concept VP 8230 Floor Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: concept

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
OPERATING MANUAL
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
SERVICE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
WARRANTY TERMS
References
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Floor vacuum cleaner

VP 8230

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Thank you for purchasing a Concept product. We hope you will be satisfied with our product throughout its service life.
Please study the entire Operating Manual carefully before you start using the product. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. Make sure that any persons handling the vacuum cleaner are also familiar with this Operating Manual..

Technical parameters

Voltage| 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power input| 800 W
Noise level| < 79 dB (A)

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not use this appliance in a way different from this manual.
Remove all packaging and marketing materials from the appliance before you use it for the first time.
Make sure that the connecting voltage corresponds to the values on the appliance type label.
Do not leave the appliance unattended when turned on, or plugged into the electrical socket.
Disconnect the appliance from the electrical socket when you are not using it.
Never pull the supply cable when disconnecting the appliance from the electrical socket; pull the plug instead.
Do not allow children or irresponsible people to handle the appliance. Use the appliance out of the reach of these people.
Handicapped people, people with impaired faculties or mental capabilities, or people unfamiliar with the appliance operation are only allowed to use it when supervised by responsible, knowledgeable people.
Be especially careful when there are children near the appliance.
Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy.
Do not use the appliance outdoors or on wet surfaces, as there is a risk of electric shock in these places.
Do not use any other accessories except those recommended by the manufacturer.
Never use the appliance if the supply cable or plug has been damaged; have the defect repaired immediately by an authorized service center.
Never run over the supply cable with the floor attachment or the appliance itself.
When the rotary brush is used, it may be dangerous to run the appliance over the supply cable.
Do not pull or carry the appliance by the power supply cable.
Keep the appliance away from any sources of heat, such as radiators, ovens, etc. Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and humidity.
Do not touch the appliance with moist or wet hands.
Do not insert any items into openings. Do not use the appliance if any opening is obstructed.
When unplugging the appliance from the wall socket, first turn off the main switch, then pull the plug out of the electric voltage socket.
Take extra care when using the appliance on stairs.
When the appliance‘s suction inlet gets obstructed, turn the appliance off and remove any obstructing dirt before turning the appliance on again.
Hold the supply cable while winding to avoid its uncontrolled movement.
Before fixing any accessories, performing cleaning, or in the event of a defect, turn off the appliance and pull the plug out of the electrical socket.
Unwind the necessary length of the power supply cord before using the appliance. The ideal length of the power supply cord is marked by a yellow dot on the cord. Do not unwind the power supply cord past the red mark.
The appliance is intended for household use only, not for commercial use.
Do not vacuum any burning items such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ash.
Do not use the appliance in damp rooms, do not vacuum any wet items or liquids, flammable liquids (such as petrol), and do not use the appliance in places where these substances may be present.
Never vacuum without using the dust collection bag and the appliance‘s filters. Before each use of the appliance, make sure the dust collection bag and the appliance‘s filters are mounted properly.
Do not immerse the supply cable, the plug, or the appliance itself in water or any other liquid.
Check the appliance and the supply cable regularly for any damage. Never turn the appliance on when damaged.
Prior to cleaning and after using the appliance, turn it off, disconnect it from the electric voltage outlet, and let it cool down.
Before vacuuming, remove large or sharp items from the surface you want to vacuum as these items may damage the dust collection bag or the appliance‘s filters.
Do not use the appliance with dirty filters.
Never repair the appliance yourself. Instead, contact an authorized service center for repair.

Failure to follow the manufacturer‘s instructions may invalidate the warranty.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Hose holder
Telescopic tube
Floor attachment
Flexible hose
Holder
Winding button
Switch button
Container content level indicator
Air discharge filter

Accessories
A. Turbo brush small
B. Extra long Slotted nozzle
C. Nozzle for upholstery
D. 0,5m tube
E. Nozzle for wooden floors

OPERATING MANUAL

ASSEMBLY OF THE VACUUM CLEANER
NOTE: Always disconnect the plug from the mains outlet prior to mounting or removing accessories!

Connecting the flexible hose to the appliance Insert the flexible hose into the appliance‘s air suction inlet. Continue pushing until you hear a clicking sound, which indicates
that the correct position has been reached. For removing the flexible hose, press both stopper buttons and remove the hose (fig. 1).
The suction power can be controlled manually on the hose handle with a slide throttle. When the slide throttle is closed, the airflow is stronger. Slide throttle in open position – weaker airflow.
Attaching the telescopic tube to the hose adapter Put the telescopic tube on the hose adapter and turn it slightly.
Extending the telescopic tube Press the plastic latch and pull the smaller tube outwards.
Fixing the floor attachment to the telescopic tube Insert the telescopic tube into the floor attachment and turn it slightly. The flap (fig. 2) is used for setting the floor attachment to brushing (for smooth floors), or to smooth vacuuming (for carpets).

