Tower Hobbies VL100 OPTIMUM User manual

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MODEL: T513012AT
CORDLESS 3 IN 1 VACUUM CLEANER
USER MANUAL

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THIS BOX CONTAINS 3
SPECIFICATIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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•Key safety points 4
•General safety 4
•Whilst using the vacuum 5
•Plug and cord 5
•Power adapters 5
STRUCTURE OF YOUR APPLIANCE 6
•Features & functions 6
BEFORE FIRST USE
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•Setting up 7
•Charging the unit 7
•Turning the appliance ON/OFF and speed selection 7
•Using the extension pole 7
•Using the accessories 8
•Stand assembly 8
CLEANING AND CARE 9
TROUBLESHOOTING
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DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT 11
CUSTOMER SUPPORT 11
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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THIS BOX CONTAINS
SPECIFICATIONS
RATED VOLTAGE AC 100 - 240V~
FREQUENCY 50/60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 120W
CHARGING TIME 4 - 5 Hours
RUN TIME 30 - 60 Minutes
DIMENSIONS (CM) H: 1170 x W: 230 x D:260mm
WEIGHT 1.3Kg
Instruction manual
3-in-1 vacuum cleaner
Battery pack
AC adaptor
Filter
2 in 1 Brush and Crevice Tool
Wall mounting kit
Vacuum stand

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Please read these safety notes carefully
BEFORE using your Tower appliance.
These warnings have been provided in the
interest of safety. Basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the
following:
KEY SAFETY POINTS
This product is tted with a thermal
cut-out, which will activate if the motor
overheats due to blocked air inlets. If the
appliance cuts out, allow it to cool for 1
hour, then empty the dust container and
clean all of the lters.
•DO NOT use the appliance without the
dust container lter in place.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
GENERAL SAFETY
• DO NOT immerse cords, plugs or any part
of the appliance in water or any other
liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
• Children should not play with the
appliance.
• 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
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
• Cleaning and user maintenance should
not be undertaken by children without
supervision.
• Take care when any appliance is used
near pets.
• If the supply cord or appliance is
damaged, stop using the appliance
immediately and seek advice from the
manufacturer, its service agent or a
similarly qualied person.
•Switch off and unplug before tting
or removing tools/ attachments, once
charged and before cleaning.
• The use of accessory attachments is
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer apart from those supplied
with this product.
• CAUTION: Ensure that the vacuum is
switched off before removing
it from its base.
• This appliance is for household use only.
• DO NOT use the appliance outdoors.
• DO NOT use this appliance for anything
other than its intended use.
• This appliance is intended to be used
in household and similar applications
such as: Staff kitchen areas in shops,
ofces and other working environments;
by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments; farm
houses; bed and breakfast type
environments.
It is important that this instruction
manual is retained for future reference.
If the appliance is given to someone
else, it should always be accompanied
by these operating instructions, as they
form an integral part of the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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WHILST USING THE VACUUM
• Not suitable for carpets with long bres
as the bristles will damage the bres.
• Keep the vacuum cleaner moving over
the carpet surface at all times to avoid
damaging the carpet bres.
•DO NOT handle the appliance or AC
adapter with wet hands.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all
body parts away from moving parts.
•DO NOT pick up anything that is
burning or smoking such as cigarettes,
matches or hot ashes.
•DO NOT vacuum any large, sharp, or
broken objects, such as pieces of glass.
•DO NOT vacuum water or any other
liquid.
POWER ADAPTERS
WARNING! NEVER attempt to open any
part of the power adapter or plug as you
risk getting an electric shock.
Only use the power adapter that is
supplied with your product.
You must always connect the power
adapter to the product before connecting
to the mains power supply.
The power adapter must be used indoors
only, and must not be subjected to damp
conditions.
The power adapter does not have any user
serviceable parts.
If in doubt, consult a qualied electrician
who will be pleased to do this for you.
If you need to remove the plug, disconnect
it from the mains and then cut it off of the
mains lead and immediately dispose of it
in a safe manner. Never attempt to reuse
the plug or insert it into a socket outlet, as
there is a danger of an electric shock.

