Simplicity SCRS SCRD SCRP User manual

Description of the vacuum
(The chances are you’re
never going to read me)
Owner’s Manual
www.simplicityvac.com
models
SCRS
SCRD
SCRP

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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 2
Polarization instructions ................................................................................... 3
Description of the vacuum ................................................................................ 4
Before using your Synchrony the first time ....................................................... 6
Operation
Unwinding the power cord ............................................................................... 7
Vacuuming carpet ............................................................................................ 8
Vacuuming hard surfaces ................................................................................. 8
Carpet height adjustment ................................................................................. 9
Vacuuming under furniture ................................................................................ 10
Carrying the vacuum ........................................................................................ 11
Attachment Cleaning
Wand cleaning ................................................................................................. 12
Cleaning tools .................................................................................................. 13
Adjusting the suction power ............................................................................. 15
Optional premium attachment kit ..................................................................... 16
Hose disconnect .............................................................................................. 16
Maintenance and Care
When to change the vacuum bag .................................................................... 18
Replacing the vacuum bag ............................................................................... 19
When to change the filters ................................................................................ 20
Replacing the filters .......................................................................................... 20
Lifetime belt warranty ....................................................................................... 22
Annual checkup reminder ................................................................................. 22
Problem Solving Guide
Full bag or clog indicator light .......................................................................... 23
Jammed brushroll ............................................................................................ 23
Thermal motor protection ................................................................................. 24
Trouble shooting ............................................................................................... 25
How to contact your Authorized Retailer .......................................................... 25
Visit Simplicity on-line ....................................................................................... 25
Warranty ................................................................................................................. 26
Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS APPLIANCE
The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage
caused when the appliance is not used according to the
instructions, or for uses other than those for which it
was intended.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD
OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON
WET SURFACES.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
• Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
appliance is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, return it to your
Authorized Retailer for service.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do
not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that
may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or
hot ashes.
• Do not use without vacuum bag and/or
filters in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids such as gasoline or
use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not attempt to service the unit while
appliance is plugged in.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:

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POWER CORD, 2-WIRE POLARIZED CORD
Household models SCRS, SCRD and SCRP
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product is equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a qualified
electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
Polarization Instructions

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Description of the vacuum
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1 ComfortGrip™handle
2 Main on / off power switch
3 Carpet / bare floor switch
4 Power cord
5 ReadyReach™tools (for models SCRP & SCRD)
6 Carrying handle
7 Bag compartment latch (to replace vacuum bag)
8 Vacuum nozzle
9 Twin Xenon headlamps
10 Furniture guard
11 Brushroll jam indicator
12 Full bag / clog indicator
13 Quick release cord hook
14 Telescopic wand (for models SCRP & SCRD)
15 5-to-1 stretch hose (for models SCRP & SCRD)
16 Tool activation dial (for models SCRP & SCRD)
17 Combination dusting / upholstery brush (for models SCRP & SCRD)
18 Crevice tool (for models SCRP & SCRD)
19 Handle release pedal
20 Carpet height adjustment dial
21 Thermal reset button
22 Hose disconnect (for models SCRP & SCRD)
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Before using your Synchrony for the first time
Attaching the handle to the vacuum
• Remove the handle screw located on
the back of the vacuum. Insert the handle
downward into the body of the vacuum.
Insert screw and tighten.
• Open bag compartment lid to ensure
vacuum bag is in place.
• Your vacuum is now ready for use.

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Operation
Unwinding the power cord
• The upper cord hook rotates to allow for
quick access to the power cord.

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Operation
Vacuuming carpet
• For carpet cleaning, press the “on / off”
switch on and press the “carpet” switch
on. Both lights should be lit.
Vacuuming hard surfaces
• For bare floor cleaning (i.e. tile, wood, or
linoleum), turn the main “on / off” button
on and the “carpet” switch to floor. Only
the “on / off” button light should be on.
Brushroll auto shut-off feature
Note: When the Synchrony is turned on
and in the upright position, the brushroll
will not spin as to eliminate the possibility of
damage to floor surfaces. The brushroll will
spin when the handle is lowered, provided
the “carpet” switch is on.
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Carpet Cleaning Bare Floor Cleaning
(Wood, Tile, etc.)

