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Model No.: VUM33AS20G
MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Before operating the appliance for the first time, read these
instructions carefully. Please store this user manual for future
reference.
1. Include this instruction manual when passing on the appliance
to a third party.
2. This appliance is intended for household use only and must
only be used indoors.
3. Use the appliance only for its intended purpose. Improper use
may lead to hazards.
4. The appliance is only meant for vacuum cleaning of dry parti-
cles as stipulated in this instruction manual. Do not use it for
other purposes.
5. No liability for any damage that occurs can be accepted in the
event of improper use or incorrect handling.
6. Always use the appliance on an even, stable and dry surface.
7. To prevent damages and injuries use only original accessories
or the ones recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Danger of suffocation! Keep all packaging materials away from
children.
9. This appliance is not to be used by persons (including chil-
dren) 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.
10. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
11. Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
12. Protect the appliance against heat, dust, direct sunlight,
moisture, dripping and splashing water. If the appliance is humid
or wet, unplug it immediately.
13. 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/ objects).
14. Do not insert any object into the appliance.
15. Before cleaning or storing the appliances, switch if off and
always pull the plug from the socket (pull the plug, not the
cable). Remove all attached accessories before cleaning or
storing the appliance.
16. Do not immerse the appliance, power cord or plug in water or
any other liquids.
17. Never touch the appliance, power cord or plug with wet or
damp hands.
18. Before you connect the appliance to the mains supply, ensure
that the voltage on the rating label is the same as in your home.
19. Always unplug from the mains supply when not in use and
before cleaning.
20. Do not operate the appliance if damaged or after the appli-
ance malfunctions.
21. Any extension cable must be suitable for the appropriate
power output being used.
22. Do not damage the power cord by pinching or by contact with
sharp edges.
23. Check the appliance and the power cord regularly for possible
damages. Should there be any signs that the cord is damaged in
the slightest degree, do not use the appliance. Do not attempt to
repair the appliance by yourself.
24. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a quali-
fied electrician in order to avoid a hazard or the appliance must
be disposed of.
25. Always carry the appliance by the carrying handle, never by
the suction hose or cord.
26. Only use the accessories provided with the appliance.
27. Prior to using the appliance, make sure that the surface is
free from pointed or sharp objects or large items. Otherwise, the
appliance may be damaged.
28. Never use the appliance without the filters in place!
29. Do not suck up liquids!
30. Do not suck up hot ashes or pointed and/or sharp objects!
31. Check that the filters are inserted correctly!
32. Do empty the Dust Bin regularly for optimal operation of the
vacuum.
33. Keep hair, clothing and body parts away from the vacuum
nozzle during use!
34. Keep the appliance away from source of heat like radiators,
oven, etc.!

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEANER
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EXHAUST FILTER
PRE-MOTOR FILTER
HANDLE TUBE
RELEASE BUTTON
CORD STORAGE HOOK
EXTENSION HOSE
CORD
EXTENSION HOSE SOCKET
CORD STORAGE HOOK
WHEELS
POWERON/OFF
BUTTON
HOSE TO
EXTENSION
TUBE
CONNECTOR
HANDLE
MINI TURBO NOZZLE
BIN RELEASE BUTTON
CARRY HANDLE
INNER CYCLONES
OPENING LID BUTTON
DUST BIN
3-IN-1 TOOL
BRUSH HEAD
CARPET CARE
SELECTOR
EXHAUST FILTER

PREPARING YOUR CLEANER
SUPPLY CORD
Insert the main
handle in the
cleaner body.
Do not run over the supply
cord.
Clip the supply cord in the cord
clip at the back of the handle
to avoid accidentally running
the cleaner over the cord and
causing any damage.
Put the mini turbo nozzle
onto the holder.
MINI TURBO BRUSH ASSEMBLY
POWER SWITCH
Put 3-in-1 tool onto storage area.
Twist the handle to manoeuvre under or around
furniture.
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Plug in your machine and
turn it on.
CARPET CARE CONTROL SELECTOR
The carpet care control selector raises and lowers
the height of the brush head.
Ensure that the cleaner is in the upright (parked)
position and move the selector tothe required
To obtain the best performance
it is recommended that the adjustment
setting position 1 is used for the main cleaning
operations. The other adjustment settings are
for ease of use, use on longer pile carpets, or for
specialist cleaning tasks.
Settings
CLEANER RELEASE
Press your foot lightly on the
brush head and pull the cleaner
backwards to recline.
1. Short to medium pile carpets, hard wooden floors,
wooden floor boards with crevices, ceramic tiles.
2. Medium pile carpets, delicate floor coverings
such as vinyl or linoleum, parquet flooring.
3or 4. For longer pile carpets the motion
resistance may increase. Use these intermediate
settings to reduce the force required to push the
vacuum cleaner.
5. Long pile carpets, deep scatter rugs.
Important: Using this cleaner for loop pile
carpets with pile greater than 30mm is not
recommended. Please consult the floorcare/carpet
manufacturer’s recommended cleaning instruction
before vacuuming.
Important: When cleaning delicate hard floors
such as vinyl or linoleum the selector switch must
be moved to position 2. Failure to do so may cause
damage to the floor surface.

IMPORTANT! When using the cleaning tools please remember
the vacuum cleaner has a constantly rotating agitator brushbar.
So please ensure that the cleaner is in the upright position with
the height control set to the maximum and you hold
the unit when using the cleaning accessories.
CLEANING TOOLS
Choose your accessory. Connecting accessory to hose.
Remove handle tube. Insert hose connector to the
handle tube,then rotate hose
connector to lock.
Connect accessory to the
handle tube.
Handle
All accessories can t onto the end of the hose, and handle tube. Combine accessories depending on use.
Mini Turbo Nozzle
The Mini turbo nozzle is ideal for removing pet hairs.
DO NOT touch the rotating brush.
3-in-1 tool
a- dusting brush
b- crevice tool
press the button to release the brush and reveal the crevice tool
c- upholstery nozzle
turn brush upside down and attach to the crevice tool to use the upholstery nozzle
Connecting Accessory to Hose
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CLEANING THE STAIRS
STORING THE CLEANER
It is dangerous to place the cleaner
above you when cleaning stairs.
ALWAYS work with the cleaner
below you when cleaning the stairs.
Ensure the cleaner is positioned
tightly up against the bottom stair,
setting the height control to the
maximum height setting and that the
cleaning is being carried out safe
manner with no risk to others .
Turn the cleaner off and remove the plug. Wind the
power cord around the cord storage hooks.
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Pull out the hose connector
from the extension hose
socket.
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b
c
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