GVA GVAVK08 User manual

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000W CYCLONIC
BAGLESS VACUUM
/GVAVK08
Instruction Manual

Contents
Guide to the Appliance
Caring for the Environment
Safety Information and Warnings
Basic Set Up
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
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Guide to the Appliance
1. Suction hose
2. Dust canister with filter inside
3. Suction hose connection
4. Combo floor nozzle
5. Carrying handle
Accessories
6. Telescopic tube
7. Exhaust air valve
8. Button for retracting the cable
9. Suction strength control
10. On/Off button
Not shown: storage holder for accessories.
Combo floor nozzle Upholstery nozzle Crevice and brush nozzle
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Guide to the Appliance
Dust canister
1. Dust canister lid
2. Dust canister
3. Bottom flap
4. Release button for bottom flap
5. Filter unit with HEPA filter
6. Release button for removing the dust
canister from the vacuum cleaner
Filter unit with HEPA filter
1. HEPA filter
2. Filter unit
3. Dust canister lid
Note:
Due to production improvements, the appliance may differ slightly from the diagram
shown. Diagrams in this instruction manual are ready for reference only.
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Caring for the Environment
Responsible disposal of the packaging
The packaging of your appliance has been selected from environmentally friendly materials and
can usually be recycled. Please ensure these are disposed of correctly.
Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, please ensure all
packaging materials are out of reach and are safely disposed of. Please ensure they are offered
for recycling rather than throwing these materials away.
Responsible disposal of the appliance
At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household rubbish.
Electrical and electronic products contain substances that can have a detrimental effect on the
environment and human health if disposed of inappropriately. Observe any local regulations
regarding the disposal of electrical consumer goods and dispose of it appropriately for recycling.
Contact your local authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area.
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Safety Information and Warnings
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product.
The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when
correctly adhered to.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the warranty card, purchase
receipt and carton. If applicable, pass these instructions on to the next owner of the appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using an
electrical appliance, including the following:
Electrical safety and cord handling
•Before turning on, make sure your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the
voltage stated on the appliance rating label and your outlet socket is earthed.
•To protect against fire and electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or the appliance
itself in water or other liquid, or expose the electrical connections to water. Never spill
liquids into the product.
•Never operate this product or handle the plug with wet hands or without shoes. Do not
use it outdoors or on wet surfaces.
•Do not insert any objects into the appliance.
•Check the appliance and cord regularly for visible damage. Do not use it if the cord or
housing is damaged, if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into
water, or if it appears faulty in any way.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or an appropriately qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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In case of damage, contact the GVA customer helpline to arrange return or repair of the
damaged product.
•Protect the power cord. Do not kink, bend, squash, strain or damage the power cord
Do not wrap it around the appliance. Do not pull or carry the vacuum by the cord. Do not
use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord or pull the cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run the vacuum over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
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WARNING:
Always switch off the appliance and then unplug the vacuum after use and
before emptying or cleaning the dust container.
•When disconnecting the vacuum from the power supply, do not pull on the cord. Grasp
the plug and gently pull it out of the power point.
•Do not leave the vacuum unattended when plugged in.
Usage conditions and restrictions
•This appliance is intended for household use only. It is neither suitable for
commercial/industrial nor for outdoor use.
•Only use the vacuum on dry, indoor surfaces, as described in this manual and with the
original accessories supplied by the manufacturer/ distributor. Do not use it for any
purpose other than described in this manual.
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Safety Information and Warnings
•Improper installation and use may result in the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to
persons. We assume no liability for any eventual damages caused by improper use or
faulty handling.
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instructions concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
•This appliance is not a toy. Supervise young children to ensure they do not play with the
appliance. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
•Do not put any objects into openings. Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair or anything
that may reduce the airflow. Do not use the product with any openings blocked or
restricted airflow.
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IMPORTANT
: If the suction opening in the appliance or the hose is blocked, switch off the
appliance and remove the blockage before you start the appliance again.
•Before you start vacuuming, make sure to remove large or sharp objects that might
damage the filter.
•Keep the vacuum away from heat sources (radiator, oven etc.), direct sunlight, moisture
and sharp edges.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and
moving parts.
•Keep openings away from your face and body.
•Do not point the appliance at people or animals when in use.
