Tesco VC1811 User Manual

Bagless Cylinder

Vacuum Cleaner

USER GUIDE

VC1811

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION purpose not expressly specified in this manual.

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

$There are no user serviceable parts in this appliance.

Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the warranty.

$Read all the instructions carefully before using your

appliance and keep them for future reference. If you pass

$If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

the product on to a third party, include this manual.

manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard

$Unplug the appliance from the mains supply when not in

use, removing or attaching filters, accessories, the dust cup

$Refer all servicing which involves the taking or putting on of

and before cleaning any part of the appliance.

parts (other than those specifically referred to in this manual),
to a qualified repair person or approved service centre.

$When unplugging, hold the plug top, not the power cord.

$Do not use attachments or accessories which are not

$Do not immerse the body of the cleaner or the electrical

recommended by the manufacturer. They may cause

cord or plug in water or liquids.

malfunction or injury.

$Never leave the cleaner unattended when it is connected to

$Do not use harsh abrasives, or caustic cleaners when

the electricity supply.

cleaning this appliance.

$Do not use outdoors in damp or wet weather

$Store the appliance away from direct sunlight, with all

$Do not use your appliance indoors in damp or wet

accessories detached and out of the reach of children.

conditions.

$Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended

Electrical Information

by the manufacturer.

Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your

$Close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used

electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating

near children. Children should not operate this appliance.

plate of the appliance.

$This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.

$Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not

play with the appliance.

Class II construction double insulated. This product
must not be connected to earth.

$This appliance is for household use. Do not use for any

.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: VCBL1811
Voltage: 220-240 V AC 50Hz
Power: 1600W (nom):1800W( max)
Net Weight: 6.2 Kg

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When operating your cleaner:

$Do NOT use the vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, the presence of explosive or toxic dust, liquids or vapour.

damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water.

$Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.

$Do NOT pull or carry the cleaner by the cord, close a door

$Do NOT put any objects into openings.

on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners.

$Do NOT use with any filters blocked.

$Use the handle to carry and move the cleaner.

$Do NOT use without all the filters in place.

$Do NOT run the appliance over the power cord.

$Empty the Dust Cup before it reaches the MAX level.

$Do NOT handle the mains plug or cleaner with wet hands.

$Switch the cleaner off before plugging or unplugging the

$Do NOT use the vacuum cleaner to pick up large objects

vacuum cleaner into the mains supply.

or objects that are likely to damage the vacuum cleaner.

$Use extra care when vacuuming on stairs.

$Do NOT attempt to vacuum long hair, string, pieces of

$Keep all vents openings and attachments free of dust,

cloth, etc. when vacuuming carpets or floors. These may

lint, hair and anything else that may reduce air flow.

clog the vacuum cleaner.

$Keep the end of the hose and all attachments away from

$Keep hair, loose clothing, jewellery, fingers, feet and all

your face and body.

parts of your body away from openings and moving parts.

$If the appliance becomes clogged, switch off and unplug

$Do NOT vacuum hot items; e.g. cigarettes, matches, ashes.

the power cord before clearing the obstruction.

$Do NOT vacuum hard or metal objects, nails pins, etc.

$NEVER leave the cleaner unattended while it is plugged

$Do NOT pick up toxic, or flammable materials or use in

into the mains

!

IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT!

THIS CLEANER WORKS BY SUCKING AIR AT HIGH PRESSURE THROUGH A POWERFUL MOTOR. FOR
EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL THE AIRWAYS AND FILTERS ARE CLEANED
AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND THAT THE DUST IS EMPTIED BEFORE THE DUST CONTAINER IS FULL
AND AFTER EVERY USE OF THE APPLIANCE.

FAILURE TO CLEAN THE FILTERS AND EMPTY THE DUST CONTAINER WILL RESTRICT THE AIRFLOW.
THIS WILL RESULT IN POOR CLEANER PERFORMANCE.

LONG TERM NEGLECT WILL BLOCK THE AIRFLOW AND MAY DAMAGE THE CLEANER BEYOND
REPAIR. ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE TO CLEAN THE FILTERS, AIRWAYS AND DUST CONTAINER

AS SPECIFIED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.

!

Your Vacuum Cleaner and its accessories

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Flexible Hose

Handle

Unpacking The Cleaner

Remove all packaging from the appliance and accessories. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do so according to any
recycling regulations.

Identify the cleaner components from the illus-trations. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest Tesco store for
assistance. Please have your receipt ready when you call.

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Floor

Brush

Extension Tube

Flexible Hose

Hose Collar

Dust Cup Filter

Hose Inlet

Dust Cup Release

Mains ON/OFF

Pedal

Dust Cup

Cord Storage

Compartment

Air Outlet

Filter Cover

Carry

Handle

Storage Hook

Furniture

Brush

Cord Rewind

Pedal

Motor Speed

Control

Crevice Tool

Furniture Brush

Crevice Tool

The Furniture Brush
and Crevice Tool
are in storage clips
located at the sides
of the cleaner

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Attaching and Removing the Flexible Hose

To Attach: To Remove:

Push the collar firmly into the Hose Inlet and check that the Pressin the spring latches at the side of the hose and remove
collar snaps into place. the hose.

