AS3000 - Vacuum Cleaner UFESA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Canister vacuum cleaner
Brand	Ufesa
Model	AS3000
Power	2000 W
Tank capacity	3 L
Filter type	Washable HEPA
Cable length	8 m
Operating radius	12 m
Noise level	75 dB
Weight	5 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H)	45 x 30 x 30 cm
Power supply	Mains 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Included accessories	Furniture nozzle, parquet brush, crevice tool
Main functions	Dry vacuuming with electronic regulation
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the filter regularly, empty the tank after each use
Safety	Automatic shut-off in case of overheating
Spare parts and repairability	Filters, bags and accessories available separately
General information	Designed for domestic use

Frequently Asked Questions - AS3000 UFESA

How to empty the tank?

Unplug the vacuum, open the tank cover, remove the cyclone unit and empty the dust into a trash bin. Empty after each use to maintain suction power.

How to clean the HEPA filter?

Remove the filter, tap it gently or wash it with cold water. Let it dry for 24 hours before reinstalling. Never operate without filter.

The cord won't retract, what to do?

Gently pull the cord and guide it manually. Check that it is not twisted. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

The vacuum is heating up, is this normal?

Moderate heating is normal. If it becomes very hot, check if the tank is full or the filter is clogged. The automatic shut-off activates in case of overheating.

Can you vacuum water?

No, this vacuum is designed only for dry vacuuming. Never vacuum liquids, as this would damage the appliance.

How to change the bag?

This vacuum is bagless with a transparent tank. Simply empty the tank. No bag replacement is necessary.

Suction power decreases, why?

Check that the tank is not full, the filter is clean, and there is no blockage obstructing the hose or nozzle. Clean the components if necessary.

Where to find replacement filters?

Replacement filters are available from Ufesa authorized dealers or online. Use reference AS3000-FILTER to order.

The nozzle is blocked, what to do?

Unplug the vacuum, remove the nozzle and check for obstructions. Use a long object to unblock gently. Do not force.

How to use the parquet brush?

Attach the parquet brush to the end of the tube. It is designed to gently clean hard floors without scratching. Reduce power if necessary.

USER MANUAL AS3000 UFESA

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Congratulations on your choice of our appliance, and welcome among the users of ufesa products.

Please read these instructions carefully. Pay your special attention to important safety instructions. Keep this User's Guide for future reference.

Important safety instructions

DANGER! / WARNING!

Health hazard

- Do not operate the appliance if the cord, the housing or the handle is visibly damaged. In such a case, return the appliance to a service center.

- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

- The appliance can only be repaired by qualified service personnel. Improper servicing may cause a serious hazard to the user. In case of defects please contact a qualified service center.

• Always unplug the appliance before cleaning, assembling or dismantling.

Turn off the device and unplug it from an outlet before replacing the equipment or approaching moving parts during use.

- Do not use the vacuum cleaner to clean people or animals, pay special attention to keep the nozzles away from eyes and ears.

- Do not use the vacuum cleaner to clean liquids or other damp dirt.

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. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

CAUTION!

Not observance can result in damage to possessions

Connect the vacuum cleaner only to a 220-240 V mains supply equipped with a 16 A fuse.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord.

Do not run the vacuum cleaner or the brushes over the cord, it may cause damage to the cord insulation.

Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the filters installed in the vacuum cleaner or if the filters are damaged.

Do not pick up: matches, cigarette butts, hot ash. Avoid picking up sharp objects.

Check the suction hose, the tubes and the nozzles – remove the dirt from the inside.

Do not vacuum fine dust such as: flour, cement, gypsum, toners for printers and copy machines etc. It is forbidden to cover up the air holes of the vacuum cleaner while it is working. Otherwise, the hot air has no way of exiting the vacuum cleaner, and this may lead to motor overheating causing a failure or a deformation of the plastic parts.

SUGGESTION

Information on the product and suggestions for its use

The vacuum cleaner is for household use only. Operate the appliance only in indoor spaces and vacuum only dry surfaces. Before vacuuming dry the carpets that were wet cleaned.

Vacuum cleaner is a universal device with a switchable sucking brush nozzle, which is used for vacuuming hard floors and carpets.

Technical parameters

The type of the vacuum cleaner and the technical parameters are indicated on the rating label. Mains protection 16 A.

Does not cause interferences with audio/video devices. The device meets the requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) No. 666/2013 on implementing the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council 2009/125/EC with regard to eco-design requirements for vacuum cleaners.

The device complies with the requirements of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 665/2013 supplementing Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council 2010/30/EU with regard to energy labelling of vacuum cleaners.

Noise level: 82 dB(A).

