Black & Decker VN1800 Manual page 9

Remove the container (9) from the appliance by pressing
the two release buttons (31) and lifting the container out of
the appliance.
Press the lower door latch (32) to release the dirt.
Empty the container as necessary.
Clean the filter as described below.
Close the lower door and make sure that it clicks into place.
Re-fit the container (9) into the appliance, make sure that
the release buttons (31) click into place.
Press the filter cleaning switch (3) and the filter cleaning
cycle will run for 10 seconds, after which it will
automatically switch off. This will ensure that the next time
the appliance is used, the performance will be at it's
optimum.
Cleaning
Warning! Before cleaning and maintenance, switch the
appliance off and unplug it.
From time to time wipe the appliance with a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. Do not
immerse the appliance in water.
Cleaning the container filters (fig. H - K)
The container filters prevent dust and dirt from entering the
motor housing. The filters are re-usable and should be
cleaned periodically.
Remove the container from the appliance (fig. H).
Press the lower door latch (32) to release the lower door
(fig. I).
Remove the pre-filter (33) from the container (9) (fig. J) by
rotating anti clockwise.
Pull the filter (34) off the filter holder (fig. K).
Warning! Do not brush or use compressed air to clean the filter.
Depending on its condition, rinse the outside of the filter
with water. Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours before
reinserting it.
Warning! Do not wash the inside of the filter.
Replace the filter.
Re-fit the pre-filter.
Close the lower door.
Re-insert the container into the appliance.
Cleaning the motor filter (fig. H & L)
The motor filter (35) prevents particles and larger objects
from entering the motor housing when the container is
removed.
The filter (35) is re-usable and should be cleaned regularly.
Remove the container from the appliance (fig. H).
Take the filter (35) out (fig. L).
Brush any loose dust off the filter.
Replace the filter (35).
Re-insert the container into the appliance.
Replacing the filters
If the container filter (34) is damaged or fails to operate
properly, it must be replaced. Replacement filters are
available from your Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. VLF50).
Replacing the container filter
Proceed as described above to replace the filter (34).
Replacing the outlet filter (fig. M & N)
The appliance is fitted with a lifetime filter but if it is
required to be replaced, replace it as follows:
Remove the two screws (36)
Remove the cover (37) by using a tool to lift the cover up.
Remove the old filter (38) by pulling it out.
Insert the new filter as shown.
Refit the cover with the two screws (36).
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
Safely dispose of the old plug.
Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new plug.
Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 5 A.
Protecting the environment
Should you find one day that your tool needs
replacement, or if it is of no further use to you,
think of the protection of the environment. Black
& Decker repair agents will accept old Black &
Decker tools and ensure that they are disposed of
in an environmentally safe way.
Separate collection of used products and
packaging allows materials to be recycled and
used again. Re-use of recycled materials helps
prevent environmental pollution and reduces the
demand for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this
service please return your product to any authorised repair
agent who will collect them on our behalf.
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