TOMADO TVC2001B Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: TOMADO

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TVC2001B

VACUUM CLEANER

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

First carefully read the instruction manual in full prior to using the appliance and store the manual in a safe place for future reference.
Only use this appliance for the purposes described in the instruction manual.
This appliance is only suitable for household use.
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.
Children must not play with the appliance.
The appliance may not be cleaned or maintained by children younger than 8 years of age, unless this is done under supervision.
Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age.
Strict supervision is required if the appliance is used by or near children.
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.
Do not use the appliance outdoors or on a wet surface and do not use it for picking up moisture.
Do not pick up lightly flammable materials.
Do not pick up burning materials such as cigarettes, matches or ash.
Always make sure the appliance is placed on an even, flat surface and is only used indoors.
Do not stand on the cord while using the appliance.
Ensure that the cord cannot wrap itself around arms or legs during use.
Do not use the appliance for cleaning animals or people.
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.
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.
Never bend the power cord sharply or allow it to run across hot parts.
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.
The use of accessories not recommended or sold by Tomado may cause fire, electrical shocks or injuries.
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.
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.
Do not leave the appliance unsupervised if the appliance is operational.
Never place the appliance near appliances that give off heat, such as ovens, gas cookers, hotplates, etc.
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.
Correct installation and maintenance of the motor filter, Hepa 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.
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.
Never submerge the appliance, cord or plug in water.
Make sure that children are unable to touch the cable or appliance.
Do not allow the cable to run over sharp edges, hot components or other sources of heat.
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.
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

Connection for hose
Dust collector
Handle
Button to release the dust collector
On/off button
HEPA filter behind the grid
Cord storage system
Button for automatic cord rewinding
Hose
Additional suction power control
Click system for (dis)connecting the hose handle to tube
Slide button to adjust the length of tube
Telescopic tube
Floor nozzle with button to extract or retract 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 vacuum cleaner is unplugged before (dis)assembling any parts.

HOSE
Connecting the hose to the appliance: insert the hose end into the hose socket at the front until you hear a click.
Disconnecting the hose from the appliance: make sure the vacuum cleaner is unplugged. Press the button [15] for disconnecting the hose and remove the hose.

TELESCOPIC TUBE

Connect the handle of the hose into the telescopic tube until it clicks.
Set the telescopic tube to the desired length. To do this, pull the slide button upwards and pull the top part of the tube out of the bottom part to make it longer. Release the slide button and let the tube snap into place.
Attach the floor nozzle by firmly sliding the tube into the nozzle.
Disconnect the hose from the tube press the button of the click system and pull the hose handle out of the tube.

ACCESSORY

For the benefit of the different cleaning objectives, attach the accessory to the handle of the hose by sliding it firmly on the handle.
Combination crevice nozzle: for cleaning skirting boards, corners and small areas.
The combination crevice nozzle can be used in two ways:
a. folded in as a crevice nozzle or
b. folded out with a brush.

USE

Check that the voltage stated on the device’s information plate matches the voltage used in your region.

TURNING THE VACUUM CLEANER ON

Place the vacuum cleaner on a dry and level floor.
Pull out the cord by the plug and insert the plug into a power socket.
Turn the vacuum cleaner on by pressing the on/off foot pedal .
Depending on the type of floor you want to vacuum, you can adjust the floor nozzle.
For cleaning hard floors, make sure the brushes in the floor nozzle are down.
For cleaning carpeting or a carpet, make sure that the brushes in the floor nozzle are retracted.
When it is hard to move the brush over the surface you can decrease the suction power with the button to set the suction power min – max or open the the additional suction power control on the handle of the hose.

TURNING THE VACUUM CLEANER OFF

Turn the vacuum cleaner off by pressing the on/off foot pedal .
Unplug the vacuum cleaner, hold the plug and automatically rewind the cord by pressing the cord rewinding foot pedal . Guide the cord with your hand to prevent possible damage. The power cord will be drawn in the vacuum cleaner.

MAINTENANCE

Check the hose, dust collector and filters regularly to prevent any problems. If the hose is clogged, empty it. Empty the dust collector when it is full and clean or replace the filters when they are dirty.

EMPTYING THE DUST COLLECTOR
On the dust collector you will find a maximum indication max fill [17]. Empty the dust collector when the amount of dirt reaches the maximum indication.

Grab the handle of the dust collector and press the button [4] to release the dust collector. Lift the 4 dust collector.
Hold the handle of the dust collector while holding it above a dust bin. Press the button [18] to open the bottom of the dust collector. The bottom lid opens automatically and releases the dirt in the dust bin.
To fully empty the dust collector, calmly shake it above the dust bin.
Close the bottom lid of the dust collector. You will hear a click when the bottom lid is closed correctly.
Place the dust collector back on the vacuum cleaner. You will hear a click when it is placed correctly.

CLEANING THE CYCLONE FILTER
The filters play an important part in the efficiency of the vacuum cleaner. When the filters are clogged the performance will decrease. Therefore cleaning or replacing the filters frequently is essential. Clean the cyclone filter every six months. TOMADO TVC2001B Vacuum Cleaner A06

Grab the handle of the dust collector and press the button [4] to release the dust collector. Lift the dust collector.
Pull the clip [19] forwards and open the lid of the dust collector.
Pull the cyclone filter [20] out of the lid of the dust collector.
Clean the cyclone filter [20] under lukewarm water. Do not use any cleaning agents or brushes. Cleaning the filter will remove the dirt, but will not restore the original color of the filter. The color of the filter is not of any influence to the performance.
Press a much water as possible out of the cyclone filter and let it air dry completely for at least 24 hours.
Attention: using a damp cyclone filter could cause damage to the engine.
Press the cyclone filter back in the lid of the dust collector.
Close the lid of the dust collector. You will hear a click when it is closed correctly.
Place the dust collector back on the vacuum cleaner. You will hear a click when it is placed correctly.

CLEANING OR REPLACING THE MOTOR FILTER
The motor filter ensures no large dust particles can enter the engine. Clean the motor filter every six months.

Grab the handle of the dust collector and press the button [4] to release the dust collector. Lift the dust collector and set it aside.
Take out the motor filter [21] with your thumb and index finger from the air inlet of the vacuum cleaner.
Clean the motor filter [21] under lukewarm water and let it air dry completely. Do not use any cleaning agents or brushes.
Place the dry motor filter back in the air inlet.
Place the dust collector back on the vacuum cleaner. You will hear a click when it is placed correctly.

CLEANING THE CYCLONE SYSTEM AND THE DUST COLLECTOR
When the dust collector and the cyclone system are very dirty, they can be cleaned under lukewarm water.

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Follow step 1, 2 and 3 of chapter CLEANING THE CYCLONE FILTER.
Lift the cyclone system [22] out of the dust collector.
The dust collector [2] and the cyclone system [22] can be cleaned under lukewarm water. Use a soft brush or sponge to remove tough dirt.
Dry the parts thoroughly and let them air dry at least for 24 hours to ensure there is no more moist in the inside of the parts. Attention: using the vacuum cleaner with damp parts can cause damage to the engine.
Place the cyclone system back into the dust collector.
Press the cyclone filter back in the lid of the dust collector.
Close the lid of the dust collector. You will hear a click when it is closed correctly.
Place the dust collector back on the vacuum cleaner. You will hear a click when it is placed correctly.

CLEANING OR REPLACING THE HEPA FILTER
The HEPA filter cleans the air one last time before it leaves the vacuum cleaner. Clean the HEPA filter at least once per six months or when it is very dirty. Replace a damaged HEPA filter with a new original HEPA filter. TOMADO
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Open the grid [23] that covers the HEPA filter by pushing the clip.
Pull the clip back and take out the HEPA filter [24].
Rinse the HEPA filter under lukewarm water and let it air dry completely. Do not use any cleaning agents or brushes.
Put the HEPA filter back into place, when dry, or replace it by a new one.
Replace the grid. Make sure that the grid is properly placed.

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Use the vacuum cleaner only when the filters and a dust bag are in place. If not, it can lead to loss of suction power or damage to the motor.
Unplug the vacuum cleaner before cleaning or replacing the filters.
Torn filters or filters that do not fit properly can cause damage to the engine. Replace a damaged filter by an original new one.
Do not clean the filters in a dishwasher.
Do not use a hair dryer to dry the filters.

STORAGE
For easy storing the vacuum cleaner.

Rewind the cord by pressing the cord rewinding foot pedal .
Push the slide button on the telescopic tube upwards and push the telescopic tube together to make it shorter. Release the slide button and let the tube snap into place.
Park the vacuum cleaner and slide the floor nozzle in the attachment at the back of the device [25].

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
The suction has decreased.	The dust collector is full.	Empty the dust

collector.
The filters are clogged.| Replace the motor filter for a new one or clean the HEPA filter according to the instructions.
It is hard to move the brush over the surface.| The suction power is too high.| Open the extra suction power control on the handle.
The button on the brush is set on the wrong setting.| Make sure the brushes are retracted on carpet.

Make sure the brushes are down on a hard floor.

The vacuum cleaner makes more noise.| The tube or hose is clogged.| Disconnect the tube and the hose and empty them.
The motor filter or HEPA filter is clogged.| Replace the motor filter.

Clean or replace the HEPA filter.

The cyclone system is clogged.| Empty the dust collector and clean the cyclone system 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.