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Table of Contents Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the Verilux CleanWave® Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum. You have received an innovative and quality manufactured product, backed by a five year limited warranty. Many other healthy lighting products are available through our catalog and online. Visit us on the web at www.verilux.com to request a free catalog and learn more about all our quality Verilux products, or call our toll-free number 1-800-454-4408.
1. Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CLEANWAVE® SANITIZING BAGLESS VACUUM. When using an electrical appliance, the following basic safety precautions should always be observed. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Follow all labels and instructions. For household use only. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
1. Important Safety Instructions — continued • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present. Do not use without dirt cup and filters in place.
1. Important Safety Instructions — continued WARNING: Do not override vacuum safety features — prolonged and direct exposure to UV-C light can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation. Direct light radiation from the bulbs used in this vacuum is harmful to the eyes and skin. Do not attempt to override or defeat safety mechanisms exposing eyes or skin to direct UV-C light. WARNING: Be careful to not break the bulb.
1. Instructions de sécurité importantes CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER L’ASPIRATEUR DÉSINFECTANT CLEANWAVE® Les précautions élémentaires suivantes doivent toujours être prises lors de l’utilisation d’un appareil électrique. AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, de décharge électrique ou de blessure : • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6 Observer tous les avertissements qui figurent sur les étiquettes et toutes les instructions.
1. Instructions de sécurité importantes — suite • Pour réduire le risque de décharge électrique, cet appareil est muni d’une fiche polarisée (une broche est plus large que l’autre). La fiche ne s’insère dans une prise polarisée que dans une seule direction. Si la fiche ne s’insère pas complètement dans la prise, l’essayer dans l’autre sens. Si elle ne s’insère toujours pas, contacter un électricien qualifié pour qu’il pose une prise adéquate. Ne pas modifier la fiche de quelque façon que ce soit.
1. Instructions de sécurité importantes — suite • Une réparation est nécessaire si l’appareil est endommagé, par exemple, si le cordon ou la fiche du cordon est endommagé, si un liquide a été renversé ou si des objets sont tombés dans l’appareil, si ce dernier a été exposé à la pluie ou à l’humidité, s’il ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s’il a été échappé. • L’appareil est doté d’un certain nombre de commutateurs de sécurité sous l’unité.
1. Instructions de sécurité importantes — suite DANGER Risque de rayonnement ultraviolet (UV-C) La surexposition causera des lésions importantes aux yeux et possiblement à la peau. Ne pas regarder directement une source de lumière UV-C. POTENTIELLE DE AVERTISSEMENT LIBÉRATION SPORES DE MOISISSURE L’application d’une lumière UV-C sur des moisissures existantes peut causer une irritation respiratoire et des symptômes allergiques.
2. CleanWave® Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum 2.1 Introduction Your new Verilux® CleanWave Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum is both a convenient and powerful vacuum with Ultraviolet (UV-C) Light Technology to sanitize, deodorize and eliminate harmful germs while cleaning your carpets, upholstery and floors. As a vacuum, the combination of powerful suction and sanitizing light quickly removes dust and dirt and kills germs on surfaces.
3. Carton Contents Remove all parts from the carton and identify each item as shown below. Make sure all items are removed before recycling the packaging material. 1. 2. 3. 4.
4. Features 4.1 Vacuum Canister 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. ON/OFF Switch Suction Control Slider Low Airflow Indicator Canister Handle Retractable Power Cord Cord Rewind Button Dirt Cup Release Latch Canister Inlet Canister Power Receptacle Sponge Filter HEPA-12 Pre-Filter Cone Filter HEPA-12 Exhaust Filter Filter Access Panel 13 Access Panel Tabs 4 1 4.
4. Features — continued 4.2 Handle and Hose 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Power Head ON/OFF Switch Airflow Selector Wand Coupler Hose Power Plug Canister Coupler Release Button 4.
4. Features — continued 4.3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Sanitizing Power Head Mode Selector Switch Mode Indicator Floor Selector Syphon Receptacle Syphon Release Headlight Sanitizing Light Bulb Bulb Cover Floor Sensor (safety switch) Powered Brush Roll Squeegee Bulb Cover Release Tabs 4.