•Do not use the appliance without the filters in place.
•Take extra care when vacuuming on stairs.
•Keep your work area well lit.
•Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up: flammable or combustible fluids (such as fuel
or solvent); burning substances (such ash, cigarettes or hot coals), or use it in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapours; hard or sharp objects such as shards of glass,
nails, coins; harmful or toxic materials (such as chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner);
any liquids, or vacuum in areas where liquids may be present.
•Store your appliance indoors in a cool, dry area.
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Basic Set Up
Before first use
•Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you have made sure your
new vacuum cleaner is undamaged and in good working order. Plastic wrapping can be a
suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all packaging materials are
out of their reach.
•Unwind the cord to its full length and inspect it for damage. Do not use the appliance if it
is damaged. In case of damage, contact the GVA after sales support line for advice on
examination, repair or return of the damaged product.
•Read this manual to familiarise yourself with all the parts and operating principles of the
vacuum cleaner.
Note.
The numbers in square brackets throughout this manual refer to the part’s number
as listed on the Guide to the Appliance page.
•Pay particular attention to the safety instructions on the previous pages.
Assembling the vacuum
WARNING.
Make sure the vacuum cleaner is unplugged from the power outlet before
assembling or removing any accessories.
1. Plug the suction hose into the suction hose
connection on the front of the appliance. The suction
hose must be heard to engage in place.
2. To remove the suction hose, you must press the two
catches on the side of the suction hose and pull out
the suction hose.
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Basic Set Up
Connecting the suction hose to the telescopic tube
1. Slide the end of the suction hose with the exhaust air valve
onto the end of the telescopic tube with the wider diameter.
2. To remove the suction hose from the telescopic tube, simply
pull off the suction hose.
Connecting a nozzle attachment
Select a nozzle attachment and plug it onto the end of the telescopic tube with the narrower
diameter. To change the nozzle attachment, pull off the nozzle attachment and plug a new
nozzle attachment onto the telescopic tube. The following nozzle attachments are available to
you:
Combo floor nozzle
Suitable for both carpets and hard floors.
The foot switch allows you to change between carpet and hard
floor. A brush and a rubber lip are extended on the underside of
the nozzle for use on hard floors.
Upholstery nozzle
The upholstery nozzle is suitable for cleaning all kinds of
upholstery, e. g. sofas, car seats etc.
Crevice and brush nozzle
The crevice nozzle is suitable for upholstery, cleaning the inside
of cars and small spaces that cannot be reached with the other
nozzles.
The brush nozzle is suitable for all uneven objects, furniture,
lamps, profiles and skirting boards, window ledges, etc.
There is an arrow mark on the crevice nozzle. To turn the crevice
nozzle into a brush nozzle, all you have to do is fold the end of
the crevice nozzle in the direction marked by the arrow.
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Basic Set Up
Pulling out the telescopic wand
1. Press the slider on the telescopic tube in the direction shown by
the arrow and pull the telescopic tube out to the length you
want.
2. Let go of the slider and carry on pulling out the telescopic tube
until it locks in place.
Emptying the dust container
1. Hold down the release button on the handle of the dust
container and detach the dust container from the vacuum
cleaner.
2. Hold the dust container over a dustbin and press the release
button to open the bottom flap of the dust container.
3. Carefully tap out the dust container.
4. Then close the bottom flap of the dust container. It must
engage audibly.
5. For more thorough cleaning of the dust container, the filter
unit can be removed from the dust container. There is
therefore an arrow mark on the side of the dust container (see
picture).
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Basic Set Up
6. If the filter unit is inserted correctly in the dust container, the
upper arrow points towards the lower arrow of the closed lock
symbol (see picture).
7. To remove the filter unit, turn the dust container lid until the
upper arrow points towards the lower arrow of the open lock
symbol.
8. Pull the filter unit up and out.
9. Clean the dust container and the filter unit if
necessary with a damp cloth and mild
detergent. Then wipe with a dry cloth.
10. Make sure when cleaning that the HEPA
filter does not get wet. You can read about
how to clean the HEPA filter in the Care and
Maintenance section.
11. To put the dust container and the filter unit back together
again, you must insert the filter unit in such a way that the
upper arrow points towards the open lock symbol.
