BS 1285 - Vacuum Cleaner CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BS 1285 CLATRONIC

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the ap- pliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the device off. Remove the plug from the socket.

• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device must not be used.

• Use only original spare parts.

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach. WARNING! Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil as there is a danger of suffocation!

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instructions”. Instruction Manual Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using the appliance. Symbols in these Instructions for Use Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks. CAUTION: This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects. NOTE: This highlights tips and information. General Safety Instructions Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions in- cluding the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not t for commercial use. Special Safety Instructions

WARNING: Danger of Electric Shock!

• The vacuum cleaner should only be used in damp rooms if for your protection a residual-current-operated circuit breaker is connected upstream in the electric circuit.

• If you are not sure, ask a qualied electrician for advice.

• If the water-lled device should fall over accidentally, always remove the plug from the socket rst before uprighting it again.

• Disconnect the plug from the socket before you clean or ser- vice the appliance.36

• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.

• Never use the device to suck up explosive liquids (such as heating oil, petrol, paint thinner, acetone) or dusts (such as magnesium or aluminium dusts), combustible gases or un- diluted solvents and acids - danger of explosion! Turbulence caused by the suction air could lead to the creation of explo- sive vapours or mixtures. These substances might attack the parts and materials used.

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always con- tact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to dan- ger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by the man- ufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualied person and with a cable of the same type.

• 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 haz- ards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Do not suck up hot ashes or pointed or sharp objects!

• Keep hair, clothing and body parts away from the vacuum noz- zle during use!

• Keeps the vacuum cleaner away from sources of heat such as radiators, stoves etc.!37 Overview of the Components 1 Air Slide 2 Suction tube, 2-part. 3 Exhaust opening 4 Carrying handle 5 I/O On/off switch 6 Motor housing 7 Power cord 8 Suction opening 9 Hose connection 11 Castors 13 Collection vessel 14 Floor nozzle 15 Lever for extending and retracting the brush 16 Locking mechanism 17 Vacuum hose 18 Parking assistance Accessories: 10 Brush nozzle 12 Crevice nozzle Not shown Permanent lter (Dry vacuuming) Sealing ring (Wet vacuuming) Protective lter made of foam Instructions for Use Intended Use

• The device is intended for use as a wet/dry vacuum cleaner in accordance with its description and safety instructions.

• The device also has an additional connection with blower function.

• Any other type of use is considered to be in contradic- tion of the intended use and is not permitted. Attaching the Castors (11) Before you use the appliance, fasten the rollers to the foot of the collection unit (13).

1. Open the two locking mechanisms (16).

2. Remove the motor housing (6) from the collection

3. Place the collection unit upside down.

4. Insert the rollers with the pins into the provided holes

as far as they will go.

5. Turn the unit back round so that it stands on the

rollers. Inserting the permanent filter (only when vacuuming dry) The appliance has a permanent lter. It can easily be inserted and can be cleaned.

• Put the rubber edge of the dust bag over the edge of the collec- tion unit. It ensures that the motor housing is airtight. Protective filter made of foam Beneath the motor, there is a protective lter made of foam. This is required for both wet and dry vacuuming.

• If not yet in place, put the protec- tive lter over the suction basket. The rubber of the protective lter must t securely on the suction basket.

• You should check the condition of the lter and that it is rmly in place at regular intervals. Attaching the Motor Housing NOTE: Sealing ring

• If you do not use the permanent lter, always attach the supplied sealing ring. Fit it over the edge of the collection unit.

• Ensure that this rubber seal always sits correctly on the edge of the container. If this is not the case the suction power is lost.

• Adjust the motor housing so that the on/ off switch sits above the suction opening.

• Close both locking mechanisms. Connecting and detaching the hose (17) Suction function

• Put the hose connection (9) into the suction opening (8) on the collection unit. It must audibly click into place. Blowing function

• Put the hose connection into the blower opening (3) on the motor casing. It has to audibly engage. Detaching the hose

• Press the button on the hose connection to detach the hose. 2-part suction hose (2)

• Attach the thicker end of the suction hose without the holder onto the end of the hose.

• Attach the thicker end of the suction hose with the holder onto the other suction hose.

• To release the suction hoses, pull them off while turn- ing them slightly.38 Nozzle Attachment Floor nozzle (14) The floor nozzle is equipped with rollers for easier guid- ance. You may use the floor nozzle to clean smooth surfaces and dry or wet carpets.

• Use the lever (15) to set the brushes outwards or inwards. Best use is determined by the texture of the floor. We recommend the following usage:

Use without brushes: - To vacuum dry carpeted floors (deep pile); - To clean wet, smooth floors. NOTE:

• This setting is also well suited to vacuuming up water from larger areas.

• Check the maximum ll capacity of the collection unit. 10 litres of liquid without foaming additive!

