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Tornado Cylinder 700W Cyclonic Vacuum
FLR00046
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Tornado Cylinder 700W Cyclonic Vacuum
FLR00046
User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed. These instructions should be saved for future reference:
• Read and familiarise yourself with all operating instructions before using this
Vacuum Cleaner.
• Before plugging your unit into the mains, visually check that the unit is intact
and has not suffered any transit damage.
• Check that the voltage indicated on the data plate corresponds with that of the
local network before connecting the appliance to the mains power supply.
• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years when it
is energised or cooling down.
• Do not immerse the appliance or its cord in water or any other liquids.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the mains supply.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• It is imperative to unplug the power cord after the appliance has been used,
before it is cleaned and whilst being repaired.
• Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by a qualified
electrician. Improper repairs may place user at serious risk.
• Do not operate this appliance with a damaged plug or cord, after a malfunction
or after being dropped or damaged in any way.
• Regular, periodic checks should be carried out on the mains cable to
• ensure no damage is evident. Should there be any signs of damage the
appliance should not be used.
• If the power cable is damaged, it should only be replaced by the manufacturer
or a suitable qualified after-sales-service in order to avoid a hazard
• Do not allow the mains cable to hang over sharp edges or come in contact with
hot surfaces.
• Allow the unit to cool before storage.
• Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and allow to
cool.
• This appliance is intended for household use only and should not be used for
industrial purposes.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
supplied or recommended by supplier.
• Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• Do not push objects into any openings as damage to the appliance and/or
electric shock may occur.
• Unplug after each use. Grasp the plug, not the cord.
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Tornado Cylinder 700W Cyclonic Vacuum
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• Do not pull or carry the Vacuum Cleaner by the electrical cord, use the handle
provided.
• Ensure fingers and other objects are never placed in any part of the vacuum
cleaner. Clothing or hair may become trapped if the vacuum is used
improperly.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, jewellery, fingers and all parts of the body away
from openings and moving parts.
• Keep all air vents clear and free of dust, lint, hair and anything else that may
reduce airflow.
• Avoid directing the appliance towards naked flames as the air discharged may
extinguish gas fires or pilot lights and may disturb ashes in open fires.
• Do not Vacuum water or any other liquids with this vacuum.
• Do not Vacuum hot ashes or lit cigarettes, etc.
Description of Parts – Vacuum Cleaner (rear view)
Description of Parts – Accessories
1. Cyclonic filter assembly
2. On/off button
3. Rear air outlet & Hepa filter
4. Power/speed controller
5. Mains cable & plug
6. Cylinder release button
7. Cable retract button (press to retract
cable)
8. Wheel(s)
9. Dust compartment
10. Air intake/hose connector
11. Floor tool
12. Crevice & Upholstery multi tool
13. Flexible hose
14. Hose connector
15. Air control valve
16. Hose tool connector
17. Telescopic Tube
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
15
17
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11
12
13
16
14
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Tornado Cylinder 700W Cyclonic Vacuum
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User Manual
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Description of Parts – Cylinder detail
Assembling Your Vacuum Cleaner
CAUTION Ensure that the vacuum cleaner is not connected to the mains supply before using
the attachments.
Attaching the Flexible Hose (13) to the vacuum
Attach the Flexible Hose (13) to the vacuum cleaner by pushing the Hose Connector (14)
into the Air Intake (10) and rotating anticlockwise, arrowed below:
NB to remove the hose, rotate the Hose Connector (14) clockwise and pull out.
Attaching the Telescopic Tube (17) and Floor Tool (11)
1. Push the Telescopic Tube (17) onto the Hose tool connector (16) as shown below left:
2. Extend the Telescopic Tube (17) to the desired length by pushing the catch down and
extending.
3. Attach the Floor Tool (11) to the other end as shown above.
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19
18
18. Filter cover
19. Cyclonic filter
20. Dust release catch
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2
3
Telescopic Tube
Hose Tool Connector
Telescopic Tube
Telescopic Tube
Telescopic Tube
Floor Tool
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2
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Using Your Vacuum Cleaner
1. Pull the Mains Cable and Plug (5) out of the vacuum cleaner, being careful not the
pull the cable out beyond the red mark but after the yellow mark.
2. Insert the mains plug into the nearest socket.
3. Press the On/off button (2) to power up the vacuum.
NB Adjust the lever on the Floor Tool (11) according to the type of floor being cleaned. Push
the lever down for use on hard floors (i.e. non carpeted), pull the lever up for vacuum
cleaning carpets:
Using the Crevice & Upholstery multi tool (12)
Attach the Crevice & Upholstery multi tool (12) onto the Telescopic Tube (17) to
clean carpet edges, upholstered furniture and hard to get at areas:
NB If the Telescopic Tube (17) is not required, attach the Crevice & Upholstery multi tool
(12) or the Floor tool (11) directly to the Hose tool connector (16) on the end of the flexible
hose, this useful whilst cleaning soft furnishings, stairs, etc. as below:
Left: Adjust the lever on the
Floor Tool for carpeted or
hard floors:
Up for carpets
Down for hard floors
Left: Attached the Crevice &
Upholstery multi tool to
clean carpet edges
Right: Fold the brush down
to clean hard to get at areas
and upholstery.
