Garcia - Vacuum Cleaner FAKIR - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Fakir
Model	Garcia
Product Type	Canister Vacuum Cleaner
Dimensions (L x W x H)	40 x 25 x 30 cm
Net Weight	5.5 kg
Power Consumption	1200 W
Dust Capacity	2.0 L
Filtration System	HEPA 13 Washable Filter
Noise Level	75 dB(A)
Cord Length	8 m
Operating Radius	10 m
Bag Type	Disposable Dust Bag (hygienic closure)
Included Accessories	Crevice Tool, Upholstery Brush, Floor Nozzle with Brush/Combination
Controls	Foot Switch for On/Off and Cord Rewind
Safety Features	Thermal Overload Protection, Storage Hook
Maintenance & Cleaning	Replace dust bag when full; wash HEPA filter every 3 months
Repairability Index	Moderate: Replaceable main brush, filters, belt, and wheels
Spare Parts Available	Dust bags (type FA 200), HEPA filter, active carbon filter
General Information	Made in Germany; Warranty 2 years
Energy Efficiency Class	A (EEI 0.9)

Frequently Asked Questions - Garcia FAKIR

How often should I replace the dust bag?

Replace the dust bag when the indicator light turns red or every 1-2 months for optimal performance. Use only genuine Fakir type FA 200 bags.

How do I clean the HEPA filter?

Remove the filter and rinse it under lukewarm water. Let it air dry completely for 24 hours before reinstalling. Do not use detergents or put it in the dishwasher.

Why is the vacuum losing suction?

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

Can I use the vacuum on hardwood floors?

Yes, the floor nozzle has a brush setting suitable for hardwood. Ensure the bristles are not worn to avoid scratching.

What should I do if the cord does not rewind fully?

Unplug the vacuum, gently pull out the cord a bit, then press the rewind button fully. Avoid pulling the cord too fast or rewinding with obstacles.

Is the vacuum suitable for pet hair?

Yes, it works well on pet hair. Use the upholstery brush for furniture and check the brush roll regularly for hair buildup.

How do I replace the brush roll?

Turn off and unplug the vacuum. Remove the bottom plate, slide out the old brush roll, and insert the new one. Ensure the belt is correctly seated.

What does the thermal overload protection do?

If the vacuum overheats, it automatically shuts off. Unplug it, let it cool for at least 30 minutes, and check for blockages before restarting.

Can I use a third-party dust bag?

It is recommended to use only Fakir original bags to maintain filtration and warranty. Third-party bags may fit poorly or reduce performance.

Where can I find spare parts like filters or bags?

Spare parts are available on the Fakir official website or authorized dealers. Use the model number 'Garcia' to find compatible parts.

USER MANUAL Garcia FAKIR

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Instructions manuel Dry Vacuum cleaner

Genel 4

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Temizlik

UYARI!

Information about the operating instructions 24

Liability 24

Notices in the operating instructions 24

Safety 25

CE Declaration of Conformity 25

Intended use 25

Unauthorized use 25

Safety is important 26

In case of danger 27

In case of defects 27

Overview 29

Device description 29

Unpacking 30

The filter system 30

Assembly 31

Assembling 31

Operation 34

Filter change indicator 35

After vacuum cleaning 36

Storage 36

Maintenance 37

Changing dustbag 37

Cleaning and changing filter or HEPA 38

Changing the sponge filter 39

Cleaning 40

Waste disposal 40

Trouble shooting 41

Fault 41

Dispatch 41

Thank you for purchasing a floor vacuum cleaner of the FAKIR GARCIA. It was developed and manufactured to work reliably for many years.

Information about the operating instructions

These operating instructions are intended to enable the safe and proper handling and operation of the appliance. Read these operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time.

Keep the operating instructions in a safe place. Include these operating instructions when passing the appliance on to another user.

Liability

Fakir Elektrikli Ev Aletleri A.Ş will accept no liability for damages resulting from failure to comply with the operating instructions.

