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Instruction Manual for BUSH models including: Multi Cyclonic Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner, VCM40A16L0B-70
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Instruction manual for Bush Multi Cyclonic Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner (Argos Product 845/5578)
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DocumentDocumentInstruction manual Multi Cyclonic Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner Model: VCM40A16L0B- 70 SKU: 134082072 Cat: 8455578 You'll soon be enjoying your new Bush Multi Cyclonic Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner. It all begins here, with your instructions. Don't worry, there's nothing too technical coming up. Just simple, step-by-step guidance to get you up and running quickly. Sound good? Then let's get started. Help and Guidance We're here to help you get the most from your Bush Multi Cyclonic Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner. Should you require any guidance; call our Help line on 0345 604 0105. Further contact details can be found online at: w w w .bush- suppo rt.co .uk If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 2 Co nt en t s 1 Safety information Pow er source 6 Ventilation heat and m oisture 7 Warning 7 Plug / Wiring advice 8 2 Getting to know your vacuum cleaner Ac c esso ries 10 Parts 11 3 Installing your vacuum cleaner Assem bly 14 4 Using your vacuum cleaner Getting started 16 Nozzle use 17 Sto rage 17 5 Care and maintenance Maintenance 20 Em ptying the dust container 20 Cleaning the filters 21 Technical specification 23 6 Product support Tro u blesh o o t in g 26 Help and assistance 27 Recycling electrical products 28 Guarantee 29 Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 3 If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 4 1 Safety information Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 5 Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Power source Fo r ho useho ld and indo o r use only Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years. Do not allow children to use the appliance without supervision. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or m ental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user m aintenance shall not be m ade by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised. Do not pull on the cable to disconnect from m ains supply. Fully unwind the cable before plugging in and ensure the cable is positioned away from areas where it is likely to get dam aged or cause a trip hazard. Do not operate the vacuum if dam aged or after it m alfunctions. In the event the supply cord is dam aged, it m ust only be replaced by a qualified service engineer, with a suitably approved part. This appliance m ust be positioned so that the plug is accessible and the plug socket is within easy reach of the power cord. Switch off and unplug when not in use and before em ptying, cleaning or servicing the appliance. Servicing of this appliance m ust only be carried out by a qualified electrician. If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 6 Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Ventilation, heat and moisture Keep appliance, cable and plug away from areas where it is likely to get splashed. Never im m erse in water. Warning! Do not place fingers or other objects into the hose nozzle or under the floor head w hen the vacuum cleaner is in use. Do not run the appliance over the power cable. Do not use the appliance to pick up burning or hot objects (e.g. coal, ash, cigarettes etc} of any kind. Do not use the appliance to pick up any liquids or use on wet surfaces. Do not cover the appliance or restrict air vents. Do not use the appliance to pick up sharp objects (e.g. pins, nails, tacks, staples etc) or string. . Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 7 Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Plug / Wiring advice The wires in this m ains lead are coloured in accordance with the follow ing UK electrical code: BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE Non-rewireable plug - - refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or dam aged, the appliance m ust not be used. Rewireable plug The colours of the wires in the m ains lead of this appliance m ay not correspond with the coloured m arkings identifying the term inals in a rewireable plug. Rew ireable plugs sho uld o nly be replaced by a suitably co m petent perso n. If in do ubt, co nsult a qualified el ec t ric ian . The BLUE wire m ust be connected to the term inal m arked with the letter N The BROWN wire m ust be connected to the term inal m arked with the letter L If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 8 2 Getting to know your vacuum Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 9 Getting to know your vacuum Please read these instructions carefully. They contain im portant inform ation which will help you get the best from your vacuum and ensure safe and correct installation and operation. If you require any further assistance, our technical experts are happy to help. For full details, refer to the product support section at the end of these instructions. Accessories Vacuum cleaner Floor head Com bination nozzle Extension tube Flexible hose If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 10 Getting to know your vacuum Par t s 11 10 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 1 Carrying handle 2 Dust container release button 3 Cable rew ind button 4 Floor head storage point 5 Outlet filter cover 6 Pow er cable 6 7 Flexible hose socket 8 ON/ OFF button 9 Dust container 10 Dust container catch 11 Dust container lid Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 11 If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 12 3 Installing your vacuum Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 13 Installing your vacuum Bringing it all together Assembly 1. Insert the flexible hose coupling into the hose socket and push to secure, a click w ill be heard. 