John lewis JLVS07 Instruction manual

JLVS07
2000W Vacuum cleaner

Instruction manual

It is most important that this instruction manual should be retained with the appliance for
future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety.
You MUST read them carefully before use or installation by a qualified person. If you are
unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John Lewis branch from which you
purchased the appliance.

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Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Disposal information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Your vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

When the work is done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Changing the dust bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Repairs - After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Please keep this instruction manual.
When passing the vacuum cleaner on to a
third party, please also pass on this
instruction manual.

Intended use

This vacuum cleaner is intended for
domestic use only, not for commercial use.
This vacuum cleaner should only be used in
accordance with the instructions in this
manual.
The manufacturer will not accept any
responsibility for damage caused by
improper use or incorrect operation.
Therefore, please note the following points.
The vacuum cleaner must only be operated
with:

Original dust bags

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Manufacturer’s replacement parts,

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accessories and optional accessories

The vacuum cleaner is not to be used
for:

Vacuuming persons or animals

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Vacuuming up:

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– Insects and spiders
– Hazardous, sharp-edged, hot or burning

substances.
– Damp or liquid substances.
– Highly flammable or explosive

substances and gases
– Ash, soot from tiled stoves and central

heating systems

Safety information

This vacuum cleaner complies with the
recognised rules of technology and the
relevant safety regulations.
We confirm compliance with the following
European directives:89/336/EEC (amended
by Directives 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC). 73/23/EEC (amended by
Directive 93/68/EEC).

Only connect to a power supply and

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operate the vacuum cleaner in accordance
with the rating plate.
Never use the vacuum cleaner without

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the dust bag.
=> This can damage the vacuum cleaner!
Only allow children to use the vacuum

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cleaner under supervision.
Keep suction away from your face when

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using the handle, nozzles or pipe.
=> Risk of injury!
Do not carry/transport the vacuum

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cleaner by the power cord.
Remove the power cord completely from

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the power supply after using the vacuum
cleaner continuously for several hours.
When disconnecting the appliance from

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the mains, pull the plug, not the power
cord.
Do not pull the power cord around sharp

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corners or allow it to become trapped.
Unplug the power cord from the mains

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before carrying out any work on the
vacuum cleaner or its accessories.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it is

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damaged. Unplug the power cord from
the mains if a fault is detected.
For safety reasons, only authorised after-

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sales service personnel are permitted to
carry out repairs and fit replacement parts
to the vacuum cleaner.
Protect the vacuum cleaner from

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moisture and sources of heat.
Do not vacuum any drill dust or building

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rubble
=> this can damage the vacuum cleaner.

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Switch off the vacuum cleaner when it is

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not in use.
At the end of its life, the vacuum cleaner

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should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner.
For safety reasons, vacuumcleaners with

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an output of 2,000 watts or more are
fitted with a temperature safety switch,
which automatically switches the vacuum
cleaner off if it is blocked and overheating.
Unplug the power cord from the mains
and make sure that the nozzle, tube and
hose are not blocked.Also check whether
the dust bag needs changing.
Having cleared the blockage, leave the
vacuum cleaner to cool down for at least
one hour. It can then be switched back on
again.

Disposal information

Packaging

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The packaging is designed to protect the
vacuum cleaner from being damaged
during transportation.
It is made of environment-friendly
materials and can be recycled.
Dispose of unneeded packaging at the
appropriate recycling points.

Used vacuum cleaners

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Old appliances still contain many
recyclable materials.
Therefore, please take used appliances to
your retailer or recycling centre so that
they can be recycled.
For current disposal methods, please
enquire at your appliance dealership or
local council.

Please note

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The mains socket must be protected by a
13A fuse.
If a fuse should blow when you switch

on the vacuum cleaner, this may be

because other electrical appliances
which have a high current draw are
connected to the same power circuit.

To prevent the fuse from tripping,
select the lowest power setting before
switching the vacuum cleaner on, and

increase the power only once it is
running.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning
used electrical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic equipment ­WEEE).
The guideline determines the framework for
the return and recycling of used appliances
as applicable throughout the EU.

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Your vacuum cleaner

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1 Adjustable floor tool with locking collar
2 Telescopic tube with adjusting sleeve

and locking collar
3 Handle
4 Flexible hose
5 Accessory compartment
6 Furniture brush
7 Upholstery nozzle
8 Crevice nozzle
9 Dust bag change indicator

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10 Cover
11 Electronic slide control
12 Power cord
13 ON/OFF button
14 Parking aid

Exhaust filter (HEPA)

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16 Parking aid (on underside of unit)
17 Motor protection filter
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Dust bag

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Setting up

CLICK!

Before using for the first time

Push the handle onto the flexible tube and until it engages.

Insert the flexible hose connector into the opening on the
vacuum cleaner until it engages.

Push the handle into the telescopic tube until it
engages.

Push the telescopic tube into the connecting piece of the
floor nozzle until it engages.

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Setting up

To adjust the length of the telescopic tube, press the adju­sting button/adjusting sleeve in the direction of the arrow
and adjust the tube to the required length.

