Vitek VT-1530: ENGLISH

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ENGLISH

Using the brush attachments

cleaner won't work properly. Clean the filter unit at least 2 or 3

Turbo brush for floors/carpets (1)(drawings 11-12)

times a year, or more often if it gets dirty quickly. Replace the

The turbo brush can be used to vacuum floors, rugs and car-

filter unit when you notice that it is no longer filtering effective-

pets with long or short pile, and is ideal for picking up animal

ly.

fur. The cylindrical brush with hard bristles rotates under the

 Turn off the vacuum cleaner and unplug it from the power

action of the air current and its bristles effectively remove ani-

outlet, disconnect the container, empty dust and trash

mal fur and loose carpet and rug fibers.

from it, open the filter unit and remove it.

 Remove dust and trash from the mesh screen.

Note: Never use the turbo brush to clean rugs with fringe and

 Rinse the filter unit under lukewarm water. Do not wash it in

pile of 15 mm or more, because the rotating brush can cause

a dishwasher.

damage to such rugs. Do not run the turbo brush over power

 Dry the filter unit. Never use a blow dryer to dry it.

cords and turn off the vacuum cleaner immediately after you

 Rinse the lower part of the dust container and dry it.

are done using it.

 Wipe the outer and inner surfaces of the top lid with a

damp cloth.

Universal brush attachment (17)

1. For cleaning furniture upholstery.

Assemble the dust container:

2. With attached brush: for cleaning furniture, curtains,

- Set the filter unit on the top lid of the container and turn it

books, floor-lamps, shelves, and to remove dust from

counterclockwise until it snaps into place.

plants.

- Align the arrows on the top lid and lower part of the con-

tainer and turn the lid clockwise.

Attachment for hard-to-reach places (18)

- Lift the handle on the dust container lid and attach it in the

For cleaning radiators, crevices, corners and between sofa pil-

vacuum cleaner.

lows.

- Lightly press on the container to snap it into place.

Note: Attachments (17) and (18) are located on the rear of the

4. Replacing the outgoing air filter (drawings 9-10).

vacuum cleaner.

 Open the lid of the outgoing air filter (10).

 Disconnect the filter and rinse it under running water, dry it

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

or replace it with a new one.

Before using the vacuum, pull the power cord out to the

 Close the lid of the outgoing air filter (10).

desired length and insert the plug into an outlet. The yellow

mark on the power cord warns you when to stop pulling. Never

5. Cleaning the turbo brush

pull the power cord past the red mark.

Remove the turbo brush from the telescoping tube and

Always make sure the dust container and filter unit are

remove pieces of thread and hairs from the cylindrical brush.

attached before turning on the vacuum cleaner.

If the brushes do not rotate:

- Use a flat screwdriver to remove the two small wheels.

1. To turn the vacuum cleaner, press the ON/OFF button (5).

- Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the fastening screws.

2. To rewind the power cord, press the power cord rewind

- Disconnect the cylindrical brush and the impeller of its

button (9) and guide the rewinding process with your hand

drive gear and remove hair, etc. from them.

to prevent entanglement.

- Clean the bearings of the impeller and cylindrical brush.

3. While using the vacuum, you can regulate the suction

- Assemble the brush.

power by moving the regulating handle (8) and mechanical

regulator located on the handle of the flexible hose.

6. Vacuum cleaner housing

 Wipe the housing with a damp cloth.

SERVICING

 Do not allow water or other liquid to get inside the housing

1. Removing the dust container (4) and emptying dust and

of the vacuum cleaner.

trash from it (drawing 6).

 Never use solvents or abrasive cleaning products to clean

 Turn off the vacuum cleaner and unplug it from the power

the surface of the vacuum cleaner

outlet.

 Turn the self-cleaning handle of the HEPA-filter (13) clock-

TECHNICAL DATA

wise/counterclockwise.

Power source: 220/230 V ~ 50 Hz

 Lift the handle on the dust container and pull it off.

Power consumption: 1800 W

 Press the fixation button of the lower lid (16) to remove

Suction power: 350 W

trash and then close it.

Dust container capacity: 1.5l

 Set the dust container (4) in place and lightly press on it

Noise level (dB): < 84

from above on to snap it into place.

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

Note: We recommend emptying the dust container after every

use of the vacuum cleaner.

MINIMUM SERVICE LIFE - 5 YEARS

2. Dissembling the dust container (drawing 5).

GUARANTEE

 Turn off the vacuum cleaner and unplug it from the power

Details regarding guarantee conditions can be obtained from

outlet. Disconnect the dust container, empty dust and

the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of

trash from it and close the lower lid.

sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim

 Turn the top lid of the dust container counterclockwise and

under the terms of this guarantee.

remove the lower part of the dust container.

 Holding the lower part of the filter unit, turn it counter-

This product conforms to the EMC-

clockwise and disconnect it from the top lid.

Requirements as laid down by the Council

Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Law Voltage

3. Cleaning the filter unit (drawing 7)

Regulation (73/23 EEC)

Always make sure the filter unit is clean, otherwise the vacuum

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