Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean your vacuum. Never let any liquid get inside the vacuum; never immerse any part of the vacuum into a liquid. Note: Make sure the vacuum is completely dry before using it. Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning. 10 90518824 CAN. CANNISTER VAC 10/28/08 10:40 AM Page 11 Cleaning the filter The appliance is fitted with a filter cleaning feature. • After every use switch the appliance off but don't unplug from the mains. • Ensure the container is securely in place. • Press the filter cleaning switch (3) and the filter cleaning cycle will run for 10 seconds, after which it will automatically switch off. During the 10 seconds, the auto cleaning system cleans the filter. • The plug can now be removed from the socket. This will ensure that the next time the appliance is used the performance is at its optimum. Note: The appliance is designed to prevent vacuuming during the filter cleaning cycle. If the vacuum is switched on during the filter cleaning cycle, the filter cleaning cycle will stop. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or cleaning on the appliance, unplug the appliance. • Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance using a soft brush or dry cloth. • Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. VN2200/VN1400P - Clearing the large turbo brush (fig. G) • Remove any hair or threads collected onto the brush (28). Use a pair of scissors if necessary. • Remove the cover (29) to remove any foreign objects blocking the air turbine (30). Refit the cover. Emptying the container (fig. H & I) The container (9) must be emptied when the dirt fills to the maximum mark indicated on the bin. • Remove the container (9) from the appliance by pressing the two release buttons (31) and lifting the container out of the appliance. • Press the lower door latch (32) to release the dirt. • Empty the container as necessary. • Clean the filter as described below. • Close the lower door and make sure that it clicks into place. • Re-fit the container (9) into the appliance, make sure that the release buttons (31) click into place. • Press the filter cleaning switch (3) and the filter cleaning cycle will run for 10 seconds, after which it will automatically switch off. This will ensure that the next time the appliance is used, the performance will be at it's optimum. Cleaning WARNING: Before cleaning and maintenance, switch the ppliance off and unplug it. • From time to time wipe the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. Do not immerse the appliance in water. Cleaning the container filters (fig. H - K) The container filters prevent dust and dirt from entering the motor housing. The filters are re-usable and should be cleaned periodically. • Remove the container from the appliance (fig. H). • Press the lower door latch (32) to release the lower door (fig. I). • Remove the pre-filter (33) from the container (9) (fig. J) by rotating anti clockwise. • Pull the filter (34) off the filter holder (fig. K). 11 90518824 CAN. CANNISTER VAC 10/28/08 10:40 AM Page 12 WARNING: Do not brush or use compressed air to clean the filter. • Depending on its condition, rinse the outside of the filter with water. Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours before reinserting it. WARNING: Do not wash the inside of the filter. • Replace the filter. • Re-fit the pre-filter. • Close the lower door. • Re-insert the container into the appliance. Cleaning the motor filter (fig. H & L) The motor filter (35) prevents particles and larger objects from entering the motor housing when the container is removed. The filter (35) is re-usable and should be cleaned regularly. • Remove the container from the appliance (fig. H). • Take the filter (35) out (fig. L). • Brush any loose dust off the filter. • Replace the filter (35). • Re-insert the container into the appliance. Replacement Parts Replacing the filters If the container filter (34) is damaged or fails to operate properly, it must be replaced. Replacement filters are available from your Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. VLF50). For information regarding Replacement Filters please call 1-800-544-6986. Replacing the container filter • Proceed as described above to replace the filter (34). Replacing the outlet filter (fig. M & N) The appliance is fitted with a lifetime filter but if it is required to be replaced, replace it as follows: • Remove the two screws (36) • Remove the cover (37) by using a tool to lift the cover up. • Remove the old filter (38) by pulling it out. • Insert the new filter as shown. • Refit the cover with the two screws (36). IMPORTANT: UNPLUG VACUUM BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean your vacuum. Never let any liquid get inside the vacuum; never im...