Fantom Vacuum FM780 User Manual.pdf

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	INSTRUCTION MANUAL	FM780
	VACUUM CLEANER

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	1
NAME OF EACH PART	3
PREPARATION BEFORE USE	4
USING THE VACUUM CLEANER	6
USING THE ATTACHMENTS	8
EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT	9
CLEANING THE FILTERS	10
CLEARING BLOCKAGES IN THE	11
SUCTION HOSE AND CLEANING THE
AGITATOR ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS	12
TROUBLESHOOTING	16
REPLACEMENT PARTS	16
LIMITED WARRANTY	17

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be

followed, including the following.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:

1.Do not leave the vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug it from the outlet when not in use and before servicing.

2.Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

3.Do not allow it to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children or infirmed persons.

4.Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer's recommended attachments.

5.Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the vacuum cleaner is not working

as it should, or if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return to FANTOM at 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

6.Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the vacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

7.Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

8.Do not handle the plug or the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

9.Do not put any objects into the openings. Do not use with any opening blocked: keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

10.Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all the parts of your body away from openings and moving parts.

11.Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

12.Do not use without dust compartment and filters in place.

13.Turn off all controls before unplugging.

14.Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

15.Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

1	REV. 01/03B

16.Do not touch the agitator while it is spinning.

17.Do not place any heavy items on top of the vacuum cleaner.

18.Do not step on the hose or pull it too strongly.

19.Do not pick up items such as pieces of waste paper or cloth which look as though they may cause the hose to become blocked.

20.Do not clean or store the vacuum cleaner in places where there are high

temperatures.

21.Store the vacuum cleaner away from excessive humidity.

22.When carrying the vacuum cleaner, hold it by the carrying handle.

23.Before servicing the vacuum cleaner, allow all metal parts to cool first.

24.Always place foot on handle release when adjusting the handle position of the vacuum cleaner.

25.If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by FANTOM, because special purpose tools are required.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only.

Note to user concerning attachment plug:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

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N A ME O F E A C H P A R T

F R O N T R E A R

H a ndle

R elea s e B utton C

S uction H os e

R elea s e B utton A

C ord S torage

Hooks

R elea s e B utton B

ON/OF F S witch

C arrying Handle

C revice Tool

R elea s e

B utton D

Dus t

Uphols tery Tool

F ilter C over

C ompa rtment

W and

Dusting B rush

Height

Adjustment

Lever

P ower C ord

P ower C ord P lug

Headlight

R ug/F loor (Tools ) S E LE C T OR

S et the O N/O F F s witch

Handle R eleas e Lever

to " ON " to light the headlight.

C leaning Utensil

O pera te va cuum clea ner only a t the volta ge s pecified on na me pla te .

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PREPARATION BEFORE USE

Caution: Do not connect the power cord plug to the wall outlet until assembly

is completed.

Attaching the handle

Set the vacuum cleaner

lnsert the handle

1 to the upright position.

2 as shown in the illustration.

Attaching the suction hose & attachments

Wand

Suction Hose

Crevice Tool

Hose Hook

Upholstery Tool

Dusting Brush

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WINDING THE POWER CORD

Hook the power cord over 1 the clip which is located on

the upper cord storage hook as shown.

Plug side

Clip

Wind the power cord around the cord 2 storage hooks.

Secure the power cord plug on the power cord.

Cord Storage

Hooks

RELEASING THE POWER CORD

1 Rotate the upper cord storage hook downward.

Upper Cord

Storage Hook

Return the hook to the

2 upright position before attempting to rewind the power cord.

INSERTING THE POWER CORD PLUG

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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USING THE VACUUM CLEANER

ON/OFF SWITCH

Start or stop vacuum cleaner by pushing on the switch.

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

The handle of this vacuum cleaner can be set to one of three positions -Upright, Normal or Parallel. Place your foot

on handle release lever as shown and pull back on the handle until it releases from its upright position.

Handle Release Lever

Upright position

The handle is normally locked in this position for storage or when using the attachments.

Push the handle forward until it locks.

Normal position

This position is used for normal cleaning.

Parallel position

Handle Release Lever

This position is used for cleaning under

furniture.

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R U G P os ition

US ING T HE VA C UUM C L E A NE R

H E IG H T A DJ U S T ME N T L E V E R

H e ight A djus tme nt L e ve r

T he noz z le hea d ca n be a djus ted to four different height s ettings .

C aution:

B efore us ing the height adjus tment lever, pleas e make s ure the cleaner is at its upright pos ition.

N oz z le H e a d

S et the height adjus tment to the a ppropria te ca rpet length.

U s e the 5th()height s etting.

U s e the 6th(	)height
s etting.

R U G /F L O O R (T O O L S )S E L E C T O R

T he R U G /F L O O R (T O O L S )s elector s hould only be a djus ted while the va cuum clea ner is turned on

a nd in the upright pos ition.