Static electricity

In the process of vacuuming of some surfaces in areas of low air humidity the device may become electrically charged. It is a natural phenomenon – it does not damage the device, and it is not considered to be a fault. In order to minimize the phenomenon, we recommend you to:

- discharge the device by touching metal items in the room with the pipe,

• increase air humidity in the room,

- use widely available antistatic agents.

Appliance elements

1 Outlet filter cover
2 Suction brush fastening clip
3 Plug and cord
4 Cord rewind button
5 Suction power slider
6 Front cover
7 ON/OFF button
8 Front cover interlock
9 Handle
10 Suction hose
11 Telescopic suction tube

12 Outlet filter (fitted inside the vacuum)
13 Basic EPA filter (fitted inside "CYCLONE" dust container)
14 Foam filter (fitted inside "CYCLONE" dust container)
15 "CYCLONE" dust container (vacuum's removable module)
16 Combination suction brush
17 Crevice nozzle
18 Small brush
19 Small nozzle

Preparing vacuum cleaner for operation

1 Insert the end of the suction hose into the vacuum's opening. If you hear a click, it means that the hose has been attached correctly.
2 Connect the other end of the hose (handle) with the suction tube. In order to do it, press latch "A" and insert the tube into the hose's handle so that latch "A" is blocked in opening "B".
3 Adjust the telescopic suction tube to the desired length by sliding the slider according to the arrow and pull the tube out/in.
4 Attach the selected nozzle or brush to the other end of the suction tube.
5 Combination suction brush may be used to vacuum hard flooring and carpets. In order to vacuum hard surfaces – wooden, plastic floors, ceramic tiles, etc. pull the brush out by pressing the switch on the suction brush according to the drawing 📁n vacuuming carpets, hide the brush (set the switch on the suction brush to “ 📁️ ”)
6 Grab the plug (3) and pull the cord out.

When pulling the power cord out, beware of the yellow stripe signaling the end of the cord. Persistent pulling (pulling on), may damage the cord. The red stripe is to you that you cannot pull the cord anymore.

7 Insert the plug into the power outlet.

Before starting the vacuum, make sure that both "CYCLONE" dust container has been fitted inside the vacuum's compartment and the outlet and inlet filters have been installed.

8 Switch the vacuum cleaner on by pressing ON/OFF button (7).

9 Your vacuum cleaner comes with a power regulator helping you to smoothly regulate its power. Power can regulated with the slider.
10 Sliding the slider according to the marking (MAX or MIN) will cause the suction power to increase or decrease.
11 Your vacuum cleaner is also fitted with mechanical suction regulator located on the hose handle. It allows you to temporarily and slightly correct the suction power without the need to use the slider.

Filter disassembly

Before you replace the filters, make sure that the vacuum has been switched off and the plug is removed from the power outlet.

EPA BASIC FILTER AND FOAM FILTER

It is necessary to clean EPA basic filter from the fine dust fractions from time to time.

1 Switch the vacuum off by pressing ON/OFF button (7).
2 Remove the plug from the power outlet.
3 Press the two side buttons located on the hose end and remove the ending of the hose from the inlet opening.
4 Raise the front cover interlock (8) and open the lid (6).
5 Remove "CYCLONE" dust container (15) from the vacuum.
6 Press EPA basic filter's interlock (13) and remove EPA basic filter from "CYCLONE" dust container.
7 Remove foam filter (14). If the foam filter (14) gets dirty, you can rinse under running water. Remember to dry the filter before you reattach it.

The main function of the foam filter (14) is to protect EPA basic filter (13) against excessive dirt.

For safety reasons, attaching damp or damaged foam filter is not acceptable.

8 Clean EPA basic filter (13), if your filter is damaged, you must replace it with a new one. If EPA basic filter (13) gets dirty, you can also rinse it (13) under running water. Remember to dry the filter before you reattach it.

For safety reasons, attaching damp or damaged EPA basic filter (13) is not acceptable.

9 Reinsert the foam filter.
10 Reinsert the new/rinsed EPA filter (13), make sure that the two splines in the bottom part of the EPA filter (13) fit into the slots in the dust container.
11 Insert "CYCLONE" dust container fitted with EPA basic filter (13) into the vacuum's compartment.
12 Close the front cover of the vacuum.

OUTLET FILTER

1 In order to replace outlet filter (12) press the outlet filter cover interlock and remove the outlet filter cover from the vacuum cleaner.
2 Remove the outlet filter from the filter cover.

If the outlet filter (12) gets dirty, you can also rinse it (12) under running water. Remember to dry the filter before you reattach it.

For safety reasons, attaching damp or damaged outlet filter is not acceptable.

