Fantom FC285H Instruction Manual

Fantom vacuum cleaner user manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VACUUM CLEANER HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL USE FC285H Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NAMES OF EACH PART PREPARATION BEFORE USE USING THE VACUUM CLEANER USING THE ATTACHMENTS EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT CLEANING THE FILTERS CLEARING BLOCKAGES IN THE SUCTION HOSE AND CLEANING THE...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer's recommended attachments. 5. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, or if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return to FANTOM at 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.
  • Page 3: Save These Instructions

    19. Do not pick up items such as pieces of waste paper or cloth which looks as though they may cause the hose to become blocked. 20. Do not clean or store the vacuum cleaner in places where there are high temperatures.
  • Page 4: Names Of Each Part

    Headlight Set the ON/OFF switch to " ON " to light the headlight. WARNING: Operate vacuum cleaner only at the voltage specified on name plate. Power Cord Plug Plug shown in figure may differ from actual plug attached to unit Release for your area.
  • Page 5: Preparation Before Use

    PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Caution: Do not connect the power cord plug to the wall outlet until assembly is completed. Attaching the handle Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position. Attaching the suction hose A,B & attachments Upholstery Tool & Dusting Brush lnsert the handle as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 6: Winding The Power Cord

    To protect your vacuum cleaner motor from overheating, a thermal safety device has been built in. If your vacuum cleaner hose or air intake clogs up with dust or dirt, or if your dust bag becomes full and you continue to run the machine, the vacuum will shut off automatically to prevent the motor from overheating.
  • Page 7: Using The Vacuum Cleaner

    Start or stop vacuum cleaner by pushing on the switch. ADJUSTING THE HANDLE The handle of this vacuum cleaner can be set to one of three positions -Upright, Normal, Parallel. Place your foot on handle release lever as shown and pull back on the handle until it releases from its upright position.
  • Page 8: Edge Cleaning

    Caution: Do not change the setting of the RUG/FLOOR(TOOLS)selector while the vacuum cleaner is turned off. EDGE CLEANING This vacuum cleaner is equipped with an "edge cleaning" function for cleaning carpet edges near baseboards and stationary furniture. Caution: Before using the height adj-...
  • Page 9: Using The Attachments

    USING THE ATTACHMENTS Caution: When using one of the attachments during cleaning, set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position. Remove the attachments from the vacuum cleaner. The wand and crevice tool are contained together. Pull out the crevice tool as shown.
  • Page 10 USING THE ATTACHMENTS Hose Attachment Line up notches, push hose in till it clicks. Turbo Brush Attachment The Turbo Brush is attached on the main body. Tool Cover Turbo Brush Inside Handle Suction Inlet Hose Cuff Suction Hose A Open the tool cover and take out the Turbo Brush.
  • Page 11: Emptying The Dust Compartment

    EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. Empty the dust compartment when contents reach the MAX mark. MAX mark Press the release lever to open the trapdoor.
  • Page 12: Cleaning The Filters

    CLEANING THE FILTERS Remove the dust compartment.(refer to page 10) Set the dust compartment to the parallel position.Open the trapdoor,then push the release button C and pull out the main filter. The main filter and prefilter will be removed at the same time. Caution: Do not push the release button C at the upright position.
  • Page 13: Clearing Blockages In The Suction Hose And Cleaning The

    Remove the bottom plate(refer to page 14) Remove any blockages from the nozzle pipe. Reattach the bottom plate to the nozzle head, and then operate the vacuum cleaner to check that the blockage has been properly cleared. If the nozzle head is still blocked, the suction force will be weak.
  • Page 14: Replacement Instructions

    REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the"OFF" position and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before replacing any of the parts below. REPLACING THE FLAT BELT Remove the bottom plate. (refer to page 14) Lift out the agitator assembly, and then remove the flat belt from the motor shaft and the agitator pulley.
  • Page 15: Reattaching The Bottom Plate

    REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS REMOVING THE BOTTOM PLATE Set the vacuum cleaner to the parallel position and turn it over. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws on the bottom plate . Lift the bottom plate off. REATTACHING THE BOTTOM PLATE Insert the projection on the bottom plate into the groove on the nozzle housing and set the bottom plate in place.
  • Page 16: Replacing The Filter

    Do not attempt to wash the HEPA filter. Always replace the old filter with a new one. Insert a new HEPA filter with the seal to the inside of the vacuum cleaner. Reattach the filter cover. Caution: Be sure that seal on the HEPA filter is inserted towards the inside of the vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 17: Filter Sensor

    FILTER SENSOR The filter sensor will go on even the contents still away from the MAX mark as vacuuming a large amount of fine dust. In this case, please clean the filters. (refer to page 11) If the suction force is becoming weak or when the cleaner is vacuuming noisily, the filter sensor will go on.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with the vacuum cleaner, carry out the following checks to find the cause. If the problem still persists after the checks have been made, do not use the vacuum cleaner to prevent the possibility of an accident occurring.
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    By returning this card you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions. RETURN TO FANTOM , 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16 , Plattsburgh , N.Y . 12901 Model: FC285H Appliance model Date purchased...

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