1W hen clea ning a rug or ca rpet, firs t turn the O N /O F F s witch to the O N pos ition, a nd then

s et the R U G /F L O O R (T O O L S )s elector to the R U G pos ition.

2 W hen clea ning a ba re floor or when us ing one of the a tta chments , s et the R U G /F L O O R (T O O L S )s elector to the F L O O R pos ition.

F L O O R P os ition

R U G /F L O O R (T O O L S )s elector

C a u tio n: Do not cha nge the s etting of the R U G /F L O O R (T O O L S )s elector while the va cuum clea ner is turned off.

E DG E C L E A N IN G

T his vacuum cleaner is equipped with an "edge cleaning" function for cleaning carpet edges near bas eboards and s tationary furniture.

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Upholstery Tool

Caution: When using one of the attachments during cleaning, set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position.

Remove the attachments from the 1 vacuum cleaner.

Press the release button C to 2 disconnect the handle from the

vacuum cleaner.

Caution:

When removing the attachments, pull them in the directions shown in the illustration. Pulling them in the wrong direction or pulling them forcefully may cause damage to the attachment clamp.

Dusting Brush

Attachment Clamp

Wand

Crevice Tool								Release
								Button C

3 Attach the attachments on the handle.

Attach the attachments as shown below.	Wand	Crevice Tool

Upholstery Tool

Suction Hose

Dusting Brush

When you have finished using the attachments,replace them in their original positions as shown on page 4.

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EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT

Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position and disconnect the

power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.

1 Empty the dust compartment when contents reach the MAX mark.

2 Press the release button A meanwhile press the release button B to remove the dust compartment.

	MAX mark	Release Button A
			Release Button B
		3

Press the release lever to open the	Turn the spinner handle several times in the
3 trapdoor.	4 direction shown to empty the dust
	compartment.

Release Lever

Trapdoor

Spinner Handle

Reattaching the Dust Compartment

Close the trapdoor and insert the projection on the	Push the dust compartment into
1 dust compartment into the groove on the main body.	2 the main body as shown to
	reattach.

Projection

Groove

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CLEANING THE FILTERS

1 Remove the dust compartment.(refer to page 9)

Set the dust compartment to the parallel
2 position.Open the trapdoor,then push the
release button E and pull out the main
filter.	Release Button E

The main filter and prefilter will be removed at the same time.

Caution: Do not push the release

button E at the upright position. As this may drop or damage the main filter and prefilter.

Clean the main filter and prefilter with a soft-bristled brush and rinse with cold water. 3 Allow both items to dry completely.

Caution:

Do not use a hard-bristled brush to clean filters. This may result in damage to the filters.

Do not attempt to dry with a hair dryer or by placing in a clothes dryer.Hot air may cause the filters to warp.

Cleaning Utensil

To maintain optimum suction power, the dust filter fins should be kept clean of dirt. Clean the filter fins free of dirt with the forked end of cleaning utensil as shown.

Cleaning Utensil

Reattaching the filters

1 Insert the main filter into the prefilter as shown.

Prefilter

Main Filter

3 Close the trapdoor.

Hold onto the main filter and insert into 2 the dust compartment.

Align the ribs of the main filter to match the shape of the opening in the dust compartment and press firmly to insert.

Dust Compartment

Hole

Ribs

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CLEARING BLOCKAGES IN THE SUCTION HOSE AND CLEANING THE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY

Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before clearing any blockages in the suction hose and cleaning the agitator assembly.

Clearing blockages in the suction hose

1	Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position.	Hose Cuff
	Remove the hose cuff from the suction inlet and
2 then remove any blockages from the hose.
	Pull the dust inspection cover away from body and	Suction Inlet
3 push out the dust clogging the bypass tube assembly.

	Reattach the hose cuff to the suction inlet,and the	Dust Inspection
		Cover
	4 dust inspection cover to the bypass tube assembly.
	Now switch on the vacuum cleaner to check that	Bypass Tube
	the blockage has been properly cleared. If the hose
	is still blocked, the suction force will be weak.	Assembly

Clearing blockages in the nozzle head

Remove the bottom plate (refer to page 14)

Remove any blockages from the nozzle head.

Reattach the bottom plate to the nozzle head,and
then operate the vacuum cleaner to check that the	Nozzle Head
blockage has been properly cleared. If the nozzle
head is still blocked, the suction force will be weak.

Cleaning the blockage in the nozzle air inlet pipe

If the nozzle head still appears to be blocked, please clear the blockage in the nozzle air inlet pipe.

Press release button F to remove the upper case.

Caution:

Remove screw before pressing release button F.

Release Button F

Screw

Remove the blockage in	Reattach the vacuum
the nozzle air inlet pipe.	cleaner.

Nozzle air inlet pipe

	Nozzle air
Caution: Make sure that	inlet pipe
the Release Button F is
at the original position.

