Amigo ABG100AMP - Vacuum Cleaner BESTRON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Amigo ABG100AMP BESTRON

English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - General

• Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference.

• Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.

• This appliance can be used by children older than 8 years and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, but only if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and maintenance must not be done by children, except if they are older than 8 years and supervised.

• Keep the appliance and the cable out of reach of children under 8 years.

• Have any repairs carried out solely by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the appliance yourself. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Electricity and heat

• Before use please verify that the mains voltage is the same as indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.

• Always remove the plug from the mains socket before moving the appliance and when the appliance is not in use.

• Remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling the plug, not the power cord.

• Check the appliance’s power cord regularly to make sure it is not damaged. Do not use the appliance if the power cord is damaged. Have a damaged power cord replaced by a qualified repair service.

• Certain parts of the appliance may get hot. Do not touch these parts to prevent burning yourself.

• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord or the plug do not make contact with hot services, such as a hot hob or naked flame.

• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not make contact with water. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - During use

• Never use the appliance outdoors.

• Never use the appliance in a humid room.

• Make sure that your hands are dry before touching the appliance, power cord or plug.

• The power cord has a yellow and a red mark. Pull out the power cord to the yellow mark. Never pull out the power cord beyond the red mark.

• Guide the power cord whilst it rewinds onto the reel, since otherwise the cord could become tangled or the plug could strike the back of the appliance. Take hold of the power cord near the mark, and allow it to gently slide through your fingers back into the appliance.

• Make sure that the dust bag does not become pinched between the cover and the motor unit. This could damage the appliance and/or the dust bag.

• Do not use the appliance to suck up the following objects:

• glowing or burning objects

• glass splinters or other sharp objects

• residues of plaster, cement, stone, soot, and similar

• liquids, or moist dirt. These objects could cause serious damage to the appliance and the filter system, and make it unsafe to use.

• Do not use the vacuum cleaner on wet rugs and carpets.

• Never insert objects in the air-exhaust vents.

• Make sure that the suction and exhaust openings are open, and that the filters are not blocked. Blockages will cause the appliance to overheat. Switch off the vacuum cleaner immediately! Once you have remedied the problem, wait 20 to 30 minutes to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool down completely. The vacuum cleaner will then be ready for use again.

• Keep the nozzle and the tubes away from the body while the vacuum cleaner is running. This could cause serious injury, for example to the eyes or ears.

• Never roll the appliance over the cord.

• Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket in the event of a malfunction during use, and before filling or emptying the appliance, cleaning the appliance, fitting or removing an accessory, or storing the appliance after use.

• Do not pick up the appliance if it falls into water. Remove the plug from the wall socket immediately. Do not use the appliance any more.

• Never immerse the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water or other liquid. After washing the filters make sure they are thoroughly dry before returning them to the appliance.User’s instructions

English OPERATION - General The appliance is intended only for domestic use, not for professional use.

5. Mechanic suction pressure control at the handle

10. Vacuum-cleaner handle

15. Indicator, “dust bag full”

1. Verify that a dust bag is fitted. Fit a dust bag, if necessary. See ‘Changing the dust bag’.

1. Click the hose connector into the hose opening on

the motor unit. To remove the hose, press on the two release buttons on the side of the connector and pull the connector from the opening; see Figure 2.

2. Slide the tubes onto the hose handle

3. Press the button on the tubes and keep it

pressed in; you can then extend or retract the tubes to the required length. See Figure 3.

4. Press the foot button on the nozzle to set the

combi nozzle for use on hard orsoft surfaces, see Figure 3b. For use on hard surfaces, press the foot button on the combi nozzle to extend the brushes. Lift the button for use on soft surfaces.

5. The power cord has a yellow and red mark, see

Figure 4A. Pull out the cord to the yellow mark. Never pull out the power cord beyond the red mark. This could damage the power cord.

6. Put the plug in the wall socket, and press the

On/Off switch. To switch off the appliance, press the On/Off switch again, see Figure 4B.

7. The appliance is now ready for use. You can

move the vacuum cleaner while you are cleaning by pulling on the hose grip. You can lift the appliance with the vacuum cleaner’s handle. Note If so required, you can reduce the suction quickly by moving the slide on the hose grip. ACCESSOIRIES This vacuum cleaner is supplied with one combined accessory:

• a crevice tool with a narrow nozzle, which you can use to clean radiators, window frames, crevices, small openings, and similar;

• a dusting brush, which you can use to clean delicate or irregular surfaces, furniture, Venetian blinds, and similar. OPERATION - Storage after use

1. Remove the plug from the wall socket.

2. Press the rewind button and keep it pressed in; the power cord will automatically rewind onto the reel.

Guide the power cord whilst it rewinds onto the reel, since otherwise the cord could become tangled or the plug could strike the back of the appliance. Take hold of the power cord near the mark, and allow it to gently slide through your fingers back into the appliance, see Figure 6

3. Slide the bottom of the combi-brush bracket

into the slot. This avoids the need to dismantle the vacuum cleaner after use; you can store the assembled appliance and retrieve it again quickly when you need it.

English CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE - Cleaning

1. Clean the outer surface of all parts with a damp cloth and a cleaner suitable for plastics. Make sure no

moisture gets into the appliance.

2. Over the course of time dust and dirt can accumulate around the wheel axles, thereby preventing the

wheels from turning easily. Consequently they should be kept clean.

• Never immerse the appliance, plug or power cord in water.

• Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes) to clean the appliance. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE - Changing the dust bag

1. Change the dust bag immediately once the ‘dust bag full’ indicator turns red, see Figure 7.

It is possible that the indicator turns red whilst the dust bag is not yet full. if so, then the nozzle, hose or tubes may be blocked. These will then need to be cleaned.

2. Open the cover by pulling the cover release

(dust bag) upwards. Remove the dust bag from the holder, and dispose of it in a dustbin.

3. Fit a new dust bag in the holder with the arrow

pointing downwards, and press into position.

4. Close the cover, and press until it clicks into

place. Make sure that the dust bag does not become pinched by the cover. This could damage the appliance and/or the dust bag. Note Dust bags for this vacuum cleaner are available from every major hardware store. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE - Cleaning or replacing the motor safety filter Clean or replace the motor safety filter at least twice a year, and more frequently if the filter is visibly blocked.

1. Remove the plug from the wall socket.

2. Remove the hose from the vacuum cleaner.

3. Open the cover by pulling the cover release

(dust bag) upwards. Remove the dust bag, see Figure 7. Remove the motor safety filter holder, located behind the dust bag: see Figure 8.

4. Dispose of the filter, or wash it in lukewarm

water. Allow it to dry thoroughly.

5. Return the cleaned or new filter to its holder,

and fit the holder in the appliance. Fit a dust bag. Close the cover, and press until it clicks into place.

• Water could penetrate into the appliance if the filter is not thoroughly dry. This could result in (electrical) damage.

• Make sure that the dust bag does not become pinched by the cover. This could damage the appliance and/or the dust bag.User’s instructions

English CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE - Replacing the exhaust filter Replace the exhaust filter at least twice a year, and more frequently if the filter is visibly blocked.

1. Remove the plug from the wall socket.

2. Open the exhaust-filter cover by pulling on the

lip on the cover. Remove the exhaust filter from the appliance, see Figure 9 .3. Rinse the filter in lukewarm water. Allow it to dry thoroughly.

4. Return the cleaned filter to the appliance. Close

the cover, and press until it clicks into place.

• Water could penetrate into the appliance if the filter is not thoroughly dry. This could result in (electrical) damage.

• The cover cannot be closed if a dust bag is not fitted, or is not fitted correctly.

• Make sure that the dust bag does not become pinched between the cover and the housing. This could damage the appliance and/or the dust bag. THE ENVIRONMENT

• Dispose of packaging material, such as plastic and boxes, in the appropriate waste containers.

• When this product reaches the end of its useful life do not dispose of it by putting it in a dustbin; hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electrical and electronic equipment. Please refer to the symbols on the product, the user’s instructions or the packaging.

• The materials can be re-used as indicated. Your help in the re-use, recycling or other means of making use of old electrical equipment will make an important contribution to the protection of the environment.

• Contact your municipality for the address of the appropriate collection point in your neighbourhood. GUARANTEE TERMS The importer guarantees the appliance against defects caused by manufacturing and/or material faults for 60 months from the date of purchase, subject to the following conditions.

1. No charges will be made for labour costs or materials during the warranty period. Any repairs carried out

during the warranty period do not extend the warranty period.

2. The importer automatically becomes the owner of any faulty parts that he replaces or a faulty appliance

(in the event of replacement of the appliance).

3. All claims submitted under warranty must be accompanied by the original bill of sale.

4. Claims under warranty must be submitted to the dealer where the appliance was purchased or to the

5. The warranty is issued solely to the first purchaser and cannot be transferred.

6. The warranty does not cover damage caused by:

a. Accidents, incorrect use, wear and/or neglect. b. Faulty installation and/or use in a manner contravening the prevailing legal, technical or safety regulations. c. Connection to a mains voltage other than the voltage specified on the type plate. d. Unauthorized modifications. e. Repairs carried out by third parties. f. Careless transport, i.e. without suitable packaging materials or protection.

7. No claims may be made under this warranty for:

a. Losses incurred during transport. b. The removal or changing of the appliance’s serial number.

8. The guarantee does not cover power cords, lamps or glass parts.

9. No claims can be submitted under this warranty for damage other than the repair or replacement of faulty

parts. The importer can never be held responsible for any consequential loss or damage or any other consequences, resulting either directly or indirectly from the appliance supplied by the importer.User’s instructions

10. In case of claims under guarantee you can contact your dealer where the appliance is purchased.

Bestron offers you also the possibility to send the appliance directly to our Service Department. Do not send your appliance without consulting us. The package may be refused and any any costs will be for your account. Please contact the Service Department and they will tell you how to pack and send the appliance.

11. This appliance is not suitable for professional use.

SERVICE If a fault should occur please contact the BESTRON service department: www.bestron.com/service.

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product conforms to the essential requirements of the following EU safety directives: