FORBES Wet & Dry Ultimo Vacuum Cleaner User Guide
- June 7, 2024
- FORBES
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WET & DRY ULTIMO
USER GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing a Forbes Wet & Dry Ultimo Vacuum Cleaner. Forbes has been a pioneer and trendsetter in Cleaning Solutions, and all our expertise and research has gone into the superior design of this high-tech home cleaning system.
Your Forbes Wet & Dry Ultimo Vacuum Cleaner is built with high-performance features, and we back it with our exclusive one-year warranty. The consumer is the center of our business, so should you ever have a problem, you will receive fast, considerate assistance in a quick time.
Forbes‘ mission to build a sustainable relationship with customers continues
through quality homecare products like the Wet & Dry Ultimo Vacuum Cleaner.
Thanks again from all of us.
– Team Eureka Forbes
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
Power: 1400 W
Voltage: 220 V – 50 Hz
Weight: 7.5 kg
Suction Pressure*: 200 cm of WC (20 KPA)
Large capacity for Water & Dust: 20 Litres
Dimensions (L x B x H) in cm: 35 x 35 x 52
Air Flow : 32 Litres / second
Noise Level : <83 dB
*At Mean Sea level.
Colour of the product and accessories shown on the carton may vary from the
actual product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic Precautions
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
- Children should be supervised, to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- The company has built this product according to the state of the art and valid safety regulations, Despite the above, hazards for persons and assets can emanate from this cleaner if it is used in an improper manner or not in accordance with its intended use, or if the safety instructions are ignored.
- The product is not explosion protected. Never use it in the presence of explosive dust, fluids or vapors.
- The product may only be connected when the electrical data of the power supply coincide.
- Extension cables and power distributors (e.g. outlet strips) must be suitable for outdoor use.
- Do not operate or leave the product in the rain.
- Minimum safety distance between the product and water: 5 m.
- Only operate the product if no persons are in water.
- Never operate the product if either the electrical cable or the housing is defective.
- Do not carry or pull the product by its electrical cable.
- Route all cables such that damage is excluded and nobody can trip over them.
- Never open the unit housing or its attendant components unless this is explicitly required in the operating instructions.
- Never carry out technical modifications to the unit.
**1.** Characteristics
a. Special accessory holder that can hold varied accessories very well
b. Special rear blowing device
c. Special rear cable keeping device
d. Special easy release and locking system between the barrel and head
e. Special rear detachable air-outlet shutter, making it easy for you to
change the air outlet filter, preventing secondary pollution
f. Flesh stylish appearance
2.Safety Instructions
- Check before the operation that the local power supply is the same as the specifications on the rating label.
- Do not use machines in combustible and explosive places; motor sparks may cause a fire.
- Do not vacuum up objects as below:Do not jam the air inlet hole, it may cause high temperature and damage the motor.
- Do not vacuum up objects as below:
a.Combustible and explosive objects such as lit cigarette
b. Sharp objects
C) Objects which easily attract the filter such as calcareousness powder, gesso and graphite powder that will block the ventilation and damage the motor.
**3.**Do not overturn the machine in case the water goes into the motor
and damages the motor.
4. Turn off the machine and remove the plug each time after using or when
repairing.
5. Keep the machine away from strong sunlight and high-temperature place
as it may cause plastic distorting.
**6.**Do not wrest, tramp or haul hose as it may damage the product.
**7.**Do not immerse the barrel cap into the water or wash by water or
water may go into the lactiferous parts and cause injury to The correct way is
to immerse the dishcloth, then tweak it dry and wipe the dirty part gently.
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
**1.**Connection
Insert the hose connector into the air inlet mouth as shown in the picture,
and ensure that the connector is tightly fastened.
Revolve to left as shown in the picture below till you can pull the hose from
the machine.
Connect all the accessories as shown in the picture.
**2.** How to dean dry dust?
Use cartridge filter.
Apply light pressure to the corresponding position of the bottom basket as
shown below.
**3.** How to than Squid spills?
- Ensure that the power cord is disconnected from the power supply. (Figure 1)
- Position the machine on the side, carefully insert the filter sponge in the bottom cover to ensure that the entire bottom part is covered. (Figure 2)
- When the water level reaches the maximum capacity, the safety valve will automatically start, then the suction will stop. Then turn off the switch, finally pour out the barrel of water. (Figure 3)
- After each pouring, take off the sponge filter and twist dry with hand, then insert again as figure 2 shows to ensure the best water vacuum effect. (Figure 4)
- Wash the filter sponge after passing through the sewage: Clean with soap water or cleaning fluid, twist and dry before re-use. (Figure 5)
**4.**Blowing function
When you need to use the blowing function, open the shutter, insert the hose,
revolve the hose till it is fastened with the suction hole as the below
pictures indicate.