2. Fit the extension tube onto the end of the curved handle and push fit the floor head onto the extension tube (fig.1). The crevice nozzle can fit onto the curved handle and the extension tube in a sim ilar m anner. Fig. 1 Extension tube button Handle Hose coupling Hose release button 3. To adjust the length of the extension tube, press the extension tube button and pull out the inner tube to the required length. 4. To rem ove the extension tube and accessories firm ly pull apart. 5. To disconnect the flexible hose from the body of the cleaner ensure that vacuum cleaner is sw itched off. Squeeze the hose release button and pull apart. If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 14 4 Using your vacuum Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 15 Using your vacuum Getting started 1. Before use, pull out the cable until the yellow m ark on the cable is visible. This is the ideal cable length. Do not extend the cable beyond the RED m ark. 2. Fit the correct nozzle for the cleaning application (see next page) and plug the vacuum cleaner into the m ains supply. 3. Press the ON/ OFF button to start the vacuum cleaner and vacuum as required. 4. The suction can be released quickly by m oving the suction release slider on the top of the flexible hose handle (fig. 2). Suction release slider 5. To raise or lower the brushes on the floor head (fig. 3) press or lift the floor head adjustm ent lever. When cleaning carpets, raise the brushes on the floor head. When cleaning hard floors, low er Fig. 2 the brushes on the floor head. 6. Press the ON/ OFF button again to sw itch the vacuum cleaner off after use and before disconnecting the plug from Adjustm ent lever the m ains supply. 7. Rew ind the cable by pressing the cable rew ind button. It is advisable to guide the cable w ith your hand to prevent the cable w hipping and dam aging the appliance or other household property. If the cable does not rewind com pletely, pull the cable out a sm all w ay and press the rew ind button again. Fig. 3 If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 16 Using your vacuum Nozzle use Nozzle Cleaning area Floor & carpets Furniture Betw een c ush io n s Curtain s Stairs Walls Skirtin g edges Radiato rs Floor head Com bination- brush Com bination- crevice tool St o rage To store the vacuum cleaner tidily w hen not in use, slide the storage point on the floor head into the socket at the rear of the cleaner as show n (fig. 4). Fig. 4 Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 17 If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 18 5 Care and maintenance Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 19 Care and maintenance Looking after your appliance Main t en an ce Sw itch off and disconnect from the m ains supply before carrying out cleaning and m aintenance. To ensure your vacuum cleaner w orks at optim um efficiency, keep the ventilation holes and vacuum cleaner surface free from dirt. Ensure that the dust container is em ptied and the air filters are w ashed regularly. 1. Wipe the outside of the vacuum cleaner and accessories w ith a dam p (not w et) cloth and then w ipe dry. Do not use detergents, solvents or abrasives as these m ay scratch or dam age the surface. 2. Never im m erse the vacuum cleaner, cable or plug in water. 3. When not in use, store in a cool, dry place. Emptying the dust container 1. When the dust container reaches the MAX line m arked on the dust container or w hen the suction pow er is reduced, it is tim e to em pty the dust container. 2. Sw itch off and disconnect from the m ains supply. 3. Press the dust container release button and lift off the dust container using the handle (fig.5). Fig.5 Fig.6 If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 20 Care and maintenance Looking after your appliance 4. Position the dust container over a refuse bin, then press the lever at the rear of the container to open the base (fig. 6) and em pty the container. Gently tap the container against the side of the bin to rem ove any stubborn dust. 5. The inside of the dust container m aybe w iped clean with a dam p cloth. Dry w ith a soft dry cloth before closing the flap and refitting the container to the cleaner. A click w ill be heard w hen it is correctly engaged. Cleaning the filters 1. The frequency that the filters should be cleaned w ill depend on appliance usage. For m axim um efficiency the filter at the top of the dust container should be cleaned every tim e the dust container is em ptied and the exhaust filter every tw o m onths. Sw itch off and disconnect from the m ains supply. 2. Rem ove the dust container from cleaner (fig. 5) and em pty the dust container (fig.6). 3. To clean the dust container filter, flip open the lid of the dust container using the catch at the front of the dust container and lift out the filter (fig. 7). 4. Tap the filter against a dustbin Filter to rem ove m ost of the dust and then wash the filter in cold running w ater until the w ater runs clear. Allow to air dry fully. Using a dam p or w et filter w ill reduce the suction and dam age Fig. 7 the m otor. Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 21 Care and maintenance Looking after your appliance 5. The cyclone assem bly can also be lifted from the dust container (fig.8) and washed under running w ater if needed (fig. 9). Fig. 8 Fig.9 6. When the filter and cyclone assem bly is com pletely dry, reverse the above steps and refit the filter into the dust container and close the lid. 7. To clean or replace the air outlet (HEPA) filter, press the catch at the side of the outlet filter cover (fig. 10) and lift off the cover. Wash and dry the filter (fig. 11) in accordance w ith step 4 above. 8. Refit the filter and cover into the cleaner. Catch Fig. 10 Fig. 11 HEPA filter Cover Notes: Take care of the filters supplied, as replacements are not available. If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 22 Other information Technical Specification Mo del SKU Rated voltage Pow er Class rating BS 1362 fuse Dust Container Capacity N o ise Carpet cleaning perform ance class Hard floor cleaning class Dust re- em ission class VCM40A16L0B- 70 134 0 8 20 72 220 240V~ 50Hz 700W nom inal 770W m ax II (double insulated) 13A 2.0 litres 78 dB(A) D A A Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 23 If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 24 5 Product support Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 25 Product support Help is always at hand Tr o ub l esh o o t in g O bservat io n Potential cause / solution Vacuum cleaner does not work Suction power w eak Is the plug fully inserted into the m ains socket and sw itched on? Do you have a power cut? Does the dust container need to be em ptied? Are the filters clogged and need to be cleaned? Is the som ething blocking the nozzle? Vacuum cleaner o verh eatin g Dust escaping vacuum cleaner Is the filter clogged and need to be cleaned? Check that the dust container is securely fitted. If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 26 Product support Help is always at hand Help and assistance If you require any technical guidance or find that your Bush vacuum is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Tro ublesho o ting section of these instructions or online at w w w .bush- suppo rt.co .uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105* . To help give us give you a fast and efficient service please have the following inform ation ready: Model Ref: Serial num ber Date of purchase You can find this inform ation on the rating plate a sm all sticker (usually a sticker or m etal plate on the rear of your product) This w ill be show n on your receipt Local call rate applies* Lines open 8am - 7pm Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm Sunday. * Calls to Bush enquiry lines m ay attract a charge and set up fee from residential lines depending on your call plan / tariff. Mobile and providers costs m ay vary, see ww w .bt.com / pricing for details For security and training purposes, telephone calls to and from custom er service centres maybe recorded and m onitored. Calls from Republic of Ireland w ill attract international call charges. Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 27 Product support Help is always at hand Recycling electrical products You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing so help the environm ent. This sym bol m eans an electrical product should not be disposed of with norm al household waste. Please ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when finished w ith. Visit w ww.recyclepostcode to find your nearest recycling site. If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 28 Product support Help is always at hand Call us now and register your 12 month guarantee Thank you for choosing Bush. Your new product is guaranteed against faults and with our best possible after- sales service and useful updates. www.bushregistration.co.uk FREEPHONE* 0800 597 8548 Lines open 8am - 8pm , 365 days a year. * Calls may be recorded and m onitored. Your Bush Guarantee This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will be repaired free of charge (or if applicable the product will be replaced or the purchase price refunded) where possible during this period by the dealer from who your purchased the unit. The guarantee is subject to the following provisions: The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse, cabinet parts, knobs or consumable items. The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual. It must be used solely for domestic purposes. The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is re-sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Bush disclaim any liability for loss or damage arising from the breakdown of the product. This guarantee is in addition to and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights. Important Data Protection Information To find out how we and Dom estic & General Insurance PLC use your data please refer to the guarantee registration m aterial or visit www.bushregistration.co.uk Guarantor: Argos Lim ited - 489 - 499 Avebury Blvd. - Milton Keynes - MK9 2NW Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 29 If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 30 Or by calling one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 31 Produced for Bush 489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 2NW Made in China. Bush is a registered trademark of Argos Ltd. Issue 1 06/ 18 If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a sim ple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions 32