Simplicity F3700, F3700C, F3500, F3600, F3300C User Manual

(The chances are you’re

never going to read me)

Owner’s Manual

models F3300, F3500,

F3600, F3700, F3300C,

F3500C and F3700C

www.simplicityvac.com

Congratulations!

You have purchased a vacuum cleaner that will provide years of
efficient, dependable service. Your Simplicity vacuum cleaner is
made using high quality materials and superior workmanship.
Please read these operating instructions carefully before you
use your vacuum.

Simplicity is a nationwide company with over 600 Authorized
Retailers to serve you.

To locate your closest Authorized Retailer regarding warranty

work, questions, bags and accessories, please call

1-888-9-SIMPLY

or visit our website

www.simplicityvac.com

IMPORTANT:

To activate your warranty, within 30 days of purchase please fill
out and return the warranty postcard.

Please fill out warranty information located on page 18 and keep
it for your records.

Key Replacement Parts

Genuine Freedom HiFlow™ HEPA Vacuum Bags: SFH-6

Genuine Freedom Vacuum Bags: SF-6

Genuine Freedom Vacuum Belts: SBF-2

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Contents

Getting Started

Important Safety Instructions 5
Polarization Instructions 6
Assembling the Vacuum 7-9

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING THIS APPLIANCE

Vacuum Features

On/Off Switch 10
Edge Cleaning 11
Automatic Carpet Height Adjustment 11
Bare Floor Cleaning 11
Brushrolll Jam Indicator 12
Lifetime Belt Protection Warranty 12

How To

Change the Vacuum Bag 13
Remove/Install the Bottom Plate 14
Change the Belt 15
Replace the Headlight Bulb 16
Replace the Squeegee 17
Reset the Circuit Breaker 17

Owner’s Information 18

For Best Performance 18

Warranty 19

The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage
WARNING:

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

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in.

Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.

• WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD
OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON

WET SURFACES.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close

attention is necessary when used by or
near children.

• Use only as described in this manual.

Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.

• 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 your
Authorized Retailer for service.

caused when the appliance is not used according to the
instructions, or for uses other than those for which it
was intended.

• Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.

• 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 air flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all

parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or

smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or
hot ashes.

• Do not use without vacuum bag in place.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as

a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull

cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run appliance over cord. Keep cord

away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To

unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not use to pick up ammable or

combustible liquids such as gasoline or
use in areas where they may be present.

• Do not attempt to service the unit while

appliance is plugged in.

• Do not use vacuum to pick up water or

any wet materials.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Polarization Instructions

Assembling the Vacuum

Household Models: F3300, F3500, F3600 and F3700

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance is equipped with a polarized alternating

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the

power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into

the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a qualified electrician

to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Commercial Models: F3300C, F3500C and F3700C

Nozzle

Cloth bag

Quick Cord Release

Important Note:

Under no circumstances should you plug in the
vacuum cleaner prior to complete assembly.

Power cord

F3300 and
F3300C Handle

F3500, F3500C, F3600, F3700
and F3700C Handle

This vacuum cleaner must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

This vacuum cleaner is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a ground plug
(see illustration). Make sure that the vacuum is connected to an outlet having the same

configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this vacuum.

WARNING – Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in the risk of electric shock.

Grounded

Outlet

Check with a qualified electrician or
service person if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is properly

grounded. Do not modify the plug

provided with the vacuum – if it will

Grounding

Grounded

Outlet Box

not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

Models: F3300 and F3300C

The vacuum cleaner handle is packed as a
separate component that requires assembly.

Installing the Handle:

1. Release the handle bracket from the handle
tube by removing the two screws (figure 1).

2. Place handle onto the handle tube, aligning
holes with pegs (figure 2).

Fig. 1

Fig. 2