Left: Attached the Crevice &
Upholstery multi tool to the
Hose. Use the brush to clean
upholstery.
Right: Attached the Floor
tool to the Hose to clean the
stairs.
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5. Remove the Hepa (a) and the foam (b)
filter (arrowed right). Wash the filters in
running water until the water runs clear.
Allow the filters to dry for 24 hours
before reuse.
6. Lift the Cyclonic filter (19) out of the
Dust compartment (9) and again wash in
running water until clean. Allow the filter
to dry for 24 hours before reuse.
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1. Once the dust level reaches the ‘MAX’
mark (arrowed left) on the Dust
compartment (9) it will need emptying
and the filters cleaned.
2. To empty the cleaner, press the Cylinder
release button (6) and remove the
cylinder.
3. Hold the Dust compartment (10) over a
dust bin and pull the Dust release catch
(20) outwards slightly to open and allow
the dust to fall out of the into the bin.
4. Next twist off the Filter cover (18) by
rotating it anticlockwise and remove.
a
b
Using the power/speed controller (4)
This control is useful for varying the suction power. Rotate the control downwards to reduce
power whilst cleaning hard floors or similar and rotate upwards to increase suction power for
carpets, rugs, etc.
Emptying and Cleaning Your Vacuum Cleaner
WARNING Always disconnect the cleaner from the mains power supply before cleaning.
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2
3
4
5
WARNING do not continue to use your
vacuum cleaner once the ‘MAX’ mark
has been reached as permanent
damage may occur to the appliance.
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Care and Use of your Vacuum Cleaner
WARNING Always disconnect the cleaner from the mains power supply before cleaning.
• Clean outside of the cleaner with a clean damp cloth. Never clean with harsh or abrasive
cleaners.
• Do not submerge the cleaner in water or any other liquids.
• Empty the Dust Compartment (9) as soon as the ‘MAX’ line is reached.*
• Wash the Hepa, Sponge and Cyclonic Filters regularly – see table below.
• Allow all the filters to thoroughly dry out for 24 hours before reassembly and use.
*WARNING do not continue to use your vacuum cleaner once the ‘MAX’ mark has been
reached as permanent damage may occur to the appliance.
Recommended cleaning times
Filter Type
Recommended cleaning period
WARNING Ensure the filters are cleaned periodically according to the table above, failure to
clean the filters regularly will severely impair the performance and permanent damage may
occur to the appliance.
7. Finally, remove the Rear outlet & Hepa
filter (3) and wash the filter clean
ensuring it is thoroughly dry before
reuse.
• Shake
out
debris
when
you
empty
the dust
container
•
Rinse
under
war
m
water
once
a
month
• Allow to dry thoroughly for 24 hours before reuse.
•
Occasionally
r
emove
any
dust/debris
as
necessary
.
• The filter should
also
be
rinsed
under
warm water
once a month.
• Allow to dry thoroughly for 24 hours before reuse.
•
• Shake
out
debris
once
a
month
•
Rinse
under
war
m
water
once
every
3-6
months
• Allow to dry thoroughly for 24 hours before reuse.
Round Hepa Filter
Round Sponge Filter
Rear Outlet Hepa
Filter
Cyclonic Filter
• Shake
out
debris
once
a
month
•
Rinse
under
war
m
water
once
a month.
• Allow to dry thoroughly for 24 hours before reuse.
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Tornado Cylinder 700W Cyclonic Vacuum
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Fitting a new plug
The mains lead must be connected as shown below. The wires are coloured with the
following code - Brown wire = Live (L), Blue wire = Neutral (N).
NB no connection must be made to the Earth (E) terminal.
• The Blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured Black.
• The Brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured Red.
• Check that there are no cut or stray strands of wire inside the plug.
• Use a 13 Amp BS 1362 fuse, only use BSI or ASTA approved fuses.
• If you are in any way unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified
electrician.
• After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug, the cover must be refitted to the
plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.
Technical Specification
Model Number
FLR00046
Supply Voltage
AC 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
Rated Power
700W
Protection Class
II
Unpacked Weight (approx.)
3.8 Kgs
Dimensions (approx.)
330mm (l) x 230mm (w) x 260mm (h)
Vacuum
≥17kpa
Noise Level
79dB
Dust Compartment Capacity
2.0L
Connect
Brown to
Live (L)
Connect
Blue to
Neutral (N)
Ensure the outer sheath of the mains lead
is securely held by the cable clamp
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Tornado Cylinder 700W Cyclonic Vacuum
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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Unit fails to turn on.
The unit may not be
properly plugged in.
The fuse may have
tripped.
Ensure the plug is fully
inserted into the socket and
the socket is switched on.
Check the fuse on the mains
board, if it has tripped, reset
it.
Low suction or poor pick-up.
Cylinder is full.
Filters are clogged.
Blockage in the hose.
Empty the cylinder. Check
and clean the filters.
Check the hose and clear if
necessary.
The vacuum is making a “hissing”
sound.
The airflow is
restricted
Empty the cylinder. Check
and clean the filters.
Check the hose and clear any
blockages if necessary.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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