Candy Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

CANDY Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
CANDY Vacuum Cleaner

Product Overview

Product Overview

Assembly Inductions






INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

  1. This appliance should only be used for domestic cleaning, as described in this user guide. Please ensure that this guide isfully understood before operating the appliance.
  2. Do not leave the appliance plugged in.
  3. Always switch off and remove the plug from the socket after use, or before cleaning the appliance or any maintenance task.
  4. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental 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.
  5. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
  6. If the power cord is damaged stop using the appliance immediately.
  7. To avoid a safety hazard, an authorised Candy service engineer must replace the power cord.
  8. Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and hair away from rotating brushes.
  9. Use only attachments, consumables or spares recommended or supplied by Candy.
  10. Static electricity: some carpets can cause a small build up of static electricity. Any static discharge is not hazardous to health.
  11. Do not use your appliance out of doors or on any wet surface or for wet pick up.
  12. Do not pick up hard or sharp objects, matches, hot ashes, cigarette ends or other similar items.
  13. Do not spray with or pick up flammable liquids, cleaning fluids, aerosols or their vapours.
  14. Do not run over the power cord when using your appliance or remove the plug by pulling on the power cord.
  15. Do not continue to use your appliance if it appears faulty.
  16. Candy service: To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of this appliance we recommend that any servicing or repairs are only carried out by an authorised Candy service engineer.
  17. Do not stand on or wrap the cord around arms or legs when using your appliance.
  18. Do not use the appliance to clean animals or people.
  19. Do not position the appliance above you when cleaning the stairs.

The Environment
The symbol on this appliance indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it must be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried
out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this appliance, please contact your local city office, your household and waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the appliance

This appliance complies with the European Directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU.

CANDY Hoover GROUP S.r.l. Via Privata Eden Fumagalli, 20861 Brugherio (MB) Italy.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEANER

  1. Dust Container Release Button
  2.  Variable Power Control Rotary Knob
  3.  On/Off Pedal
  4.  Parking Slot
  5. Exhaust filter cover
  6. Dust Container Lid
  7.  Cord Reel Pedal
  8.  Dust Container
  9. Dust Container Flap
  10. Hose
  11. Hose Handle
  12.  Suction Regulator
  13. Telescopic Tube Adjuster
  14.  Telescopic Tube
  15.  Carpet & Floor nozzle (GP)**
  16.  Floor type selector pedal
  17.  Exhaust Filter
  18.  Cyclone Body
  19. Cyclone Body Cover
  20. Pre-motor Filter assembly
  21. 2 in 1 accessory
  22. Pet Hair Remover Mini Turbo Nozzle*
  23. Allergen Remover Mini Turbo Nozzle*
  24. Parquet Nozzle*

ASSEMBLING YOUR CLEANER

Remove all components from the packaging.

  1. Connect the hose to the cleaner main body, ensuring it clips and locks into position. [1]
  2. To release: simply press two side buttons on the hose end and pull.
  3.  Connect the hose handle to the upper extension tube end [2], or accessories if required.
  4. Connect the extension tube lower end to the carpet and floor nozzle** [3] or  accessories if required.

USING YOUR CLEANER

  1. Extract power cord and plug it into the power supply. Do not pull the cord beyond the red marker. [4]
  2.  Adjust the telescopic tube to the desired height by moving the telescopic tube adjuster up and raise or lower the handle to the most comfortable cleaning position. [5]
  3. Carpet & Floor Nozzle**. Press the floor type selector on the nozzle [9] to select the ideal cleaning mode for the floor type.
    Hard Floor – Brushes are lowered to protect the floor.
    Carpet – Brushes are raised for the deepest clean.
  4. Switch the cleaner on by pressing the on/off Pedal on the cleaner main body. [6
  5. Adjust the variable power control rotary knob to increase or decrease the power according to your cleaning needs. [7]
  6. Adjust the suction regulator on the handle to the desired level. [8]

PARKING AND STORAGE SECTION

The tube and nozzle can be parked at the back of the cleaner for storage or temporary storage while in use. [11]

ACCESSORIES

  • To obtain the best performance and efficiency it is recommended that the correct nozzles are used for the main cleaning operations.
  • These nozzles are indicated in the diagrams by the letters GP, HF or CA.
  • A nozzle type GP can be used to clean both carpet and hard floor.
  • A nozzle type HF is suitable for use only on hard floor.
  • A nozzle of type CA is suitable for use only on carpet.
  • The other nozzles are accessories for specialist cleaning tasks and are  recommended for occasional use only.

All accessories can be fitted to the hose handle or to the end of the tubes.
2 in 1 Tool combines several functions into one tool:
Crevice Tool – For corners and hard to reach areas.
Dusting Brush – For bookshelves, frames, keyboards and other delicate areas.

