Black & Decker VC3000 Care and Cleaning, Using Extension Telescopic Tube, Using Cleaning Tools

Models: VC3000

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Dust Collector

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3. Adjust the suction power by sliding the vacuum suction

Dust Collector

J

K

control (J).

Note: The sweeper adjusts automatically to clean floors and carpets.

4.When finished vacuuming, press the On/Off push button to turn off the unit.

5.Unplug unit.

6.Press the retractable cord pedal with your foot or hand. The cord winds back into the unit (K).

Caution:

The cord moves fast when retracting. Stand clear of the cord as it rewinds so it does not swing into you.

To prevent cord from whipping when rewinding, hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.

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P

1.Press the side release buttons on each side of the canister and lift up (N).

2.To remove dust collector, press release button on the handle and pull out (P).

3.Remove lid and empty the dust collector.

4.Wash in warm sudsy water with a mild detergent. Dry completely with a soft cloth.

HEPA Filter

The HEPA filter is located under the dust collector lid inside the screen.

To remove HEPA filter

1. Turn dust collector lid upside down.

USING EXTENSION TELESCOPIC TUBE

Use the telescopic tube for a longer reach.

1. To adjust the telescopic tube to the desired length, release it by pressing the release button forward as you pull up the tube (L). The telescopic tube will stay at the set length.

 

2. Press the release button forward again to bring the tube

L

down.

 

USING CLEANING TOOLS

Dusting Brush and Crevice Tool

Use dusting brush to dust furniture, draperies, lamps and shelves.

Use crevice tool for tight narrow spaces.

Tip: You can keep either tool in the extension telescopic tube holder for easy access.

Both cleaning tools can be attached to either the end of the extension telescopic tube or the flexible hose (M).

M

Q

Exhaust Filter

2.Grasp HEPA filter/screen, turn it counterclockwise

(UNLOCKHEPA Filter ) and pull out (Q).

3.Grip HEPA filter tabs and pull out screen (R).

4.Clean HEPA filter and screen using a small brush. If needed, wash with mild soap and rinse with cold tap water. Do not use any abrasive cleaners.

5.Shake excess water from HEPA filter and let it dry completely before inserting back into the unit. Also dry protective filter.

To replace HEPA filter

1.Align notches on the screen with tabs on HEPA filter and push filter into the screen.

2.Slide filter tabs into grooves of dust collector lid so that filter locking tabis positioned in front of lid locking mechanism (S ).

3.Turn filter clockwise (LOCK To remove HEPA filter ) until it locks in place.

4.Replace lid on the dust collector.

5.Insert dust collector back in canister compartment. Push it down until it locks securely.

Tip: Pull on the handle to verify that it is secured in place.

Care and Cleaning

Important: Always turn off and unplug the unit before cleaning.

CLEANING

Note: To maintain maximum cleaning performance, empty the dust collector and clean HEPA filter often.

The exhaust filter is located at the back of the canister. Replace it at least once a year. It is not washable.

1. Push down the locking clip on the filter cover and

pull out.

2. Grasp the filter and pull out (T).

3. Insert a new filter and snap cover back in place.

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