Simplicity s40, s40p User Manual

Description of the vacuum

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Owner’s Manual

Models S40 & S40P

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Contents

Getting Started

Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................... 2

Polarization Instructions ............................................................................................................. 3

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings ........................................................................ 3

Description of the Vacuum ........................................................................................................ 4

Assembling the Vacuum

Attaching the Handle to the Vacuum ..................................................................................... 6

Unwinding the Power Cord ...................................................................................................... 6

Operation

Reclining the Handle .................................................................................................................. 7

Vacuuming Carpet ....................................................................................................................... 7

Bare Floor Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 7

Brushroll Auto Shutoff Feature ................................................................................................. 7

Dirt Sensing Display ................................................................................................................... 8

Carpet Height Adjustment ......................................................................................................... 8

Vacuuming Under Furniture ...................................................................................................... 9

Carrying the Vacuum .................................................................................................................. 9

Attachment Cleaning

Wand Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 10

Cleaning Tools ............................................................................................................................. 11

Adjusting the Suction Power .................................................................................................... 12

Disconnecting the Hose ............................................................................................................ 12

Maintenance and Care

Annual Checkup .......................................................................................................................... 13

Power Cord Care ........................................................................................................................ 13

When to Change the Vacuum Bag / Full Bag Indicator Light ......................................... 13

Replacing the Vacuum Bag ...................................................................................................... 14

When to Change the Filters ..................................................................................................... 15

Replacing the HEPA Media Filter ............................................................................................ 15

Replacing the Charcoal Filter ................................................................................................... 16

Replacing the Granulated Charcoal Filter ............................................................................. 16

Replacing the Direct Air Motor Filter ...................................................................................... 17

Lifetime Belt .................................................................................................................................. 17

Jammed Brushroll ........................................................................................................................ 18

Cleaning the Dirt Sensor Eye ................................................................................................... 18

Thermal Motor Protection .......................................................................................................... 19

Problem Solving Guide

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 20

Visit Simplicity Vacuums Online .............................................................................................. 20

How to Contact Your Authorized Retailer ............................................................................. 20

Key Replacement Parts .............................................................................................................. 20

For Best Performance ................................................................................................................ 20

Warranty .......................................................................................................................................... 21

IMPoRtAnt sAFetY InstRUCtIons

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING THIS APPLIANCE

The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage

IMPoRtAnt:

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

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.

• Do not use 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 a 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 Simplicity Retailer

for service.

• 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. Do not run appliance over the cord.

Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not handle the 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, fingers and all

parts of the 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 a vacuum bag and/or filters in place.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or

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

• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To

unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

sAVe tHese InstRUCtIons.

• Do not attempt to service the unit while

appliance is plugged in.

PolARIzAtIon InstRUCtIons

Power Cord, 2-Wire Polarized Cord

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product 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.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to

cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DesCRIPtIon oF tHe VACUUM

1 ComfortGrip™ Handle

2 Main On/Off Power Switch

3 Carpet/Hardwood Floor Switch

4 40' Power Cord

5 Carrying Handle

6 Bag Compartment Latch (to Replace Vacuum Bag)

7 HEPA Media Filter

8 Vacuum Nozzle

9 Change Filter Indicator

10 Full Bag/Clog Indicator

11 LED Headlamp

12 Furniture Guard

13 Brushroll Jam Indicator

14 Quick Release Cord Hook

15 Deluxe Dusting Brush

16 Suction Relief Valve

17 Wand Release Button

18 Wand Extension Collar

19 Combination Dusting/Upholstery Tool

20 Tool Activation Dial

21 Stretch Hose

22 Telescopic Wand

23 Crevice Tool

24 Hose Disconnect Cuff

25 Handle Release Pedal

26 Thermal Reset Button

27 Carpet Height Adjustment Dial

AsseMBlInG tHe VACUUM

Attaching the Handle to the Vacuum

NOTE: Do not plug in the vacuum until it is completely assembled.

The vacuum cleaner and the handle are

packed separately and require assembly.

• Remove the handle screw located on the back of the vacuum (Fig. 1). Insert the

handle downward into the body of the

vacuum (Fig. 2). Insert screw and tighten.

• Open the bag compartment cover to ensure a vacuum bag is in place.

• Your vacuum is now ready for use.

• When storing the vacuum, wrap the cord

clockwise around the top and bottom cord hooks. Fasten the plug to the wrapped cord using the channel on the plug.

Fig. 1

Unwinding the Power Cord

• The Quick Release Upper Cord Hook

rotates to allow for quick access to the power cord. Turn the upper cord hook downward and you can quickly drop the power cord to the floor without unwinding

it from the cord hooks (Fig. 3).

• When storing the vacuum cleaner, turn the

Quick Release Upper Cord Hook to the

upright position and wrap the power cord around the cord storage hooks.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Reclining the Handle

Press the Handle Release Pedal with your foot to recline the handle.

Vacuuming Carpet

oPeRAtIon

This vacuum is intended for household use only.

For carpet cleaning, push the On/Off Switch to the “On” position. The Carpet Button will illuminate indicating the carpet cleaning setting

is on (Fig. 1). The carpet cleaning setting will

remain on until the Carpet Button is pushed and the button is no longer illuminated.

Bare Floor Cleaning

For bare floor cleaning (i.e. tile, wood, or vinyl), push the On/Off Switch to the “On” position. Push the Carpet Button. The Carpet Button will no longer be illuminated indicating the carpet setting

is off and the bare floor setting is on (Fig. 2).

Brushroll Auto Shut-Off Feature

When the vacuum is turned on and in the

upright position, the brushroll will not spin to reduce the possibility of damaging flooring surfaces. The brushroll will spin when the handle is lowered, if the Carpet Button is illuminated.

Always turn the vacuum cleaner off before

unplugging it from the electrical outlet.

Press

OFF

Carpet Cleaning

Fig. 1

Press

OFF

Bare Floor Cleaning (Wood, Tile, etc.)

Fig. 2

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