**5.**Adjust the airflow by pushing the sliding block up and down
**6.**Operation method for switch
**7.**Take out/assemble the head method
When you have to take out the head from the machine, pull the barrel clip to
the suitable place, then take the head out.
**8.**Change the air outlet sponge
When the machine is used for a long time, it is necessary for you to change the air outlet sponge filter, preventing secondary pollution.
STORGE
- Cable keeping method
- Storge of cable and accessories
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
- Clean the barrel, filter, and related accessories and check for holes that may leak vacuum. After each use, wash and dry the filter if necessary. Avoid using the wet filter anytime.
- Check if the plug is damage-free and keep it in a suitable place.
- Check for objects that jam the air inlet mouth after sucking. If any, please clean.
- Use the machine gently, do not manhandle.
- Keep the appliance in a dry environment.
- The filter should be washed by clean and warm water when covered with dust. If necessary, use limitless scour to wash but avoid the corrosive scour. It is not advisable to immerse the entire head in the water to clean.
- Do not keep the machine running for a long time. Breaks after 2 hours of running is advisable, or the life of the machine will be affected.
- The suction will be weak after a long break of using the machine owing to a dirty filter. In order to avoid low suction, please wash and clean the filter frequently.
- Discontinue usage and send the machine for repair if the machine experiences abnormal shaking, noise or a burning smell.
Maintenance of barrel and filter
1) Barrel cleaning
a) Unfasten the barrel clip, lift the head up. (as the above picture)
b) Take off the cartridge filter, clean the dust away from the dust barrel.
c) Install the filter back to the barrel and place the head.
2.Cartridge filter cleaning
The filter should be washed with clean and warm water when covered with dust.
If necessary, make use of the limitless scour to wash.
a) Take off the filter
b) Wash
c) Dry
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
| CAUSE
| SOLUTION
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The Vacuum Cleaner Fails to Start
|
Power cord is disconnected
| Check if the electric power cable is connected to your wall socket correctly.
Vacuum is not switched ON
| Check that the vacuum is turned on. To turn on the vacuum press the ON/OFF switch to the “ON” “I” position.
Electrical fault
| Contact Eureka Forbes Customer Service.
The Vacuum Cleaner does not Vacuum Efficiently| Vacuum tank full
| Empty the Vacuum tank
Dirty / Clogged / Full filter
| Clean al filters as described in Maintenance of your Vacuum. (Empty or replace filter bags if applicable to your vacuum model)
The Vacuum Safety Float Valve is activated due to the tank being full of
liquid.| Empty the Vacuum tank
Check that the vacuum hose, floor tools, 2 piece extension wand are not
blocked.| Ensure that the vacuum hose is not blocked by removing the hose
assembly and inserting a broom handle through the hose to clear any
obstructions. Do not use excessive force to clear obstructions.
Substantial Increase in Motor Revolutions and Decrease in Suction
| The vacuum motorhead is not fitted correctly
| Re-fit the vacuum motorhead checking that it fits well onto the vacuum tank and secure it in place with tank retention clips.
The vacuum hose is blocked.| Ensure that the vacuum hose is not blocked by removing the hose assembly and inserting a broom handle through the hose to clear any obstructions. Do not use excessive force to clear obstructions.
The Vacuum Safety Float Valve cuts off the suction.
A. This can happen when the Vacuum tank is full of liquid. B. The vacuum has
tipped over.| A. Turn off the vacuum and empty the Vacuum tank. B. Upright the
vacuum and turn it off for approx. 3-5 seconds.
CONSUMER CARE
If your Forbes product should require service or to claim under our Limited One-Year Guarantee, please contact us as follows:
Website:www.eurekaforbes.com
Email: customercare@eurekaforbes.com
Toll-free Telephone:
18602 661177
Write to us:
Eureka Forbes Limited
B1/B2, 701, 7th Floor,
Marathon Innova Marathon NextGen, Off Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel,
Mumbai – 400 013, India.
Spares are available for purchase. To purchase, visit:
www.eurekaforbes.com
WARRANTY CARD
1 WARRANTY YEAR
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