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Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Owner's Manual
MODEL: V-UP142NJP
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATING THE VACUUM CLEANER
P/No.: 3828FI5872F
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......................................................................................... |
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ASSEMBLING THE VACUUM CLEANER ..................................................................... |
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STEP 1: UNPACKING THE UNIT .............................................................................. |
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STEP 2: ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE...................................................................... |
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STEP 3: CORD STORAGE ........................................................................................ |
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STEP 4: ATTACHING THE TOOLS ........................................................................... |
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CLEANER DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................. |
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SPECIAL FEATURES ..................................................................................................... |
9 |
MOTOR PROTECTOR .................................................................................................... |
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OPERATION.................................................................................................................. |
10 |
Important Safety Tips ............................................................................................... |
10 |
On/Off Switch ........................................................................................................... |
10 |
Handle Positions ...................................................................................................... |
10 |
Transporting the Vacuum Cleaner ........................................................................... |
11 |
Using the Cord Hanger ............................................................................................ |
11 |
Using the Cord Hook ................................................................................................ |
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Using Attachments ................................................................................................... |
12 |
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... |
13 |
Clearing Blockages .................................................................................................. |
13 |
Pre-motor Filter ....................................................................................................... |
14 |
Exhaust Filter ........................................................................................................... |
15 |
Removing/Installing the Bottom Plate ...................................................................... |
15 |
Replacing the Belt and/or Agitator............................................................................ |
16 |
Cleaning the Agitator................................................................................................ |
17 |
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... |
17 |
PARTS........................................................................................................................... |
17 |
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE .............................................................................. |
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury
to persons, or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, please follow these basic safety precautions.
1.Disconnect power supply before cleaning the unit.
2.Do not leave appliance plugged in. Unplug from the socket when not in use.
3.Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Do not pick up water or wet materials.
4.Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
5.Do not allow it to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
6.Use only as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
7.Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an Authorised Service Centre or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
8.Do not pull or carry by the power cord as a handle, close door on cord, or pull the
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
9. Do not unplug by pulling the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10.Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep
free from dust, lint, hair, and anything that might reduce air flow.
11.Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from the openings and moving parts.
12.Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up sharp, hard objects, small toys, pins, etc. 13.Do not use to pick up anythng that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
14.Do not pick up flammable or combustible liquid or vapour such as gasoline or use in areas where they may exist.
cleaner without dust container and/or filters in place. 16.Always turn off all controls before unplugging.
17.Do not keep vacuum cleaner on etc. Extra care must be taken when cleaning stairs.
18.Always unplug the unit or turn off the switch when the unit stops unexpectedly. If you don't, the cleaner could re-start unintentionally.
Thermal protector: This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the cleaner in case of motor overheating. If the cleaner suddenly shuts off, turn off the switch and unplug the cleaner. Check the cleaner for a possible source of overheating such as a full dust container, a blocked hose or clogged filter. If these conditions are found, fix them and wait at least 30 minutes before attempting to use the cleaner. After the 30 minutes period, plug the cleaner back in and turn on the switch. If the cleaner still does not run, contact a qualified electrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Important information for users in the UK:
The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
BLUE neutral BROWN live
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in your plug.
PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked L or coloured RED.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked N or coloured BLACK.
VERY IMPORTANT:
Neither wire is to be connected to the earth terminal of a 3-pin plug
is fitted, fit a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse. If any other type of plug is used, protect with a
15 amp fuse at the distribution board.
For appliances which come with a mains lead and plug moulded on; the plug moulded on to the cord incorporates a fuse.
13 amp BS 1362 fuse.
Only ASTA approved or certified fuses should be used.
The fuse cover/carrier must be replaced in the even of changing the fuse.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from authorised electrical goods retailers.
WARNING! Should it become necessary to replace the moulded-on plug then
the defective plug should be destroyed to avoid any possible shock hazard that could occur should such a plug be inserted into a 13 amp socket elsewhere in the house. Please remove the fuse from the old plug.
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