Fantom Vacuum FM740 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
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1. Bottom Plate Remove the bottom plate by pulling the tabs as illustrated Insert the projection on the 2 Push the bottom plate as shown bottom place into the groove on the nozzle head and set Press Press the bottom plate in place Projection Turn the vacuum over and place in the upright position TROUBLESHOOTING If thereis a problem with the vacuum cleaner carry outthe following checks to find the cause Ifthe problem still persists after the checks have been made do notuse the vacuum cleanerto preventthe possibility of an accident occurring Turn the ON OFF switch to the OFF position disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and contact FANTOM Customer Service at 1 800 668 9600 Or visitour website at www fantom com Cause Remedy The motor does notoperate when the ON OFF switch is set tothe ON position The power cord plugis not securely inserted into the wall outlet e Insert the power cord plug securely into the wall outlet refer to page 5 Suction force is weak The noise is loud e The dust compartment is full e The suction hose is blocked e The nozzle head is blocked e The filters main filter pre filter and the secondary filters are dirty The agitator is dirty e Emp2. FANT O u INSTRUCTION MANUAL VACUUM CLEANER FM740 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS NAMES OF EACH PART CLEARING BLOCKAGESAND CLEANING THE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When usingan electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER WARN N G 7 To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury 1 Donot leave the vacuum cleaner when plugged in Unplug it from the outlet when notin use and before servicing 2 Donot useoutdoors oron wetsurfaces 3 Do not allow it to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when used by ornear children or infirmed persons 4 Useonly as described in this manual Use only the manufacturer s recommended attachments 5 Donot use with a damaged cordor plug If the vacuum cleaneris not working as itshould orif ithas been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water return to FANTOM at 178 West Service Rd Champlain NY 12919 6 Donot pullor carry by the cord usethe cord as ahandle close a dooron the cord or pull the cord around sharp edgesor corners Do notrun the vacuum cleaner overthe cord Keep the cord away from heated surfaces 7 Donot unplug by pulling on the cord To unplug grasp the plug notthe cord 8 Do not ha
3. Cleaning the agitator assembly When threads get caughtin the agitator assembly clean the assembly Remove threads caught in the assembly by cutting them with scissors Scissors Threads REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 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 cleanerto the parallel position AS n 8 J S C Loosen the screws toremove the lens When removing the headlight lamp be careful not to pull on the headlight lamp wiring Remove the lamp by pushing itgently 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 Reattach the lens and fasten the screws 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 Remove the bottom plate refer to page 15 Lift outthe agitator assembly and then remove the flat belt from the motor shaft and the agitator pulley Motor Shaft Hi
4. OM MAX mark 3 Press the release lever to open the Turn the duster handle several times in the trapdoor r direction shown to empty the dust compartment Release Lever Trapdoor Reattaching the Dust Compartment Close the trapdoorand insert the projection on the 2 Push the dust compartment into dust compartment intothe groove onthe main body the main body as shown to reattach CLEANING THE FILTERS Release Button B 1 Remove the dust compartment referto page 8 Set the dust compartmentto the parallel position Open the trapdoor then push the release button B and pull outthe main filter eThe main filter and prefilter will be removed atthe same time Caution Do not push therelease button B at the upright position As this may drop or damage the main filter and prefilter Clean the main filter and prefilter with a soft bristled brush and rinse with cold water Allow both items to dry completely Caution eDo notuse ahard bristled brush to clean filters This may result in damage to the filters eDo notattempt to dry with a hairdryer orby placing in a clothes dryer Hot air may cause the filters to warp Cleaning utensil To maintain optimum suction power the dustfilter fins should be kept clean of dirt e Clean the filter fins free of dirt with the end of fork as shown Reattaching the filters 1 Insert the main filterinto the Hold onto the main filte
