TOMADO TVC2501B Vacuum Cleaner Without Dust Bag Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- TOMADO
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TVC2501B Vacuum Cleaner Without Dust Bag
Instruction Manual TVC2501B
VACUUM CLEANER
TVC2501B Vacuum Cleaner Without Dust Bag
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Quality since 1923| Excellent service| Best choice
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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First carefully read the instruction manual in full prior to using the appliance and store the manual in a safe place for future reference.
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Only use this appliance for the purposes described in the instruction manual.
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This appliance is only suitable for household use.
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The appliance may be used by children of 8 years and older and persons with a limited physical, sensory or mental capacity or lack of experience or knowledge, provided they use the appliance under supervision or have been instructed about its safe use and understand the hazards involved.
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Children must not play with the appliance.
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The appliance may not be cleaned or maintained by children younger than 8 years of age, unless this is done under supervision.
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Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age.
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Strict supervision is required if the appliance is used by or near children.
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Keep hands, feet, loose-fitting clothes, hair and animals out of reach of the rotating brush. This is to prevent injury to skin, eyes or ears, for example.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors or on a wet surface and do not use it for picking up moisture.
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Do not pick up lightly flammable materials.
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Do not pick up burning materials such as cigarettes, matches or ash.
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Always make sure the appliance is placed on an even, flat surface and is only used indoors.
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Do not stand on the cord while using the appliance.
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Ensure that the cord cannot wrap itself around arms or legs during use.
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Do not use the appliance for cleaning animals or people.
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This appliance is intended for household and similar use, such as:
– in staff kitchens, shops, offices and other work environments;
– by guests of hotels, motels and other residential environments;
– in Bed Breakfast type environments; – farms. -
Caution: the appliance may not be used with an external timer or a separate remote control.
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Only connect the appliance to alternate current, to an earthed wall socket, with a mains voltage that corresponds with the information provided on the information plate of the appliance.
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Never bend the power cord sharply or allow it to run across hot parts.
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Do not use the appliance if the plug, cord or appliance are damaged, or if the appliance no longer functions properly or if it is damaged in any other way. In that case, consult the shop or our customer service. Never replace the plug or cord yourself.
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The use of accessories not recommended or sold by Tomado may cause fire, electrical shocks or injuries.
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The brush and vacuum cleaner were specially designed for use on carpets and hard floors. In rare cases, and depending on the type of floor, it is possible that scratches are made in the surface to be cleaned. Tomado is not responsible for any damage made on the floor. If necessary, a special parquet brush is available via the Tomado webshop.
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If the appliance is not being used or if parts or accessories must be mounted or removed or if the appliance is being cleaned, fully switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the socket.
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Do not leave the appliance unsupervised if the appliance is operational.
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Never place the appliance near appliances that give off heat, such as ovens, gas cookers, hotplates, etc.
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If the appliance is not used as intended or if the instructions in the manual are not observed, no compensation can be claimed in case of defects or accidents and the warranty will be invalidated.
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Correct installation and maintenance of the motor filter, Heap filter and dust collector in accordance with the instructions in the manual is necessary to prevent defects in the appliance. In case of defects caused by incorrect use or not placing the filters, the warranty becomes invalid.
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Always pull the entire cord out of the appliance when it is being used for more than 30 minutes at a time, to prevent the cord from overheating.
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Never submerge the appliance, cord or plug in water. • Make sure that children are unable to touch the cable or appliance.
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Do not allow the cable to run over sharp edges, hot components or other sources of heat.
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Do not pull the cord and/or appliance to remove the plug from the wall socket. Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
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If you decide to cease using the appliance due to a defect, we recommend cutting off the cord after removing the plug from the wall socket.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Hose connection
- Dust reservoir
- Handle
- Button to unlock the dust reservoir
- On/off switch
- HEPA filter behind the grille
- Cord winding system
- Button for automatic cord winding
- Hose
- Extra suction power controller
- Snap-on system for connecting the tube to the hose or disconnecting it.
