Kalorik USK SKV 2 User Manual

Stick Vacuum Cleaner

Aspirador vertical

Aspirateur balai

USK SKV 2

120V~ 900W

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your appliance, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:

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WARNING

: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or

injury:

1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing.

2. Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the
rating plate of the appliance before using the appliance.

3. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

4. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close supervision is necessary
when used by or near children.

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

6. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, return it to a service center.

7. 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.

8. Do not run the appliance over the cord. Keep the cord away
from heated surfaces.

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

10. Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.

11. Unplug the appliance from the outlet before any routine
cleaning or maintenance.

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12. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce airflow.

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

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

15. Do not use the vacuum cleaner without filters or dust container in
place.

16. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

17. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

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

19. Keep the end of the hose, wands and other openings away from
your face and body.

20. Always unplug this appliance before connecting or
disconnecting the hose.

21. Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner away
after use to prevent tripping accidents.

22. Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.

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POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into the
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not properly fit into
the outlet at first, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a competent
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

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PARTS

1. Handle

2. Extension tube

3. Power cord

4. Switch

5. Main body

6. Dust cup

7. Floor brush

8. Shoulder belt

9. Cable winding support

10. Handle

11. Air outlet

12. Hose

13. Convertible brush

14. Crevice tool

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ASSEMBLY

This appliance can be assembled in two different ways, according to
the desired cleaning mode.

1. Upright cleaning mode, which is suitable for cleaning large area
such as floorboard and carpet.

a. Connect the extension tube

To connect the extension tube, press the
locking pin (step 1) and insert the upper part
in the lower part making sure that the locking
pin fits in its opening through the lower part
(step 2).

To detach the extension tube, press the locking pin and pull out the
tube.

During use, attach the supply cord into the
clamp foreseen on the handle and wind it
around the cord support hooks.

b. Connect the floor brush

Connect the floor brush with the main body
by pressing the locking pin and inserting the
floor brush making sure that the locking pin
fits in its opening through the main body.

To detach the floor brush, press the locking
pin and pull out the floor brush.

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Press down the button on the extension tube to adjust
its length.

2. Handheld mode, which is suitable for cleaning the dust on beds,
windows, bookshelves etc.

a. Connect the shoulder belt
Buckle the clasps into the fixation hole.

b. Connect the hose

Press the locking pin on the hose
and insert the hose in the main body
making sure that the locking pin fits
in its opening on the main body.

To detach the hose, press the
locking pin and pull out the hose.

Crevice Tool

For cleaning corners, edge and
draws and other places that
are difficult to reach, such as
gaps on the keyboard,
bookshelves and windows.

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Convertible Brush

For cleaning beds, couches,
sofas and other delicate
surfaces.

HOW TO OPERATE

• After having assembled the appliance in one of the two ways
described above, plug in the appliance.

• Press the switch to the desired position:

0 = OFF
I = high power
II = low power

• After use, switch off the appliance by putting the switch in
position "0".

OVERHEAT PROTECTION

The appliance is equipped with a motor protective device. If for
some reason the appliance should overheat, the thermostat will
automatically turn the unit off. Should this occur: unplug the
appliance from the wall outlet or put the switch in off position. Allow
the unit to cool. To restart, re-plug into wall outlet or turn switch back
on.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Cleaning the dust collector cup

Clean the dust cup regularly and make sure
the dust level never exceeds the max level
indicated on the dust cup.
To remove the dust cup please rotate it
90°clockwise (Step 1) and take it out (Step 2).
Remove the filter, empty the dust cup and
clean it with water.
Dry it before assembling it.

To install the dust cup, make sure the groove
underneath the dust collector slides along the
3 pins on the main unit (step 1) and rotate it
anticlockwise until it is locked properly (step 2)
(the dust cup's handle should be aligned with
the main body's handle).

Cleaning the filter

Take the filter out of the dust cup and
shake it or wash it carefully in water. Allow
the filter to dry completely before
replacing it.
Note: Neither wash the filter in washing
machine nor dry it by electric heater,
instead wash it in warm water and dry it
naturally.

Remove

Install

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Clean the appliance

Do not clean the body of vacuum cleaner in
petrol or oil-like liquid. Please wipe it with damp
cloth or neutral detergent and wipe it dry.

Storing the vacuum cleaner

Wind the cord around the cord support hooks
and store it at a dry place.

Trouble Cause Solution

Stop the appliance,
check if the hose or the

Suction power
decreases

The air passage is

floor brush is blocked

blocked

and remove the
blocking object.

The filter is blocked Clean it

Appliance heats Little heating is normal

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