Use with brushes: - To vacuum dry, smooth floors and dry carpeted floors (shallow pile); - To clean (scrub) wet, smooth floors and wet car- peted floors (shallow pile). Crevice nozzle (12) For vacuuming in corners and crevices, etc. Brush nozzle (10) For cleaning upholstery or curtains.

• To remove the nozzle attachments from the suction hose, pull them off while turning them slightly.

• To store the nozzles, use the holders on the vacuum above the rollers. Air Slide (1) Open the air slide on the hose handle in order to regulate the airflow or to clear any particles sticking to the nozzle. Mains Lead (7)

• Completely unwind the cable during operation.

• After use, allow the motor housing to cool down. You may then wrap the cable around the motor housing and may fasten it with the cable clamp. Turning on/ off Turn the appliance on (I) and off (O) with the On/ Off switch (5). Parking Position A holder is tted on the lower part of the suction hose.

• Attach the suction hose with the holder to the parking attachment (18) on the motor housing.

• Is the suction hose too long? Separate the two parts of the suction hose and attach the upper part of the suction hose to the holder on the lower part of the suction hose. Operation Preparation

1. Select the desired accessory.

2. Unwind the lead completely.

3. Check if the mains voltage that you want to use

matches the information on the rating plate. CAUTION: Take note of the range limited by the length of the cable! Dry Vacuuming

1. Place the permanent lter into the collection unit.

2. Attach the motor housing.

3. Close the locking mechanisms.

4. Assemble the accessory.

5. Connect the mains plug to a properly installed

6. Turn the device on.

7. Vacuum at a steady speed. There is no need to exert

pressure. Wet Vacuuming CAUTION:

• Do not use the appliance to vacuum foaming cleaning agents!

• Always remove the permanent lter when vacuum- ing liquids. Insert the sealing ring instead.

• Check that the protective lter ts properly.

• Before the cleaner is used again for dry vacuuming, all components must be dry.

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

2. Remove the permanent lter.

4. Attach the motor housing.

5. Close the locking mechanisms.

6. Assemble the accessory.

7. Connect the mains plug to a properly installed

CAUTION: Immediately switch off the appliance in the following situations:

• When the unit is full.

• When the unit falls over. NOTE:

• The collection unit can hold max. 10 litres of liquid (without foaming).

• If foam should form in the collection unit, then the maximum capacity is only 1.5 litres!

• When the vessel is full the float valve closes the suction aperture and the motor runs at a higher speed. Switch the device off immediately and empty it. Emptying the permanent filter and collection unit

1. Turn the device off with the on/off switch. Pull the plug

2. Open the locking mechanisms. Remove the motor

3. Remove the permanent lter, if applicable. Shake it

4. Remove the suction hose.

5. Empty the collection vessel.

6. Put the permanent lter back into the collection unit if

7. Reassemble the hose connection and the motor

8. Close the locking mechanisms.

9. You can now use the vacuum cleaner again.

Cleaning and storage

• Always remove the plug before cleaning.

• Under no circumstances should you immerse the motor housing in water in order to clean it. Other- wise this might result in an electric shock or re. CAUTION:

• Rinse out the collection vessel after use with clean water.

• Any dirt in the vessel can be removed with a sponge or nylon brush. Permanent filter and protective filter made of foam Clean the protective lter made of foam after every third or fth emptying.

• Take off the motor housing and remove the lter.

• Quick cleaning: Tap out or brush out the lters to loosen any residues.

• Hand wash: If soiling is more severe we recommend a hand wash up to 40°C. NOTE:

• Always allow the lters to dry in the open air!

• Always resume operation with dry lters! Housing

Do not immerse the motor in water!

• The housing can be wiped off with a slightly damp cloth.

• Dry off all parts after cleaning with a dry cloth. Storage

• Clean the appliance as described and allow it to dry.

We recommend that you keep the appliance in the original packaging if it will not be used for long periods.

• Always store the appliance out of the reach of chil- dren in a dry, well ventilated place. Troubleshooting

• Thedevicedoesnotwork. Remedy: Check the mains connection. Check the position of the switch.

• Thedevicedoesnotsuckanythingup. Possible Cause: The collection unit is full. Remedy: Empty the collection unit. Possible Cause: The sealing ring between the motor housing and the collection unit is missing. Remedy: Check the seal. Possible Cause: There is a foreign body in the suction hose or nozzle. Remedy: Check the accessories for foreign bodies. Possible Cause: The appliance has fallen over.40 Remedy:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Wait until the motor comes to a complete stop

3. Restart operation.

• Theapplianceswitchesoffduringoperation. Possible Cause: The appliance is tted with a thermal cut-out which automatically switches off the appliance in the event of overheating. Remedy: Allow the appliance to cool for approx. 15 minutes before using it again. Noise development The sound pressure level in the ear of an operator (LpA) was measured according to DIN EN ISO 3744. Sound pressure level detected: 82.0 dB(A) (no limit) Technical Data Model: ................................................................... BS 1285 Power supply:.................................. 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: