VCE180C - Aspirateur FAGOR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VCE180C FAGOR

Interference suppression: The

interference of this appliance has been

suppressed in accordance with interference

suppression standards.

Electromagnetic compatibility: This

appliance complies with the CEM

standards of electromagnetic compatibility.

or extension cables is not recommended.

Where it is not possible to avoid their use,

only adaptors or extensions that comply

with applicable safety regulations should

be used, and ensuring that the indicated

voltage limit is not exceeded.

• After removing the packaging, check that

the appliance is in perfect condition, if

in doubt, contact the nearest Technical

• Packaging elements (plastic bags,

polystyrene foam, etc.), should not be left

within the reach of children because they

• The appliance is for domestic use only.

Any other use is considered unsuitable or

• The manufacturer shall not be responsible

for any damages that may arise from

improper or inadequate use, or for repairs

conducted by non-qualified personnel.

• Do not touch the appliance with wet or

• Keep the appliance separate from water

or other liquids, to avoid electric shock; do

not connect the appliance to the mains if it

is on a damp surface.

• Place the appliance on a dry, firm and

• Do not allow children or the disabled to

handle the appliance unsupervised.

• 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

• Do not allow children to perform cleaning

and user maintenance when they are

without supervision.

• Beware of entrapment in the hand held

accessory air entrance.

• CAUTION: This hose contains electrical

• Do not use to suck up water.

• Do not immerse in water for cleaning.

• The hose should be checked regularly and

must not be used if damaged.

• For greater protection, we recommend

installing a residual current device (RCD)

• Before using this appliance for the first

time, read the following instructions

carefully and keep them for future

• Make sure that the mains voltage in your

home corresponds to that indicated on

• In the event of incompatibility between

the mains socket and the appliance plug,

replace the socket with a suitable one,

using a qualified professional.

• The electrical safety of the appliance is

only guaranteed if it is connected to an

efficient earth installation, as foreseen in

applicable electrical safety regulations. If in

doubt, contact a qualified professional.

• The use of adaptors, multiple sockets and

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS See characteristics plate.

This product complies with the European

Directives on Electromagnetic Compatibility

with an operational residual current not

exceeding 30 mA. Ask your installer for

• Do not leave the appliance unattended

when it is turned on because it can be

• When removing the plug never pull on the

• Unplug the appliance before cleaning or

• In the event of fault or malfunction where

the appliance is not to be used, turn

off the appliance and do not attempt to

repair. If a repair is required, contact a

Technical Assistance Service authorised

by the manufacturer and request the use

of original spare parts.

• If the cable for this appliance is damaged,

contact an authorised Technical

Assistance Service for it to be replaced.

• Do not leave the appliance exposed to the

elements (rain, sun, ice, etc.).

• Do not use or let any part of the appliance

come into contact or near hot surfaces

(kitchen gas or electric hobs or ovens).

• Do not use detergents or abrasive

sponges to clean the appliance.

• Do not touch the hot surfaces. Use the

• Do not let the cable come into contact

with the hot parts of the appliance.

• Do not vacuum water or any other liquid.

• Make sure that the on/off switches of

the vacuum cleaner and the hand-held

vacuum are in the off position before

• It is advisable to change the dust

container filter every three to six months,

depending on use, to ensure maximum

performance of the appliance.

• Never use the vacuum cleaner without the

• After cleaning the container filter, make

sure that it is completely dry before

reinstalling it in the vacuum cleaner.

• Do not put the filter in the washing

machine or dry it with a hairdryer. The filter

must only be left to dry naturally.

• Do not use the appliance if the vacuum

pipes are obstructed in any way, as the

• This cordless vacuum cleaner is fitted

with uncharged batteries. The batteries

need to be charged 15-16 hours prior to

using the appliance for the first time.

• The appliance is protected against

overcharging. When the battery is

fully charged, the indicator light (6)

will turn green and the circuit will be

automatically cut off, stopping the

battery from charging.

• The appliance has excessive discharge

protection. When the voltage of the

battery falls below a certain level, the

appliance will stop automatically in

order to protect the battery. It must be

recharged in order to use it again.

5. BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. This cordless vacuum cleaner receives

energy via rechargeable batteries. Prior

to using, charge at least 15-16 hours:

- Place vacuum cleaner near a socket

and plug in charger.