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STRUCTURE OF YOUR APPLIANCE
Charging Port
Battery Pack
Battery Release
Switch
Dust Tank
Rechargeable
29.6V Li-Ion
Batteries
Detachable
Handheld
4 Speed
Settings
Anti-Allergy
HEPA 12 Filtration
Lightweight
Tube
Floor Head
Release Button
Power ON/OFF
Brush Bar
Motorized
Floor Head

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SETTING UP
1. Remove your appliance from the
packaging.
2. Check that there is no visible damage to
the body.
3. Check that all listed parts are present.
4. Remove any stickers or labels from
the appliance. DO NOT remove any
warnings.
5. Dispose of the packaging in a
responsible manner.
6. Charge the rechargeable battery.
CHARGING THE UNIT
1. This unit can be charged directly from
the mains using the included mains
adapter.
2. Connect the adapter’s jack to the unit’s
charging port and plug the other end
into an active mains socket, ensuring
the socket switch is turned to the ON
position.
3. The battery indicator on the unit’s
control panel will illuminate and begin
to ash and the LED light effect around
the control panel will begin to pulse
to show the unit is on charge. The unit
is fully charged when the battery icon
stops ashing, the light effect stops
pulsing, and the remaining battery level
on the unit’s control panel reads ‘99’.
4. To disconnect the battery from the unit,
press the battery release switch and
slide the battery up and away from the
unit.
5. To replace the battery, slide it back in to
place until there is an audible click.
TURNING THE APPLIANCE
ON/OFF AND SPEED SELECTION
1. Once the appliance is fully charged,
press the On/Off/Speed Selection
button located on the handle to turn the
unit on. The unit will operate at the low
speed setting.
2. Press the ON/OFF/Speed Selection
button again while the unit is in
operation to select the turbo speed
setting.
3. Press the ON/OFF/Speed Selection
button again while operating at the
turbo speed setting to turn the unit off.
USING THE EXTENSION POLE
1. To connect the pole to the vacuum
cleaner, push it into the corresponding
slot on the main body of the unit until it
locks into place.
2. To remove the extension pole and use
the vacuum cleaner as a handheld
cleaner, press the extension pole release
button on the main body of the unit and
pull the pole away.
CONNECTING AN ACCESSORY TO
THE EXTENSION POLE
Attach the accessory to the end of the
extension pole. Ensure the accessory clicks
into place and is rmly connected before
turning on the appliance, to prevent it from
falling off whilst in use.
CONNECTING AN ACCESSORY TO
THE HANDHELD UNIT
Attach the accessory to the slot at the front
of the main body of the unit until it clicks
into place.
REMOVING ACCESSORIES
To remove an accessory, press the release
button on the accessory tool and pull it
away from the extension pole or main unit.
BEFORE FIRST USE

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USING THE ACCESSORIES
This vacuum cleaner comes with a 2 in
1 Brush and Crevice tool and a Crevice
Nozzle for vacuuming corners and cleaning
delicate surfaces.
NOTE: Keep the brush free of bres, hairs,
and other objects that could impede
proper functioning. Always remove these
types of objects when the brush picks
them up.
STAND ASSEMBLY
This unit comes equipped with a stand for
easy storage.
1. Insert the metal tube to the stand base
by pushing the tube down, then take
the matel and push down so it slots into
the top of the tube as shown in Figure 1.
2. Your stand is now assembled and
should look like Figure 2.
3. Your appliance can now be stored using
the stand as show in Figure 3.

