Fantom Vacuum FM743 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
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1. Fantom INSTRUCTION MANUAL FM 43 VACUUM CLEANER Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 NAME OF EACH PART ee 3 PREPARATION BEFORE USE 4 USING THE VACUUM CLEANER 6 USING THEATTACHMENTS 8 EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT 9 CLEANING THE FILTERS 25 ootama 10 CLEARING BLOCKAGES IN THE SUCTION HOSE AND CLEANING THE 11 AGITATORASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 12 TROUBLESHOOTING ooo 16 REPLACEMENT PARTS sos m 16 LIMITED WARRANTY L000 17 HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 tl 12 When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER WARN N G To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury Do not leave the vacuum cleaner when plugged in Unplug itfrom the outlet when notin use and before servicing Do not use outdoors oron wetsurfaces Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used asa toy Close attention is necessary when used by or near children or infirmed persons Use only as described inthis manual Use only the manufacturer s recommended attachments Do not use with a damaged cord or plug If the vacuum cleaner is not working as itshould orif ithas been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water return to FANTOM at 94 Main Mill Street Door 16 Plattsburgh NY 129012. Do not pull or carry by the cord use the cord as a handle close a door on the cord or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners Do notrun the vacuum cleaner over the cord Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not unplug by pulling on the cord To unplug grasp the plug notthe cord Do not handle the plug or the vacuum cleaner with wet hands Do not putany objects into the openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair and anything that may reduce air flow 10 Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all the parts of your body away from openings and moving parts Do not pick up anything thatis burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches orhot ashes Do not use without dust compartment and filters in place 13 Turn offall controls before unplugging 14 Use extra care when cleaning on stairs 15 Do not use to pickup flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present Rev 02 04B 16 Do not touch the agitator while itis spinning 17 Donot place any heavy items ontop ofthe vacuum cleaner 18 Donot step on the hose or pull ittoo strongly 19 Do not pick up items such as pieces of waste paperor cloth which look as though they may cause the hose to become blocked 20 Do not clean or store the vacuum cleaner in places where there are high temperatures 21 Store the vacuum cleaner away from excessive h
3. Caution Be sure to turn the ON OFF switch to the OFF position and disconnect the power cord fromthe walloutlet before replacing any of the parts below REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT LAMP 1 Set the vacuum cleaner to the parallel position 2 Loosen the screws to remove the lens Sia es Lens A When removing the headlight lamp be careful not to pull on the headlight lamp wiring Remove the lamp by pushing it gently in the direction of the arrow and then turning it counterclockwise Push a new lamp gently into the socket and turn it clockwise to tighten it Usea standard bayonet base appliance lamp rated at 120V and 15W LAMP MAX 15W Caution Be careful not to clamp the headlight lamp wiring 6 Reattach the lensand fasten the screws 12 REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Caution Be sure to turn the ON OFF switch to the OFF position and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before replacing any of the parts below REPLACING THE FLAT BELT 1 Remove the bottom plate refer to page 14 2 Lift out the agitator assembly and then remove the flat belt from the motor shaft and the agitator pulley Motor Shaft Flat Belt Flat Belt Pulley 4 Place the aitia assembly into the Bicones il in the nozzle head making sure thatthe new flat belt slides securely into the guide Bearing Holder Caution Install the flat beltso thatit hasno twists init and so that allcomponents Nozzl
4. the complete appliance and accessories freight prepaid to In US FANTOM 94 Main Mill Street Door 16 Plattsburgh N Y 12901 If the appliance is found by FANTOM to be defective in material or workmanship FANTOM will repair or replace it free of charge Proof of purchase date and 19 95 to cover the cost of return shipping and handling must be included Non durable parts including without limitation dust cup filters filters belts brushes and electrical parts which normally require replacement are specifically excluded from warranty The liability of FANTOM is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the unit at our option This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse abuse negligent handling or damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit This warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by or resulting from damages from shipping or repairs service or alterations to the product or any of its parts which have been performed by a repair person not authorized by FANTOM This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and or conventional warranties The responsibility of FANTOM if any is limited to the specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty In no event is FAN