ACCESSORIES

Slot nozzle
The slot nozzle adapter is used for vacuum cleaning the places accessible with difficulties, such as radiators, slots, corners, pedestals, spaces between upholsteries, and others.
Upholstery nozzle with a detachable brush This upholstery nozzle attachment is used for smaller upholstery areas. The detachable brush is used for vacuum cleaning shelves, books, furniture, and others.

APPLIANCE USE
Before using the appliance, make sure that the filters and the dust collection bag are properly positioned and mounted. Unwind the supply cable length you need. The yellow mark on the supply cable indicates the optimum cable length. Do not unwind the supply cable beyond the red mark!

Insert the plug into the electric voltage socket.
Press the ON/OFF switch on the appliance.
Set up the suction power you need using the slide throttle.
After you have finished vacuum cleaning, switch the appliance off and disconnect it from the electric voltage socket.
For winding the supply cable up, press the wind button with one hand and hold the supply cable with the other hand to avoid its uncontrolled movement.

DUST RETENTION BAG FILL CHECK
When the dust retention bag fill indicator becomes red during operation, replace the full dust retention bag immediately.
If the dust retention bag fill indicator is still red after the bag replacement, it may be due to several causes:

Some of the air passages (hoses, telescopic tube, suction inlet, brush adapter, or other adapters) are obstructed;
The motor filter is dirty;
The air outlet filter is dirty.

Check each of these causes and remove any of them before you start using the appliance. Should you fail to find the fault, forward the appliance to the service center nearest to you. Never use the appliance when the dust retention bag fill indicator is fully red as this may damage the motor beyond repair.

MAINTENANCE

You can clean the accessories and the appliance with a wet cloth.
Never immerse the appliance in the water! Do not use any aggressive substances for cleanings, such as solvents or abrasives!

DUST RETENTION BAG REPLACEMENT

Disconnect the appliance from the mains, pull the hose out of the suction inlet, and open the appliance‘s cover (fig. 3).
Remove the full dust retention bag and dispose of it. Make sure it does not get ripped open when handled.
Insert a new bag by sliding the pasteboard lamella into the bag holder, and inserting the holder into the appliance (fig. 4).
The bag opening must be aligned with the hole in the appliance cover.
Only use the appliance when a dust collection bag has been inserted into it! If you forget to insert the dust collection bag, or you place it incorrectly, you will not be able to fully close the appliance cover.
Close the cover by pushing it until it clicks into the right position.

FILTER REPLACEMENT

Filters should be cleaned or replaced when they are visibly dirty, or the appliance‘s suction power is reduced. Check the filters after every use of the appliance.
In order not to damage the appliance, do not use it with incorrectly fixed filters.
Before replacing the filters, disconnect the appliance from the electric voltage socket.
You can buy suitable types of filters from your dealer, or you can order them from the manufacturer.

MOTOR FILTER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT

Disconnect the flexible hose and open the appliance cover.
Pull the dust collection bag out of its holder so that you can access the motor filter more easily.
Remove the motor filter (fig. 5). You can clean the filter by tapping and shaking. If the filter is heavily soiled, you can wash it in lukewarm water and let it dry properly.
Insert the cleaned or new motor filter into the appliance and close the cover.

CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR OUTLET FILTER
Remove the air outlet filter. This type of vacuum cleaner is equipped with a H.E.P.A. filter in the outlet (Fig. 6), which is capable of catching even very fine dust particles. You can clean this filter by tapping and shaking, and then with a soft brush. After this operation is complete, you can clean a very dirty filter by washing and rubbing it with a soft brush in lukewarm water without any cleaning agents added. It is important to let the wet parts dry thoroughly. A wet filter would get damaged by vacuum cleaning!
Do not use a hair dryer for drying!
Note: Wet cleaning may cause more wear and tear of the filter and, consequently, shorten its service life.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Cause	Solution
The motor does not run.	Plug inserted into the mains outlet incorrectly or
insufficiently.	Check the plug connection.
The mains outlet is not live.	Check for voltage, e.g. by connecting another

appliance.
The motor has
stopped operating.| Improper or insufficient airflow. Motor overheating fuse activated.| Disconnect the cable from the socket. Check and release the air suction
and discharge holes; check the filter’s cleanliness and/or replace the dust bag. Let the vacuum cleaner cool down.
The front cover
cannot be closed| The dust bag was inserted incorrectly.| Check the dust filter installation.
Reduced
suction power| Dust bag full or clogged.| Replace the dust bag.
Obstructed filter.| Clean or replace the filter.
Clogged nozzle, tube, or hose.| Check and clear the air passage on the suction and discharge sides.
The vacuum
cleaner heats up| Slight heating of the vacuum cleaner is normal and cannot be considered a failure.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

The following appliance accessories can be purchased additionally:

SMS dust bags (5 units
+ 2 units of motor filters)| Order code sms9000| Priced according to the valid price list
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Motor filter| Order code 44291323| Price according to the valid price list
H.E.P.A. air outlet filter| Order code 44291322| Priced according to the valid price list

SERVICE

Any larger maintenance or repairs requiring intervention into the internal parts of the product shall only be performed by an authorized service

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Packaging materials and obsolete appliances should be recycled.
The transport box may be disposed of as sorted waste.
Polyethylene bags shall be handed over for recycling.

