Solano Turbo VM 5021 - Vacuum Cleaner AMICA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner
Model	Solano Turbo VM 5021
Brand	Amica
Dimensions (L×W×H)	approx. 400 × 250 × 300 mm
Weight	approx. 5.5 kg
Power Consumption	1600 W
Suction Power	400 AW
Noise Level	78 dB(A)
Dust Bag Capacity	3.5 L (fabric bag)
Bag Indicator	Yes
Filtration System	HEPA 13 filter
Cord Length	6 m
Operating Radius	9 m
Automatic Cord Rewind	Yes
Adjustable Suction	Electronic, 5 settings
Turbo Brush	Yes, motorized brush for carpets
Accessories Included	Crevice tool, upholstery brush, dusting brush
Floor Type	Hard floors and carpets
Handle	Ergonomic, with carry handle
Storage	Vertical parking and accessory clip
Maintenance Instruction	Clean HEPA filter every 3 months; replace bag when full
Safety Features	Thermal cut-off, overheat protection
Spare Parts Available	Yes: bags, filters, turbo brush belt

Frequently Asked Questions - Solano Turbo VM 5021 AMICA

How do I replace the dust bag?

Open the front cover, remove the full bag by pulling the cardboard tab, dispose of the bag, and insert a new one until it clicks into place. Close the cover.

How to clean the HEPA filter?

Remove the filter according to the manual, tap gently to remove loose dust, or wash with lukewarm water (if washable). Let it air dry completely for 24 hours before reinstalling.

What is the turbo brush used for?

The turbo brush is a motorized nozzle ideal for removing pet hair and deep cleaning carpets. It helps agitate dirt for better suction.

The vacuum loses suction. What should I check?

Check if the dust bag is full, the HEPA filter is clogged, or there is a blockage in the hose. Also ensure the turbo brush is not tangled with hair.

How do I adjust the suction power?

Use the electronic slider on the handle to select one of 5 power levels. Lower settings for delicate fabrics, higher for carpets.

Can I use the vacuum without the dust bag?

No, the vacuum is designed to operate only with a genuine Amica dust bag. Using it without a bag may damage the motor.

How to store the vacuum after use?

Rewind the cord by pressing the foot pedal. Park the floor nozzle in the vertical storage slot on the back of the vacuum. Wrap the hose around the top.

The turbo brush stops spinning. What to do?

Turn off and unplug. Remove the brush, clean hair and debris away from the bearings and belt. Replace the belt if worn.

Where can I purchase spare parts?

Authorized Amica dealers and online parts stores stock bags, filters, and turbo brush belts. Use only genuine parts for best performance.

What does the bag indicator light mean?

A red light or indicator shows that the dust bag is full or there is a blockage. When it lights up, check and replace the bag or clear obstructions.

USER MANUAL Solano Turbo VM 5021 AMICA

VM 5021 (Virason Turbo)

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GRATULUJEMY WYBORU SPRZETU MARKI AMICA

SZANOWNI PAŃSTWO!

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN AMICA APPLIANCE

DEAR CUSTOMER.

Your Amica appliance is exceptionally easy to use and extremely efficient. Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer, the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to safety and functionality.

Before using the appliance, please carefully read these Operating Instructions

Symbols appearing in these instructions have the following meaning:

Important information concerning proper operation of the appliance and your personal safety.

Risks resulting from improper operation of the appliance. Activities that must be performed by a qualified technician.

Tips on how to use the appliance.

Information on how to protect the environment.

This indicates actions that must not be performed by the user.

CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 15 DISPOSING/SCRAPPING OF USED EQUIPMENT 18 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 19 OPERATION 19 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 20 WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE 21 PRODUCT SHEET 23

