Fantom Vacuum FM780 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VACUUM CLEANER

FM780

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NAME OF EACH PART

PREPARATION BEFORE USE

USING THE VACUUM CLEANER

USING THE ATTACHMENTS

EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT

CLEANING THE FILTERS

CLEARING BLOCKAGES IN THE SUCTION HOSE AND CLEANING THE

AGITATOR ASSEMBLY

REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

REPLACEMENT PARTS

LIMITED WARRANTY

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.

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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.

NA ME OF E AC H PA R T

Handle

R eleas e Button C

C arrying H andle

F R ONT

S uction Hose

R eleas e Button A

R eleas e Button B

Dus t C ompa rtment

H e ight Adjus tment L e ve r

C ord S torage Hooks

Dusting Brush

R E A R

ON/OFF S witch

C revice Tool

R elease B utton D

Upholstery Tool

F ilter C ov er

W and

P ower Cord

Hea dlight

S et the O N/OF F switch to " ON " to light the headlight.

C lea ning U te nsil

Handle R elease Lever

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

Opera te vacuum cleaner only at the voltage s pecified on name plate.

P ower C ord P lug

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

to the upright position.

lnsert the handle

as shown in the illustration.

Attaching the suction hose & attachments

Wand

Suction Hose

Crevice Tool

Hose Hook

Upholstery Tool

Dusting Brush

PREPARATION BEFORE USE

WINDING THE POWER CORD

Hook the power cord over

the clip which is located on the upper cord storage hook as shown.

Plug side

Clip

Wind the power cord around the cord

storage hooks.

Secure the power cord plug on the power cord.

Cord Storage Hooks

RELEASING THE POWER CORD

Rotate the upper cord storage hook

downward.

Return the hook to the

upright position before attempting to rewind the power cord.

Upper Cord Storage Hook

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.

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.

Upright position

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

until it locks.

Handle Release Lever

Normal position

This position is used for normal cleaning.

Parallel position

This position is used for cleaning under furniture.

Handle Release Lever

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

HE IG HT A DJ US TME NT L E VE R

C aution:

B efore us ing the he ight adj-

Height Adjustment L ever

The nozzle head ca n be adjusted to four different height s ettings .

S et the height adjus tment to the appropriate carpet length.

ustment lever, pleas e make sure the clea ner is at its upright position.

Nozzle Head

Use the 5 ( )height s etting.

Use the 6 ( )heigh t s etting.

R UG /F L OOR (TOOL S )S E L E CT OR

The R UG/FLO O R (T OO LS )s elector should only be adjusted while the vacuum cleaner is turned on and in the upright position.

When cleaning a rug or ca rpet, first turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON pos ition,a nd then

set the R UG /F LO O R (T OO LS )s elector to the R UG pos ition.

When cleaning a bare floor or when using

one of the attachments, set the R UG /F LO O R (T OO LS )s elector to the F LOOR pos ition.

C au tion: Do not change the setting of the R UG/FL O O R (T OO LS )s elector while the vacuum cleaner is turned off.

R UG Pos ition F LOOR Position

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

E DG E C L E ANING

This va cuum cleaner is equipped with an "edge cleaning" function for cleaning carpet edges nea r ba s eboards and sta tionary furniture.

USING THE ATTACHMENTS

Caution: When using one of the attachments during cleaning, set the vacuum

cleaner to the upright position.

Remove the attachments from the

vacuum cleaner.

Press the release button C to

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

Attach the attachments on the handle.

Attach the attachments as shown below.

Upholstery Tool

Wand

Crevice Tool

Release Button C

Crevice Tool

Suction Hose

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

Upholstery Tool

Dusting Brush

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.

Empty the dust compartment when

contents reach the MAX mark.

MAX mark

Press the release lever to open the

trapdoor.

Trapdoor

Release Lever

Press the release button A meanwhile

press the release button B to remove the dust compartment.

Release Button A

Release Button B

Turn the spinner handle several times in the

direction shown to empty the dust compartment.

Spinner Handle

Reattaching the Dust Compartment

Close the trapdoor and insert the projection on the

dust compartment into the groove on the main body.

