Fantom Vacuum FM405 owner manual Operating Instructions, Using The Unit As A Hand Vacuum

Fig. A

Wash once a month or when suction appears reduced.

Warning: Allow 24 hours for drying before replacing in unit.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.

Warning: Always unplug from electrical outlet before opening the

dust cup (container).

Note: HEPA dust cup filter must be used when operating the hand vacuum.

Using The Unit As A Hand Vacuum

1.To open the dust cup (container), push the dust cup release button and pull out the dust cup. Verify that the

HEPA dust cup filter is inside (see illustration below), then re- attach the dust cup (container) to the hand vacuum.

2.To use the Hand Vacuum with the shoulder strap, attach it to the unit as shown below.

3.To attach the oval dusting brush, crevice brush or the pet hair removal attachment to the Hand Vacuum, push attachment into the suction hole, as shown below.

4.To use the flexible hose, push the end of the hose into the suction hole, then attach the desired accessory to the other end of the flexible hose,

as shown below.

How To Operate Your Hand Vacuum

1.Hold the hand vacuum firmly in your hand by the Handle.

2.Push the On/Off Power Switch to “On” position.

3.Start vacuuming.

CAUTION: The Hand Vacuum is a very powerful unit. Make sure

that you hold it firmly, otherwise it can slip out of your hand and cause injury.

Important: This unit is equipped with a motor protective thermostat. If for some reason the vacuum cleaner should overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the unit off. Should this occur:

•	Push the On/Off button once.
•	Disconnect the plug from the
	power source.
•	Check the source of overheating
	problem. (i.e. clogged hose or
	filter)
• If clogged hose or filter is found,
	unclog the hose and replace the

Cleaning & Changing the HEPA Dust Cup Filter

Warning: Always unplug the unit from electrical outlet before opening

the Dust Cup (container).

Important: Do NOT use the HEPA filter cartridge without the debris screen in place.

Warning: After each Use - Always remove the Filter Debris Screen

from the HEPA Dust Cup Filter, then vigorously “TapClean” HEPA Filter until no more dust can be removed.

IMPORTANT, Please Note : The “TapClean” HEPA Dust Cup Filter & Debris Screen will stop most of the tiniest dust particles and airborne allergens from re-entering the air you breathe. In fact it stops 99.97% of all particles as small as

0.3microns - many times smaller than a human hair!!! Because of this incredible filtration performance, the HEPA Dust Cup Filter will quickly accumulate, inside the white filter folds, many fine dust particles that are difficult to see but which will eventually block or reduce your suction power - if not cleaned properly. Clean the HEPA Filter and Debris Screen after each use as described in this section.

1.To open the Dust Cup (container), push button and detach the Dust Cup (container ). (Fig. 1)

2.Pull out the HEPA Dust Cup Filter. (Fig. 2)

Debris
Screen	HEPA Filter
Fig. 4
5. Vigorously “TapClean”	Fig. 5
the HEPA Dust Cup
Filter on a hard
surface until no more
dust is observed
falling out from
between the pleats of
the filter. (Fig. 5)
6. “TapClean” the Debris
Screen or rinse under
a faucet until clean.
(Fig. 6) Remember	Fig. 6
that the Debris Screen
must be completely
air dried for 24 hours
before reinstalling	Debris
in the vacuum.	Screen

7.Replace the Debris Screen on the HEPA Dust Cup Filter and reinstall filter assembly in the vacuum. (not shown)

PLEASE NOTE: The white pleated filter material in the HEPA Dust Cup Filter will discolor over time -This is NORMAL and will NOT affect the performance of the filter. If the HEPA Dust Cup Filter

is properly "TapCleaned” after each use and suction does not return

	filters.
•	Wait at least 45 minutes before
	attempting to reuse the vacuum.
•	After unit has cooled down for

Fig. 1

Fig.2

to 100%, then we suggest that the HEPA filter

NOTE: The pet hair removal attachment is for use on upholstery, drapes and other fabric surfaces to remove lint, pet hair, etc. THE PET

HAIR REMOVAL ATTACHMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS A PET GROOMING DEVICE.

45 minutes, plug in the cleaner

and push the On/Off button. The

vacuum should start again.

• If the vacuum still does not start,

contact FANTOM customer service

at 1-800-275-9251.

3.Empty the dust from the Dust Cup (container). (Fig. 3)

4.Separate the debris screen from the HEPA filter cartridge by grasping the

debris screen with	Fig. 3
one hand and the
filter frame with the
other and pull apart.
(Fig. 4)

be “TapCleaned” vigorously until no

more dust can be removed, then rinsed under the faucet and allowed to air dry for 24 hours before refitting into the vacuum. (Fig. A) Wash once a month or when suction appears reduced.

CAUTION: The suction hole must be open, free of any obstructions at

all times. Otherwise, the motor will overheat and could become damaged.

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