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Operation
Carpet height adjustment
There are various carpet height settings
available designed for numerous flooring
surfaces.
• Locate the height adjustment dial just
above the right rear wheel, and rotate
the dial to the desired height.
Model SCRP
X Hi Plush carpets
High Medium pile carpet
Auto General setting
Floor Hard floors
X Low Low pile carpet
Model SCRD and SCRS
High Medium pile carpet
Auto General setting
Floor Hard floors
Low Low pile carpet
• If it becomes difficult to push the vacuum
across the carpet, adjust the dial to a higher
carpet setting.

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Vacuuming under furniture
Your Simplicity Synchrony will lay flat on the
floor for effective cleaning under beds
and tables.
• Press the foot pedal release once for
normal vacuum cleaning.
• Press the foot pedal release a second
time to enable the vacuum to lay flat
on the floor.
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Carrying the vacuum
To safely transport your vacuum, especially
when carrying the vacuum up and down
stairs, use the ergonomic carry handle.
Operation

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Attachment Cleaning
Wand cleaning
(on models SCRP & SCRD)
With the on-board cleaning tools and vacuum
wand, your Simplicity Synchrony becomes a
comprehensive cleaning system. Included
with the SCRP and SCRD models is an
upholstery tool, dusting brush, crevice tool,
extension wand and a 5-to-1 stretch hose.
• To use the cleaning tools, lift the wand
straight up from the vacuum. Turn the
tool activation dial to the “on” position.
The cleaning wand is now activated for
quick cleaning.
• Extend the wand by grasping the wand
release and pushing outward.
• Attach any of the on-board tools to the
end of the cleaning wand.
• When finished with tool / wand cleaning,
turn the tool activation dial to the “off”
position. Insert the wand back into the
vacuum and secure the wand by pushing
the curved handle into the holder.
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Attachment Cleaning
Cleaning tools
(on models SCRP & SCRD)
Your vacuum is equipped with a dusting
brush, upholstery brush and crevice tool.
Other tools are available at your Authorized
Simplicity Retailer.
• Remove the cleaning wand from the
vacuum and turn the tool activation dial to
the “on” position. (See page 12)
• Insert any of the tools onto the end
of the wand.
Dusting brush:
Ideal for table tops, shelves, blinds or
hard surface floors.
Upholstery tool:
Ideal for soft surfaces like chairs and
couches. Remove the dusting brush clip
for upholstery cleaning.
Crevice tool:
Ideal for tight places like between seat
cushions or corners.
Dusting
Brush Clip
Crevice Tool Upholstery Brush
Dusting Tool

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Cleaning tools continued…
Cleaning tools can also be attached to the
curved handle for above-floor cleaning.
• Disconnect the wand from the curved
handle by pressing the release button.
• Attach any of the cleaning tools directly to
the curved handle.
Attachment Cleaning

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Adjusting the suction power for
tool cleaning
Full suction power might be too strong for
some cleaning situations. For example,
reduced suction power would be
appropriate for cleaning sheer curtains.
• On the curved handle, locate the suction
relief valve and slide it backward. This
reduces the suction power coming
through the tool. Slide the valve
forward when finished to restore
full suction power.
Attachment Cleaning

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Attachment Cleaning
Optional premium attachment kit
A premium attachment kit is available
through your Authorized Retailer. With
numerous high quality accessories for
your Synchrony, the kit is a safe and
effective way to clean your stairs and
a variety of other surfaces.
• Remember to activate tool use, you
must turn the tool activation dial to the
“on” position.
Disconnecting the hose for attachment
cleaning.
To attach the longer hose from the premium
attachment kit, disconnect the hose from
the back of the vacuum by pressing the two
buttons on the sides of the hose cuff. Then
plug the longer hose into this port.

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Maintenance and Care
When to change the vacuum bag
The full bag indicator light is designed to
show when the bag is full or when there is
a clog in the vacuum.
The system measures airflow and alerts the
user when airflow is significantly reduced—
most commonly from full bags and clogs.
The light could also come on when
vacuuming fine powders such as flour or
drywall dust. These materials can quickly
block the bag pores, significantly reducing
airflow before the bag appears to be full.
The vacuum bag should still be changed.
Note: The vacuum bags are disposable
and intended to only be used once.
Do not attempt to reuse as suction
and filtration performance would be
greatly reduced.
Yellow Warning Light
Brushroll
Full Bag