4. Features — continued 4.4 Telescoping Wand 1. 2. 3. 4. 4.4 Wand Receptacle Release Button Release Cuff Sanitizing Power Head Coupler 1 1 4.5 Accessories 1. Crevice Tool 2. Dusting Brush 3. Upholstery Tool 2 3 2 4 3 4.
5. Assembly Note: Before assembling or disassembling, always ensure that the CleanWave® Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum has been unplugged from the electrical outlet. 5.1 5.1 Connecting the Hose 1. Align the latch of the Canister Coupler (A) with the Canister Inlet (B) and push until the latch clicks. To disconnect, press the Release Button (C) on the Canister Coupler (A) and pull out. 2. Insert the Hose Power Plug (D) into the Canister Power Receptacle (E) pressing firmly to ensure a good connection.
5. Assembly — continued 5.2 Connecting the Telescoping Wand 1. Align the Wand Coupler (A) with the Wand Receptacle (B) and push together until the latch clicks. To disconnect, press the Release Button (C) and pull apart. 2. To operate the Telescoping Wand, grab the Release Cuff (D) and push it forward to extend the wand and pull it back to contract the wand. 5.2 C A B D D A 5.3 B C 5.3 Connecting the Sanitizing Power Head 1.
6. CleanWave® Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum Operation 6.1 Handle 1. Grasp the Canister Handle (A) to move the CleanWave® Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum from room to room. Before moving, make sure the Dirt Cup is secured and the canister is unplugged from the electrical outlet. A 6.1 C 6.2 Cord Release / Rewind 1. Pull on the Power Cord (B) to unwind to desired length and insert the plug into a convenient electrical outlet. The yellow mark on the Power Cord (B) shows the typical cord length.
6. CleanWave® Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum Operation — continued Vacuum Suction Controls 6.3 Canister 1. ON/OFF Button (A) Press to turn the canister on and off. 2. Suction Control Slider (B) Slide to the maximum position (closest to ON/OFF Button) for the maximum suction power. 6.4 Handle and Hose 1. Power Head ON/OFF Button (C) Press to turn the Sanitizing Power Head on and off. 2. Airflow Selector (D) Slide the Airflow Selector to the open position to reduce suction when cleaning delicate fabrics. 6.
6. CleanWave® Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum Operation — continued 6.6 Operating Modes The Sanitizing Power Head has three operating modes: i) Carpet, ii) Sanitize, iii) Both. 1. The Mode Indicator (A) will illuminate as one of three colors depending on the selected operating mode. The Sanitizing Power Head will be controlled as shown in Table 6-1, with the default power-up mode being Carpet Mode: A B 6.6 Table 6-1. CleanWave® Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum Operating Modes.
6. CleanWave® Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum Operation — continued Carpet Mode Select Carpet Mode for conventional vacuuming with a Powered Brush Roll and Powerful Suction. Use this setting when you wish to operate the power brush without the sanitizing light. The Mode Indicator will illuminate as RED. Sanitize Mode Select the Sanitize Mode when you want to sanitize and vacuum your carpets and floors with Sanitizing Light and Powerful Suction.
6. CleanWave® Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum Operation — continued 6.7 Using the Accessories The accessories can be used by sliding them onto either the Wand Coupler of the Hose and Handle or to the Sanitizing Power Head Coupler of the Telescoping Wand. Crevice Tool Use the crevice tool in tight spaces, corners or along edges such as baseboards and stairs. You can use this tool in drawers, cupboards and upholstery. 22 6.
7. Care and Maintenance Note: Always unplug the CleanWave® Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum from the electrical outlet prior to completing any care and maintenance. Dirt Cup Empty the Dirt Cup (A) after each use. 7.1 1. 2. 3. 7.1 C B A How to Empty Disconnect Power Cord from electrical outlet. Remove the Dirt Cup (A) by lifting up on the Cup Release Latch (C). Hold the Dirt Cup (A) over a garbage receptacle and press on the Lid Release Latch (D) to open and empty the Dirt Cup (A).
