gas electric burner.
♦ Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
♦ This product is tted with a thermal
cut-out which will activate if the
motor overheats due to blocked
air inlets. If the appliance cuts out,
allow it to cool for 1 hour, then
empty the dust tank and clean all of
the lters before reusing.
♦ Keep the vacuum cleaner moving
over the carpet surface at all times
to avoid damaging the carpet
bres.

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Electrical safety
WARNING: Before use, check that the mains
voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
Always check that the mains voltage
corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
♦Appliance plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way.
♦Do not use any adapter plugs with this appliance.
Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce
the risk of electric shock.
♦To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse
the cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
Extension cables
♦Up to 30m (100 ft) can be used without loss of
power.
♦If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised
BLACK+DECKER Service Centre in order to avoid
a hazard.
WARNING: Before assembling, switch the
appliance off and remove the plug from the socket.
Mains plug replacement
If a new mains plug needs to be tted:
♦Safely dispose of the old plug.
♦Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the
new plug.
♦Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
♦If the product is class I (earthed), connect the
green/yellow lead to the earth terminal.
Note! If your product is class II double insulated
(only 2 wires in the cord set), no connection is to be
made to the earth terminal.
Follow the tting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs. Any replacement fuse must be of the
same rating as the original fuse supplied with the
product.
WARNING: The above section on mains plug
replacement is for authorized service centre
persons.
Features (Refer to diagram on page 2)
1. Handle
2. Airow control switch
3. Metal extension tube
4. Dust tank container
5. Retractable brush switch
6. Floor brush
7. Hose
8. Dust tank cover
9. Carry handle
10. Dust tank release button
11. ON/OFF button
12. Cable retract button
13. Brush holder
14. Filter
15. Wheels
16. Hose connector
Use
♦ Hard Floors
♦ Upholstery
♦ Carpets
Before First Use
♦ Unpack the appliance and check the contents are
complete and there is no visible sign of damage.
♦ Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
Assembling Your Appliance
♦ Ensure that the appliance is switched off
and unplugged from the mains outlet before
assembling, opening or emptying the dust tank or
before connecting/ disconnecting the attachments.

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To connect the hose insert the hose connector into
the front of the vacuum cleaner (press the hose
release button on the top of the connection to detach
the hose).
To connect the pole, begin by attaching the larger
end to the hose handle. Insert and twist the handle
into the metal extension tube.
When the pole and hose are connected, push the
pole extension locking tab at the lower end of the
pole downwards to release the locking mechanism.
Once the lock has been released, pull the extension
pole out and extend it to the desired length. When
the pole is at the desired length, release the locking
tab; it will automatically slide back into a locked
position and secure the pole into place.
To connect the oor brush Insert and twist the metal
extension tube into the oor brush.
Attach the assembled oor brush into the brush
holder. Slide the oor brush bracket into the slot at
the rear of the main body.
Storing the accessories:
Place the crevice tool, small round brush and soft
furnishings brush into the tool holder, ensuring they
click into the clip. Clip the holder on to the vacuum
handle.
Using your Appliance
♦ Ensure the vacuum cleaner is fully assembled
before use. The dust tank and lters must be
correctly in position before operating.
♦ Pull out as much of the power cable as required,
ensuring that the maximum extension mark is not
exceeded.
Note! The yellow marking represents the maximum
recommended length for the cord, while the red
marking indicates the maximum limit to which it
can be unwound without damaging. If possible,
only unwind the cord as far as the yellow marking.
NEVER unwind the cord past the red marking, as
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♦ If too much cable is pulled out, hold the plug and
press the cable retract button with your foot.
Note! Always ensure the unit is disconnected from
the mains before attempting to retract the power
cable. Retracting the power cable while the unit is
plugged into a mains socket, could cause damage to
the cable.
♦ Plug the appliance in and switch on at the mains
socket.
♦ Press the ON/OFF button with your foot to turn the
vacuum ON.
♦ Press the ON/OFF button again to turn the
vacuum OFF.
♦ Adjust the airow by sliding the control switch on
handle up or down.
Adjusting the Floor Brush
♦ The unit’s Floor Brush is equipped with a tab
mechanism, which releases or retracts the bristles
to suit carpet or hard oor vacuuming.
♦ Push the Floor Brush retractable brush switch
upwards to set it to hard oor mode, or push it
downwards from the hard oor setting to adjust it
to carpet vacuuming.
Using your Accessories
Crevice Tool/ Small Round Brush/ Soft Furnishings
Brush
♦ Remove the chosen Accessory from its holder
and connect the required tool to the end of the
hose or tube.
♦ Use the crevice tool to reach tight spaces, corners
and along edges such as inside drawers, the sides
of upholstered furniture, stairs and skirting boards.
♦ Use the small round brush to clean carved
furniture, table tops, books, lamps, light xtures,
Venetian blinds, and shutters.
♦ Use the Soft Furnishings Brush to clean curtains,
sofas and other soft furnishings.
Using the accessories with the hose
♦ Remove the metal extension tube from the hose.
♦ Firmly attach the chosen accessory to the hose.
Using your accessories with the tube and
hose:
♦ Remove the oor brush from the metal extension
tube.
♦ Firmly attach the chosen accessory to the tube.
Note! To detach an accessory rmly pull away from
the hose or tube.