Take the mains plug, pull the mains cable to the required
length and insert the plug into a wall socket.

To switch your vacuum cleaner on, press the On/Off button in
direction of arrow.

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Vacuuming

min max

The required suction power can be selected infinitely variably
by adjusting the slide control.

Lowest

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suction range:
For vacuuming delicate fabrics,
e.g. curtains.
Low

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suction range:
For cleaning carpets and when there is little dirt.
Medium

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suction range:
For vacuuming durable floor coverings, hard floors and
for heavily soiled surfaces.
High

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suction range: :
For vacuuming stubborn dirt and very heavily soiled
surfaces.

Adjusting the floor tool:

For cleaning rugs

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and carpets =>

For cleaning

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hard floors =>

Vacuuming with accessories
(attach to handle or suction pipe as required).

Crevice nozzle
For cleaning crevices and corners.

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Vacuuming

Upholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstered furniture, curtains, etc.

Furniture brush
For vacuuming picture frames, books, delicate
furniture, etc.

Small accessories that you do not need can be stored in the
vacuum cleaner lid.

You can use the parking aid on the back of the appliance
during short pauses in vacuuming after switching off the
vacuum cleaner.
To do this, slide the catch on the floor tool into the groove
on the back of the appliance.

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When the work is done

Rewinding the power cord.

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Tug the power cord and let go (the cable automatically

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rewinds).

To store or transport the vacuum cleaner, use the storage
aid on the underside of the cleaner.
Stand the vacuum cleaner up on its end.
Slide the catch on the floor tool into the groove on the
underside of the appliance.

To remove the flexible hose, press the release button and
pull out the hose.

To release the connection, press the unlatching sleeve and
pull the handle out.

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When the work is done

To release the connection, press the unlatching sleeve and
pull the telescopic tube out.

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Changing the dust bag

Replacing the dust bag

If the dust bag change indicator in the cover is completely
yellow when the floor tool is lifted off the floor and the
highest suction setting is selected, the dust bag must be
replaced even if it should not be completely full yet. In this
case it is essential to change the dust bag due to the type of
material it contains.
The nozzles, suction pipe and flexible hose should not be
blocked, as this will also trigger the dust bag change
indicator.

Open the cover by moving the locking lever in the direction
of the arrow.

Seal and remove the dust bag by pulling on the tab as
shown.

Place a new dust bag in the holder and close the dust bag
compartment lid.

Caution:The cover only closes when a dust bag
has been inserted.

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Changing the dust bag

Cleaning the motor protection filter

The motor protection filter should be cleaned at regular
intervals by tapping it or washing it out.

Open the dust compartment cover.

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Remove the motor protection filter in the direction of

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the arrow.

Empty the motor protection filter by tapping it.

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If the motor protection filter is very dirty, wash it out.

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Leave the filter to dry for at least 24 hours.

After cleaning, insert the motor protection filter in the

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machine and close the dust compartment cover.

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CLICK!

Changing the dust bag

Replacing the HEPA filter

Open the dust bag compartment lid

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Unlock the HEPA filter by pushing the locking tab in the

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direction of the arrow and remove it from the vacuum
cleaner.

Insert the new HEPA filter and click it into place.

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After vacuuming up fine dust particles, shake out
the motor protection filter to clean it and replace
the micro-hygiene filter, activated carbon filter or
HEPA filter if necessary.

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Care

Always switch the vacuum cleaner off and disconnect the power cord from the mains

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before cleaning the vacuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be cleaned with a commercial

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plasticcleaner.

Do not use abrasive, glass or all-purpose cleaners.
Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water.

The dust compartment can, if necessary, be cleaned with a second vacuum cleaner or

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simply wiped with a a dry cloth or dusting brush.

Subject to technical changes.

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Repairs - After Sales Service

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please
contact our extended warranty administrators by telephoning:

0844 8929037

They will give you details for your local Service Force Centre.
Service Force are the appointed national appliance repair agents responsible for warranty
repairs to this appliance.

When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details:

1. Your name, address and post code

2. Your telephone number

3. Clear and concise details of fault

4. The purchase date and found on your receipt.

5. The model number of the appliance (found on the rating plate - see picture)

So that you always have this number to hand, we recommend you to make a note of it here.

Model (E-Nr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UK Guarantee

For 3 years in respect of defects found to be due to faulty
workmanship or materials. Proof of purchase is required for
validity of the guarantee. This guarantee is no longer valid if
the damage has been caused by fall, alteration or repair by
any unauthorised persons.

This guarantee in no way affects your statutory rights.

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Spare parts

Always insist on genuine spare parts.

An authorised service engineer should service this product, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.

Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the vacuum cleaner yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local John Lewis Branch.

Replacement bags 856 67211
Contains:
5 replacement filters with lid

HEPA filter (Class H12) 856 67213
Recommended for allergy sufferers. Ensures very clean
exhaust air.
Replace annually.

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John Lewis Partnership
171 Victoria Street
London SW1E 5NN
www.johnlewis.com

9000 335 083 A