5. C5 4 Install the wand to the hose e To achieve maximum reach with the attachments attach the crevice toolto the end ofthe wand e Securely and firmly connect the wand to the hose while twisting the wand as shown inthe illustration below e The end ofthe wand which has the marking of should be connected to the hose The upholstery tool amp dusting brush can be attached directly to the wand hose or the end ofthe crevice tool Refer tothe illustration for the correct way to position the upholstery tool amp dusting brush Wands Crevice Tool Ij 73 d Crevice Tool os M gt Tja Wand Upholstery as l is E wass Dusting Brush TJ Crevice Tool CN M Upholstery tool amp Dusting brush To detach the dusting brush from the upholstery tool Press the tabs on the brush downward to remove it To reattach the dusting brush to the upholstery tool Insert the front of the upholstery tool under the hook on the frontof the dusting brush Press down on the back ofthe upholstery tool to snap it into place under the dusting brush tabs 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 compartmentwhen Push therelease buttonto removethe contents reach the MAX mark dust compartment Release Button
6. Flat Belt Holding two ends of the agitator to place the agitator assembly into the grooves by in the nozzle head making sure that the new flatbelt slides securely into the guide Brush Holder I Caution A Install the flat beltso that it has Groove J notwists init and so that all components turn smoothly Reattach the bottom plate refer to page 15 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 AGITATOR Remove the bottom plate 1 refer to page 15 2 Lift outthe agitator assembly and then remove the agitator assembly as shown Motor Shaft Flat Belt Place the agitator assembly into the grooves inthe nozzle head making sure that the new agitator assembly operate smoothly Brush Holder I Caution ZA Install the flat belt so that it has Groove J notwists init and so that all components turn smoothly 5 Reattach the bottom plate refer to page 15 REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS REMOVING THE BOTTOM PLATE 1 Set the vacuum cleanerto the parallel position and turn it over Pull here Slide the latch in the direction shown
7. as shown in the illustration Handle Screw Crevice Tool Upholstery Tool amp Dusting Brush Insert the screw that you removed Be sure screw is tightened but not over tightened Handle Screw SHUN PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE WINDING THE POWER CORD Hookthe power cord over the clip which is located on Wind the power cord around the cord storage hooks the upper cord storage hook as shown Cord Storage Hooks SJ a Hose Holder LA A Ss Ts Plug shown in figure may differ from actual plug attached to unit for your area ill y c imm w UN LS MAMAN Vie Holder Mount Poy z Rotate the upper cord storage hook downward Return the hook tothe upright position before attempting to rewind the power cord Upper Cord Storage Hook 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 OFF ON ON OFF Switch ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
8. 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 FANTOM 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 you
9. The handle of this vacuum cleanercan be set to one of three positions Upright Normal Parallel Place yourfoot on either one ofthe handle release points as shown andpull back on the handleuntil it releases fromits upright position Handle Release Upright position Normal position The handle is normally locked inthis This position is used for normal cleaning position for storage or when using the i attachments Push the handle forward until it locks Parallel position This position is used for cleaning under furniture EDGE CLEANING This vacuum cleaner is equipped with an edge cleaning function for cleaning carpet edges near baseboards and stationary furniture USING THE ATTACHMENTS aution When usingthe attachments during cleaning set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position Disconnect the hose from the vacuum cleaner Pull the hose gently in the direction of the arrow todisconnect it Hook the hose holderonto the holder mount Caution Before usingthe attachments please make sure the hose is hooked on the holder mount Remove the wands from the Holder vacuum cleaner Mount e Two wands are contained together Pull out the second wand as shown Caution Crevice 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 ribs TI 7
10. aged it must only be replaced by FANTOM because special purpose tools are required SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only Note touser 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 in the outlet reverse the plug Ifit still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way NAMES OF EACH PART Handle Cord Storage Power Cord Hooks Power Cord Plug X Plug shown in figure may differ from actual plug attached to unit for your area Hose Holder E Ts ON OFF Switch Me D N WIT gt LI Dust Compartment Crevice Tool S Wand Upholstery Tool amp Dusting Brush Filter Cover THN mi SJ ae Y Handle Release Holder Mount e SN WARNING Operate vacuum cleaner only at the voltage specified on name plate PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE aution Do not connectthe power cord plug to the wall outlet until assembly is completed Attaching the handle Setthe vacuum cleaner The handle screw has to the upright position been installed for shipping purposes Remove the screw before inserting handle Insert the handle
