Sharp EC-6312P User Manual

MODEL

EC-6312P

VACUUM CLEANER

OPERATION MANUAL

CONTENTS

•IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS.................................. 2

•PRECAUTIONS (Important) .............. 3

•OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AND PARTS LIST............................... 4

•HOW TO EMPTY THE BAG .............. 5

•MAINTENANCE .................................. 6

•BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ... 7

•DESCRIPTION OF ACCESSORIES... 7

•WARRANTY........................................ 9

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SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

MODEL

EC-6312P

Voltage
(AC)

120V

Power
consumption

1200W

Dust disposal
system

Paper bag

Accessories

Floor nozzle, Telescopic Pipe
Hose Assembly
Crevice tool, Soft brush

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed in­cluding the following:
Read all instructions carefully before using this vacuum cleaner.

WARNING

Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

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Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended

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when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before user-servicing.

Close supervision is necessary when used

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by or near children.
Do not allow this vacuum to be used as a toy.
Use only as intended as described in this
manual.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended

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attachments and paper bag.
Never operate this vacuum cleaner if it has a

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damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped, damaged,
exposed to weather or dropped into water.
Return the vacuum cleaner to a Sharp Au­thorized Servicer in the United States for
examination and repair.

Do not pull or carry this vacuum cleaner by

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the power cord. Do not use the power cord as
a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the
cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep
cord away from heated surfaces.

Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the

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cord. To disconnect from an outlet, grasp the
plug, not the cord.

Never operate this vacuum cleaner with any

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air opening blocked. Keep the air openings
free of dust, lint, hair and any other similar
material.
When the secondary filter becomes dirty,
rinse in warm water. Filters should be com­pletely dry before reusing.

Never drop or insert any object into any

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opening.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

Keep hair, face, fingers and loose clothing

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away from all openings, and any moving
parts.

Do not use this vacuum to pick up lit ciga-

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rettes, hot ashes, matches or similar mate­rials, razor blades, needles, pins or other
sharp objects.

Never operate this vacuum cleaner without

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the paper bag and filter in place.
Before removing the plug from the outlet,

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turn the switch to the “OFF” position.
Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.

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Never handle plug, cord or vacuum cleaner

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with wet hands.
Do not use in the presence of flammable or

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combustible liquids or fumes.
Do not place heavy objects on the vacuum

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cleaner.
Do not step on the hose or pull the hose

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forcibly.
Do not pick up objects such as waste paper

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or cloth which may clog the hose.
Do not expose this vacuum cleaner to high

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temperatures while operating or storing.
Store this vacuum cleaner in a dry place.

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Use the carrying handle on the top of the

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body to carry this vacuum cleaner.
Before servicing this vacuum cleaner, allow

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all metal parts to cool .
Rewind the cord by holding the plug to

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prevent any injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only.

WARNING

Operate vacuum cleaner only at the voltage specified on the nameplate.

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PRECAUTIONS (Important)

Do not vacuum an area which con­tains moistures, water or inflamma­ble matter, needles, pins, razor
blades, etc.

Keep the vacuum
cleaner away from
heat sources such
as a heater during
operation or after
use.

Direct heat may dam­age the vacuum.

Do not pull the power cord out be­yond the red tape.

When connecting or disconnecting the
power cord, hold the plug, not the power
cord.

When pressing the
cord rewind button,
hold the plug, as the

cord may rapidly
retract, causing
injury.

Red tape

Do not step on the hose or place
heavy objects on it.
Do not pull the hose forcibly.

The hose may be damaged.

Do not operate the vacuum with
the suction port or exhaust port
blocked.

The motor will overheat.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner 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 properly fit 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.

If the cord of this appliances is damaged, it must only be replaced by the repair

shop appointed by SHARP. In order to avoid hazard.

Caution

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PART LIST

ON / OFF SWITCH

With the cord plugged into an elec­trical outlet, start or stop the
vacuum cleaner by pressing the
switch.

Switch

TELESCOPIC PIPE

When extend or
shorten, push the
button.

Button

Accessories

CORD REWIND BUTTON

To rewind the cord, press the cord
rewind button while holding the plug.
If cord is not retracted completely, pull
it out a little and press the cord rewind
button again.

cord rewind
button

Air slide valve

Suction
hose

ACCESSORIES

Crevice tool

1

Use for door tracks, narrow spots,etc.
Soft brush with crevice tool.

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Use for carved furniture, table tops,
etc.

Soft brush

Crevice tool

POWER CONTROL

To control suction
power, turn the
power control knob.

Low:

For curtains and delicate materials.

Medium:

For deep-pile velvet carpets and
delicate carpeting.

High:

For ordinary carpets and floors.

knob

Telescopic
pipe

Carrying
handle

Case cover
release button

Floor nozzle

Dust
Indicator

FLOOR NOZZLE

2-STEP FLOOR NOZZLE

Ideal for the daily cleaning of carpets and hard floors.

• Press the lever (A) for cleaning hard floors.

• Press the lever (B) for cleaning carpets.

B

A

AIR SLIDE VALVE

ON/OFF
switch

Power
control

Open the controller
on the hose handle
to control the air or
to release any items
suck in the nozzle.

DUST INDICATOR

Cord rewind
button

If dust indicator change to "red", the
bag is full and must be changed or
dispose the dust.

HOW TO TIDY UP

1. Rewind the power cord first, then wind the suction hose

around the extension pipe.

2. Insert the holder in the hole
on the body as shown.

Holder
Hole

close

open

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