12. Turn the dust container lid until the upper arrow points
towards the closed lock symbol and locks in place.
13. Insert the dust container back into the vacuum cleaner. The
dust container must be heard to engage in place.
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Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the HEPA filter
The HEPA filter is located in the filter unit in the dust container and should be cleaned regularly
to ensure that the suction power of your vacuum cleaner does not diminish and the motor is not
overloaded.
1. Hold down the release button on the handle of the dust
container and detach the dust container from the vacuum
cleaner.
2. Open the dust container by releasing the fastener clip (A)
and folding up the dust container lid.
3. Remove the HEPA filter (B) by pulling it out.
4. Below the HEPA filter there is another foam filter. Remove it
for cleaning.
5. Tap the HEPA dust filter out over an open dustbin. Clean the filter using a brush if
necessary. Never clean the HEPA filter with water to prevent damage to the filter.
6. Tap the foam filter out over an open dustbin. If necessary, you can rinse the foam filter
with clear, cold water. Then allow the filter to dry completely before you insert it again.
7. Place the dry foam filter back into the filter unit.
8. Insert the HEPA filter back into the filter unit.
9. Close the dust container lid. The fastener clip must be heard to lock in place.
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Care and Maintenance
10. Insert the dust container back into the vacuum cleaner. The
dust container must be heard to engage in place.
Cleaning the motor filters
The motor filters are situated in the vacuum cleaner unit, under the dust container. The motor
filters should be cleaned regularly to ensure that the suction power of your vacuum cleaner does
not diminish and the motor is not overloaded.
1. Hold down the release button on the handle of the dust
container and detach the dust container from the vacuum
cleaner.
2. Remove the small motor filter (C).
3. Tap the small motor filter out over an open dustbin. If
necessary, you can rinse the filter with clear, cold water.
4. Then allow the filter to dry completely before you insert it
again.
5. To remove the large motor filter, you must first open the
filter flap (D).
6. The large motor filter is situated directly beneath the tap the
large motor filter out over an open dustbin. If necessary, you
can rinse the filter with clear, cold water.
7. Then allow the filter to dry completely before you insert it
again. Close the filter flap.
8. Insert the dust container back into the vacuum cleaner. The
dust container must be heard to engage in place.
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Care and Maintenance
Storage
Store the vacuum cleaner in a dry, cool place indoors that is not accessible to children and
animals.
1. Place the crevice and brush nozzle and the upholstery
nozzle onto the storage holder (E).
2. Clip the storage holder onto the telescopic tube.
For practical storage, you can collapse the telescopic tube as far as possible and either.
Hook the cleaning foot onto the back of the vacuum cleaner so that it is horizontal
Or hook the telescopic tube onto the bottom of the vacuum cleaner so that it is upright.
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Troubleshooting
The following simple issues can be handled by the user. Please call the GVA aftersales support
number if the issues remain unresolved.
Problem
Possible cause/solution
There is no suction
Is the plug inserted in the mains socket correctly?
Is the mains socket defective? Try another main socket.
Check the fuse of your mains connection.
Is the device switched on? Press the On/Off button.
Low suction force
Is the exhaust air value in the handle open? Close it.
Adjust the suction strength on the suction strength control.
Is the dust container full? Empty it.
Is the HEPA filter or one of the other filters clogged up?
Clean the filters.
Is the nozzle, the telescopic tube or the suction hose
clogged? Pull the mains plug out of the socket and remove
the objects causing the blockage from the nozzle,
telescopic tube and/or suction hose.
Dust escapes from the device
during cleaning
Check whether the HEPA dust filter is inserted into the dust
container correctly and whether the dust container is closed
and inserted correctly.
Unusual odour
A new odour is normal when the device is used for the first
time and this does not indicate a defect with the device.
This will disappear after a little while.
WARNING.
Never use this vacuum cleaner when the suction power becomes very weak. When this happens,
switch off the vacuum cleaner, unplug it and check whether the dust container is full. Then check
if any part of the floor brush, tube or hose is jammed. Do not use the vacuum cleaner until the
blockage is removed and it operates normally again. If you cannot solve the problem, contact
our after sales support line for advice on examination or repair.
If the appliance stops unexpectedly, switch off the power supply, unplug the unit and contact our
after sales support line. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit yourself.
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