Tesco VCBL17 User manual

USER GUIDE
Vacuum Cleaner
VCBL17

To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or injury:
Read all the instructions carefully before using your appliance and
keep them for future reference. If you pass the product on to a third
party, include this manual.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision
Unplug the appliance from the mains supply when not in use,
removing or attaching lters, accessories, the dust cup and before
cleaning any part of the appliance.
When unplugging, hold the plug top, not the power cord.
Do not immerse the body of the cleaner or the electrical cord or plug
in water or liquids.
Do not use outdoors in damp or wet weather
Do not use your appliance indoors in damp or wet conditions.
Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended by the
manufacturer.
This appliance is for household use. Do not use for any purpose not
expressly specied in this manual.
There are no user serviceable parts in this appliance. Unauthorised
dismantling or servicing will void the warranty.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufac-
turer or its service agent or a similarly qualied person in order to
avoid a hazard
Refer all servicing which involves the taking or putting on of parts
(other than those specically referred to in this manual), to a quali-
ed repair person or approved service centre.
Do not use attachments or accessories which are not recommended
by the manufacturer. They may cause malfunction or injury.
Do not use harsh abrasives, or caustic cleaners when cleaning this
appliance.
Store the appliance away from direct sunlight.
Electrical Information
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your electric-
ity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate.
When operating your cleaner:
Never leave the cleaner unattended when it is connected to the
electricity supply.
Do NOT use the vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water.
Do NOT pull or carry the cleaner by the cord, close a door on the cord,
or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Use the handle to
carry and move the cleaner.
Do NOT run the appliance over the power cord.
Do NOT handle the mains plug or cleaner with wet hands.
Do NOT use the vacuum cleaner to pick up large objects or objects
that are likely to damage the vacuum cleaner.
Do NOT attempt to vacuum long hair, string, pieces of cloth, etc.
when vacuuming carpets or oors.These may clog the cleaner.
Keep hair, loose clothing, jewellery, ngers, feet and all parts of your
body away from openings and moving parts.
Do NOT vacuum hot items; e.g. cigarettes, matches, ashes.
Do NOT vacuum hard or metal objects, nails pins, etc.
Do NOT pick up toxic, or ammable materials or use in the presence
of explosive or toxic dust, liquids or vapour.
Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
Do NOT put any objects into openings.
Do NOT use without all the lters in place or with any lter blocked.
Before use check that the dust cup is empty and empty it frequently
during use.
Switch the cleaner o before plugging or unplugging the vacuum
cleaner into the mains supply.
Use extra care when vacuuming on stairs.
Keep all vents openings and attachments free of dust, lint, hair and
anything else that may reduce air ow.
Keep the end of the hose and all attachments away from your face
and body.
If the appliance becomes clogged, switch o and unplug the power
cord before clearing the obstruction.
IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ
For ecient operation it is essential that all the airways and lters
are cleaned regularly and that the dust container is emptied before
it is full and after every use of the appliance. Failure to do this will
restrict the airow and result in poor cleaner performance.
Damage caused by failure to empty the dust container and to clean
the lters and airways as specied in these instructions will not be
covered by the warranty.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF THERMOSTAT
There is a safety thermostat inside the cleaner to prevent the unit
from being run with too high a vacuum rate. If the airways or lters
get clogged the pressure in the cleaner will be excessive and the
thermostat will activate. The cleaner then will stop working to
protect the motor from overheating.
If this happens switch o and unplug the cleaner immediately.
Allow the motor to cool down for one hour and clean the airways
and lters thoroughly. Plug the cleaner in again and switch on: the
cleaner should now operate normally.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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Your Vacuum Cleaner and its accessories
Hose Inlet
Dust
Cup
Filter
Dust Cup
Handle Cord
Rewind
Pedal
Rear Filter Cover
Dust Cup Release
On/O
Pedal Power
Cord
Storage
Storage
Hook
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Dust Cup
MAX mark
FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW
ACCESSORIES
Extension TubesHose Collar Flexible HoseHose Handle Floor
Brush
Crevice
Tool

Unpacking the Cleaner
Remove all packaging from the appliance and accessories. Retain the
packaging. If you dispose of it, do so according to any recycling regula-
tions.
Identify the cleaner components from the illustrations on the previous
page. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearestTesco
store for assistance. Please have your receipt ready when you call.
1. Attaching and Removing the Hose to the Cleaner
To attach the hose:
Locate the lugs on the collar
with the slots on the Hose
inlet. Push the collar into
the Hose Inlet and rotate it
fully clockwise. Pull slightly
to check that the collar is
rmly in place.