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CAUTION! Take extra care when cleaning the stairs
to avoid personal injury or damage and to prevent
the vacuum from falling. Always place the cleaner
at the bottom of the stairs. Do not place the vacuum
on the stairs. Use the tube attachment to reach the
furthest stairs. Clean from the bottom to the top of
the stairs.
Emptying and Replacing The Dust Tank
♦ Empty the dust tank regularly, either before or
after use to avoid blocking the air ow through the
vacuum cleaner. Do not over ll the tank.
♦ Switch off the appliance and unplug from the
mains socket.
♦ Press the dust tank release button on the dust
tank handle and lift up to remove the dust tank.
♦ Hold the dust tank over a bin. Push the dust tank
release clip downwards to open the door and
empty the dirt.
♦ Once empty, close the lid gently until the clip
clicks rmly and audibly in to place.
♦ Replace the dust tank into the unit until there is an
audible click.
Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING: Before cleaning and maintenance,
switch the appliance off and remove the plug from
the socket, to prevent electric shock.
♦ Wipe the housing with a soft, damp cloth.
♦ Carefully use a pair of scissors to remove any
threads or hair caught around the brush bar.
♦ Do not use abrasive or chemical cleaners.
♦ Clean the dust lter regularly to preserve the
appliance’s suction.
Cleaning the HEPA Filter
♦ Press the dust tank release button on the dust
tank handle and lift up to remove the dust tank.
♦ Remove the dust tank cover by rotating until the
marker aligns with the unlock symbol and then lift
out of the dust container.

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♦ Tap the lter over a bin to remove any excess dirt/
debris.
♦ Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
♦ Allow the parts to dry thoroughly before
reassembling and replacing back on to the
vacuum cleaner.
♦ Rotate the dust tank cover until the marker aligns
with the lock symbol.
Cleaning the Inlet and Exhaust Filters:
♦ To remove the air inlet press the dust tank release
button on the dust tank handle and lift up to
remove the dust tank.
♦ Lift the clip on the dust tank cover to open and
then lift out the lter.
♦ Tap the lter to remove any excess dirt, then wash
under running warm water (max. 40°C) until clean.
♦ Leave to dry for 24 hours or until fully dry before
reassembling and replacing back in to the vacuum
cleaner.
Remove the air exhaust filter
♦ Remove the air exhaust lter from the rear of the
vacuum by squeezing the release clip at the side
of the lter cover.
♦ Tap to remove any excess dirt/ debris then rinse
under warm water (max. 40°C) until clean.
♦ Leave to dry for 24 hours or until fully dry before
replacing back in to the vacuum cleaner.
Storage:
♦ Fully retract the power cord.
♦ Ensure the appliance is clean and fully dry.
♦ Attach all components.
♦ Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.