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Assembling your Vacuum Cleaner

Never attach or remove accessories when the vacuum cleaner is switched on.

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Push the Floor Brush firmly onto

Attaching the Hose Extension

the end of the hose extension (or

You can use the cleaner using only the hose or with the

directly onto the hose handle if you

extension tube fitted to the hose handle.

are not using the extension tube).

The Crevice Tool and Furniture
Brush will attach to the hose in the
same way as the floor brush

To adjust the Extension Tube:

Press the catch in, Holding the
catch in, adjust the tube in and out
as needed. Release the catch.

Parking and Storing the Attachments Carrying the Cleaner

You can park the floor Always carry the cleaner by the handle. The carrying handle is
brush when you are not integrated into the dust cup. Before carrying the cleaner make
using it on the Storage sure the dust cup is securely attached.
Hooks located at the
rear of the cleaner.

You can also store the
cleaner with the floor
brush connected to the
extension tube and
parked on the Storage
Hook.

1:`To extend the power cord:

When vacuuming:

Move the vacuum head back and forth over the surface. Use

Gently pull the cord from the

even strokes. Do not press- let the cleaner do the work.

recess located in the rear of the
cleaner. The cord has two marks.

Using the Accessories

The yellow mark shows the

The Floor Brush is adjustable for use on carpets or bare floors.

maximum safe length to which

Bare Floors: Press the

you can extend the cord. If you

lever showing the Brush

can see the red mark the cord has

Symbol. The brush will

been lengthened too much.

appear.

Never extend the cord beyond the

Carpets: Press the lever

red mark or you may damage the

showing the Floor symbol

cord winding mechanism.

to retract the floor brush.

2: To rewind the cord: Unplug
the cord. Press the cord release
pedal down. Gently guide the
cord by hand into the cleaner
until it is fully rewound. Do not let
the cord return unaided or it may

Use the furniture Brush to vacuum cushions, etc.

whip and cause damage or injury.

The Crevice Tool can be used to vacuum the sides of sofas, or
in recesses in curtains, central heating radiators etc.

Using the Appliance

General Do's and Don'ts

Make sure the dust cup is empty! (see Page 6)

Fit the appropriate attachments. Extend the power cord to a

Do NOT attach or remove accessories when the vacuum

usable length. Plug the mains plug into the mains point.

cleaner is switched on.

Do NOT pull the cleaner around the room by the hose.

1: Switch on: Press the Mains ON/OFF pedal to switch the

power ON. (Press again to switch the power OFF)

Do NOT over extend the hose. Trying to reach beyond the
hose length could cause an accident.

Be especially careful on stairs.
Do NOT pull or carry the cleaner by the cord, close a door on

the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not over extend the cord. Switch the cleaner off and move it to a
closer power point. Use just enough cord to do the job.

Use the carry handle to lift or move the cleaner.
If you are moving the cleaner a long way or up a flight of stairs,

switch off, rewind the power cord and park the accessories.

Examine the dust level and empty the dust cup regularly.
NEVER let the dust exceed the MAX level (See Page 6).

When you have finished vacuuming:

$Switch off, unplug the cleaner and rewind the power cord.
$Empty the dust cup and clean the dust cup filters.
$Disconnect the accessories and store the cleaner vertically

or normally with the accessories in the parked position.

2: Adjust the motor speed. Rotate the motor speed control
to adjust the motor speed. This controls the suction power of

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF SWITCH

the cleaner.

There is a safety switch inside the cleaner to prevent the unit

Use a low setting for curtains and delicate fabrics.

from being run with too high a vacuum rate. If the airways or
filters get clogged the pressure in the cleaner will be excessive

Use a medium setting for long pile and velour carpets or soft

and the safety switch will be turned on. The cleaner then will

textile flooring tiles.

stop working to protect the motor from overheating.

Use a high setting for rough short pile carpets, coir matting and
rugs, and hard bare floors.

If this happens switch off and unplug the cleaner immediately.

3: The suction can be fine-controlled by moving the airflow

Allow the motor to cool down for one hour and clean the

slider in the hose handle.

airways and filters thoroughly. Plug the cleaner in again and
switch on: the cleaner should now operate normally.

NOTE: Repeated and excessive use of the cleaner in a
blocked or semi-blocked state may cause the motor to fail
permanently.

For advice on clearing a blockage, refer to Page 8.

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Operating your Vacuum Cleaner

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Empty the dust cup
regularly to maintain
t h e e f f i c i e n t
performance of the
cleaner.

The maximum dirt
level is marked on the
Dust Cup.

You must empty the Dust Cup before the dirt reaches the
MAX mark. Failure to do this will impair the efficiency of the

cleaner.

Switch the cleaner off and unplug it.

Lift up the dust cup release lever and then carefully remove the
dust cup from the cleaner.

Invert the dust cup over a bin.
Press the catch on the lid
which will pop open.

Shake and tap the dust cup
lightly to remove as much
dust as possible.

Close the lid.

If you are still vacuuming,
replace the cup.