- Slide button to adjust tube length
- Telescopic tube
- Floor nozzle with button for retracting and extending the brushes
- Button for disconnecting the hose
PRIOR TO FIRST USE
Follow these instructions when using the vacuum cleaner for the first time: Carefully remove the vacuum cleaner and all accessories from the packaging and remove all packaging material. Keep the packaging (plastic bags and cardboard) out of reach of children. After unpacking the appliance, carefully check it for external damage that may have occurred during transport. Place the vacuum cleaner on a sturdy, dry and flat surface.
ASSEMBLY
Make sure the plug of the vacuum cleaner is not inserted in a socket when
(dis)assembling accessories or parts.
HOSE
Connect the hose to the vacuum cleaner: insert the end of the hose in the hose
connection on the vacuum cleaner until you hear a click sound.
Disconnecting the hose from the vacuum cleaner: check that the plug is not in
a power socket. Press the unlocking button while removing the hose from the
vacuum cleaner.
TELESCOPIC TUBE
- Insert the handle of the hose in the telescopic tube, until it snaps in place.
- Adjust the telescopic tube to the required length. Slide the button at the top of the tube upwards and pull the lower section of the tube to make it longer. When you let go of the sliding button, the tube will snap in place at the required length.
- Attach the floor nozzle by sliding the tube firmly into the floor nozzle.
- Disconnect the hose from the tube by pressing the button of the snap-on system and pulling out the handle of the hose at the same time.
ACCESSORY
Attach the accessory to the hose handle for different cleaning jobs by firmly
sliding it onto the handle.
Combination crevice tool: for cleaning skirting boards, in corners and small
spaces
The combination crevice tool can be used in two ways:
a. folded in as crevice tool or
b. folded out with the brush.
USE
Check that the voltage stated on the information plate matches the voltage used in your region.
SWITCHING ON THE VACUUM CLEANER
- Place the vacuum cleaner on a sturdy and flat surface.
- Carefully pull the cord out of the vacuum cleaner until you reach the required length or up to the yellow mark and insert the plug in a power socket. Never pull the cord further than the red mark.
- Switch on the vacuum cleaner by pressing the on/off button with your foot.
- Depending on the surface to be cleaned, you can adjust the brushes in the floor nozzle.
When cleaning hard floors, you must make sure the brushes are extended.
When cleaning floor coverings or floor cloths, the brushes must be retracted.
When it is difficult to move the floor nozzle over the floor, you can adjust the suction power with the min – max suction power controller or with the extra suction power controller on the handle of the hose.
SWITCHING OFF THE VACUUM CLEANER
- Switch off the vacuum cleaner by pressing the on/off button with your foot.
- Remove the plug from the socket, hold the plug and allow the cord to wind automatically by pressing the button for automatic rewinding with your foot. Guide the cord with your hand to prevent possible damage. The cord is automatically wound up in the vacuum cleaner.
MAINTENANCE
Regularly check the hose, dust reservoir and filter to prevent problems. Empty the hose when it is clogged. Empty the dust reservoir when it is full and clean or replace the filters when they are dirty.
EMPTYING OF THE DUST RESERVOIR
- Grasp the dust reservoir handle and press the silver unlocking button on top of the vacuum cleaner [4] to unlock the dust reservoir.
- Lift the dust reservoir upwards and pull it towards you.
- Hold the dust reservoir by the handle while holding it over a waste bin. Remove the dust reservoir cover by pulling the cover upwards at the back as in figure 2.
- Gently shake the dust reservoir empty in the waste bin.
- Put the cover back on the dust reservoir. You hear a click when it is properly closed again.
- Put the dust reservoir back on the vacuum cleaner. You hear a click when it is properly in place.
CLEANING THE DUST RESERVOIR AND THE FILTER
If the dust reservoir or the dust reservoir filter become very dirty they can
be cleaned with lukewarm running water.
- First follow steps 1 to 4 in the EMPTYING THE DUST RESERVOIR section above to empty the dust reservoir.
