Simplicity Synergy X9 User manual

Description of the vacuum
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Owner’s Manual
models X9 & G9

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Important Safety Instructions 2
Polarization Instructions 3
Description of the Vacuum 4
Before Using Your Synergy for the First Time 6
Operation
Unwinding the Power Cord 7
Vacuuming Carpet 8
Vacuuming Hard Surfaces 8
Brushroll Auto Shut-off Feature 8
Dirt Sensing Display 9
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 Hose Extension 16
Disconnecting the Hose 16
Maintenance and Care
When to Change the Vacuum Bag 17
Replacing the Vacuum Bag 18
When to Change the Filters 19
Replacing the Filters 19
Cleaning the Dirt Sensor Eye 21
Lifetime Belt Warranty 21
Annual Checkup Reminder 21
Problem Solving Guide
Full Bag or Clog Indicator Light 22
Change Filter Indicator Light 22
Jammed Brushroll 23
Thermal Motor Protection 23
Troubleshooting 24
How to Contact Your Authorized Retailer 24
Visit Simpicity Online 24
Warranty 25
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, ngers 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
lters in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up ammable 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: X9 & G9
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
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to
cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Description of the Vacuum
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Description of the Vacuum
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1 ComfortGrip™Handle
2 Main On/Off Power Switch
3 Carpet/Hardwood Floor Switch
4 40' Power Cord
5 Carrying Handle
6 Bag Compartment Latch (to Replace Vacuum Bag)
7 Exhaust Filter Cover
8 Vacuum Nozzle
9 Change Filter Indicator
10 Full Bag/Clog Indicator
11 Brushroll Jam Indicator
12 Twin LED Headlamps
13 Furniture Guard
14 Quick Release Cord Hook
15 Deluxe Dusting Brush
16 Readyreach™Tools
17 Combination Dusting/Upholstery Tool
18 Tool Activation Dial
19 5-to-1 Stretch Hose
20 Hose Disconnect Cuff
21 Handle Release Pedal
22 Carpet Height Adjustment Dial
23 Thermal Reset Button
24 Crevice Tool
25 Telescopic Wand
26 Wand Extension Collar
27 Wand Release Button

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Before Using Your Synergy 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 oor 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 Synergy 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
Dirt Sensing Display (G9 model only)
The Premium Synergy is equipped with two
amber lights that illuminate the edges of the
cleaning path when your vacuum detects
that dirt is being picked up by the machine
(while in the carpet cleaning mode). Continue
vacuuming this area until the amber lights no
longer illuminate.
When only the white headlights are illuminated,
the Premium Synergy has removed all of the
deeply embedded dirt from your carpet, and
you should move on to a new area.
Carpet Height Adjustment
There are six carpet height settings available
for cleaning various ooring surfaces.
• Locate the height adjustment dial just
above the right rear wheel, and rotate
the dial to the desired height.
Max Shag/Frieze or similar length carpet
X Hi Plush carpet
High Medium pile carpet
Auto General setting
Floor Hard floors
Low Low pile carpet
• If it becomes difcult to push the vacuum
across the carpet, adjust the dial to a higher
carpet setting.
Amber Light Amber Light

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Vacuuming Under Furniture
Your Simplicity Synergy will lay flat on the
floor for effective cleaning under beds
and tables.
• Press the Handle Release Pedal once for
normal vacuuming.
• Press the Handle Release Pedal a second
time to enable the vacuum to lay flat on
the floor.
Operation

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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
With the on-board cleaning tools and vacuum
wand, your Simplicity Synergy becomes a
comprehensive cleaning system. Included
with your vacuum is an upholstery tool,
dusting brush, crevice tool, telescopic
wand and a 5-to-1 stretch hose.
• To use the cleaning tools, lift the
Telescopic Wand straight up from the
vacuum. Turn the Tool Activation Dial to
the “Tools On” position. The wand is now
activated for quick cleaning.
• Extend the Telescopic Wand by grasping
the Wand Extension Collar and pushing
outward.
• Attach any of the on-board tools to the
end of the Telescopic Wand.
• When finished with tool/wand cleaning, turn
the Tool Activation Dial to the “Tools 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
Your vacuum is equipped with a deluxe dusting
brush, upholstery tool and crevice tool. Other tools
are available at your Authorized Simplicity Retailer.
• Remove the Telescopic Wand from the
vacuum and turn the Tool Activation Dial to the
“Tools On” position. (See page 12)
• Insert any of the tools onto the end of the wand.
Dusting Brush:
Ideal for tabletops, 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.
Deluxe Dusting Brush:
Conveniently converts from a
deluxe dusting brush to a deluxe
upholstery tool.
Dusting
Brush Clip
Crevice Tool Upholstery Tool
Deluxe Dusting Brush
Insert here for
Deluxe
Upholstery Tool
Insert here for
Deluxe
Dusting Brush

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Cleaning Tools continued…
Cleaning tools can also be attached to the
curved handle for above-oor cleaning.
• Disconnect the Telescopic Wand from
the curved handle by pressing the
Wand 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
nished to restore full suction power.
Attachment Cleaning

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Attachment Cleaning
Optional Hose Extension (STAE)
In order to gain another six feet of tool
cleaning reach, a small section of stretch
hose can be spliced into the current
hose arrangement with the optional Hose
Extension Kit available only through your
Authorized Simplicity Retailer.
Disconnecting the Hose for
Attachment Cleaning
To attach the longer hose from an optional
attachment kit, disconnect the hose from
the back of the vacuum by pressing the
two buttons on the sides of the Hose
Disconnect 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 airow is signicantly reduced—
most commonly from full bags and clogs.
The light could also come on when
vacuuming ne powders such as our or
drywall dust. These materials can quickly
block the bag pores, signicantly 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. Suction
and ltration performance would be
greatly reduced.
Yellow Warning Light
Filter
Full Bag

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Maintenance and Care
Replacing the Vacuum Bag
• Open the bag compartment lid.
• Remove vacuum bag by pressing the
bag tab.
• To insert a new bag, place the base of
the bag collar on the bag supports. Then
secure the top of the bag collar with the
bag tab.
• Tuck the bag corners into the vacuum
before replacing the bag compartment lid.
• Close lid and press latch back into place.
Bag Collar
Bag Bag
Supports
Bag Tab