7. Care and Maintenance — continued 7.2 Cleaning and Replacing Filters For best performance, clean filters after each use. Replace filters periodically depending on frequency of use and the amount of dirt picked up with each use. D 7.3 Note: If the Power Head Mode Indicator light begins to rapidly blink RED, the airflow may be blocked. The Low Airflow Indicator (A) may also be illuminated. Clean all filters as directed below.
7. Care and Maintenance — continued 7.4 Sponge Filter The Sponge Filter is located behind the HEPA-12 Pre-Filter attached to the Dirt Cup. 1. Access the Sponge Filter by first removing the HEPA-12 Pre-Filter. 2. Grasp Sponge Filter and remove. 3. Hold filter under cold running water to remove dirt. Squeeze filter to remove excess water and allow to dry completely. 4. Replace filter into Dirt Cup with proper orientation. 7.
7. Care and Maintenance — continued 7.7 Cleaning and Replacing the Sanitizing Light Bulb The Sanitizing Light Bulb (A) is located on the bottom of the Sanitizing Power Head (B). 7.7a B A C Note: Before cleaning or replacing the Sanitizing Light Bulb (A), disconnect Power Cord from electrical outlet. Also disconnect the Sanitizing Power Head (B) from the Telescoping Wand. F 1. Turn the Sanitizing Power Head (B) over (bottom up) with the Powered Brush Roll (C) closest to you. D 2.
7. Care and Maintenance — continued 6. Should additional cleaning be required or if replacing the Sanitizing Light Bulb, remove the Sanitizing Light Bulb (A) by depressing the Bulb Socket Tab (H) with your thumb. Grasp the Bulb Cap Tab (I) with your other hand and lift the Bulb Cap (G) and Sanitizing Light Bulb (A) away from the Power Head (B). 7. Gently grasp the Sanitizing Light Bulb (A) and remove from Bulb Socket. 8. Wipe Sanitizing Light Bulb (A) and Reflector clean with a soft, dry cloth. 9.
7. Care and Maintenance — continued 7.9 Replacement Part List For ordering information, see below. Table 7-1 Replacement Part List Part Number Price* Telescoping Wand Replacement Part VH04WD1 $39.95 Hose and Handle VH04HH1 $39.95 Belt and Brush Roll Kit (Drive Belt, Brush Roll) VH04BR1 $14.95 UV Bulb Kit (Sanitizing Light Bulb, Bulb Cap) VH04RB1 $14.95 Bulb Cover Kit (Bulb Cover, Grill, Squeegee) VH04BC1 $9.95 Attachment Kit (Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush, Upholstery Tool) VH04AK1 $9.
8. Troubleshooting 8.1 Troubleshooting To troubleshoot your vacuum, see Table 8-1 below. Note: Always turn off the vacuum and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before troubleshooting or servicing. Table 8-1 Troubleshooting Your Vacuum Problem Vacuum cleaner will not run, or runs intermittently Poor Suction: Canister / Sanitizing Power Head Possible Cause Possible Solution Reference Switch not “ON” on Canister. Toggle switch to “ON” on canister. 6.3 Switch not “ON” on Hose/Handle.
8. Troubleshooting — continued Problem Sanitizing Power Head will not run, or runs intermittently Sanitizing Light Bulb does not illuminate Possible Cause Possible Solution Sanitizing Power Head Coupler or Wand Coupler not securely fastened. Assure Sanitizing Power Head and Hose/Handle are firmly connected. 5.3 Hose Power Plug not plugged into Canister Firmly insert Hose Power Plug. 5.1 Switch not “ON” on Hose/Handle. Toggle switch to “ON” on hose handle. 6.
9. Five Year Limited Warranty ATTENTION! ONCE OPENED, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT! Many questions may be answered by visiting www.verilux.com, or you may call our Customer Service Department at 800-786-6850 during normal business hours. This limited warranty is provided by: Verilux, Inc.
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