5. tool 8 Dusting brush mi To detach the dusting brush from the upholstery tool Press the tabs on the brush downward to remove it Groove e To reattach the dusting brush to the upholstery tool Insert the front of the upholstery tool under the hook on the front of the dusting brush Press down on the back ofthe upholstery tool to snap it into place under the dusting brush tabs When you have finished using the attachments replace them in their original positions as shown on page 4 EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT Caution Be sure to turn the ON OFF switch to the OFF position and disconnectthe power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning Empty the dust compartment when Press the release button Ameanwhile contents reach the MAX mark press therelease buttonB toremove the dust compartment ___ Release Button A 2 ee wre ea Press the release lever to open the Turn the duster handle several times in the trapdoor direction shown to empty the dust ja NN compartment Release Lever Trapdoor Reattaching the Dust Compartment Close the trapdoorand insert the projection on the Push the dust compartment into dust compartment intothe groove onthe main body the main body as shown to reattach CLEANING THE FILTERS 1 Remove the dust compartment referto page 9 Set the dust compartmentto the parallel position Open thetrapdoor then push the T EE E release button E and p
6. OFF Switch The handle ofthis vacuum cleanercan be setto one of three positions Upright Normal Parallel Place your foot on handle release lever as shown and pull backon the handle until it releases from its upright position Upright position Normal position The handle isnormally locked inthis This position is used for normal cleaning position for storage or when using the attachments Push the handle forward until it locks AN Handle Release Lever Parallel position WIM KA i i i i i Wi This position is used for cleaning under furniture ee ie Re tee tare j T j fi ff Fi 4 tr vrr MT i a TLL i gpm pi ks fP M ma i z Te USING THE VACUUM CLEANER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER Caution Before using the height adj ustment lever please make Height AdjustmentLever SS sure the nozzle head is tilted backward from the floor The nozzle head can be adjusted to four different height settings Nozzle Head Set the height adjustment to the appropriate carpet length M Use the 3 Zam height setting ARBEr um a NAN canter TURN OFF BRUSH ROLL EE WHEN USING TOOLS The RUG FLOOR TOOLS selector should only be adjusted while the vacuum cleaner isturned on and inthe upright position When cleaning a rugor carpet first turn the ON OFF switch to the ON 10 T position and then set the RUG Mu Va FLOOR TOOLS selector tothe RUG position Rug Floor Tools When cle
7. TOM liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Important Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping Be sure to include proof of purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name complete address and phone number with a note giving purchase information model number and what you believe is the problem with item We recommend you insure the package as damage in shipping is not covered by your warranty Mark the outside of your package ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD Please fill out and mail the product registration card within ten 10 days of purchase The registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification By returning this card you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions RETURN TO FANTOM 94 Main Mill Street Door 16 Plattsburgh N Y 12901 Model FM743 Appliance model Date purchased Name of store Owner s name Address City State Zip Code Printed in China
8. aning a bare floor or when using SELECTOR one of the attachments setthe RUG FLOOR TOOLS selector tothe FLOOR position Caution Do notchange the setting of the RUG FLOOR TOOLS selector while the vacuum cleaner is turned off EDGE CLEANING This vacuum cleaner is equipped with an edge cleaning function for cleaning carpet edges near baseboards and stationary furniture USING THE ATTACHMENTS Caution When using one of the attachments during cleaning setthe vacuum cleaner to the upright position 1 Remove the attachments from the vacuum cleaner 2 Press the release button C to disconnect the handle fromthe vacuum cleaner Release Button C Caution When removing the attachments pull them inthe directions shown in the illustration Pulling them in the wrong direction or pulling them forcefully may cause damage to the attachment clamp 17 Nn aa li Attach the attachments onthe handleor Attachment Clamp the suction hose B e Attach the attachments as shown below Upholstery Dusting Tool Brush Wand Crevice Tool Handle _ _ Suction Hose A __ 7 d d Bia M i Caution Before using the suction hose B Suction Hose B please make sure the handle is reattached onthe body E IA e Hook the hose holder onto the holder mount Caution Before usingthe attachments please make sure the hoseis hooked on theholder mount Upholstery
