Black & Decker VM2825-B5 User Manual

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VM2825-B5

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker vacuum cleaner has been designed for dry vacuum cleaning purposes. This appliance is intended for consumer indoor use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! Read all safety warnings

and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions listed

below may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or

serious injury.

• Read all of this manual carefully before using

the appliance.

• The intended use is described in this manual.

The use of any accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

• Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

• If the power supply cord is damaged during

use, disconnect the appliance from the power supply immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before disconnecting from the power supply.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power

supply when not in use, before ﬁtting or

removing parts and before cleaning.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water.

After use

• Switch off and remove the plug from the

socket before leaving the appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

• When not in use, the appliance should be

stored in a dry place.

• Children should not have access to stored

appliances.

Inspection and repairs

• Before use, check the appliance for damaged

or defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation.

• Make sure that the appliance is switched off

before connecting to or disconnecting from the power supply.

• Always take care when using the appliance.

• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

• Never pull the power supply cord to

disconnect the plug from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

• Do not use the appliance if any part is

damaged or defective.

• Have any damaged or defective parts

repaired or replaced by an authorized repair agent.

• Before use, check the power supply cord for

signs of damage, ageing and wear.

• Do not use the appliance if the power supply

cord or mains plug is damaged or defective.

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• If the power supply cord or mains plug is

damaged or defective it must be repaired by the manufacturer or its service agent or a

similarly qualiﬁed person in order to avoid a

hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

• Never attempt to remove or replace any

parts other than those speciﬁed in this

manual.

Additional safety instructions for vacuum cleaners

• Before use, always make sure that the ﬁlter

or dust bag is correctly seated.

• Do not use the appliance to pick up any

materials that could catch ﬁre.

• Do not use the appliance to pick up any

materials that are burning or smoking (matches, cigarettes, hot ash, etc.).

• Do not block the vents of the appliance.

• Keep the motor exhaust away from eyes and

faces.

• Keep children and animals at a safe distance

when using this appliance.

• Always work from bottom up when using the

appliance on stairs, and keep the appliance at least a stair below your working position.

• Do not use the appliance without the suction

head or another suitable accessory mounted to the tube.

• Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

from moving parts.

• Do not use damaged accessories.

• Use only Black & Decker accessories.

• Do not use the appliance on animals.

• Disconnect the product from the electrical

supply before emptying, cleaning or carrying out any maintenance on the appliance.

• Avoid inhaling dust when emptying the

appliance or the dustbag.

• Always keep the brush, crevice tool and

other accessories away from the body whilst the unit is in operation.

• Always empty the product outside.

• Use extra care when cleaning stairs

• Always be aware of the position of the power

cable and hose so as to avoid a tripping hazard during use.

Safety of others

• This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

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Electrical safety

This appliance is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply

corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

Power plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Unmodiﬁed plugs

and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

Features

This Appliance includes some or all of the following features.

1. Dust bowl

2. Telescopic extension tube

3. Handle adapter

Disconnecting the hose (ﬁg. A)

• Pr

ess and hold the hose release buttons (1

2).

• Pull the hose connector (10) out of the inlet

(11) of the appliance.

Fitting the telescopic extension

tube (ﬁg. B)

• Firmly push handle adaptor (3) in to the

telescopic extension tube (2).

Adjusting the telescopic

extension tube (ﬁg. C)

• Press down and hold the adjustment button

(13) on the telescopic extention tube (2).

• Raise or lower the telescopic extention tube

to the required height.

Fitting accessories (ﬁg. D & E)

• The crevice tool (14) allows for vacuuming in

narrow and hard-to-reach places.

4. Hose

5. On/off switch

6. Handle

7. Accessory mounts

8. Cord rewind

9. Floor head

Assembly

Connecting the hose (ﬁg. A)

• Insert the hose connector (10) into the inlet

(11) of the appliance.

• Press ﬁrmly until it clicks into place.

• The upholstery tool (15) allows for

vacuuming on furniture, blinds, curtains, windows and stairs.

• The ﬂoor head (9) is used for dry vacuuming.

• The accessories can be ﬁt on both the

handle adaptor (3) and the telescopic extension tube (2).

• Firmly push the accessory onto the handle

adaptor (3) or telescopic extension tube (2) as required.

• To remove an accessory, pull the accessory

from the handle adaptor or the extension tube.

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Note: When not in use the the accessories (14&15) can be stored on the accessory mounts (7).

Note: When not in use the the ﬂoor head (9) can be stored on the ﬂoor head mounts (25, ﬁg E).

Use

Switching on and off (ﬁg. E)

• To switch the appliance on, press the on/off

switch (5).

• To switch the appliance off, press the on/off

switch (5).