- Connect charger to charge jack

The red pilot (6) will start blinking

indicating vacuum cleaner is

correctly connected to charger and

- Vacuum cleaner must be charged

15-16 hours minimum. When battery

is full, the pilot (6) stops blinking and

battery charging stops.

Should charger connector be

plugged into the vacuum cleaner, it

will not switch on, even though the

battery is fully charged. Unplug to

use the vacuum cleaner.

2. The vacuum cleaner has an average

autonomy of approx. 12-18 minutes.

For optimum battery functioning, follow

- Always fully charge battery.

- Never discharge completely. (When

motor noise starts weakening13

7. CLEANING THE DUST CONTAINER FILTER Empty the dust container and clean the

filter after every use in order to achieve

the maximum performance of the

1. Make sure that the appliance is not

connected to the charger before

cleaning the dust container.

2. Extract the hand-held vacuum (7) from

3. Remove cup as indicated in figure D.

4. Empty dust cup (8)

5. Remove cup filter as indicated in figure E.

6. Wash the filter with cold water and wait

until it is completely dry before placing it

back into the container.

N.B.: Do not put the filter in the washing

machine or dry it with a hairdryer. The

filter must only be left to dry naturally.

7. Once the filter is dry, carefully place it

back into the container (8). Never use

the vacuum cleaner without the filter.

8. Insert the container (8) into the appliance

of the hand-held vacuum (7).

CAREFUL: The suction hole must be open

and unobstructed at all times; otherwise,

the motor may overheat and become

N.B.: It is advisable to change the dust

container filter every three to six months,

depending on use, to ensure maximum

performance of the appliance.

6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE VACUUM CLEANER:

This vacuum cleaner has a foldable

handle to facilitate storage, press handle

rotation button (2) until you hear click. This

handle can be moved upwards, pressing

the handle rotation button (2), thereby

facilitating vacuuming under sofas, beds,

tables, etc. Fig F Vacuum cleaner will not function unless

hand vac is correctly placed in its holder.

To start the vacuum cleaner, press the on/

off button (5). To turn off press the on/off

To extract the hand-held vacuum (7) from

the appliance, press the hand-held vacuum

release button (3) and pull it out as shown

in figure C. Once you have extracted the

hand-held vacuum, move the on/off switch

(5) to the I position to start it. Move the

on/off switch to the O position to stop the

hand-held vacuum. To put the hand-held

vacuum (7) back into the appliance, firstly

place the lower part into the receptacle on

the appliance and then push the hand-held

vacuum towards the appliance until it clicks

into place in the receptacle.

likewise suction capacity, you

should stop vacuuming).

- Leave a one hour cooling period

between use and charge.14

8. TROUBLESHOOTING The hand-held vacuum is

The powered brush is not

1. Batteries need charging 1. Charge the appliance

1. The vibrator is blocked

1. Remove the dirt from the

vibrator. If there is any

thread or string caught up,

cut it away carefully with

4. The charger is connected. 4. Disconnect the charger.

3. There is no power in the

power transformer from

the electricity socket.

3. Check the fuses or

3. The vacuum cleaner unit is

not properly positioned.

3. Place the vacuum cleaner

unit properly in position.

2. The contacts between the

appliance and the charger

2. Clean the dirt off the

2. The belt is broken. 2. Call the repair centre.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The suction power is weak

1. The dust container is full. 1. Empty the dust container.

3. The appliance needs

3. Charge the appliance.

2. The dust container

filter needs cleaning or

2. Remove the container filter

and check for any objects

in the air pipe to remove

them. Clean or change the

The dust is coming out of

The battery does not stay

1. The container is full. 1. Empty the dust container.

1. The battery has reached

the end of its service life.

1. Call the repair centre.

3. There are holes in the

3. Change the filter.

2. The container filter is not

2. Check the instructions

for installing the container

9. INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES At the end of its working

life, the product must not be

disposed of as urban waste.

It must be taken to a special

local authority differentiated

waste collection centre or to

a dealer providing this service. Disposing

of a household appliance separately avoids

possible negative consequences for the

environment and health deriving from

inappropriate disposal and enables the

constituent materials to be recovered to

obtain significant savings in energy and

To remind you that you must collaborate

with a selective collection scheme, the

symbol shown appears on the product

warning you not to dispose of it in

traditional refuse containers.

For further information, contact your local

authority or the shop where you bought the