Westinghouse WST1500, WST1509 User Manual

WST1500-1509 Special Edition Series Upright Vacuum

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This electrical appliance must always be used according to the following safety instructions:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

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1. Always turn the appliance off before unplugging it.

2. Always unplug the appliance before cleaning or servicing it. Do not unplug by pulling the cord; to unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

3. Do not leave the appliance plugged in or running while unattended.

4. Do not pull or carry the appliance by the cord. Do not run the appliance over the cord, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

5. Do not use the appliance if the cord or plug is damaged.

6. Avoid the use of extension cords.

7. Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.

8. Do not use appliance outdoors, or on wet surfaces.

9. Do not use appliance to vacuum up water or damp materials such as mud, tile grout, plaster filler, or caulking.

10. Do not use appliance to vacuum up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline. Do not use in areas where these liquids may be present.

11. Do not use this appliance to vacuum up burning or smoking materials, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

12. Keep hair, loose clothing, and all parts of the body, especially fingers, away from openings and moving parts.

13. Do not put any objects into appliance openings, or use with any openings blocked or plugged.

14. Do not use this appliance to pick up hard or sharp objects or other large surface litter. Pick these up by hand before vacuuming.

15. Do not operate without the Collection Bin properly in place.

16. Always vacuum stairs with the appliance below you.

17. Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy. Do not use or leave appliance plugged in near small children or infants.

18. Always use the Cleaning Wand / Hose (and attachments) to clean upholstery.

19. Use the appliance only for normal household use, as described in this Use and Care Guide. Use only with manufacturer's recommended attachments and accessories.

20. Turn appliance off before removing or replacing the Collection Bin or Filter Cartridges.

21. Unplug appliance before cleaning or maintenance, such as cleaning the Rotating Brush, removing a blockage, or replacing a light bulb.

22. This appliance is protected from overheating by an automatic reset thermal limiter. If the appliance shuts itself off, unplug it and check for blockages. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes before restarting.

23. If the appliance is not working as it should, or if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to an authorized Service Center for inspection or repair. Do not repair the appliance yourself, as this will invalidate your warranty. Contact Consumer Service for return authorization, examination, repair or adjustment.

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Westinghouse Wired™WST1500 Special Edition Series

Vacuum Cleaner Features

Product may vary slightly from illustrations

Dusting Brush (P/N 40023) Crevice Tool (P/N 40015)

Floor Nozzle (P/N 40022V) Tool Holder (P/N 40021)

Carry Handle

Electrostatic Filter

Bin Web

Collection Bin (P/N 40024)

Dirt Arrestor

Vacuum Handle

Wand Release Button

ON/OFF Switch

HEPA Filter Cover

(P/N 40027)

Upper Cord Hook

Power Cord

Hose

Carpet Height Adjustment Dial

Headlight

Figure 1a

Figure 1b

NOTE: UNIT SHOWN WITH HANDLE IN UPRIGHT STORAGE POSITION.

Lower Cord Hook

Inspection Plate

Upright Release Pedal

Polarized Plug

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

In order to get the most out of your Westinghouse WST1500 Series Vacuum Cleaner, we suggest you read the easy step-by-step instructions thoroughly before starting to vacuum.

ASSEMBLING YOUR VACUUM

1. Remove the Westinghouse WST1500 Vacuum Cleaner from its box.

2. Carefully remove all plastic packing materials from the Vacuum Cleaner. Check to make sure you remove all the Tools and Accessories before throwing out the packing materials.

Using the Telescopic Cleaning Wand and Hose

The Cleaning Wand is stored inside the Hose.

Figure 2a

Wand Rim

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• Upper Handle

• Vacuum Cleaner Body

• Telescopic Cleaning Wand

• Tool Holder

• 10 Foot Hose Extension (optional accessory)

• Spare Replacement Belt

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• Crevice Tool

• Floor Nozzle

• Dusting Brush

Cleaning Wand Handle w/ Locking Ring

Hose Collar

1. The Cleaning Wand comes assembled inside into the Hose. (See Figure 2a.)

2. Press the Wand Release Button. Slide the Telescopic Cleaning Wand out of the Hose Collar by gripping the Collar in one hand and the Cleaning Wand Handle in the other. Pull to extend, then grasp the end of the Wand to extend the Wand to its full length. The Wand should slide out easily. Once the Wand is at the desired length, lock the Wand into place by turning the Handle w/ Locking Ring clockwise. (See Figure 10b.)

3. When you are finished using the Telescopic Cleaning Wand, turn the Locking Ring counterclockwise to unlock. Slide it back into itself and into the Hose. Compress the Hose just like you would an accordion so all of the retaining rings fit close together.