The appliance is designed for household use only.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Important! To minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
i Carefully read this instruction before using the appliance.
Children do not realize the dangers that can arise when using electrical appliances; therefore keep the appliance out of reach of children.
Do not immerse the body of the appliance in water or other liquids. Immersing in water may cause an electric shock.
If water spills on the external components of the appliance, dry it thoroughly before switching back on. Do not touch wet surfaces in contact with the appliance connected to power supply, immediately disconnect it from the mains.
Do not use the appliance if it shows any signs of damage to the power cord, or if the appliance has been dropped on the floor.
After use, always pull out the plug from the socket, and also in case of any malfunction, before cleaning or before changing accessories.
When pulling out the plug from the wall outlet, never pull by the cord, only the plug, holding the socket with your other hand.
The appliance is Class II fire protection electrical equipment.
Do not attempt to remove any parts of the housing.
To prevent damage to the power cord, do not place it over sharp edges or close to hot surfaces.
Do not expose the appliance to rain or humidity, and do not use it outdoors. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
If the power cord or plug is damaged, it should be replaced by a professional repair shop in order to avoid hazard.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Never leave the appliance connected to the mains without supervision.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by persons inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, unless under supervision or in accordance with the instructions as communicated to them by persons responsible for their safety. Children shall not play with the appliance.
4 Pull the plug from the wall outlet before replacing accessories.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and older or by persons with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance should not be performed by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a competent person.
The surface on which the appliance is used shall be levelled, clean and dry.
To switch the appliance on, press the power switch (Fig. 1, item 10). To stop the appliance's motor, release the button (Fig. 1, item 10). The complete appliance shutdown is possible by disconnecting the appliance from the power supply.
Do not pull the vacuum cleaner or move it by the cord, do not use the cord as a handle, do not close the door squeezing the cord, and do not drag the cord over sharp edges. Be careful not to move the vacuum cleaner on the cord.
Do not insert any objects into the openings in the vacu-

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Do not use the vacuum cleaner to collect flammable substances such as petrol, and do not use it in places where similar substances may be present.

Hold the plug when retracting the cord. Do not let the plug was left loose during retracting.

Do not collect any items that burn or smoke, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

Do not use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bag and/or filters.

If the opening, which sucks air, hose or telescopic tube are clogged, you should immediately switch the vacuum cleaner off. Before restarting the vacuum cleaner, first remove the blocking item.

Do not use the vacuum cleaner too close to heaters, radiators, cigarette butts, etc.

Before you put the plug into the wall outlet, make sure your hands are dry.

Before using the vacuum cleaner, remove sharp objects from the floor to avoid damaging the dust bag (depending on the model).

Do not collect fine particles such as: flour, gypsum, printer toners, etc., as this may clog filters and damage the vacuum cleaner.

This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a power cord retractor.

Electrical requirements

Make sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds to the electric power parameters at home, power must be marked as (alternating current)

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DISPOSING/SCRAPPING OF USED EQUIPMENT

DISPOSING/SCRAPPING OF USED EQUIPMENT

UNPACKING

During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage. After unpacking, please dispose of all elements of packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the environment.

All materials used for packaging the appliance are environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are marked with the appropriate symbol.

Important! During unpacking, keep the packaging material (polyethylene bags, polystyrene pieces, etc.) out of reach of children.

DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE

At the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of with normal municipal waste. Instead, it should be taken to an electronic waste collection and recycling point. It is indicated by the symbol on the product itself, or on the Operating Instructions or packaging.

The materials used in making of this appliance can be reused, as indicated. By reusing or recycling the materials or parts, you will be playing an important part in protecting our environment.

Information about the relevant disposal points for worn-out electrical goods is available from your local authorities.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

Appliance components (Fig. 1, item ...)	Attachments (Fig. 2, item...)
1. Handle	(1) All-purpose suction brush 1
2. Hose socket	(2) Suction head for upholstery 1
3. Hinged Cover
4. Dust bag full indicator	(3) Suction head for narrow spaces 1
5. Appliance model / power	(2 in 1)
6. Power smooth control knob	(3) Book-dusting brush (2 in 1) 1
7. Cord retractor button
8. Air exhaust	(4) Parquet suction brush 1
9. Brush unit handle	(5) Turbo-brush 1
10. Power button
11. Appliance body	(6) Hose 1
12. Wheels	(7) Telescopic tube 1
13. Sidoguards
14. Bottom cover	(8) Dust bag included 1

OPERATION (Fig. 3)

Always unplug the appliance before attaching or removing attachments!

• Attaching flexible hose: insert the hose end into the inlet port. Push until the end falls into place with an audible click (Fig. 3, item 1).
• Removing the hose: press buttons on the hose end, unlatch and remove the hose from the inlet port (Fig. 3, item 2)
• Connect the telescopic tube with the hose (Fig. 3, item 3) and the proper attachment (Fig. 3, item 4/5), slide open the telescopic tube to a suitable length.
  ● Grab the plug and pull the power cord while holding the appliance body, plug into a power outlet.
• Switch on the appliance with the on / off button (Fig. 3, item 6).
• Set the desired appliance power with the power control knob.
  ● After finishing using the appliance, press the on/off button to turn off the vacuum cleaner (Fig. 3. item 6).
  ● Unplug the cord from the wall outlet.
• Retract the power cord by pressing cord retractor button (Fig. 3, item 7). For this operation hold the cord to prevent it from tangling or bumping the plug on the vacuum cleaner housing.
• Disconnect the suction - cleaning head from the tube and disconnect the telescopic tube from the hose.
• Close the telescopic tube

The vacuum cleaner may be stored in a vertical or horizontal position. The hose can remain attached to the vacuum cleaner, but please be careful not to bend it too much during storage. Brushes are stored on the handle in the rear of the vacuum cleaner (Fig. 3, item 8).