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EMPTYING THE DUST TANK
Hold the unit over a bin and press the
dust tank quick release button. Empty the
contents of the dust tank. Once empty,
push the cover back into place until there
is an audible click.
CLEANING THE FILTER
1. Press the lter release button to open
the lter housing.
2. Remove the lter from the dust tank.
3. To clean the lter, rinse it under running
water and leave it to dry thoroughly.
WARNING! The lter is NOT washing
machine safe. DO NOT place the lter into
the washing machine.
NOTE: Allow the lter to dry for a period of
at least 24 hours before placing it back into
the unit. DO NOT use a hair dryer to dry the
lter. Air-dry only.
4. Once the lter is thoroughly dry, place
it back into its corresponding slot inside
the dust tank. Ensure the lter is rmly
secured into place before attempting to
use the vacuum.
CAUTION! DO NOT use the vacuum cleaner
without the lter in place.
NOTE: If the lter appears damaged or
is not performing correctly, it should be
replaced. It is recommended to replace the
lter approximately every three months.
CLEANING THE UNIT BODY
1. Before cleaning the unit body, ensure
the unit is disconnected from the mains
supply and not in operation.
2. Use a damp cloth to clean the unit
body. Never use any abrasive cleaning
materials or solvents, as these could
cause damage to the surface of the unit.
WARNING! DO NOT allow any liquids into
the unit, as this could cause damage to
the electrical components and cause it to
malfunction.
CLEANING AND CARE
CLEANING THE ANTI TANGLE
BRUSH BAR
1. Unscrew the brush bar cap on the side
of the oorhead.
2. Pull the bar out from within the
oorhead.
3. Remove uff, hairs and other residues
from the brush, then t it back into
place.
4. Once the brush bar has been securely
tted into place, screw the brush bar
cap back onto the main body of the
oorhead to lock it into place. Ensure
the bar is rmly secured into place
before attempting to use the unit.
CLEARING BLOCKAGES
If the dust tank is overlled, the lter is
clogged up, or the vacuum picks up a
larger piece of debris, the vacuum may
become clogged.
Should this occur, carry out the following
steps to unclog the vacuum:
1. Check the dust tank and empty it if
necessary.
2. Check the lter for any debris and rinse
it under running water if necessary, as
detailed in the sections above.
3. Detach any attachments from the unit
and check for blockages.
STORING THE APPLIANCE
1. Store the appliance in a cool, dry place,
preferably inside its original packaging,
and out of the reach of children.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
The vacuum will not
work.
The battery is low. Ensure the vacuum cleaner is
fully charged.
Blockage to the dust tank
or lter.
Check that there are no
blockages to the dust tank
or lter and remove as
necessary.
The motor protective
thermostat
has kicked in.
Allow the unit to cool for 1
hour, then empty the dust
tank and clean all of the
lters.
The vacuum will not
pick-up or the suction
power is weak.
The dust container is
full or the lter needs
cleaning.
Empty the dust container and
clean the lter.
Potential blockages in the
dust tank or lter.
Check for blockages and clean
the lter and dust tank.
Dust is escaping from
the vacuum.
The lter may installed
incorrectly.
Ensure the lter is correctly
installed inside the unit.
The dust container may
be full.
Empty the dust container and
reassemble the lter system.
There is a strange
noise coming from the
vacuum.
The airow may be
restricted or blocked.
Check for blockages and clean
the lter and pole.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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Appliances bearing the symbol shown
here may not be disposed of in domestic
rubbish. You are required to dispose of old
electrical and electronic appliances like
this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk
or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access
to information about the recycling of
electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access
to information about the recycling of
electrical items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August
2006, states that all electrical items must
be recycled, rather than taken to landll.
Please arrange to take this appliance to
your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,
once it has reached the end of its life.
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
If you have any questions or concerns about your new product,
please contact our helpful Customer Support Team:
Spare part replacements and accessories are available to purchase via:
[phone]
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Please have your Model No. available. This can be found on the front
cover of this instruction manual and on the appliance’s rating label.
SPARE PARTS / CUSTOMER SUPPORT

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We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years...
This product is guaranteed for 12 months
from the date of original purchase.
If any defect arises due to faulty
materials of workmanship, the faulty
products must be returned to the place
of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the
discretion of the retailer.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY:
The product must be returned to the
retailer with proof of purchase or a
receipt.
The product must be installed and used
in accordance with the instructions
contained in this instruction guide.
It must be used only for domestic
purposes.
It does not cover wear and tear, damage,
misuse or consumable parts.
Tower has limited liability for incidental
or consequential loss or damage.
This guarantee is valid in the UK and
Eire only.
The standard one year guarantee is only
extended to the maximum available
for each particular product upon
registration of the product within
28 days of purchase. If you do not register
the product with us within the 28 day
period, your product is guaranteed for
1 year only.
To validate your extended warranty,
please visit www.towerhousewares.
co.uk and register with us online.
Please note that length of extended
warranty offered is dependent on
product type and that each qualifying
product needs to be registered
individually in order to extend its
warranty past the standard 1 year.
Extended warranty is only valid with
proof of purchase or receipt.
Your warranty becomes void should you
decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Or call our Customer Support Team on:
[phone]
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