Fakir Elektrikli Ev Aletleri A.Ş cannot assume any liability in case the appliance is used for other purposes than its intended use or handled, repaired or serviced improperly.

Notices in the operating instructions

WARNING!

Indicates notices which, if ignored, can result in risk of injury or death.

ATTENTION!

Indicates notices of risks that can result in damage to the appliance.

NOTICE!

Emphasizes tips and other useful information in the operating instructions.

Safety CE Declaration of Conformity

This appliance fulfills the requirements of the Appliance and Product Safety Law (GPSG) and the EU Directives 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic Compatibility” and 2006/95/EC “Low-Voltage Directive.”

The appliance bears the CE mark on the rating plate.

Intended use The appliance may only be used in private homes

to vacuum clean dry dust material.

It may be used only for cleaning hard floors and textile floor coverings, carpets, upholstered furniture, mattresses, furniture, heating radiators and curtains.

Check if all filters have been inserted properly before using the appliance. The appliance must not be used without filters.

Use only original Fakir filters and accessories.

Any other use is considered unauthorized and is prohibited.

Unauthorized use • The examples of unauthorized use listed here can result in

malfunctions, damage to the appliance or personal injury:

- This appliance is not designed to be used by persons (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or by persons lacking in experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by someone who is responsible for their safety or have received instructions on how to use the appliance. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Electric appliances are not toys for children! Therefore, use and store the appliance away from the reach of children. Children do not recognize the danger involved with handling an electric appliance. Do not let the power cord dangle from the appliance.

- Keep packaging films away from children - danger of suffocation!

Danger of injury!

WARNING!

Danger of injury from vacuuming:

• Never vacuum articles of clothing, hair, eyes, fingers or other parts of the body.
• Nozzles and tube ends must never be brought close to the eyes or ears.
• Never use the appliance to vacuum human beings or animals. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages caused by unauthorized use or improper operation.

Danger of fire and explosion!

• Never vacuum hot ashes or burning objects, such as cigarettes or matches.
• Never use the appliance in the vicinity of explosive or flammable materials.
• Never vacuum any solvents, explosive gases or liquids.

ATTENTION!

• Risk of short circuits! Never vacuum water and other liquids, such as damp carpet cleaning solutions..
• Destruction of filters! Never vacuum sharp or pointed objects, such as glass splinters, nails, etc. Materials that harden when dry, such as plaster or cement, can also destroy the filter.
• Damage to appliance from rain and dir!: Never use or store the appliance outdoors.
• Danger from overheating! Always keep the openings in the appliance free.

Electric current

ATTENTION!

• Incorrect voltage can destroy the appliance. Operate the appliance only if the voltage specified on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage in your household.
• The socket must be protected with a 16 A automatic circuit breaker.
• Use only extension cords designed for the power input of the appliance.

WARNING: Danger of electric shock!

• Never touch the plug with wet hands.
• When unplugging the appliance, always pull directly on the plug and never on the power cord.
• Do not kink, pinch or run over the power cord and do not expose it to heat sources.
• If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's customer service department or a person with similar qualifications to prevent any hazards.
• Do not put the appliance in operation if you detect any visible damage on the housing, if the power cord is defective or if you suspect a defect (e.g. after a fall).
• Do not use any damaged extension cords.

In case of danger

In case of danger or accident, unplug the appliance immediately.

Safety In case of defects

UYARI!

Never operate a defective appliance or an appliance with a defective power cord. There is a danger of electric shock.

Before contacting our service department, check to see if you can eliminate the problem yourself. Refer to the chapter" If at once you don't succeed ". If you were not able to eliminate the problem yourself, please contact our customer service. Before calling, have the article no. and appliance/model name at hand. This information can be found on the rating plate of the appliance.

WARNING!

Repairs and maintenance may by performed only by trained technicians (e.g. Fakir customer service). Improperly repaired or serviced appliances may pose a danger to the user.

