Simplicity SNAP.1 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

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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
WARNING:

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Hold plug when rewinding the power cord
to prevent the cord from whipping.

• 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 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.

Contents

Safety Precautions 4

Replacing Vacuum Bag and Filters 5

Description and Operation 6-8

Using the Compact Nozzle 9-10

Maintenance and Care 11-1 2

Troubleshooting Guide 13

Owner’s Information 14

Warranty 15

Safety Precautions

This vacuum cleaner should be used for normal, dry household dust and dirt. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by use or operation of the vacuum contrary
to these instructions. If the vacuum is wrongly operated for a purpose other than that for which

it is intended, no liability can be accepted for any possible damage.

• Do not vacuum areas which contain moisture or water, flammable matter, needles, pins,

razor blades, matches, cigarettes, etc., since they may damage the vacuum or vacuum bag.

• When rewinding the power cord, hold the plug before pressing the cord rewind button to

prevent the cord from whipping.

• Make sure a vacuum bag and filters are always in place.

• This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one

blade wider than the other). This plug fits 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 an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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Replacing the vacuum bag

Replacing Vacuum Bag and Filters

Change the vacuum bag when the indicator is RED or
suction power is weak. The dust cover will not close without

a bag in the unit or if the bag is not properly installed.

1. Pull the bag holder straight out to access the bag.

2. Push the latch on the underside of the holder to release

the bag collar.

3. Remove and discard the used bag.
NOTE: The HiFlow™ HEPA bag cannot be reused.

4. Secure the new bag with the bag collar holder latch. Slide

the tab on the bag holder into the slot on the front of the
bag compartment.

Replacing the secondary filter

1. Open the bag compartment and locate the
filter behind the vacuum bag. For better
access to the secondary filter, remove the

bag holder and bag.

2. Slide filter holder up and out.

3. Remove the used filter and replace it with

a new filter.

4. Slide the filter holder back in place and

replace the bag holder and bag.

Replacing the HEPA filter

1. Locate the HEPA filter inside the bag

compartment near the door hinge.

2. Press the black tab to remove the used filter

and snap in a new filter.
NOTE: The HEPA filter cannot be

washed and reused.

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Description and Operation

Hose Adapter

• To separate the hose

from the canister body,
press the buttons on
the hose adaptor and
pull it away from the
canister.

Storage

• Insert the tab on the neck of the wand into
either groove on canister body to store

the wand.

Handle

On/Off Switch

Handle
Release
Button

3-n-1 Tool

Rug/Floor Tool

• For area rugs and
hard surface floors.

3-n-1 Tool

• The single tool
conveniently converts

from a premium
dusting brush to a

deluxe upholstery tool
to a crevice tool.

Wand

Compact Power Nozzle

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Cleaning Tools

Cord RewindOn/Off Switch

Dusting

Brush

Upholstery

Tool

Crevice

Tool

Power Control

Hard Surface Floor Tool

• For use on tile, hard wood
and linoleum floors.

Full Bag Indicator

• If the red indicator appears:

- Change the vacuum bag

- If the vacuum bag is

not full, but the full bag
indicator is red, check
the hose for a clog.

• When cleaning with a tool
(dusting brush, upholstery
tool or crevice tool), the red
indicator may appear. In this

case, continue cleaning.

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Description Continued

Reset Button

Compact Power Nozzle

Wand

Handle

Wand Storage Tab

Lower Wand Release Button

Soft Furniture Guard

Headlight

Upper Wand Release Button

On/Off Switch

Compact Power Nozzle

Wand

Handle

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Using the Compact Power Nozzle

Turning On the Power Nozzle

The power nozzle can only be turned on if
the canister is also turned on (canister on /

off switch is located on the main body). The

power nozzle on / off switch is located on the
handle. Simply press the switch forward to
engage the power nozzle.

Using the Power Nozzle

After turning on the canister, lower the wand
by stepping on the top of the power nozzle

and pulling the wand toward you. Then turn

on the power nozzle.

Removing and Inserting the Wand

Removing the wand from the power nozzle

allows you to use cleaning tools for baseboard
or ceiling cleaning. To do this, first turn the
power nozzle and canister off. Then,
press the wand release button and pull
the wand out.

To reinsert the wand into the power nozzle,

simply press the wand back into the neck of

the power nozzle. The wand will then “click”

into place.

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Using the Compact Power Nozzle

Brushroll Jam Protection

Your power nozzle is equipped with a circuit

breaker safety system that protects it from a

jammed situation. Common items that cause
jammed brushrolls include socks, excessive

threads, corners of area rugs, etc.

If your power nozzle shuts off:

• Turn off the vacuum cleaner and power nozzle

then unplug the power cord.

• Remove the object preventing the brushroll

from turning.