Projection

Groove

Push the dust compartment into

the main body as shown to reattach.

CLEANING THE FILTERS

Remove the dust compartment.(refer to page 9)

Set the dust compartment to the parallel

position.Open the trapdoor,then push the release button E and pull out the main filter.

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.

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.

Release Button E

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

Insert the main filter into the

prefilter as shown.

Main Filter

Prefilter

Hold onto the main filter and insert into

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

Ribs

Hole

Close the trapdoor.

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

Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position.

Remove the hosecuff from the suction inlet and then remove any blockages from the hose.

Pull the dust inspection cover away from body and

push out the dust clogging the bypass tube assembly.

Reattach the hose cuff to the suction inlet,and the

dust inspection cover to the bypass tube assembly. Now switch on the blockage has been properly cleared. If the hose is still blocked, the suction force will be weak.

the vacuum cleaner to check that

Hose Cuff

Suction Inlet

Dust Inspection Cover

Bypass Tube 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 blockage has been properly cleared. If the nozzle head is still blocked, the suction force will be weak.

Nozzle Head

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.

Remove the blockage in the nozzle air inlet pipe.

Reattach the vacuum cleaner.

Caution:

Remove screw before pressing release button F.

Release Button F

Screw

Caution: Make sure that the Release Button F is at the original position.

Nozzle air inlet pipe

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

Nozzle air inlet pipe

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

Set the vacuum cleaner to the parallel position.

Loosen the screws to remove the lens.

Headlight Lamp

When removing the headlight lamp, be careful

not to pull on the headlight lamp wiring.

Remove the lamp by pushing it gently in

the direction of the arrow and then turning it counterclockwise.

Push a new lamp gently into the socket and

turn it clockwise to tighten it. Use a standard bayonet base appliance lamp rated at 120V and 15W (LAMP MAX.15W).

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

Lens

Screw

Socket

Lamp

Socket

Reattach the lens and fasten the screws.

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

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.

Agitator Assembly

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

Motor Shaft

Flat Belt

Motor Shaft

Flat Belt

Pulley

Place the agitator assembly into the grooves in the nozzle head, making sure that the new

flat belt slides securely into the guide.

Bearing Holder

Groove

Nozzle Head

Reattach the bottom plate

(refer to page 14)

Caution:

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

REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

REMOVING THE BOTTOM PLATE

Set the vacuum cleaner to the

parallel position and turn it over.

Unscrew the two screws as shown.

OPEN

Remove the bottom plate by pulling

the tabs as illustrated.

REATTACHING THE BOTTOM PLATE

Insert the projection on the bottom plate

into the groove on the nozzle head and set the bottom plate in place.

Bottom Plate

Push the bottom plate as shown.

Press

Pull here

Bottom Plate

Groove

Set the two screws to its original place.

Projection

Turn the vacuum over and place in the

upright position.

Nozzle Head

Height Adjustment Lever

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 R emedy

The motor does not operate when the ON/OFF switch is set to the "ON" position.

The power cord plug is not securely inserted into the wall outlet.

Insert the power cord plug securely into the wall outlet.(refer to page 5 )

Suction force is weak.

The agitator does not operate.

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

The dust compartment is full.

The suction hose is blocked.

The nozzle head is blocked.

The filters are dirty.

The nozzle air inlet pipe is blocked.

The flat belt is worn or broken.

Empty the dust compartment. (refer to page 9)

Remove the blockage. (refer to page 11)

Clean the filters. (refer to page 10)

Remove the blockage. (refer to page 11)

Replace the flat belt. (refer to page 13 )

9BF-D-P111-00404 0208-

ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

FANTOM

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 norma l household conditions within the warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid to

In US:

If the appliance is found by 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 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

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and/or conventional warranties. The responsibility of the limited 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.

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

FANTOM

warranty.

, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

FANTOM

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

if any, is limited to the specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of

In no event is

to be defective in material or workmanship,

FANTOM.

FANTOM

liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature

FANTOM

will repair or replace it free of

*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, c omplete 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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