Ewbank VC600 Guide

Model VC600
Care & Use Instructions
Ewbank Products Ltd.
Distributed by:
Pik-a-Pak
38 Bluestem Road,
Ransomes Europark,
Ipswich, IP3 9RR, UK
Email: [email protected]o.uk
Tel: [phone]
DO NOT VACUUM
LIQUIDS WITH
THIS PRODUCT

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1) Ewbank VC600 Vac
2) Extension Handle
3) Floor Head
4) Crevice Tool
5) Pre-lter and HEPA lter
Read this
instruction manual
before using the
Ewbank VC600 and
make sure that;
A) The power cord
is in perfect
condition
B) All packaging
materials are
removed from
the product
Pack contents
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Safety Instructions - CAUTION
DO NOT:
• Grab or pull the unit by the power cord.
• Modify the unit in any way. It is dangerous and voids the warranty.
• Handle the unit with wet hands.
WARNING!
• This is a powerful lightweight vacuum cleaner. The unit will get
warm when operating, this is entirely normal.
• If the air ow becomes blocked motor sound will change. If this
happens turn off the unit immediately and check for a blocked
hose, blocked accessory, clogged lter, or full waste container.
• This product is not a toy.
• Always unplug the Ewbank VC600 when not in use.
• To avoid electric shock, do not expose to rain or use outside.
• Store the unit indoors.
• NEVER pick up ammable or combustible liquids such as petrol,
other volatile substances or burning embers.
• NEVER use in the presence of explosive liquids, vapours or
explosive dust such as coal or grain.
• When lifting the unit, always hold it by the hand grip.
• Only use the product as detailed in these instructions.
• Only use the manufacturer’s recommended attachments and
consumables.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 14 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. Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning or maintenance should not be made by children
without supervision.
• Ensure unit is switched off before plugging unit into power
socket-outlet.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Ewbank
Ltd, or its appointed agents in order to avoid a hazard.

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Assembling ready for use
The Ewbank VC600 4 can be used as a handheld
vacuum cleaner and as an upright stick-vac.
Floor brush and crevice tool accessories can
be added by inserting the required accessory
into the waste chamber inlet. Simply insert
the accessory in a straight line into the waste
chamber inlet (Fig. 1).
We recommend a light spray of polish or other
lubricant spray into the inlet of the waste
chamber to make this easier. Do not twist either
the Ewbank VC600 or the accessory while
inserting or removing an accessory.
Extension handle
The extension handle can be added to convert
the Ewbank VC600 to a stick vacuum.
The handle and extension wand are delivered
disconnected inside the product packaging. To
assemble the extension handle, pull the pin from
the handle by unscrewing it until it comes away
completely. Next t the handle onto the shaft so
that the holes in the shaft match the holes on
the handle. Ensure the single hole on the other
end faces forwards. Attach the hook and screw
the pin all the way in
To attach the extension handle to the body of
the VC600, hold the vac body by its handle and
push the extension handle into the body (Fig. 2).
Push the handle in until an audible “click” is
heard. To remove the handle, fully depress button
‘A’ on the top of the unit and pull the handle out
of the hole, releasing the button once the handle
is clear of the unit.
To remove, pull out in a straight line.
Remember to ensure the lter and pre-lter are
tted before use
Fig 1. Inserting an accessory
Simply insert your accessory
into the waste chamber inlet.
Fig 2. Inserting and releasing
the handle
Push the handle in until an
audible ‘click’ is heard.
Press button A to release
handle.
A

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Important Care Advice
The VC600 is a powerful highly efcient, yet lightweight and portable vacuum
cleaner. The powerful suction will remove the smallest particles of dust and
dirt from your carpets and upholstery. To prevent the unit from overheating and
to maintain the efciency of the VC600 the lter MUST BE cleaned regularly.
The waste chamber is transparent to enable you to see accumulated dirt and
debris (Fig. 10). When this happens the efciency of the motor unit is reduced
and the waste chamber must be emptied and the lter assembly cleaned.
A blocked lter will restrict airow to the motor
which can start overheating.
This will become apparent as the noise of the motor will become higher pitch.
If this happens stop the unit and then clean the lter.
As a safety precaution the motor is designed to cut out in the event of
overheating. Please allow the unit to cool sufciently for up to one hour before
restarting.
Handheld Use
Use without accessories as a
handheld vac.
• Perfect for tidying up after meals,
vacuuming upholstery, stairs and
anywhere that needs a quick clean
up (Fig. 3).
Using the crevice tool
• Ideal for cleaning inside edges
of sofas/arm chairs. Great for
window cills. (Fig. 4).
Using the oor head.
• Use with the oor head to
clean carpets, rugs and any types
of bare oor (Fig. 5).
Fig 3.
Fig 4.
Fig 5.