• Locate the circuit breaker button on the back
of the power nozzle and press it to reset the

breaker.

If the nozzle shuts off again, repeat these steps
to correct the problem. If this does not correct
the problem, contact your authorized Simplicity

retailer for further assistance.

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Removing the Brushroll

IMPORTANT: Before performing any
maintenance on the power nozzle, always
unplug the vacuum cleaner and disconnect

the wand.

The brushroll may need to be removed at
times, to cut threads that have become

tangled around it or to replace the belt

(see “Replacing the Belt”).

To remove the brushroll, turn the nozzle over
and loosen the two large screws. Lift off the

baseplate.

Pull the brushroll out and remove the

endcap.

To reinstall the brushroll, replace the

endcap and loop the belt over the end of
the brushroll. Reinsert the brushroll into the
nozzle making sure the long sides of the

endcaps slide into the bottom housing.

Maintenance and Care

To replace the baseplate, insert the tabs on

each end of the baseplate into the grooves

of the bottom housing.

Tighten the two large screws. Make sure
the tabs on the front of the base plate are
snapped securely in place in the bottom
housing.

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Maintenance and Care

Replacing the Belt

IMPORTANT: Before performing any
maintenance on the power nozzle, always unplug
the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the wand.

To replace the belt, you must first remove the
brushroll (See “Removing the Brushroll”). Then
remove the 3 screws on each side of the bottom
of the nozzle. Lift off the top cover and remove

the belt.

To install a new belt, loop one end of the belt
around the motor pulley then loop the other end
of the belt around the brushroll.

Replace the top cover, making sure the reset
button lines up through the cover and the front

tabs snap securely in place.

Replace the three screws on each side of the
bottom of the nozzle. Then replace the brushroll
and base plate (see “Removing the Brushroll”).

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Troubleshooting Guide

Please check each item below if you have trouble with your vacuum.
Unplug the vacuum from the power supply before servicing.

Problem Check Point Possible Solution

Suction power is weak. Vacuum bag If vacuum bag is

full, replace it.

Wand or hose If clogged or blocked,
remove the object.

The vacuum does not work. Is the hose adapter inserted Insert it completely.

into the suction opening of the

vacuum completely?
When the vacuum bag is full Turn the vacuum off and
or any of the accessories are unplug the vacuum.
blocked, the over-heating Check the vacuum

protection for the motor bag and accessories

is activated. and remove any

blockages. The

vacuum can be turned
on again after approximately

20 minutes.

Power cord does not rewind. Power cord Pull the power cord out a

little and press the cord
rewind button again.

Power cord won’t pull out of Power cord Do not pull it out by force.
the vacuum. Rewind it a little by

pressing the cord rewind
button and try pulling it
out again.

Specifications

Model: Snap.1
Rating: 120V/60Hz
Amps: 11

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Owner’s Information (keep this for your records)

The model and serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit. You

should note the model and serial number of your vacuum in the spaces provided below, and

retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase.

Date of purchase __________________________________________________

Serial number __________________________________________________

Model number __________________________________________________

Purchased from:

Store name __________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________

City, State, Zip __________________________________________________

Telephone __________________________________________________

For Best Performance:

• Keep your canister clean and in good operating condition.

• Change vacuum bags once a month or when the bag is 2/3 full to maximize

cleaning performance.

• Always use genuine vacuum bags and replacement parts. Use of other products may
result in poor cleaning performance, potential vacuum cleaner damage and may void
vacuum warranty. Genuine products are designed for maximum cleaning performance.

• Have your canister checked periodically by your Authorized Simplicity Retailer.

• Use only Authorized Simplicity Retailers for parts or service.

• Store your canister carefully in a dry area.

• For optimum cleaning performance and safety, follow your owner’s manual instructions.

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Warranty

What is Covered:

This warranty covers any defects in material and workmanship in your new
Simplicity vacuum and applies exclusively to the original purchaser.

How Long Coverage Lasts:

Warranty coverage for the Simplicity Snap canister lasts two years. Household

models used commercially are only warranted for 90 days.

What is Not Covered:

• Damage to the vacuum which occurs from neglect, abuse, alterations, accident,

misuse or improper maintenance.

• Normal replacement items: belts, lters and disposable bags.

What Simplicity Will Do:

This warranty provides, at no cost to you, all labor and parts to place this vacuum in

correct operating condition during the warranted period.

How to Get Service:

Warranty service can only be obtained by presenting the vacuum to an Authorized
Simplicity Retailer. A proof-of-purchase and product serial number will be required
before service is rendered. To locate your nearest Simplicity Retailer, please call

1-888-9-SIMPLY or visit the Simplicity website at www.simplicityvac.com.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, (INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE).
THIS WARRANTY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.

How State Law Applies:

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.

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