Cleaning the Dust Cup Filters

The HEPA Filter stops nearly all dust particles and airborne
allergens from re-entering the air you breathe. Around the flter
there is a debris screen.

The HEPA Filter stops nearly all dust particles and airborne
allergens from re-entering the air you breathe.

Clean this filter and screen every time you use the cleaner.
Failure to do this will impair performance and may
damage the cleaner motor.

Remove the lid of the dust cup.

Hold the dust cup firmly
and rotate the lid as shown
to open.

The arrow marks will guide
you.

Hold the dust cup lid. Rotate the filter assembly to unlock it. Lift
the filter assembly out.

Tap the filter on the edge of a bin to shake off any excess dust.

Wash the debris screen under running water to free all
particles.

Brush out the HEPA filter with a soft brush. If the filter is soiled,
wash it under running water until it is thoroughly clean.

Allow both parts of the filter to dry and then reassemble the
filter and re insert it into the Dust Cup.

NEVER replace a filter if it is damp.

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Emptying the Dust Cup and Cleaning the Dust Cup Filters

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Cleaning the Inlet Filter

The Inlet filter is inside the cleaner. Whenever you remove
the Dust Cup, you should inspect this filter and clean it.

This filter should be cleaned regularly, and whenever it shows
any signs of dirt.

Lift the filter out, brush it thoroughly and if necessary wash it
under running water. Allow to dry fully.

If there is any dirt around the inlet cavity carefully brush it out.
This will help keep the internal airways clean and maintain top
cleaner performance.

When the filter is thoroughly dry replace it in the inlet. Press the
filter firmly in to ensure it is firmly trapped in place by the two
tetaining tabs in the inlet cavity.

NEVER replace a filter when it is wet or even damp.

Cleaning the Exhaust Filter

The Exhaust filter is located at the right of the cleaner,

This filter should be cleaned regularly, and whenever it shows
any signs of dirt.

Rotate the filter cover to the left to open it. Remove the cover

Remove the filter cage which is behind the cover.

Lift the filter out of the cage, and wash it under running water.
Allow to dry fully.

Brush the outlet cavity out. This will help keep the internal
airways clean and maintain cleaner performance.

When the filter is dry, replace it in the cage.

NEVER replace a filter when it is wet or even damp.

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It is essential to inspect clean the filters regularly. The period
between inspections will depend on how often and for how
long you use the cleaner. The filter and debris screen in

the dust cup should be cleaned whenever you empty
the dust. The motor inlet and exhaust filters should be

checked after every three cleaning sessions.

If the cleaner shows any sign of losing suction, switch off,
check and clean the filters and if necessary, clear any
blockage.

NEVER operate the cleaner with clogged filters, you
could damage the cleaner motor.

If a filter shows any sign of wear or damage, or clogging
that ordinary cleaning cannot remove it should be
replaced. Contact the Tesco helpline number on the last
page of this manual for assistance.

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Tesco Stores Ltd,
Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL

Helpline: 0845 456 6767 (Calls cost up to 4p per minute from a BT landline, other providers may vary)

UK: Waste electrical products should not be

Service and spares

disposed of with household waste.

If you have difficulty obtaining replacement spares, filters

e for details.

ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste
electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice.

Your appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from
the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period,
please return the unit to your nearest Tesco store together with
the original receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty in no
way affects your consumer rights

Separate

, etc.

disposal facilities exist, for your nearest facilities see

contact the TESCO electrical help line on 0845 456 6767.

www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-stor

Please have your purchase receipt with you when you call.

Warranty

This appliance is intended only for household use. It must be
properly installed and operated in accordance with these
instructions. Failure to do this will invalidate the warranty.

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OPERATING CAUTIONS

$NEVER operate the cleaner with damaged filters or with a filter missing
$Use approved filters and regularly clean and replace them.
$If an obstruction occurs during cleaning: Turn the cleaner OFF and unplug. Check the dust level. Empty the dust cup. Check

the hose and the tubes for blockage and clear these manually following the instructions previously given..

When you have finished Vacuuming:

Switch the cleaner off and unplug from the mains.

Empty the dust cup and clean the dust cup filters

Wipe the cleaner body with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do NOT allow water or liquids to penetrate the vacuum cleaner.
This could be dangerous.

Store the cleaner safely out of the reach of children and pets.

The cleaner can be stored upright on its base with the hose and accessories disconnected and separately stored. The cleaner
may also be stored fully assembled with the brush in the parked position.

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If the cleaner loses suction and the dust in the dust cup is below the

MAX mark, this may be due to clogged filters or a blockage. DO
NOT operate if the suction is impaired.

$If you suspect a blockage: Switch off and unplug immediately.

Empty the dust, check and clean the filters.

$If this does not remove the blockage: Check the extension

tubes and accessories visually and remove any blockage with a
stick or broom handle.

To clean the Internal Suction tube:

The suction tube cover is located under the cleaner.
$Remove the Dust Cup

A: Remove the cover and then clear any blockage.
B: There should be a clear path through the tube

$Replace the cover and the Dust Cup.

Clearing a Blockage

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