Black and Decker V01700 Manual De Instrucciones página 11

Adjusting the airflow (fig. I)
Move the airflow control switch (5) to adjust the airflow as
desired.
Vacuuming
When operating the appliance, make sure that the hose is
x
not trapped, twisted or blocked.
In case of overheating, a cut-out will operate and the
x
appliance will automatically stop.
If the appliance stops operating, unplug the appliance and
x
allow it to cool for 2-3 hours before continuing.
Hints for optimum use
When vacuuming stairs, always start at the bottom and
x
work your way up. Position the appliance on the floor and
do the stairs until halfway. Then carry the appliance to a
stable position which is at least one stair below your
working position, and do the top half of the stairs.
Carrying the appliance (fig. A)
During use the appliance can be carried using the handle (3).
Temporarily parking the suction head (fig. J)
Use the park position (22) for a temporary parking of the
x
suction head.
Storing the appliance (fig. K)
Warning! When storing the appliance, switch the appliance
off and unplug it.
Make sure that the cord is fully rewound.
x
Place the appliance in an upright position.
x
Park the tube in the park position (28).
x
Store the appliance in a dry location.
x
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker appliance has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper
appliance care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance or cleaning on
the appliance, unplug the appliance.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance
x
using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
x
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Emptying the container (fig. L & M)
The container (8) must be emptied when the maximum mark is
reached.
Remove the hose.
x
Press the release button (30).
x
Lift the lid (31) until it locks into position (fig. L).
x
Hold the container at the handle (29). Take the container
x
(8) off the appliance.
Hold the container over a waste bin.
x
Press the release button (32) to open the container (fig.
x
M). Empty the container as necessary.
Close the base (33) by moving it upward until the lock
x
locates in the latch.
Re-insert the container into the appliance.
x
Close the lid until it locks into place.
x
Cleaning
Warning! Before cleaning and maintenance, switch the
appliance off and unplug it.
From time to time wipe the appliance with a damp cloth.
x
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. Do not
immerse the appliance in water.
Cleaning the container filter (fig. L - P)
The container filter prevents dust and dirt from entering the
motor housing. The filter is re-usable. To maintain efficient
suction performance, the filter should be cleaned every week,
or whenever suction performance is noticeably reduced.
Remove the container (8) from the appliance (fig. L).
x
Empty the container (fig. M).
x
Depending on the model, proceed as describe below to
x
clean the filter.
After replacing the filter, close the container.
x
Re-insert the container into the appliance.
x
VO1700/VO1700A (fig. N & P)
Remove the cartridge (34) by turning counterclockwise.
x
Pull the filter (35) out of the container.
x
Shake off excess dust by tapping the filter into a dustbin.
x
Depending on its condition, rinse the outside of the filter
x
with water. Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours before re-
inserting it.
Take out the filter (36) located right below the grid and
x
brush off any loose dust before re-inserting it.
Replace the container filter.
x
Re-fit the cartridge.
x
VO1710 (fig. O & P)
Remove the cartridge (34) by turning counterclockwise.
x
Loosen the filter (37) and remove it from the container.
x
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