9. ays replace the old filter with a new one Insert anew HEPAfilter with the seal to the inside of the vacuum cleaner Reattach the filter cover Caution e Be sure that seal on the HEPAfilter is inserted towards the inside of the vacuum cleaner e The filter cover should be correctly oriented when it is reattached Do not reattach it upside down CLEANING THE SUB FILTER Clean the sub filter when it becomes dirty 1 Remove the dust compartment refer to page 8 Remove the air inlet cover 2 Remove the sub filter from the vacuum cleaner 3 Gently clean the sub filter with water Make sure that itis completely dry and then re install it into the vacuum cleaner Replace the air inlet cover andthe dust compartment Caution Do not wash the sub filterin a washing machine and donot use any other equipment such asa hairdryer to dry it Always allow 24 hours for drying Do not operate the vacuum without the sub filter Be sure the sub filteris dry and properly installed Failure todo socould resultin electrical shock personal injury or motor failure Note We recommend replacing the sub filter every three 3 to six 6 months depending on usage TROUBLESHOOTING If thereis a problem with the vacuum cleaner carry out the following checks to find the cause If the problem still persists after the checks have been made do notuse the vacuum cleaner to preventthe possibility of an accident occurring Turn the ON OFF switch toth
10. e older Mount Cleaning Utensil Operate vacuum cleaner only at the voltage specified on name plate wa Power Cord r iT n SG CI 4 51 Crevice Tool TA Wand Rug Floor Tools SELECTOR PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Caution Do not connectthe power cord plug to the wall outlet until assembly is completed Attaching the handle Set the vacuum cleaner Insert the handle to the upright position as shown in the illustration Suction HoseA Hose Cuff Suction Inlet Upholstery Tool amp Dusting Brush PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE WINDING THE POWER CORD Hook the power cord over Wind the power cord around the cord the clip which is located on storage hooks iB the upper cord storage hook N as shown it eSecure the power cord plug on the power cord Cord Storage Rotate the upper cord storage hook Return the hook to the downward upright position before attempting torewind the power cord WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit ina polarized outlet only one way Ifthe plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way USING THE VACUUM CLEANER e Start or stop vacuum cleaner by pushing on the switch ON
11. e OFF position disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and contact FANTOM Customer Service at 1 800 275 9251 The motor does notoperate The power cord plugis not e insert the power cord plu when the ON OFF switchis securely inserted into the securely oes the wall kli set tothe ON position wall outlet outlet refer to page 5 Suction force is weak e The dust compartment is full e Empty the dust compartment refer to page 9 e The suction hose is blocked e Remove the blockage refer to page 11 e The nozzle head is blocked Remove the blockage refer to page 11 e The filters are dirty e Clean the filters refer to page 10 refer to page 15 e The nozzle air inlet pipe is e Remove the blockage blocked refer to page 11 e The bypass vavle isopened Remove the blockage refer to page 11 The agitator does not The flat belt is worn or e Replace the flat belt operate broken refer to page 13 TO ORDER REPLACEMENT FILTERS CALL 1 800 275 9251 9BF D P111 00721 0304 0 E 16 ONE 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FANTOM warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of the original purchase when utilized for normal household use subject to the following conditions exclusions and exceptions If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the warranty period return