To remove the hose:
Rotate the collar fully anti-
clockwise and pull it out.
2. Attaching the Hose Extension Tubes
You can use the cleaner using only the hose or with one or both exten-
sion tubes tted. Push the hose handle rmly into the top of the rst
extension tube. Attach the second tube similarly. The tubes will t only
one way round.
3. Attaching the Floor brush
Push the Floor Brush rmly onto
the end of the hose extension (or
directly onto the hose handle if
you are not using the extension
tube).
4. Parking and Storing the Cleaner and Attachments
You can park the oor brush when you are not using it on the Stor-
age Hook at the rear or the base of the cleaner. You can also store the
cleaner with the extension tube connected to the oor brush which is in
turn attached to the hook.
Carrying the cleaner
Make sure that the Dust Cup is rmly attached to the cleaner.
When lifting and moving the cleaner always use the Dust Cup handle
whenever possible.
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Unpacking and Assembly
Never attach or remove accessories when the vacuum cleaner is switched on.
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Operating your Vacuum Cleaner
1: Extend the power cord:
Gently pull the cord from the recess located in the rear of the cleaner. The
cord has two marks. The yellow mark shows the maximum safe length to
which you can extend the cord. If you can see the red mark the cord has
been lengthened too much. Never extend the cord beyond the red mark
or you may damage the cord winding mechanism.
2: To rewind the cord:
Unplug the cord. Press the cord rewind switch as indicated. Gently guide
the cord by hand into the cleaner until it is fully rewound. Do not let the
cord return unaided or it may whip and cause damage or injury.
3: Switch the Cleaner on
Press the Mains ON/OFF switch to switch the cleaner ON. (Press again to
switch the power OFF)
5: Adjust the Airow
The suction can be ne-controlled by moving the airow slider in the
hose handle.
When vacuuming:
Move the vacuum head back and forth over the surface. Use even
strokes. Do not press- let the cleaner do the work.
Using the Accessories
The Floor Brush
The Floor Brush can be used on
carpets or bare oors.
Bare Floors: Press the side of
the lever with the Brush Sym-
bol.The brush will appear .
Carpets: Press the side of the
lever with the Floor symbol to
retract the oor brush.
The Crevice Tool
The Crevice Tool is a dual-purpose tool. Use
it extended to vacuum down the side of
cushions, etc. Turn the head through 90º to
clean curtains, etc.
General Do’s and Don’ts
• Do NOT attach or remove accessories when the vacuum cleaner is
switched on.
• Do NOT pull the cleaner around the room by the hose.
• Do NOT over extend the hose.Trying to reach beyond the hose
length could cause an accident.
• Be especially careful on stairs. NEVER clean stairs while standing
below the cleaner. Securely site the cleaner and stand at the same
level or slightly above the cleaner.
• Do NOT pull or carry the cleaner by the cord, close a door on the
cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not over
extend the cord. Switch the cleaner o and move it to a closer
power point. Use just enough cord to do the job.
• Use the carry handle to lift or move the cleaner. If you are moving
the cleaner a long way or up a ight of stairs, switch o, rewind
the power cord and park the accessories.
• Examine the dust level and empty the dust cup regularly.
• NEVER let the dust exceed the MAX level
Clearing a Blockage
If the cleaner loses suction this may be due to clogged lters or a block-
age. DO NOT operate the cleaner if the suction is impaired.
If you suspect a blockage: Switch o and unplug the cleaner imme-
diately. Empty the dust, check all the lters and clean them.
If this does not remove the blockage: Check the hose, extension
tube and accessories visually and remove any blockage with a stick or
broom handle.
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When you have nished vacuuming:
• Switch o, unplug the cleaner and rewind the power cord.
• Empty the dust cup and clean the dust cup lter
Emptying the Dust Cup
Empty the dust cup regularly during
vacuuming, and always after vacu-
uming to maintain ecient cleaning
performance. The maximum dirt
level is reached when the dirt
reaches the top of the lter cage.
You must empty the Dust before it
reaches this level.
Failure to do this will impair the
eciency of the cleaner.
Switch the cleaner o and unplug it.
Press the dust cup release and
then carefully remove the dust
cup from the cleaner.
Invert the dust cup over a
bin. Press the catch on the
lid which will pop open.
Shake and tap the dust cup
lightly to remove as much
dust as possible.
Close the lid.
If you wish to continue
vacuuming, replace the cup.