11. ndle the plug or the vacuum cleaner with wet hands 9 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 1 Do not pick up anything thatis burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes 12 Donot use without dust compartment and filters in place 13 Turn off all controls before unplugging 14 Use extra care when cleaning on stairs 15 Donot useto pickup flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present 16 Ir 18 19 20 2 22 23 24 25 Do not touch the agitator while itis spinning Do not place any heavy items on top ofthe vacuum cleaner Do not step on the hose or pull ittoo strongly Do not pick up items such as pieces of waste paperor cloth which look as though they may causethe hose to become blocked Do not cleanor store the vacuumcleaner in places where there are high temperatures Store the vacuum cleaner away from excessive humidity When carrying the vacuum cleaner holdit by the carrying handle Before servicing the vacuum cleaner allow all metal parts to cool first Always place footon handle release when adjusting the handle position of the vacuum cleaner Ifthe supply cord ofthis appliance is dam
12. r and insert into prefilter as shown the dustcompartment e Align theribs ofthe main filter to match the shape of the hole in the dust compartment and press firmly to insert Prefilter 3 Close the trapdoor CLEANING AND REPLACING THE SECONDARY FILTERS Caution Be sure to turn the ON OFF switch to the OFF position and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaningthe filters Depending on usage and conditions the HEPA filter lasts 3 to 6 months however vacuuming large amounts of extremely fine dust powderor similar material over a long period of time may decrease airflow performance through the filter Ifthis occurs it may become necessary to replace the HEPA Filter Only use genuine FANTOM replacement filters Filter Cover 1 Remove the filter cover Remove the HEPA filter from the filter cover Replace the HEPA filter Caution The HEPA filter cannot be reused 4 Replace the filter cover HEPA Filter Clean the sub filter when it becomes dirty Remove the dust compartment refer to page 8 Remove the air inlet cover 2 Remove the sub filter from the vacuum cleaner 3 Gently cleanthe sub filter with water Make sure that itis completely dry and then re install it into the vacuum cleaner Replace the air inlet cover and the dust compartment Caution Do not wash the air outlet filter and sub filterin a washing machine and do not use any other eq
13. r 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 sx CON 069090900000000090090000090000000090000900000000000000000000000000000000090000000000000000000000 OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD Please fill out and mail the product registration card within ten 10 days of purchase in order to validate the foregoing Limited Warranty 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 178 WEST SERVICE RD CHAMPLAIN N Y 12919 Model Appliance model Date purchased Name of store Owner s name Address City State Zip Code Printed in China
14. ty the dust compartment refer to page 9 e Remove the blockage refer to page 11 e Remove the blockage refer to page 11 e Clean the filters refer to page 9 e Replace the HEPA filter refer to page 10 e Clean the sub filter refer to page 10 e Clean the agitator refer to page 11 The agitator does not operate The flat belt is worn or broken The agitatoris wornor broken e Replace the flat belt refer to page 13 e Replace the agitator refer to page 14 TO ORDER REPLACEMENT FIL TERS CALL 1 800 668 9600 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 the complete appliance and accessories freight prepaid to In US FANTOM 178 West Service Rd Champlain N Y 12919 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
15. uipment such as a hair dryer to dry it Do not operate the vacuum without the sub filter Be sure the filteris dry and properly installed Failure to do so could result in electrical shock personal injury or motor failure 10 CLEARING BLOCKAG ES IN THE SUCTION HOSE AND CLEANING THE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY Caution Be sure to turn the ON OFF switch to the OFF position and disconnect the power cord fromthe wall outletbefore clearing any blockagesin the suction hose and cleaning the agitator assembly Clearing blockages in the suction hose 1 Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position Remove the hose cuff from the suction inlet and then remove any blockages from the hose Reattach the hose cuff to the suction inlet and Suction Inlet then operate the vacuum cleaner to check that the blockage has been properly cleared If the hose is still blocked the suction force will be weak Remove the lower hose joint from the lower suction inlet as shown above Remove the bottom plate refer to page15 Remove any blockages in the nozzle pipe while being extremely careful not to damage it Re install all the parts in the reverse order of removal For the procedure for reattaching the bottom plate refer to page15 Caution e Check that all parts have been installed correctly before reattaching the bottom plate eFirmly and securely insert the lower hose cuff
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