Anko Long Handled Cleaning Brush

1 Warnings

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• [Instruction Manual] Carefully read this instruction manual before use.
• Keep the Appliance and USB cable out of reach of young children.
• 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 and/or USB cable.
• Ensure children and babies do not play with plastic bags or packaging materials.
• Do not use on people or pets etc.
• Do not disassemble the Appliance and/or USB cable. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

VERY IMPORTANT:

• Ensure that the Appliance and/or USB cable does not get wet (water splashes etc.).
• Do not use your charger, Appliance, or the USB cable with wet hands.
• Do not immerse the Appliance and/or the USB cable in water or other liquids.
• Only Charge the Appliance with the USB cable that was supplied with the Appliance.
• Only Charge the Appliance from an SELV: (Safety Extra Low Voltage) Battery Charger (not supplied) with an output rating the same as indicated on the Appliance's rating label.
• Position the USB cable properly so that it will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against it.
• Use the Appliance and USB cable only for its intended use. The Appliance and USB cable are intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
• Inspect the USB cable and Appliance for damage prior to every use.
• Do not use the Appliance if it has been dropped or any part of the Appliance and/or the USB cable has been damaged.
• If the USB cable is damaged, call customer service for a replacement.

The use of accessories not intended for use with this the Appliance may cause injuries to the user or damage to the Appliance and/or the USB cable.

Do not sit the Appliance on other appliances, on uneven surfaces or where it could be subject to heat sources (e.g., radiators or stoves), direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical vibrations.

The Appliance and/or USB cable must not be used outdoors if raining, placed near a hot gas or electrical burner or placed in a heated oven.

Do not place or leave near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

Do not operate or charge the Appliance underneath or near flammable or combustible materials (e.g., curtains).

Always switch off and unplug the charger (not supplied) when finished charging the Appliance, or during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Do not cover the Appliance or charger when charging or when in use.

Turn off and unplug before cleaning or storing.

Any type of servicing, apart from ordinary cleaning, must be carried out by a qualified electrical person only. There are no user serviceable parts in this Appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

If this Appliance and USB cable is used by a third party, please supply the instruction manual with it.

Do not misuse the USB cable. Never carry the Appliance by the USB cable or pull to disconnect it from the socket. Instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter the charging port as this may cause damage to the Appliance and/or injury to the user.

Do not leave the Appliance on or charging unattended.

No liability can be accepted for any damage caused by non-compliance with these instructions or any other improper use or mishandling of the Appliance and/or USB cable.

This product has not been designed for any uses other than those specified in this manual.

ONLY for domestic use. Industrial or commercial use invalidates the warranty.

WARNING

Only use the USB Cable that was supplied with this Appliance.

Battery Specification: Type: Li-ion, 3.6Vd.c., 2600mAh (Non-Removable or Replaceable).

The Appliance must only be supplied at Safety Extra Low Voltage "SELV".

Input: Requires a 5Vd.c. / 2A Power Adaptor (not supplied).

Only charge the battery between an ambient room temperature of 10°C – 40°C.

Consumers are cautioned against trying to replace the battery. Using and/or purchasing counterfeit and/or inferior quality batteries have the potential to cause fire, personal injury, and/or damage to property. These batteries are typically found on online-auction websites or from other retailers and are known to pose a potential safety risk.

• Batteries may explode if disposed of in fire.
• The battery is not replaceable. Do Not open the Appliance.
• Do not use or store in temperatures above 40°C.
• Do not expose the appliance or battery to excessive temperatures.
• Be aware of the risk of terminals of the battery-operated appliance or battery being short-circuited by metal objects.

This appliance contains batteries that are non-replaceable. When the battery is at end of life, the appliance shall be properly disposed of.

Contact your local waste management authority for more information on Battery Recycling and disposal regulations in your area.

Do Not dispose of electrical appliances or batteries as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.

If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.

IMPORTANT: Should you find any abnormal fluid or residue seeping out of the appliance body around or below the charging port, this could be an indication that the battery is leaking. This signifies a damaged battery which must be immediately disposed of.

As the Battery Pack is not removable, the whole unit will need to be handed in for the battery to be recycled.

Take care not to touch the leaking fluid or residue and if possible, place it into a large plastic bag and then place it outside in a dry area.