Cleaning the Dust Cup Filter
The HEPA Filter in the Dust Cup stops nearly all dust particles and air-
borne allergens from re-entering the air you breathe. Around the lter
there is a debris screen.
Clean this lter and screen every time you use the cleaner. Failure to do
this will impair performance and may damage the cleaner motor.
Removing and replacing the lid of the dust cup.
Hold the dust cup rmly and rotate the lid towards the“UNLOCK” icon
as shown to open. Remove the lid and keep it safe.
To replace the lid, place it on the dust cup and rotate so that the arrow
on the lid is over the the“LOCK”icon.
When the lid has been removed:
Hold the dust cup lid. Rotate the lter assembly to unlock it. Lift the
lter assembly out.
Now separate the Debris Screen from the lter.
Wash the debris screen under running water to free all particles.
Brush out the HEPA lter with a soft brush. If the lter is soiled, wash it
under running water until it is thoroughly clean.
Allow both parts of the lter to dry fully and then reassemble the lter
and re insert it into the Dust Cup.
NEVER replace a lter if it is damp.
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OPEN
CLOSE

Cleaning the Inlet and Motor Filter
Clean these two lters often. Failure to clean the lters regularly will
reduce the cleaner eciency and may shorten its lifespan.
The Inlet Filter is at the rear of the inside compartment behind the
Dust Cup. Remove the Dust Cup and pull the lter out.
1: Remove the Dust Cup and pull the lter out.
2: Brush the inlet cavity well. This will help keep the internal airways
clean and maintain cleaner performance.
The Motor Filter is at the rear of the cleaner.
Remove the lter cover as shown.
Remove the lter.
Brush out the lter carefully on both sides with a soft brush.
RBrush out the cavity behind the cage. This will maintain the perfor-
mance of the cleaner.
Wash the inlet lter under running water until the water runs clear. If
the outlet lter is soiled you may also wash this and the lter cage out.
Allow both lters and the cage to dry and then replace them in the
cleaner. NEVER replace a lter if it is damp.
Cleaning and Storage
Switch the cleaner o and unplug from the mains.
Empty the dust and clean all lters.Wipe the cleaner body with a damp
cloth and dry thoroughly. Do NOT allow water or liquids to penetrate
the vacuum cleaner. This could be dangerous.
Make sure that the extension tube and the accessories are free from
dirt, debris and any obstructions.
Store the cleaner safely out of the reach of children and pets.
The cleaner can be stored with the hose and accessories disconnected
and separately stored. Alternatively, it may be stored in the normal
position with the tube and oor brush parked on the rear hook.
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Warranty
This appliance is intended only for household use. It must be prop-
erly installed and operated in accordance with these instructions.
Failure to do this will invalidate the warranty.
Your appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the date
of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please return the
unit to your nearest Tesco store together with the original receipt as
proof of purchase. This warranty in no way aects your consumer
rights
UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of
with household waste. Separate disposal facilities exist,
for your nearest facilities see www.recycle-more.co.uk
or in-store for details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste electrical
products should not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with
your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 220-240 V AC 50Hz: 700W
Net Weight: 4.6 Kg
Class II construction double insulated. This product
must not be connected to earth
Product Fiche
Trade Mark
Model VCBL17
Energy eciency class B
Annual energy consumption
31.4 kWh/annum
Carpet cleaning performance class E
Hard oor cleaning performance class B
Dust re-emission class G
Sound power level 81 dB(A)
Rated input power 900W
Tesco Stores Ltd,
Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1GA, U.K.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT!
THIS CLEANER WORKS BY HIGH PRESSURE CYCLONIC ACTION SUCKING AIR AT THROUGH A POW-
ERFUL MOTOR. FOR EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL THE AIRWAYS
AND FILTERS ARE CLEANED AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND THAT THE DUST IS EMPTIED BEFORE
THE DUST CUP IS FULL. FAILURE TO CLEAN THE FILTERS AND EMPTY THE DUST CUP IN GOOD TIME
WILL RESTRICT THE AIRFLOW AND RESULT IN POOR CLEANER PERFORMANCE.
DO NOT USE THE CLEANER WHEN THE DUST REACHES THE MAX. MARK ON THE DUST CUP.
LONG TERM NEGLECT WILL BLOCK THE AIRFLOW AND MAY DAMAGE THE CLEANER BEYOND RE-
PAIR. DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE TO EMPTY THE DUST CUP AND TO CLEAN THE FILTERS, AND
AIRWAYS AS SPECIFIED IN THESE INSTRUC
TIONS WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.