4. Grasping the Cleaning Wand Handle, guide it up into its storage position. (See Figure 1b.)

5. Push up on the Handle until it snaps and locks into place in the channel at the back of the Vacuum Cleaner, under the Wand Release Button.

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Cleaning Wand fully extended

CLEANING TOOLS

The Westinghouse WST1500 Vacuum Cleaner comes with 3 On-Board Cleaning Tools and a Tool Holder.

Figure 3a

Floor Nozzle

(P/N 40022V)

Figure 3b

Dusting Brush

(P/N 40023)

Figure 3c Crevice Tool (P/N 40015)

Tool Holder

(P/N 40021)

Floor Nozzle

Use the Floor Nozzle to clean low, hard-to-reach spaces, under furniture, where dust and dirt accumulate. It's also a great way to clean stairs. Good for bare floor surfaces.

Dusting Brush

The Dusting Brush has short, soft bristles to remove pet hair, lint and fine dust particles. Use it to clean drapes, blinds and upholstered furniture.

Crevice Tool

The Crevice Tool is a long narrow tool with a rounded larger end and a flat tapered end. Use to reach and clean difficult nooks and crannies between furniture and appliances, along baseboards or under cabinets where cobwebs, lint and dust like to hide.

Tool Holder

Cleaning Tools Storage

Each Tool has its own special storage spot on board the Vacuum Cleaner. The Floor Nozzle and the Crevice Tool fit in the Tool Holder. The Dusting Brush has its own Mounting Peg. (See Figure 1a.)

1. Locate the Tool Holder Mounting Post on the bottom left side of the Vacuum Cleaner.

Mounting Post

Figure 3d

2. Position the Tool Holder so that the dome-shaped cylinder fits right on top of the Mounting Post. (See Figure 4a.)

3. Slide and press the Tool Holder down to secure it into place.

Figure 4a

Storing The Floor Nozzle

1. Turn the Floor Nozzle on its side.

2. Grasping the round extension, slide the flat end of the Nozzle front into the Tool Holder Cup. (See Figure 4b.)

Figure 4b

Figure 4d

Using the Power Cord

The Westinghouse WST1500 Vacuum Cleaner comes with a 25 foot Power Cord so you can move easily from room to room without plugging and unplugging your Vacuum Cleaner.

Storing The Crevice Tool

1. Fit the wide end of the Crevice Tool onto the dome-headed cylinder of the Tool Holder. (See Figure 4c.)

2. Make sure it fits snugly so it won't fall off.

Figure 4c

Storing the Dusting Brush

1. Locate the Dusting Brush Mounting Peg. It's the small crossed post on the top left side of the Vacuum Cleaner.(See Figure 4d.)

1. Uncoil the Power Cord which is coiled tightly for shipping.

2. The top of the Hose Handle splits as you rotate the top portion upwards, creating the Upper Cord Hook.

3. Wind the Cord around the Upper and Lower Cord Hooks on the side of the Vacuum Cleaner to store. (See Figure 5a.)

Turn Upper Hook to the up position to store cord. Turn Lever down to release cord.

Figure 5a

2. Slide the Dusting Brush onto the Peg and secure it into place.

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4. When you are ready to release the cord, simply rotate the Upper Cord Hook down over the top of the Hose Handle. The cord slips easily off the machine, with no tangles or twists.

5. Plug the Cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

Power Cord Storage

The Power Cord stores easily on the side of the Vacuum Cleaner.

Transporting Your Vacuum Cleaner

Carry Handle

Figure 6a

1. Position the Upper Cord Hook so it points up. (See Figure 6a.)

2. Wind the Cord first around the Upper Hook and, then, around the Lower Hook.

3. Continue to wind until the cord is completely coiled.

4. Secure the plug to the cord so it doesn't unravel. The rubber grip built onto the plug will fit around the cord and keep it in place. (See Figure 6b.)

Figure 6b

Figure 7

Use the convenient, easy-to-grip Carry Handle to transport your Vacuum Cleaner up and down the stairs.

1. Return the Westinghouse WST1500 Vacuum Cleaner to its upright position.

2. Locate the Carry Handle on the top of the Vacuum Cleaner. (See Figure 7.)

3. Secure your hand firmly under the Carry Handle.

4. Lift the Vacuum Cleaner up or down stairs.

Tools and Tips

Always use the Upper Handle or Carry Handle to pull your Vacuum Cleaner from room to room. Never pull your Vacuum Cleaner by the Hose. Doing so may damage the Vacuum Cleaner Hose.

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