Contact your local council or regional authority for more information on collection and safe disposal.

WARNING: With any battery type, should a metal object come into contact with battery terminals either while charging or not charging, this will short out the battery and could cause the battery and surrounding items to catch fire.

Do Not Open the Appliance to access the Battery Pack. There are no serviceable parts inside.

2 Components

The following components are included with the appliance:

Note: The specifications and/or components of this appliance are subject to change without prior notice.

2.1 Cleaning Heads

There are various cleaning heads and pads available for different tasks:

• Brush "2": Used for general cleaning of flat surfaces. (Two supplied)
• Brush "3": Used for tight areas and getting into corners.
• Brush "6": Used for cleaning larger curved areas.
• Brush "7": Used for general cleaning of large flat surfaces.
• Course Silver Scouring Pad "8": Attached to coupling (4). Used to scrub stubborn dirt off surfaces. IMPORTANT: May scratch surfaces; be aware of the surface you wish to scrub.
• Small Scrubbing Pad "9": Attached to coupling (5). Used to scrub stubborn dirt off surfaces. IMPORTANT: May scratch some surfaces; be aware of the surface you wish to scrub.
• Large Foam Pad "10": Attached to coupling (11). Used to polish / buff smooth surfaces.
• Large Cloth Pad "12": Attached to coupling (11). Used to clean smooth surfaces.
• Small Foam Pad "13": Attached to coupling (5). Used to polish / buff smooth surfaces.

3 Instructions for Use

This product is Water Resistant to IPX7.

3.1 Charging the Appliance

Read the Safety Instructions first.

IMPORTANT: This Appliance contains a built-in (non-removable) lithium-ion battery which must only be charged using the supplied USB cable. The Appliance must only be supplied at Safety Extra Low Voltage "SELV".

Only charge the battery between an ambient room temperature of 10°C – 40°C.

Always switch off and unplug the USB cable when charging is completed or when not in use.

NEVER LEAVE THE APPLIANCE UNATTENDED WHEN CHARGING.

If any abnormality occurs during charging (such as a burning smell or excessive heat or even a strange sound), immediately turn off the charger and disconnect the USB cable, then contact the service department for assistance.

NOTE: The Appliance must be fully charged prior to first use.

Normal charging time will take between 3.5 to 4.5 hours using a 5Vd.c. 2A charger.

The appliance cannot be used during charging. The USB cable must be removed from the appliance before it can be turned on.

• First, remove the rubber plug that seals the charging port by pulling the tab on the plug up and out to access the USB charging socket.
• Take the USB Cable and fully unravel it before using to charge the Appliance.
• Plug the small end of the USB cable directly into the Charging Port.
• Plug the large end of the USB cable into your 5Vd.c. charger, then switch on the charger.
• The indicator light will blink Green indicating the battery is charging.
• When fully charged, the indicator light will stop blinking and will remain on permanently until the USB cable is unplugged.

At this time, remove the USB charging cable and turn off & unplug the charger. DO NOT leave the unit charging when the battery is full.

3.2 Attaching and Removing Brush Heads and Pad Couplings

To attach any of the Brush Heads, align the underneath of the brush head with the drive coupling on the main unit. Ensure the two small lugs, as shown in the diagrams, are aligned with the slots on the drive coupling. Otherwise, the head cannot be pushed on and locked in position. Then, push on hard until it locks in place.

To remove the head, grasp the main unit with one hand (ensuring you are not pressing the On/Off button) and with the other hand, grasp the head and pull hard. The head will come straight off.

Use the same method for all other heads and Pad Couplings.

3.3 Attaching the Pads to their Corresponding Couplings

Small Polyester Scouring Pad and Foam Pad:

With the Small Pad Coupling fitted to the main unit, the pads can be attached as follows:

Simply take the polyester scouring pad or the Foam Pad and press it firmly onto the Hook Fastener. Note: The foam pad has one of its faces covered with a fabric. This is the side to attach to the Hook Fastener.

To remove the Pads, grasp the edge and peel off the Hook Fastener.

Large Foam Pad and Cloth Pad:

With the Large Pad Coupling fitted to the main unit, the pads can be attached as follows:

Simply take the Large Foam Pad or the Cloth Pad and press it firmly onto the Hook Fastener. Note: The foam pad has one of its faces covered with a fabric. This is the side to attach to the Hook Fastener.