Cleaning the agitator assembly

When threads get caught in the agitator assembly, clean the assembly.

Remove the bottom plate (refer to page 14).

Remove threads caught in the assembly by cutting them with scissors.

Scissors

Threads

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REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the"OFF" position and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before replacing any of the parts below.

REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT LAMP

1 Set the vacuum cleaner to the parallel position.

2 Loosen the screws to remove the lens.

When removing the headlight lamp, be careful 3 not to pull on the headlight lamp wiring.

Remove the lamp by pushing it gently in 4 the direction of the arrow and then turning

it counterclockwise.

Push a new lamp gently into the socket and 5 turn it clockwise to tighten it.

Use a standard bayonet base appliance lamp rated at 120V and 15W (LAMP MAX.15W).

Headlight Lamp

Lens

Screw

Socket

Lamp

Socket

Caution: Be careful not to clamp the headlight lamp wiring.

6 Reattach the lens and fasten the screws.

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REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the"OFF" position and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before replacing any of the parts below.

REPLACING THE FLAT BELT

1

2

3

Remove the bottom plate. (refer to page 14)

Lift out the agitator assembly,and then remove the flat belt from the motor shaft and the agitator pulley.

Motor Shaft

Flat Belt

Agitator Assembly

Place a new flat belt onto the motor shaft and pulley.

Motor Shaft

Flat Belt

Flat Belt

Pulley

Place the agitator assembly into the grooves in the nozzle head, making sure that the new 4 flat belt slides securely into the guide.

Bearing Holder

Groove

Nozzle Head

Reattach the bottom plate 5 (refer to page 14)

Caution:

Install the flat belt so that it has no twists in it,and so that all components turn smoothly.

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REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

REMOVING THE BOTTOM PLATE

Set the vacuum cleaner to the		Pull here
1 parallel position and turn it over.
2 Unscrew the two screws as shown.	OPEN

Remove the bottom plate by pulling 3 the tabs as illustrated.

Bottom Plate

REATTACHING THE BOTTOM PLATE

Insert the projection on the bottom plate 1 into the groove on the nozzle head

and set the bottom plate in place.

Bottom Plate

Projection

Groove

3 Set the two screws to its original place.

CLOSE

2 Push the bottom plate as shown.

Press

Press

Turn the vacuum over and place in the 4 upright position.

Nozzle Head

Height Adjustment Lever

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If there is a problem with the vacuum cleaner, carry out the following checks

to find the cause. If the problem still persists after the checks have been made, do not use the vacuum cleaner to prevent the possibility of an accident occurring.

Turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and contact FANTOM Customer Service at 1-800-275-9251.

	Problem		Cause	Remedy
	The motor does not operate	The	power cord plug is not	Insert the power	cord plug
	when the ON/OFF switch is	securely inserted into the		securely into the	wall
	set to the "ON" position.	wall outlet.
				outlet.(refer to page 5 )
	Suction force is weak.	The dust compartment is full.		Empty the dust compartment.
				(refer to page 9)
		The	suction hose is blocked.	Remove the blockage.
				(refer to page 11)
		The	nozzle head is blocked.	Remove the blockage.
		The	filters are dirty.	(refer to page 11)
				Clean the filters.
		The	nozzle air inlet pipe is	(refer to page 10)
				Remove the blockage.
		blocked.
				(refer to page 11)
	The agitator does not	The	flat belt is worn or	Replace the flat belt.
	operate.	broken.		(refer to page 13 )

TO ORDER REPLACEMENT FILTERS CALL 1-800-275-9251

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ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

FANTOM warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1)

year from the date of the original purchase, when utilized for normal household use, subject to the following conditions, exclusions and exceptions.

If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid to

In US: FANTOM , 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

If the appliance is found by FANTOM to be defective in material or workmanship, FANTOM will repair or replace it free of charge. Proof of purchase date and $19.95 to cover the cost of return shipping and handling must be included. *

Non-durable parts including, without limitation, dust cup filters, filters, belts, brushes and electrical parts which normally require replacement are specifically excluded from warranty.

The liability of FANTOM is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the unit at our option. This

warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling or damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit. This warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by or resulting from damages from shipping or repairs, service or alterations to the product or any of its parts, which have been performed by a repair person not authorized by FANTOM.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and/or conventional warranties. The responsibility of FANTOM if any, is limited to the specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of

the limited warranty. In no event is FANTOM liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever. Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

*Important: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to include proof of purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name, complete address and phone number with a note giving purchase information, model number and what you believe is the problem with item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in shipping is not covered by your warranty). Mark the outside of your package ,,ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE,,.

OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD

Please fill out and mail the product registration card within ten (10) days of purchase. The registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By returning this card you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions.

RETURN TO FANTOM , 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

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