Technical data

Mains voltage : 230 V\~ 240 V

Nominal frequency : 50 Hz

PowerIEC / max. : 2000W-2400W

Acoustic pressure level max. < 80 dB (A)

Weight approx. : 4,4 kg

HEPA : 13

Usage life : 10 years

Device description

A - Hose with Handle

B - Telescopic tube

C - Cable rewind button

D - Floor suction nozzle, adjustable for hard floors and textile-covered floors

E - ON-OFF Button

F - Suction power control

G - Dust bag full indicator

Dry vacuum cleaner FAKIR GARCIA

Scope of delivery

Floor suction nozzle, adjustable 1

Suction hose with handle 1

Telescopic suction tube 1

Furniture nozzle (in accessories compartment) 1

Crevice nozzle (in the accessories compartment) 1

Upholstery nozzle 1

HEPA-Filter (in filter enclosure) 1

Operating manual 1

Unpacking

Unpack the device and check the content of the packaging for completeness (see scope of supply). Should you note any damage incurred during transit, please contact your dealer immediately.

WARNING!

Never use a defective appliance.

NOTICE!

Keep the packaging for storage and future transports (e.g. for moves, service).

Assembling

WARNING!

Please ensure that the mains plug is disconnected before assembling the parts otherwise the appliance might start up unintentionally and cause injury.

Insert the end of the suction hose into the suction pipe. You will hear the two locking parts on the left and right click into place by turning right.

NOTICE!

To release the suction hose turn the hose to opposite side.

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Insert the handle of the suction hose and twist slightly to make sure it sits tightly in the telescopic suction tube.

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Setting the length of the suction tube

Use your thumb to press the slide element in the direction of the arrow.

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Hold the lower part of the pipe in your other hand. Now pull or push the suction tube to the required length.

The vacuum cleaner is now ready for use.

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Nozzles

WARNING!

Switch off the device before changing the nozzles.

Crevice nozzle, furniture brush and upholstery nozzle are stored on main body. You can reach them by opening the accessories cover.

Insert the corresponding nozzle securely with a slight turn onto the handle of the suction hose, or onto the telescopic suction tube.

Crevice Nozzle

The crevice nozzle allows dirt from deep cracks in upholstered furniture, corners, skirting boards etc. to be suctioned off.

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Furniture Nozzle The furniture nozzle is used for the furniture, venation, blinds, book, lamp shades and shelves.

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You can change it's shape by twisting the nozzle.

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Upholstery nozzle The upholstery nozzle can be used to vacuum clean curtains, upholstered furniture etc. It has a thread pick-up to collect fluff and threads from textiles.

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NOTICE!

Set suction capacity low to medium.

Vacuum cleaning Before use, ensure that all filters and the right dust bag

have been inserted and that these are not damaged. The optimum filtering level, which is so important for allergy sufferers, is only reached when intact filters are used that are inserted correctly.

WARNING!

Check the appliance and the power cable before use.

Faulty appliances may cause injury and should not be used.

• Attach the required nozzle.
• Pull out the power supply cable by means of the plug until the required length is reached and insert the plug into a mains socket.
• Press the ON/OFF Switch Button to switch on the vacuum cleaner.
• Set the required suction level by sliding the vacuum adjustment button

Use the suction power control button for permanent reduction of the suction level to save energy.

You can reduce the suction power of your device with additional air regulator placed on handle of the suction hose.

Use this control (slide valve) to reduce the suction level for brief periods of time. During normal vacuum cleaning, this slide valve should remain closed.

Dust bag change indicator

When the dust bag or filters are full or if the accessories are blocked (hose, pipe, nozzle), the dust bag change indicator will turn red. To ensure correct analysis, the maximum suction level needs to be set and the floor nozzle lifted from the floor.

In this case, change the dust bag or blocked filter or remedy the blockage.

WARNING!

Follow the steps below as soon as you stop vacuum cleaning. Never leave the appliance unattended.

• Press the ON/OFF Button to switch off the vacuum cleaner.
• Remove the plug from the mains socket.
• Press the foot button "cable rewind" to reel in the cable. Gently guide the cable with your hand until the cable has been completely wound in and the plug rests snugly against the opening.