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Emptying the waste chamber and
caring for your lter
Disconnect the VC600 from the power socket-
outlet and remove any accessory attached to the
unit. Depress the waste chamber release button B
(Fig. 6). While holding the release button, separate
the chamber from the main body. Remove the pre-
lter and lter body from the chamber and empty
the waste from the chamber (Fig. 7). The chamber
can be rinsed out with warm (not hot) soapy water
if necessary. Ensure that the chamber is dry before
re-assembly.
Filter cleaning - we recommend the lter and pre-
lter are checked and cleaned each time the waste
chamber is emptied.
The VC600 lter has 2 separate parts, an outer pre-
lter foam which ts over the pleated lter The
pre-lter will collect larger particles and prevent
these from becoming lodged in the grooves of the
pleated lter. Clean regularly.
To clean the lter separate the two parts, pulling
the foam pre-lter off, then gently shake, tap or
brush the pleated lter to remove dust particles
and debris from the grooves (Fig. 8). The outer pre-
lter can be brushed and tapped to remove debris
around the lter (Fig. 9).
All parts of the lter assembly are suitable for
gentle washing in warm (not hot) water. Do not
use detergent. Allow to dry naturally for 24 hours
before retting to the VC600. Ensure all parts have
fully dried before reassembly.
Only use the VC600with both parts of the lter
assembly in place.
Fig 9.
Clean pre-lter of any debris.
Fig 8.
Brush lter pleats.
Fig 7.
Empty waste from container.
Fig 6.
Pushing button B allows you
to separate the body from
the chamber.
B

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Trouble shooting
If an accessory does not remove easily when pulled (in a
straight line) from the VC600 unit, then squeeze the inlet of
the accessory and pull away from the body of the unit or put
a small amount of hot water into the bottom of the waste
container - this will release the accessory.
POWER CONNECTION
This unit is a Class II appliance which means it is double-
insulated for your protection, no earthing wire is necessary.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Ewbank
Products Ltd. or its appointed agents.
Your unit has been supplied with a power cord with a tted
fused plug. Please read the following safety instructions
before use.
1. If the tted plug is cut off from the power cord then
the plug must be disposed of safely. NEVER in any
circumstances insert such a plug into a mains socket-
outlet.
2 A replacement fuse must be rated at 5 Amp. These must
be manufactured and approved to BS 1362.
3. IF IN ANY DOUBT CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
If you need to t a plug to the power cord, this should be
tted in accordance with the wiring instructions below and
will need to be used with a 5 Amp fuse. If in doubt consult a
qualied electrician.
If you are using an extension lead it must be rated at a
minimum of 10 Amps and fully unwound. Do not operate with
a lead rated less than 10 Amps as this will cause premature
failure of the motor which is not covered by the
guarantee.
As the colours of the wires in the power cord of the
application may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
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Fig. 17

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Technical Data
4m long power cord
220-240V ~50 - 60Hz
600W
Sound pressure 79dB (A) approx.
1 litre Waste Capacity
1.5kg
INFORMATION ON THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT KNOWN AS WEEE
Ewbank Products Ltd.
Distributed by:
Pik-a-Pak,
38 Bluestem Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9RR, UK
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone]
Made in China
EB1045 05/19
Your attention is brought to new directives applicable to the disposal
of this electrical equipment where, in accordance with legislation, this
product must not be disposed of in your normal household waste.
Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of this type of waste by
handing it over to special designated collection points for recovery and
recycling.This product is marked with a ‘Wheelie bin’ symbol with a
cross on it to remind you of this action. The objective of this directive
is to help conserve resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner
that protects human health and the environment. For more information
about where you can drop off your waste please contact your local
authority, take back facilities are free of charge.
Your Guarantee
This product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months. This does not cover normal wear
and tear, abuse or replacement of parts other than specied. While every possible care
is taken by Ewbank Products Ltd. to ensure that our products leave the factory in good
working order, Ewbank Products Ltd. cannot under any circumstances accept liability
for problems or damage caused by their subsequent use. It is the responsibility of
the user to ensure the surfaces to be treated or cleaned are suitable for vacuuming.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. This guarantee excludes the use
for rental or commercial. In the event of a fault occurring please contact our helpline
before returning the unit to our Service Department at the address below together
with a copy of your purchase receipt.