3 Carefully attach the new/rinsed filter in the filter cover.
4 Place the filter cover back making sure that the two splines located in the bottom part of the cover fit into the slots on the vacuum's hosing, press the cover in order for the clip to lock in the hosing. The click you hear confirms that the outlet filter cover has been correctly attached.

Damaged outlet filter should always be replaced with a factory new and original item.

Dismantling/attaching "CYCLONE" dust container

Your vacuum cleaner comes with a removable "CYCLONE" dust container (vacuum's removable module) that collects and holds the dirt. When "CYCLONE" is full, you need to empty it.

Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with safety valve located inside the vacuum's compartment. It opens automatically, when the suction hose or any of the elements attached to it get choked or "CYCLONE" dust container is overfull. Once the valve opens, you will hear a distinctive "whirring" sound coming out of the machine.

1 Switch the vacuum off by pressing ON/OFF button (7).
2 Remove the plug from the power outlet.
3 Press the two side buttons located on the hose end and remove the ending of the hose from the inlet opening.
4 Raise the front cover interlock (8) and open the lid (6).
5 Remove "CYCLONE" dust container (15) from the vacuum.
6 Move "CYCLONE" dust container over the dust bin. Release the interlock on the "CYCLONE" container and open the lid. Empty the container.
7 After emptying the container, close the cover.

Container's lid must be tightly closed. Otherwise the dust will penetrate into your vacuum's compartment and the suction power will be decreased.

8 Insert the emptied "CYCLONE" container into the vacuum cleaner.

It is necessary to empty "CYCLONE" dust container when you notice that:

a) your vacuum cleaner is vacuuming less effectively, b) "CYCLONE" dust container is full.

Do not vacuum if "CYCLONE" dust container is not attached.

End of operation, cleaning and maintenance

1 Switch the vacuum off by pressing ON/OFF button (7).
2 Remove the plug from the power outlet.
3 Wind the cord by pressing cord rewind button (4). While doing it, remember to hold the cord to make sure it does not get tangled and the plug does not hit the vacuum's hosing.
4 Disconnect the telescopic tube and the nozzle or the brush.
5 Disconnect the telescoping suction tube from the hose. In order to remove the telescopic handle from the hose handle, press latch "A" and pull the tube towards the arrow.
6 Press the two side buttons located on the hose end and remove the ending of the hose from the inlet opening.

7 Your vacuum cleaner may be stored in horizontal and vertical position. The hose may stay fastened to the vacuum cleaner, but make sure that it is not bent too hard when stored.

Horizontal storing:

-insert the fastening hook of the suction brush into the clip fastening the suction brush which is located on the back side of the vacuum.

Vertical storing:

-insert the suction brush fastening hook into the clip fastening the suction brush which is located at the bottom of the vacuum right next to the back wheel.
8 If necessary, the vacuum's housing and compartment may be wiped with a wet cloth (it may be moistened with a detergent), dried or wiped until dry.

Do not use scouring agents or solvents.

Problems that may occur when operating the vacuum

PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

You can hear the "whirring" sound.

• Check "CYCLONE" dust container and the fittings, remove the clog or empty and clean the "CYCLONE" dust container.
• Replace or clean the filters.

Your vacuum cleaner is not working efficiently enough.

Empty and clean "CYCLONE" dust container, replace the filters, check the suction tube, hose and nozzle - remove the clog.

Power installation fuse went on.

Check whether there are other electric appliances plugged into the same electric circuit, if the fuse turns on repeatedly, take the vacuum cleaner to the service.

Your vacuum cleaner fails to work, the housing is damaged or the power cord is damaged.

Take your vacuum cleaner to the service.

Advice on disposal

Our goods come in optimised packaging. This basically consists in using non-contaminating materials which should be handed over to the local waste disposal service as secondary raw materials.

This product complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC. The crossed wheelie bin symbol shown on the appliance indicates that when it comes to dispose of the product it must not be included in with household refuse. It must be taken to a special refuse collection point for electric and electronic appliances or returned to the distributor when purchasing a similar appliance. Under current refuse disposal regulations, users who fail to take discarded appliances to special refuse collection points may be penalised. Correct disposal of discarded appliances means that they can be recycled and processed ecologically, helping the environment and allowing materials used in the product to be reused. For more information on available waste disposal schemes contact your local refuse service or the shop where the product was purchased. Manufacturers and importers are responsible for ecological recycling, processing and disposal of products, whether directly or via a public system.

Your local town council can provide you with information about how to dispose of obsolete appliances.

The manufacturer does not accept any liability for any damages resulting from unintended use or inappropriate handling.

The manufacturer reserves his right to modify the product any time in order to adjust it to the law, standards, directives, or due to construction, trade, aesthetic or other reasons, without prior notice.

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