Pet Hair Remover Mini Turbo Nozzle* – Use the mini turbo nozzle on stairs or for deep cleaning on textile surfaces and other hard to clean areas. Particularly suitable for pet hairs removal.
Allergen Remover Mini Turbo Nozzle* – Use the mini turbo nozzle on stairs or for deep cleaning on textile surfaces and other hard to clean areas. Particularly suitable for allergen removal.
Parquet Nozzle* – For parquet floors and other delicate floors.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the Mini Turbo Nozzles on rugs with long fringes, animal hides and carpet pile deeper than 15mm. Do not keep the nozzle stationary  while the brush is rotating.

CLEANER MAINTENANCE

Emptying the Dust Container
When the dust reaches the max level indicator on the container, empty the dust container.

IMPORTANT: To maintain optimum performance, do not allow the dust to exceed the max level.

  1. Turn off the cleaner pressing the on/off Pedal on the cleaner main body and unplug the power cable.
  2.  Press the dust container release button and remove the dust container assembly from the cleaner. [12]
  3.  Hold the dust container with one hand and open the dust container flap by pulling the latch. [13]
  4. Close the dust container flap and refit to the cleaner main body

Cleaning the Washable Filters
The cleaner is fitted with pre-motor filter and exhaust filter. To maintain optimum cleaning performance, regularly remove the filters and tap against the side of the dust container to release dust. The filters should be washed every 5 dust container empties or when the filter has excessive dust level.

IMPORTANT: All bagless cleaners require regular filter cleaning. Failure to clean your filters. may result in air blockage, overheating and product failure. This may invalidate your guarantee

IMPORTANT: Regularly check and maintain the filters.
IMPORTANT: Always ensure the filter pack is fully dry before using.

To access the filter:

  1. Remove the dust container from the cleaner. [12]
  2.  Hold the dust container with one hand and with the other hand open the dust container lid by pulling the latch. [14]
  3. Remove the pre-motor filter assembly from dust container assembly. [15]
  4.  Gently tap and wash the pre-motor filter assembly. Do not use hot water or detergents. Remove excess water from the filter assembly and leave to dry fully before re-using. [17,21]
  5. Reassemble the pre-motor filter assembly once fully dry and refit to  the cleaner.

To access the exhaust filter:

  1.  Unclip the exhaust filter cover from the rear of the cleaner main body. [18]
  2.  Remove the exhaust filter from the rear of the cleaner. [19]
  3.  Gently tap and wash the filter using warm water. Do not use hot water or detergents. Remove excess water from the filter and leave to dry fully before re-using. [20,21]
  4.  Refit the exhaust filter to the rear of the cleaner once fully dry and refit   the exhaust filter cover

IMPORTANT: Do not use the product without the filter pack fitted.

Cleaning the dust container / separation unit
This cleaner uses a separation system unique to Candy. If it is necessary to clean the separation unit, it can be disassembled from the dust container and cleaned.

  1. Press the dust container release button and remove the dust container assembly from the cleaner. [12]
  2.  Hold the dust container with one hand and with the other hand open the dust contain erlid by pulling the latch. [14]
    Remove the pre-motor filter assembly from the dust container assembly. And
  3. then remove the separation unit from the dust container by pulling. [15]
  4. If necessary, use a cloth to remove excessive dust from the separation unit surface.
  5.  Place the separation system under the Tap as shown. [17] Rinse with lukewarm water. Wash internal surfaces of the dust container with water only. DO NOT use soap or detergents to wash the internals of the dust container.
  6. Reassemble the internal component to the dust container.
  7. Close the dust container lid onto the dust container. Refit the dust container  o the cleaner.

Removing a blockage

  1. Check if the dust container is full. If so refer to ‘Emptying the dust container’.
  2.  If the Dust Container is empty, but suction is still low:
    •  Do the filters need cleaning? If so refer to ‘Cleaning the washable filters’.
    •  Check if there is any other blockage in the system – Use a rod or pole to remove anyblockage from the extension tube or flexible hose.
    •  Check if pre-motor filter is fitted.
    •  Check if the separation unit needs to be cleaned. Refer to ”Cleaning the separation unit”

WARNING – If the cleaner is used for a significant period of time with a blockage, a thermal cut out will switch the cleaner off to prevent overheating. If this should happen, switch the cleaner off, unplug and correct the fault. It will take about 45 minutes for the cut out to automatically reset.

USER CHECKLIST

Should you have a problem with the product, complete this simple user checklist before calling your local Candy service.

  • Is there a working electricity supply to the cleaner? Please check with another electrical appliance.
  •  Is the dust container over-filled? Please refer to ‘Cleaner Maintenance’.
  • Is the filter blocked? Please refer to ‘Cleaner Maintenance’.
  •  Is the hose or nozzle blocked? Please refer to removing a blockage from the system.
  • Has the cleaner overheated? If so, it will take approximately 30 minutes to automatically reset.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Candy Spares and Consumables
Always replace parts with genuine Candy spares. These are available from your local Candy dealer or direct from Candy. When ordering parts always quote your model number.

Quality
Candy’s factories have been independently assessed for quality. Our products are made using a quality system which meets the requirements of ISO 9001.

Your Guarantee
The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.

Subject to change without notice.