To remove the Pads, grasp the edge and peel off the Hook Fastener.

Course Silver Scouring Pad:

With the Course Silver Scouring Pad Coupling fitted to the main unit, the pad can be attached as follows:

Simply take the Course Silver Scouring Pad and push it firmly onto the spikes.

To remove the Course Silver Scouring Pad, grasp and pull straight off the spikes.

4 Adjusting the Cleaning Angle

The Head of the main unit can be set at three different angles: 0°, 45°, and 90°, for ease of reaching into difficult areas.

To change the head angle, ensure the appliance is turned off, then press and hold the release button, rotate the head to the desired position, then release the button to lock it in place.

5 Telescopic Handle

5.1 Assembly

Insert the threaded end of the telescopic handle into the end of the main unit's handle as shown. Then, while holding the main unit firmly, rotate the handle clockwise to tighten.

5.2 Extending the Telescopic Handle

To extend the telescopic handle, hold the lower end of the handle to prevent it from rotating. With your other hand, rotate the upper section of the handle anticlockwise to loosen. Slide the upper section of the telescopic handle out to your desired length, then rotate the upper section of the handle clockwise to re-tighten.

6 Using the Appliance

Warning: Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses for personal protection during use.

Ensuring the appliance is fully charged, the USB cable has been removed, and the rubber plug is inserted sealing the USB charging socket, press and release the ON/OFF button to turn on.

The scrubbing brush will start to rotate.

To turn off, press and release the ON/OFF button again.

Tips to improve performance.

The appliance is suitable for use with different types of cleaning agents such as Bathroom / Kitchen surface sprays, foams, gels, liquids, and bleaches.

Cleaners that contain abrasive agents should not be used.

After selecting your desired cleaning head, apply the cleaning agent to the surface to be cleaned and then turn the appliance on.

Apply the rotating cleaning head to the surface with a gentle downward pressure and motion, moving the appliance around to scrub the surface.

Note: Do Not apply too much downward pressure as the motor will detect the excessive pressure and will turn off.

If it turns off, the Green indicator light will rapidly flash 10 times and then shut off. Press and release the On / Off button again to restart.

During use, the Green Indicator light will illuminate and stay permanently on.

When the Green light starts to blink, this is an indication that the battery needs recharging.

Under normal use, the appliance will work for approximately 300 minutes before requiring a recharge, however this can change depending on how hard the appliance is used and the surface being cleaned.

7 Care and Cleaning

NOTE: Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Ensure that the Appliance is switched off, unplugged from the charger, unplugged from the appliance, and the rubber plug is inserted sealing the USB charging socket.
• Never stick anything inside the Appliances charging port. Only clean the outside.
• Remove the cleaning head, then clean the appliance body with a damp cloth and then completely dry.
• Clean the cleaning brush heads in hot soapy water and then let completely dry.
• For the Scouring Pads and Cloth Pad, remove them from their couplings and then they can be cleaned and dried separately.
• DO NOT place any parts in a dishwasher or clothes dryer.
• Only the Cloth Pad may be washed in a washing machine.
• Never spray the appliance with liquids or submerge the appliance or USB cable in water or any other liquid.
• Do not use flammable liquids, chemicals, abrasive creams, steel wool or scouring pads for cleaning the appliance or accessories.

8 Storage

• Switch off and unplug the Appliance.
• Coil the USB cable loosely. Do not kink or pull the cable tight.
• Store your Appliance in a cool, dry location.

9 Troubleshooting

11 Warranty Against Defect

12 Month Warranty

Thank you for your purchase.

Your new product is warrantied to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated above, from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided. This warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. For New Zealand customers, this warranty is in addition to statutory rights observed under New Zealand legislation.

We will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair (where possible) or exchange (availability dependent) for this product if it becomes defective within the warranty period. The business will bear the reasonable expense of claiming the warranty. This warranty will no longer apply where the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect.

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our Customer Service Centre as listed below, for the entity you purchased this product from, for any difficulties with your product. Warranty claims and claims for expenses incurred in returning this product can be addressed to the respective Customer Service Centre.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Contact Information

IMPORTANT! For all technical queries or difficulties in operating the product and for spare parts, contact H.E. Group customer service 1300 105 888 (Australia) and 09 8870 447 (New Zealand).