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (Fig. 3)

Replacing the dust bag

Before replacing the dust bag, remove the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Always use the vacuum cleaner with a fitted dust bag. If you forget to insert a dust bag or it is fitted incorrectly, the cover cannot be closed completely - fix the position of a dust bag and close the cover

1. After disconnecting flexible hose, open the front cover by lifting it upwards (Fig. 4, item 10/11).

2. Release the dust bag lock and remove the bag from the guides, if filled with dust (Fig. 3, item 12/13).

3. Insert a new/empty dust bag by sliding it into the guides.

4. Close the cover by pressing it down until it clicks.

If the dust bag full indicator goes on, check whether the suction brush or the cleaning head, hose or tube is not blocked with large items stopping the air flow. After removing the items, if present, restart the vacuum cleaner - if the dust bag full indicator is still red, replace the dust bag with a new one.

Cleaning and replacing the outlet filter EPA13

Before cleaning the filter, remove the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Clean the filter when it is clearly soiled. Shake dirt off the filter and then brush it with a soft bristle brush. Then rinse in lukewarm water, without any detergent. Do not direct strong jet of water onto the filter. Use it only when completely dry. In case of heavy sailing or lasting damage, replace the filter with a new one. Depending on the intensity of use, it is recommended that you clean the filter once a month and replace it with a new one every six months. It is recommended that you only use original Amica filters for your vacuum cleaner.

1. Open the air exhaust cover (Fig. 4, item 16).
2. Remove the filler and replace it with a clean one.
3. Close the air exhaust cover (Fig. 4, item 17).

Cleaning and replacing the inlet filter

● Before cleaning the filter, remove the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
- The filter shall be cleaned when there are visible stains on it, wash the filter in warm water with no detergent. Use it only when completely dry.
● Always use the vacuum cleaner with a filter in place.
● Failure to install the filter may result in motor damage.

1. Remove the dust bag.
2. Remove the filter by sliding it up from the guides (Fig. 4, item 14).
3. Clean the filter or replace (Fig. 4, item 15).
4. Replace the filter again placing it in the guides. Make sure that the filter before the foundation was completely dry.

WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE

Warranty

Warranty service as stated on the warranty card.

The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the product.

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Manufacturer's Declaration

The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the following European directives:

KARTA PRODUKTU

Supplier name Amica S.A.
	VM 5021 (Virason Turbo)
Supplier's model ID (Model)	1190204
Energy efficiency class A
Annual energy consumption (AE) [kWh/year]1	24,4
Performance class for carpet vacuuming2	C
Performance class for hard floor vacuuming3	A
Dust re-emission class (dre) A
Noise level [dB(A) no 1 pW] 79

Rated input power [W] 700

Estimated annual energy consumption (kWh per year) assuming that the vacuum cleaner is used 50 times in a

year. Actual annual energy consumption depends on how the appliance is used. ✗ Applies to all-purpose vacuum cleaners and carpet vacuum cleaners. Vacuum cleaners for hard floors are not suit-

able for vacuuming carpets with the supplied suction head

1. Applies to all-purpose vacuum cleaners and vacuum cleaners for hard floors. Vacuum cleaners for carpets are not suitable for vacuuming hard floors with the supplied suction head

To determine these results and in accordance with the requirements for energy labelling of vacuum cleaners (Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council 2010/30/EU) and in terms of the requirements for vacuum cleaners, ecodesign (Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council 2009/125/EC), the following measuring and calculation methods have been applied.

- EN 60335-1 - Household and similar electrical appliance - Safety - Part 1: General requirements.

- EN 60335-2-2 - Household and similar electrical appliance -- Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for

- EN 60312 - Vacuum cleaners for household use -- Methods for measuring the performance.

EN 60704-2-1 — Household and similar electrical appliances -- Test code for the determination of airborne accus

tical noise - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners.

The vacuum cleaner shall be tested as a "all-purpose vacuum cleaner".

This is a universal vacuum cleaner.

In order to obtain the declared energy efficiency and vacuuming performance class on the carpet, it is recommended

that you use a combination carpet & floor brush in carpet setting. In order to obtain the declared energy efficiency and vacuuming performance class on hard floors with slot and expansion gaps, it is recommended that you use a combination carpet & floor brush in hard floor setting.