12. e Head turn smoothly 5 Reattach the bottom plate refer to page 14 13 REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS REMOVING THE BOTTOM PLATE Set the vacuum cleaner to the parallel position and turn it over Locking Tab 2 Using a Philips screwdriver loosen the screw on the bottom plate and slide the locking latch to the left 3 Push on the two 2 locking tabs at the rear of the left and right side of the base to release the bottom plate and lift the base off Insert the projection on the bottom plate 2 Press on the bottom plate so that into the groove on the nozzle housing and setthe bottom plate in place the two 2 locking tabs snap in place 3 Slide the locking latch to the right and re tighten the screw using a Philips screwdriver Locking Tab Turn the vacuum over and place in the upright position REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING THE FILTER Under normal usage the HEPAFilter will require replacement once every three 3 months however vacuuming large amounts of extremely fine dust powder or similar material over along period of time may decrease airflow performance through the filter If this occurs it may become necessary to replace the HEPAFilter more often Only use genuine FANTOM replacement filters Filter Cover 1 Press inthe locking tabs at points 1 and pull the filter cover away fromthe vacuum cleaner 2 Remove the HEPAfilter Caution e Do notattempt to wash the HEPATfilter Alw
13. tlet before clearing any blockages in the suction hose and cleaning the agitator assembly Cleaning blockages Cleaning blockages in the suction hose A B 1 Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position Remove thehose cuff from the suction inlet and then remove any blockages from the hose Reattach the hose cuff to the suction inlet and then operate the vacuum cleaner to check that the blockage has been properly cleared Iif the hose is still blocked the suction force will be weak Cleaning blockages inthe nozzle head 1 Remove the bottom plate refer to page 14 doze laad Nozzle Pipe i old 2 Remove any blockages from the nozzle head ey oe i Reattach the bottom plate to the nozzle head and then operate the vacuum cleaner to check that the blockage has been properly cleared Ifthe nozzle head is still blocked the suction force will be weak Caution When the suction hose A B or Nozzle head is i ypass Valve blocked the bypass valve will be opened Aa E b Inside automatically to protect the motor resulting re in the suction force being reduced The bypass valve will be at its original position automatically after the blockage is removed Cleaning the agitator assembly When threads get caughtin the agitator assembly clean the assembly e Remove the bottom plate refterto page 14 Remove threads caught in the assembly by cutting them with scissors Scissors Threads REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
14. ull outthe main filter The main filter and prefilter willbe removed atthe same time Caution Do not push the release button E at the upright position gt As this may drop or damage the Le main filter and prefilter 7 Clean the main filter and prefilter with a soft bristled brush not included and rinse with cold water Allow both items to dry completely for 24 hours ew Caution mae 2 eDo notuse ahard bristled brush to clean filters TT This mayresult indamage to the filters e Do notattempt to dry with a hairdryer or by placing ina clothes dryer Hot air may cause the kad filters to warp Cleaning Utensil To maintain optimum suction power the dustfilter fins should be kept clean of dirt Clean the filter fins free of dirt with the forked end of cleaning utensil as shown Cleaning Utensil Reattaching thefilters 1 Insert the main filter into the Hold ontothe mainfilter andinsert into prefilter as shown the dustcompartment e Align theribs ofthe mainfilter to match the shapeof the opening inthe dust Prefilter compartment and press firmly to insert Dust Compartment Main Filter 3 Close the trapdoor NOTE We recommend replacing the main filter every three 3 to six 6 months depending on the amount of use 10 CLEARING BLOCKAGES AND CLEANING THE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY Caution Be sure to turn the ON OFF switch tothe OFF position and disconnect the powercord fromthe wall ou
15. umidity 22 When carrying the vacuum cleaner hold it by the carrying handle 24 Always place foot on handle release when adjusting the handle position of the vacuum cleaner 25 Ifthe supply cord ofthis appliance is damaged it mustonly be replaced by FANTOM because special purpose tools are required SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only Note to user concerning attachment plug To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fitin a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully inthe outlet reverse the plug Ifit still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug inany way 23 Before servicing the vacuum cleaner allow all internal metal parts to cool first NAMES OF EACH PART Handle Release Button C Ce Height Adjustment Lever Headlight X Set the ON OFF switch to ON to light the headlight WARNING ye j oie Suction HoseA Power Cord Plug Release 3 Plug shown nis may differ from actual Release plug attached to unit Button A Button B for your area Lever A Y A NII ON OFF Switch ESIISADE E ll Hooks Vt ym oa Dust MH Compartment E Hose Holder A G Suction Hose B Upholstery Tool amp 7 lt Dusting Brush Handle Releas
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