- Pull the filter grille out to remove the filter.
- First tap the filter [2] firmly above the waste bin to remove as much dust as possible.
- Remove the black part of the filter [1] and wash it off with lukewarm running water. Note: do not use a washing up liquid or cleaning products. The filter may not be put in a dishwasher.
- Also clean the emptied dust reservoir with lukewarm running water. If necessary use a dishwashing brush or a soft sponge to remove stubborn dirt. Note: the reservoir may not be put in a dishwasher.
- Dry everything thoroughly and let the parts dry for at least 24 hours in the air so moisture in the innermost spaces is also removed. Note: using the vacuum cleaner with damp parts can cause damage to the motor.
- Put the black part of the filter [1] back in the grille and put this back on the dust reservoir.
- Close the dust reservoir cover. You hear a click when it is properly closed.
- Put the dust reservoir back on the vacuum cleaner. You hear a click when it is properly in place.
CLEANING OR REPLACING THE HEPA FILTER
The HEPA filter cleans the air one more time before it is ejected by the
vacuum cleaner. Clean the HEPA filter at least once every six months or when
it is very dusty. When the HEPA filter is damaged, it must be replaced by a
new original filter.
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Press the clip to open the grille with HEPA filter behind.
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Push the clip backwards and remove the HEPA filter.
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Clean the HEPA filter with lukewarm running water and allow the filter to dry in the air.
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Only place the HEPA filter back once it is fully dry, or place a new HEPA filter.
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Place back the grille. Make sure it is properly attached.
Attention
- Only use the vacuum cleaner when all filters have been placed. If not, the suction power could be reduced or the motor could be damaged.
- Remove the plug from the socket before cleaning or replacing the filters.
- Torn or not properly sealing filters could damage the motor. When a filter is defective, it must be replaced by a new original filter.
- The filters may not be cleaned in the dishwasher.
- Do not use a hair dryer to dry the filters.
STORAGE
To safely store the vacuum cleaner:
- Rewind the cord by pressing the button for automatic cord rewinding with your foot.
- Slide the button on the top side of the tube upwards and push the top part of the tube downwards to shorten the tube. When you let go of the sliding button, the tube will snap tight.
- Stow the vacuum cleaner away and slide the floor nozzle into the holder on the back of the vacuum cleaner.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
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The suction power is reduced. | The dust reservoir is full. | Empty the dust |
reservoir.
The filters are clogged.| Replace the dust reservoir filter or clean the HEPA
filter according to the instructions.
It is difficult to move the floor nozzle over the floor.| The suction power is
too high.| Open the extra suction power controller on the handle.
The knob on the floor nozzle is not in the right position.| Make sure the
brushes are retracted on carpet. Make sure the brushes are extended on hard
floors.
The vacuum cleaner makes more noise.| The tube or hose is clogged.| Disconnect
the telescopic tube and hose and unclog them.
The dust reservoir filter or the HEPA filter is blocked.| Replace the dust
reservoir filter. Clean or replace the HEPA filter.
There is a blockage in the reservoir.| Empty the dust reservoir and clean the
reservoir according to the instructions.
RECYCLING
This symbol means that this product should not be disposed of with regular household waste (2012/19/EU). Observe the rules that apply in your country for the separated collection of electric and electronic products. Correct disposal of the product prevents negative consequences for the environment and for public health. The packaging material of this product can be recycled 100%, return packaging material separately.
ORDERING ACCESSORIES
Go to www.tomado.com/support to purchase accessories or spare parts.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
A 24 month warranty is provided for this product. Your warranty is valid if the product has been used in accordance with the user instructions and for the purpose for which it was made. Also the original proof of purchase must be submitted, stating the date of purchase, the name of the retailer and the item number of the product. For extensive warranty information you are referred to our website: www.tomado.com/support
TVC2501B
Tomado Electric Appliances
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6920 AD Duiven
The Netherlands
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References
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