Windmere V1000 manual HOW to USE, Assembly and Operation

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HOW TO USE

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and may be plugged into any electrical outlet (ordinary household current) of the appropriate configuration.

LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS

1.Never pull or yank on cord or the appliance.

2.To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet.

3.To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.

4.Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced. Please return it to our Service Department or to an authorized service representative.

5.Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.

DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE, OR IF APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

USING CARPET/FLOOR NOZZLE

The carpet/floor nozzle is constructed to allow constant contact with surfaces to be vacuumed and for easy cleaning under furniture. Press the switch on the carpet/floor nozzle for cleaning between smooth surfaces and carpeted floor.

USING CREVICE TOOL ATTACHMENT

Insert the nozzle handle into the crevice tool. Use the crevice tool for vacuuming sliding door tracks.

USING SHOULDER STRAP

The canister can also be carried around by using the shoulder strap and securing the clips of the strap around the body. To avoid dropping the unit, it is important to carry the vacuum cleaner in a horizontal position.

FILTRATION SYSTEM

The 5-stage filtration system includes: a cloth dust bag (that serves as a filter),

1 double filter inside the compartment in the cloth dust bag area, and 1 double filter inside the back grille of the canister. The filters protect the motor so that dust does not get into it.

USING DUSTING BRUSH ATTACHMENT

1.Install dusting brush onto the nozzle handle by sliding

it back until the locking tab

locks into position.

2. To vacuum with nozzle handle, pull back the dusting brush. Use the nozzle handle

for vacuuming baseboards, radiators and other hard to reach areas.

3.To vacuum with the dusting brush, slide the brush down and turn it to the appropriate position for vacuuming armchairs, chairs and bookshelves.

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

1.Connect the metal extension tubes, the floor nozzle and the hose.

2.To connect the hose to the canister, line up the hose and push in the latch tab. Insert hose into canister until it snaps into place. To remove, press hose latch tabs inward and pull up on hose. See figures 1 & 2 on page 5.

3.After assembling all parts, make sure dust bag and filters are properly installed. See Maintenance Instructions section.

4.Pull out the power cord and plug it into the power outlet.

5.Press the power switch/pedal and start to vacuum. See figures 5 & 7 on page 5.

6.Adjust the desired suction level for different surfaces by using the suction regulator, see figure 6 on page 5.

7.Press de power switch/pedal to turn off the vacuum cleaner; press it again to resume power.

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