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Thank you for buying this Vac & Dust.
Taking care of your hard floors
The Vac & Dust is designed to make cleaning sealed hard floors regularly, as effective and
efficient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.
Maintaining your hard floors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer and smell fresh
and clean.
Taking care of your Vac & Dust
Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always
ready when you are, to tackle your hard floors.
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Before we get started
Basic safety precautions
This Vac & Dust is intended for household use only and NOT
for commercial or industrial use.
• This Vac & Dust does not stay upright without constant
support.
• Only use the Vac & Dust indoors and keep the area you’re
cleaning well lit.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the Vac & Dust.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
Dont’s
8 Don’t use this Vac & Dust if it has been dropped, damaged,
immersed in water or left outdoors.
8 Don’t run over the charger cord or use Vac & Dust if
the power cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our
authorized dealer or service center
8 Don’t handle the plug or use the Vac & Dust with wet hands.
8 Don’t throw the Vac & Dust into fire or expose to high
temperatures, as the Vac & Dust contains a rechargeable
nickel cadmium battery which may cause damage or burst.
8 Don’t pull or carry this Vac & Dust by the charger cord.
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
hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• Only Dirt Devil recommended tools and accessories should
be used with this Vac & Dust.
8 Don’t use the charger cord as a handle, pull the charger
cord around corners or sharp edges or close a door over the
power cord.
8 Don’t unplug Vac & Dust by pulling on the charger cord.
8 Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this
may cause damage to your Vac & Dust.
8 Don’t use the Vac & Dust with incorrect voltage as this may
result in damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is
listed on the ratings label.
8 Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or
smoking hot burning items or use in an area where there
may be harmful fluids (chlorine, bleach, and ammonia drain
cleaner).
Do’s
8 Always make sure the filter and dirt container are fitted
correctly before using your Vac & Dust.
8 Always turn off and unplug the Vac & Dust before carrying
out any maintenance.
8 Turn off all controls on the Vac & Dust before disconnecting
or connecting the power cord. After use always wrap the
power cord around the cord clips provided.
8 Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
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8 Always replace the fuse in the plug with a 13amp fuse.
8 Always protect the power cord from heated surfaces or near
open flames.
8 Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved
extension cords may overheat. Care should be taken to
arrange the extension cord as it can be a trip hazard.
8 Always carry the Vac & Dust by the handle.
8 Store your Vac & Dust in a cool, dry area.
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Vac & Dust
Included with your
machine
Washable Microfibre dusting pad
Charger
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Getting to know your machine
Storage hook
Power button
Upper handle
Charging port
Dirt container release button
Dirt container
Filter
Vacuum nozzle
Frame for cleaning pad
Technical Specification
Name Vac & Dust
Model no DQC-DVB-HKA
Part Number 1-1-135190-00
Charger Input voltage 100-240V~
Battery voltage 10.8V
Cordless
Weight 1.8kg
Subject to technical change without notice.
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Push the handle into the
main body until it locks
into place
The machine must be charged for 24 hrs before use. Only use charger supplied by Dirt Devil.
NOTE: This machine is not free standing
Charging your Vac & Dust
Plug your charger
into the back of
your machine
Plug your charger into
main wall socket
The charging light
will Illuminate when
charger is connected
and charging
Once fully charged
the illuminating light
will go out
Support Vac & Dust
whilst charging or use
storage hook to hang
where it can easily be
charged
Remove the machine
from charge
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Slide the frame of your machine into the cleaning pad
pocket one side at a time
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Using your machine
IMPORTANT: Always support Vac & Dust during use
Depress the power
button to turn machine
on and off
Use the microfibre pad to pick up fine
debris like dirt, dust and pet hair. Use
vacuum to suck up any left over debris
Emptying the Dirt Container
To empty the Vac &
Dust depress the release
button to remove the dirt
container
Grasp the center tab on
the filter and pull out of
the dirt container
Empty contents from
the container, shake and
lightly tap filter against bin
to remove remaining dirt
Gently push the filter into
the dirt container
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To refit the dirt container tilt so that the bottom aligns
first, then gently push until it locks into place
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Maintenance
Maintaining your filter
Depress the release button
to remove the dirt container
Hold filter under warm
running water (max
40°C) to rinse. DO NOT
use soap/detergent. Tap
excess water out of filter
For best results tap out filter after every use and wash periodically
Grasp the center tab on
the filter and pull out of
the dirt container
Shake and lightly tap the
filter against the bin to
remove dirt
24hr
Allow filter to
COMPLETELY DRY for
at least 24 hours before
refitting into the dirt
container
Gently push the dry filter
back into the dirt container
To refit the dirt container tilt
so that the bottom aligns
first, then gently push until it
locks into place
Maintaining your Washable Microfibre
dusting pad
40°C MAX
Machine washable at warm temperature (40°C max).
Always use a mild detergent and lay flat to dry completely
before re-using
Important: DO NOT USE BLEACH or FABRIC SOFTENER. For best results, wash the microfibre cloth after every use
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Maintenance
Clearing a blockage
Switch off and unplug
Storage
Use storage hook to hang
Vac & Dust where is can
easily be charged
Important: Store in a cool dry area
NOTE
Depress the release
button to remove the dirt
container
Check dirt air path is clear of dust and debris above
the dirt container and below the base of Vac & Dust
Always switch off and uplug Vac & Dust
before carrying out any maintenance.
Ensure filter is fully dry (at least 24 hours
drying time) before refitting into the dirt
container and is replaced every 6 months.
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Troubleshooting
There is an
accessory
missing
Vac & Dust will
not switch on
Vac & Dust won’t
pick up or poor
suction
SolutionIf
• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make
sure the part is included with your machine.
• Ensure the handle is fitted correctly and pushed fully on to
the main body.
• Battery may not be fully charged. If using the Vac & Dust
for the first time the initial charge should be 24 hours. The
charging light will illuminate when charger is connected and
charging, once fully charged the illuminating light will go out.
• Empty dirt container, remove and wash filter allowing
24 hours to dry before refitting.
• Dirt container may not be fitted correctly. To refit the dirt
container tilt so that the bottom aligns first, and then gently
push until it locks into place.
• Poor suction can be caused due to battery power becoming
low and may need to have a full re-charge.
• Clear any blockages from the machine.
• Dirt container may be full and may need to be emptied.
• Filter may need to be washed please allow 24 hours to dry
Dust escaping
from Vac & Dust
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before refitting.
• Clear any blockages from the machine.
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DRY
VAC
DUST
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感謝您購買Vac & Dust真空吸塵機!
護理您的地板
Vac & Dust能有效能和有效率地清潔密封硬木地板,令您的地板保養後更耐看,氣味清
新、乾淨。
本使用手冊將幫助您使用本機。
Vac & Dust的護理方法
本手冊包含吸塵機的保養方法,若有疑難請參閱有關指引。
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