Argos VUS31ASS1 User manual
VUS31ASS1
Instruction Manual - Please keep for future reference
These instructions contain important information which will help you get the
best from your appliance and ensure safe and correct use and maintenance.
Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or using
Bagless Upright
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Contents
Safety Information 2-3
Parts 4
Assembly 5
Operation 6-8
Operating the appliance 6-7
Using the Hard Floor Adaptor 8
Emptying the dirt container 8
Maintenance 9-10
Troubleshooting 11
Technical Specifications 12
Guarantee 13
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Safety Information
Important - Please read all instructions before use and keep for future reference
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using the vacuum cleaner,
basic safety precautions should
always be observed, including the
following:
1. Only use the vacuum cleaner
indoors on dry surfaces. Do not
handle the plug or vacuum
cleaner with wet hands. Do not
use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
2. Turn off the vacuum cleaner
controls before disconnecting or
connecting from the mains supply.
3. Always unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or
disconnecting the vacuum hose
and accessories.
4. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
5. 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.
6. Only use as described in this
manual. Only use
recommended attachments.
7. Do not use the vacuum cleaner
if it has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors or dropped into
water.
8. Do not use the vacuum cleaner
with a damaged cord or plug. If
the supply cord is damaged,
please consult qualified
technician.
9. Do not pull or carry by cord. Do
not use the cord as a handle,
close a door on the cord or pull
cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run the vacuum
cleaner over the cord. Keep the
cord away from heated surfaces.
10. Do not put any objects into
openings. Do not use with any
openings blocked and do not
restrict air-flow. Keep all openings
free of dust, lint, hair or anything
that might reduce airflow.
11. Keep hair, loose clothing,
fingers and all parts of the body
away from openings and moving
parts.
12. Do not pick up hot coals,
cigarette butts, matches or any
hot, smoking or burning objects.
13. Do not pick up flammable or
combustible materials (lighter
fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use
in the presence of explosive
liquids or vapours.
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Safety Information
Important - Please read all instructions before use and keep for future reference
14. Do not vacuum up harmful or
toxic material (chlorine, bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).
15. Do not vacuum up hard or
sharp objects such as glass, nails,
screws, coins, etc.
16 Do not use without ALL of the
filters in place.
17. Take extra care when
vacuuming on stairs.
18. Keep vacuuming area well lit.
19. Store the vacuum cleaner in a
cool, dry area.
20. Turn off the on/off switch
before unplugging the vacuum
cleaner.
21. Only use CE-approved 13
amp extension cords.
Non-approved cords may
overheat. Care should be taken to
arrange the cord so that the cord
cannot be tripped over.
WARNING: Always switch off
and unplug the vacuum cleaner
from the electrical outlet before
assembling, opening or emptying
the dirt container, connecting/
disconnecting the attachments, or
carrying out maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
CAUTION: The vacuum cleaner
is a very powerful unit. Before
plugging the cord into the electrical
outlet, make sure the switch is in the
‘off’ position. Hold the vacuum
cleaner firmly when starting and in
use.
IMPORTANT: If the inlet, hose or
extension tube is blocked, switch off
the vacuum cleaner and remove the
blockage(s) before re-starting the
vacuum cleaner.
IMPORTANT: We recommend
that filters should be checked and
cleaned periodically.
For washable filters, ensure they are
completely dry before inserting back
into the vacuum cleaner.
Do not wash with detergents. Only
use warm water, max 40°C.
IMPORTANT: The motor is
equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for
any reason the unit should overheat,
the thermostat will automatically turn
the unit off. Should this occur, unplug
the vacuum cleaner from the
electrical outlet and turn off the
switch. Remove dirt container and
empty. Clean filters. Allow the unit to
cool for approximately one (1) hour.
To re-start, plug into an electrical
outlet and switch back on. This
vacuum cleaner is intended for
household use only and NOT for
commercial or industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FURTHER USE
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Parts
Please familiarise yourself with parts and accessories listed below
1. Insert the handle into the body，
then rotate the screw into body.
2. Place the dust container onto the
machine and push until it clicks into
place.
3. Insert the handle hose end into
the conector hose and rotate the join
clockwise. Then insert the handle
into the other hose of the body.
4. Insert the crevice tube into the
machine.
Assembly
Assembling your upright
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1. Twist the quick release cord hook
to release the power cord.
2. Step on the brush cover then turn
the machine along the arrow.
3. Plug in your machine and push
ON/OFF button to switch on.
4. Don’t over fill the dirt container
to avoid clogging your filter.
Operation
Operating the appliance
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5. Remove hose handle and crevice
tube from the machine.
6. The handle hose can used
immediate.
7. At the same time, you can insert
the crevice tube into the hose handle
to extend the distance.
8. Cord can be winded around upper
hook when using.
Operation
Operating the appliance
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Apply the Hard Floor Adaptor for
optimum results on hard floors. The
Hard Floor Adaptor can be used on
any floor setting.
1. Lie vacuum cleaner on its back
exposing brush bar.
2. Align Hard Floor Adaptor with
base of vacuum cleaner, push until
its clicks into place.
Operation
Using the Hard Floor Adaptor
1. Press dust container release
button to remove the dust container.
2. Hold dust container over a bin and
unclip the lock on the bottom of the
dirt container, allowing the dust to fall
out.
3. Close the base of the dust
container, align the dust container
base back onto the machine and
push until it clicks back into place.
Emptying the dirt container
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With frequent use you need to clean
the filters in order to maintain peak
performance and lengthen product
life span,
To remove the dust container, press
the red release button on the head
and pull away/upwards from the unit.
1. open the head of the container by
pulling the tab on the front in an
outwards/ upwards motion.
2. Once you have lifted off the lid,
pull out the filters as per the diagram
and separate the foam from the
plastic.
3. Both parts of the filter need to be
washed. Dust off the filter over the
bin by tapping/using a brush. Run
both parts of the filter under the tap
to clean.
4. Leave to fully dry for at least 24
hours before placing back in the
container.
The black foam filter slots back into
the plastic, with the foam facing
downwards. Put the assembled filter
back into the dust container with the
plastic side facing upwards and close
the lid. It will ‘click’ and secure.
Maintenance
How to clean the filters
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