Kambrook Captiv2in1 Turbo KHV500 Instruction Booklet

Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you
purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book. Issue D14

Kambrook - New Zealand

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Botany, Manukau
Auckland 2163
New Zealand
Customer Service Line/
Spare Parts 0800 273 845
Customer Service Fax [phone]

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Kambrook - Australia

Building 2, Port Air Industrial Estate
1A Hale Street
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
Customer Service Line 1300 139 798
Customer Service Fax [phone]

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Instruction Booklet

Captiv2in1 Turbo

Stick Vacuum

KHV500

Important

Please retain your instruction
book for future use.

In the event that you need some assistance with your
Kambrook appliance, please contact our Customer Service
Department on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 0800 273 845
(New Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.kambrook.com.au or www.kambrook.co.nz

Contents

Kambrook Recommends
Safety First

p4

Your Kambrook Captiv2in1 Turbo
Stick Vacuum

p6

Operating Your Kambrook Stick
Vacuum

p8

Care, Cleaning and Storage p14

Troubleshooting Guide p18

4

Kambrook Recommends Safety First

IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.

At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.

Important Safeguards for your Kambrook
Captiv2in1 Turbo Stick Vacuum

• Carefully read all instructions before
operating the stick vacuum for the first time
and save for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any packaging
material and promotional labels before using
the stick vacuum for the first time.

• This stick vacuum is intended for household
use only and not for commercial or
industrial use.

• Always ensure the stick vacuum is properly
assembled before use. Follow the instructions
provided in this book.

• Do not use without dust canister and filters
in place. Clean the dust canister and filters
after picking up any food items.

• Only use the accessories, filters and charger
provided with the stick vacuum.

• Never pick up anything that is burning or
smoking such as cigarettes, matches or
hot ashes.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with
the stick vacuum as they may damage the
canister, filter or motor.

• Do not use stick vacuum to pick up
flammable or poisonous liquids such
as petrol, copier toner or other volatile
substances. Do not use stick vacuum to pick
up acids, asbestos or asbestos dust.

• The stick vacuum is not designed to pick up
liquids. Do not use stick vacuum to pick up
any kinds of liquids including water.

• Do not operate in the presence of explosives
and/or flammable fumes or liquids.

• Keep the stick vacuum away from fire and
places with high temperatures. Do not leave
outdoors or places where it may be exposed
to direct sunlight.

• Do not unplug the power plug by pulling on
the cord.

• Never carry the charging base by the cord or
yank to disconnect from an outlet; instead,
grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. Do not
pull the cord around sharp edges or corners.

• Do not immerse the stick vacuum, cord,
battery pack or charging base in water or
any other liquid.

• Use only the charger base supplied with
this stick vacuum to recharge this portable
stick vacuum.

• The hand vacuum uses a battery pack
consisting a total number of 12 x 1.2V Ni­MH batteries. The battery pack capacity
is 1500mAh. Never use any other type of
batteries or non-rechargeable batteries
other than those provided with the stick
vacuum.

• Always switch the stick vacuum off
when charging.

• Do not attempt to use the charger with any
other product.

• Do not attempt to operate the stick vacuum
by any other method other than those
described in this booklet.

5

Important safeguards for all electrical
appliances

• The use of an extension cord is not
recommended. Only plug the charging base
into the standard electrical outlet (230V
or 240V outlet).

• Never handle the charging base or stick
vacuum with wet hands.

• Do not put any objects into any openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may
reduce airflow.

• Do not operate with a damaged cord
or charging base, or after the stick vacuum
has malfunctioned or been damaged in
any manner. Immediately cease use of the
stick vacuum and return the entire stick
vacuum to the nearest authorised Kambrook
Service Centre for examination, adjustment
or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning the
dust canister and filters should be performed
at an authorised Kambrook Service Centre.

• Dirty and clogged filters may result
in reduced suction performance. It is
recommended that filters are cleaned
after every use to ensure maximum
efficiency from your stick vacuum.
If filters are left unclean it may result in
reduction of suction power.

• Keep the stick vacuum clean. Follow the
cleaning instructions provided in this book.

WARNING: Before first
use, charge the stick
vacuum for at least 24
hours. Always ensure the
stick vacuum is turned
OFF before charging.

• Fully unwind the power cord before use.

• Connect only to a 230V or 240V power outlet.

• Do not let the power cord hang over the

edge of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces
or become knotted.

• To protect against electric shock do not
immerse the power cord, power plug or
housing in water or any other liquid.

• The appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

• It is recommended to regularly inspect the
appliance. To avoid a hazard, do not use
the appliance if power cord, power plug or
appliance becomes damaged in any way.
Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Kambrook Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning
should be performed at an authorised
Kambrook Service Centre.

• This appliance is for household use only.
Do not use this appliance for anything other
than its intended use. Do not use in moving
vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors.
Misuse may cause injury.

• The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances. It is advisable
that a safety switch with a rated residual
operating current not exceeding 30mA be
installed in the electrical circuit supplying
the appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.

• Always turn the appliance to the OFF
position, switch off at the power outlet
and unplug at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.

• Before cleaning, always turn the appliance
to the OFF position, switch off at the power
outlet, unplug at the power outlet and
remove the power cord, if detachable, from
the appliance and allow all parts to cool.

• Do not place this appliance on or near
a heat source, such as hot plate, oven
or heaters.

• Position the appliance at a minimum
distance of 20cm away from walls, curtains
and other heat or steam sensitive materials
and provide adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.