Recycling the product at the end of its service life
The symbol affixed to the product or its packaging indicates that the product may not be disposed of as household waste. It must be taken to the collection facility authorized for recycling electric and electronic waste. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

WARRANTY TERMS

Warranty
The manufacturer (or importer) is responsible for ensuring the product complies with the requirements of applicable legal regulations as well as those of the relevant technical standards. Moreover, they are responsible for ensuring the product has the properties the manufacturer described in documents related to the goods or those reasonably expected by the customer with regard to the nature of the goods or based on advertising produced by the manufacturer, and further, they are responsible for ensuring the product is fi t for the purpose proposed by the manufacturer or that a product of the same type is normally used for.

The quality warranty term is 24 months from product takeover by the customer. In addition to the general guarantees on appliances now we also provide special vacuum cleaners warranty to motor for the additional 36 months to the statutory 24-month warranty under the terms as below. The warranty does not apply to wear and tear caused by regular use. The customer shall not be entitled to any warranty claims if, prior to taking the product over, they knew the product contained a defect or if the defect is attributable to the customer.

The warranty specifically does not apply:

if the product installation, operation, and service conditions stipulated in the product operating manual have not been adhered to,
to malfunctions caused due to mechanical, heat or chemical damage, short circuit, over-voltage or incorrect installation,
to malfunctions caused by an inexpert third-party intervention,
to malfunctions caused by natural disasters,
to malfunctions caused by insufficient or inappropriate maintenance in violation of the operating manual, including malfunctions caused by water and other sediments,
to changes in the color of the heating surface or to scratching of the surface caused as a result of using the products in an unusual manner,
to appearance and functional changes caused by exposure to sunlight, thermal radiation of water and other sediments,
if the service life of certain product parts expires, e.g. for accumulators, bulbs, etc.

The warranty does not apply to any products and services provided along with the product (gifts, promotional articles, etc.).

Filing a complaint
A complaint against a product defect must be filed as soon as identified, yet no later than before the end of the warranty term. The customer must file a product compliant with the dealer from which they have purchased the product, or with any authorized service center, a list of which is included in the product package, or available at www.my-concept.com.

While fi ling a product complaint, the product must be duly cleaned and securely packed so as to prevent any damage during its transport to an authorized service center, where relevant, unless the product is delivered in person.
The customer must submit proof of having concluded a purchase contract for the product by producing the receipt.
While filing their complaint, the customer must indicate the noted defect and identify the preferred complaint application method.

Complaints processing
As long as the noted defect may be removed, the user has the right to have the defect duly removed free of charge on a timely basis.
Where such a procedure is not reasonable with regard to the nature of the defect, the user may require to be supplied a new defect-free product (replacement), or, where the
defect applies to a part of the product only, replacement of the part concerned. However, if replacement of the product or any part thereof is not proportionate with regard to the nature of the defect, especially if the defect can be removed without undue delay, the customer has the right to have the defect removed free of charge.

If the noted defect is not removable, or if the customer becomes entitled to the replacement of the product or a part thereof, yet the replacement is not possible, for example, due to the product having been sold out, the customer has the right to return the product (withdrawal from the contract). The customer shall have the right to a new product (replacement) or to replacement of a part of the product even if the defect can be removed, provided they cannot properly use the product due to repeated occurrence of the defect or due to a high number of such defects. In such a case, the customer also has the right to return the product (by withdrawing from the contract).

If the product is not returned (the customer does not withdraw from the contract), or if the customer does not apply the right to a new defect-free product (replacement), to replacement of a part thereof, or to repair the product, they may request a reasonable discount. The customer also has a right to a reasonable discount if a new defect-free product cannot be supplied to them, or if a product part cannot be replaced or the product repaired unless the situation is remedied within a reasonable time limit, or if remedying the situation would create major discomfort on the part of the customer.

The seller-authorized service center or a staff member authorized by them must decide about each complaint immediately or within three business days in complicated cases. This term does not include a reasonable period of time, depending on the type of product concerned, required for the defect to be assessed by an expert. A complaint, including defect removal, must be dealt with without any undue delay, yet no later than within 30 calendar days of the complaint filing date, unless the seller and the customer agree on a later deadline. On returning the product (withdrawing from the contract) the customer must return any accessories and documents supplied along with the product. The customer does not have the right to keep the defective parts and components of the product replaced as part of a repair of the product. This shall be without prejudice to any other rights the customer may have in relation to the purchase of the product.

Remark: Complaints against products damaged in transport are governed by the carrier’s complaints procedure.

Manufacturer
Jindřich Valenta – ELKO Valenta
Vysokomýtská 1800, 565 01 Choceň
Czech Republic
tel.: +420 465 471 433
fax +420 465 473 304
Company ID No. 13216660
email: servis@my-concept.cz
www: www.my-concept.com

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