Vacuuming

• When operating the appliance, make sure

that the hose is not trapped, twisted or blocked.

Note: When Vacuuming you should ensure that the ﬁlter is ﬁtted.

Note: When Vacuuming on hard surfaces you can extend the brushes on the ﬂoor head by pressing down the brush release button (26, ﬁg D).

Optimising the suction force

In order to keep the suction force optimised, the ﬁlters must be cleared regularly during use.

Emptying the dust bowl (ﬁg. F & G)

• Lift the dust bowl release lever (16).

• Lift the dustbowl (1) from the appliance.

• Hold the dust bowl over a bin.

• Press the dust cap release lever (17) and

empty the dust bowl.

• Press the dust cap (18) back on until it clicks

into place.

• Reﬁt the dust bowl by placing the front end

into the appliance then pressing ﬁrmly on the back end until it clicks into place.

Cord rewind (ﬁg. H)

• Press and hold the cord rewind button (8).

Storing the appliance

Warning! When storing the appliance, switch the appliance off and unplug it.

• Store the appliance in a dry location. The

appliance can be carried by the handle (6).

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker corded appliance has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

Warning! Before performing any maintenance

on corded appliances:

• Switch off and unplug the appliance.

• Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your

appliance using a soft brush or dry cloth.

• Regularly clean the motor housing using a

damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

Cleaning the ﬁlters (ﬁg. I, J & K)

The Dustbowl may be cleaned with water by running it under a tap all other components should be cleaned with a soft dry brush or damp

cloth.

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Cleaning the cyclonic ﬁlters (ﬁg. I & J)

• Remove and empty the dust bowl.

• Twist the dust bowl end cap (19) anti

clockwise.

• Lift off the dust bowl end cap.

• Lift out the cyclonic ﬁlter (20).

• Remove the inlet ﬁlter (21) from the cyclonic

ﬁlter (20).

• Remove the foam insert (22) from the inlet

ﬁlter (21).

• Brush all parts with with a soft brush or wipe

with a damp cloth.

Warning! Ensure all parts are completely dry before reassembly.

• Insert the foam insert (22) into the inlet ﬁlter

(21).

• Insert the inlet ﬁlter (21) into the cyclonic ﬁlter

(20).

• Insert the cyclonic ﬁlter (20) into the dust

bowl (1).

• Place the dust bowl end cap (19) onto the

dust bowl and twist it clock wise to lock into place.

• Reﬁt the dustbowl to the appliance.

Cleaning the exhaust ﬁlter (ﬁg. K)

• Twist the exhaust ﬁlter cover (23)

anti-clockwise then pull off.

• Remove the Exhaust ﬁlter (24).

• Brush all parts with with a soft brush.

Warning! Ensure all parts are completely dry

before reassembly.

• Reﬁt the exhaust ﬁlter (24).

• Re-ﬁt the exhaust ﬁlter cover (23) and twist it

clockwise to lock it into place.

Clearing a blockage

If the appliance becomes blocked.

• Switch off and unplug the appliance.

• Place the appliance on its side.

• Twist the inspection cover anti-clock wise

and remove it from the bottom of the

appliance.

• Carefully clear the blockage.

• Re-ﬁt the inspection cover and twist it

clockwise to lock it into place.

Mains plug replacement

If a new mains plug needs to be ﬁtted:

• Safely dispose of the old plug.

• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in

the new plug.

• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

Warning! Follow the ﬁtting instructions supplied

with good quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13A.

Technical Data

VM2825 (Type 02)

Voltage Vac 220 - 240 50/60Hz

Power (Nominal) W 1800

Power (Max) W 2000

Weight kg 5.5

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Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must

not be disposed of with normal

household waste.

Should you ﬁnd one day that your Black &

Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of

no further use to you, do not dispose of it with

other household waste. Make this product

available for separate collection.

• Black & Decker provides a facility for

recycling Black & Decker products once they

have reached the end of their working life.

This service is provided free of charge. To

take advantage of this service please return

your product to any authorised repair agent

who will collect them on our behalf.

• You can check the location of your nearest

authorised repair agent by contacting your

local Black & Decker ofﬁce at the address

indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of

authorized Black & Decker repair agents and

full details of our after-sales service and

contact are available on the Internet at:

www.2helpU.com.

Warranty

Black & Decker is conﬁdent of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding warranty.

This warranty statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights.

The warranty is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area.

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24 months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker warranty to replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:

The product has been used for trade,

professional or hire purposes;

The product has been subjected to misuse

or neglect;

The product has sustained damage

through foreign objects, substances or accidents;

Repairs have been attempted by persons

other than authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.

To claim on the warranty, you will need to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker ofﬁce at the address indicated in this manual.

Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

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