Storage • Insert the park holder of the floor nozzle into the nozzle

holder on the underneath of the appliance.

- Store the vacuum cleaner in a place that is out of the reach of children.

CAUTION!

Never place the appliance next to heat sources and avoid direct sunlight, as the heat may damage the vacuum cleaner.

NOTICE!

Only use original Fakir filters. This is the only way to ensure that the excellent filter properties of the vacuum cleaner are utilised.

Maintenance: 1.Spilling rubbish from the dust bag

Always operate the cleaner with the dust dust bag installed.

The dust bag must be emptied if the dust bag indicator turns fully red when the cleaner is operating at maximum power and the nozzle is raised from the floor.

• After removing the vacuum hose and press the front cover locking and open the cover

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• Take out the dust bag
- Replace the dust bag
- Subassembly until it is locked

2. Cleaning and changing HEPA

• We advice to change HEPA every 6 months. HEPA could be cleaned once and used again.
• HEPA for air-outlet.
• Always operate the cleaner with filters and HEPA installed.
- Otherwise, reduced suction or motor damage may be result.
- Disconnect from electrical outlet, before cleaning HEPA.
- Do not use a washing machine to rinse HEPA.
- Do not use hair drier to dry HEPA. Do not leave HEPA under sun or any heater.

(A) Take out HEPA assembly.

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(B) Rinse bracket and HEPA in lukewarm water and dry HEPA completely.

NOTICE!

Change the HEPA filter every 6 months.

C- Replace the HEPA filter.

WARNING!

DO NOT use brush or any other object with sharp edge in case the sharp edge will damage the HEPA filter. DO NOT Wash the filter under hot water.

3. Changing the sponge filter

1- Open the cover for sponge filter.
2- When open the cover for filter, use your two fingers pulling ouch for filter, and then pulling sponge up.
3- Rinse sponge in lukewarm water and dry sponge completely.
OR Take the sponge out and change a clean one.
4. Close the cover for sponge filler.

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Cleaning

WARNING!

Switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the plug from the mains socket before cleaning the appliance. This ensures that the appliance is not switched on unintentionally.

CAUTION!

Do not use cleaning detergents, abrasive agents or alcohol as these will damage the casing.

Only dry-wipe the appliance or clean with a damp cloth. You can also clean the filter chamber with a damp cloth if necessary.

Suction accessories such as the hose, pipes or nozzles should be regularly checked for blockages, cleaned and, washed and dried.

Waste disposal If the service life of the device has ended, in particular if

functional disturbances occur, make the worn-out device unusable by cutting through the power cable.

Dispose of the device according to the environmental regulations applicable in your country.

Electrical waste must not be disposed of together with household waste. Bring the worn-out device to a collection center. The packaging of the device consists of recycling-capable materials. Place these, sorted out according to material, in the collectors provided, so that recycling can be carried out on them.

For advice on recycling, refer to your local authority or your dealer.

Dispose of used dust bag and filters in domestic waste.

Dear customer,

Our products are subject to strict quality control. If this device should not function trouble-free in spite of that, we regret this very much. Before you contact our Customer Service, check whether you can correct the fault yourself.

FaultDevice does not run	Possible causePlug is not inserted.Device is not switched on.Power outlet does not carry any power.Power cable is damaged.	RmedyInsert plug.Switch on device.Use another power outletBring device in for repair.
Cihaz vakumlamıyor	Device does not vacuumDust bag / filter are full and/or clogged.Hose, pipes, nozzles are clogged up.	Change dust bag / filtersEliminate clogging.
Device runs unusually loud.	Sucked in particles have become jammed.	Remove particles.

If you cannot correct the fault yourself, please refer to our Customer Service

Before the call, it is absolutely necessary that Article No. and Equipment / Model Designation are held ready. You can find these specifications on the rating plate of the device.

Dispatch: Carry the appliance in the original package or a similar, wellpadded package to prevent damage to the appliance.

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