Silvercrest 337686 Owner's manual

ANTI-DUST MITE HANDHELD VACUUM

ASPIRADORA DE MANO ANTIÁCAROS DEL POLVO

SMS 300 A1

ANTI DUST MITES HANDHELD

VACUUM CLEANER

Operating instructions

ASPIRADOR ANTIÁCAROS

Instrucciones de uso

IAN 337686_1907

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US - ES Instrucciones de uso Página 21

Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarize yourself with all functions of the

device.

Antes de empezar a leer abra la página que contiene las imágenes y, en seguida, familiarícese con todas

las funciones del dispositivo.

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Contents

Introduction .......................................2

Warning types .....................................2

Safety instructions ..................................3

Basic safety instructions ........................................3

Important cord information .....................................7

Intended use ................................................8

Package contents and initial inspection .................8

Parts and operating components ......................9

Safety switches ....................................9

Operation ........................................10

Usage recommendations ............................11

Cleaning .........................................11

Emptying dust container ..................................... 12

Cleaning the dust ﬁlter ...................................... 13

Cleaning the UV-C lamp ..................................... 13

Storage ..........................................13

Disposal .........................................14

Disposal of the appliance .................................... 14

Disposal of the packaging ................................... 14

Troubleshooting ...................................15

Fault causes and remedies ................................... 15

Appendix ........................................16

Technical speciﬁcations ...................................... 16

FCC Compliance Statement .................................. 17

3 year limited warranty ...................................... 18

Distributor ................................................ 19

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.

You have selected a high-quality product. The operating

instructions are part of this product. They contain important

information on safety, usage and disposal. Before using the

product, please familiarise yourself with all operating and safety

instructions. Use the product only as described and for the range

of applications speciﬁed. Please also pass these operating

instructions on to any future owner.

Warning types

The following warning types are used in these operating

instructions:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

potential injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury and death.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE indicates information, which is considered important, but

not hazardous (e. g. messages related to material damage).

A TIP provides additional information that will assist you in using

the appliance.

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Safety instructions

This section contains important safety instructions for using the appliance.

This appliance complies with statutory safety regulations. Improper use

may result in personal injury and material damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical products, especially when children are

present, basic safety precautions should always be followed,

including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING!

Basic safety instructions

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

To ensure safe operation of the appliance, follow the safety

guidelines set out below:

■ The voltage of the power supply must match the speciﬁca-

tions on the rating plate of the appliance.

■ To avoid potential risks, arrange for a defective appliance to

be checked and, if required, repaired by qualiﬁed

technicians, or contact customer service.

■ Arrange for defective power plugs and/or power cords to

be replaced as soon as possible by a qualiﬁed technician or

by our customer service department to avoid the risk of

injury.

■ Pull only on the plug itself when unplugging the appliance,

never on the power cord.

■ Do not kink or pinch the power cord, and run the power

cord so that it will not come into contact with hot surfaces

and so that people will not step or trip on it.

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■ Pull the power plug before cleaning and after each use.

■ Always unwind the power cord fully before turning on the

appliance and do not use an extension cord.

■ Never touch the power cord or power plug with wet hands.

■ Never use the appliance near water in bathtubs, showers,

sinks, or other containers. Proximity to water constitutes a

risk even when the appliance is turned oﬀ.

■ Under no circumstances should the appliance be immersed

in liquids nor should liquids be allowed to penetrate the

housing.

■ Do not expose the appliance to humidity and do not use it

outdoors. If any liquid gets into the housing, disconnect the

appliance from the power socket immediately and have it

repaired by a qualiﬁed technician.

■ Do not open the appliance housing. If the appliance is

defective, have it repaired by an authorized technician only.

■ Do not use the appliance if it shows visible signs of damage,

has fallen or leaks water. Arrange for it to be repaired by

qualiﬁed specialists.

■ This product is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or lacking experience and knowledge unless

supervised or instructed in safe product use by a person

responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to

ensure they do not play with the product.

■ Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by

children unless they are supervised.

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RISK GROUP 3

This appliance contains a lamp that is classiﬁed as risk group 3.

WARNING – UV emitted from this product.

Avoid eye and skin exposure to unshielded product.

UV emitted from this product.

Avoid eye and skin exposure to

unshielded product.

WARNING

RISK OF INJURY!

■ Use this appliance only when it is assembled. In particular,

the cover of the UV-C lamp must be correctly installed before

use!

Use this appliance only as described in these operating

instructions!

Never look directly into the UV-C lamp. UV radiation can

damage your eyes and skin!

■ Never use the appliance on people or animals! UV radiation

can damage eyes and skin!

■ The bactericidal ultraviolet rays of the UV-C lamp on the

underside of the appliance are harmful to eyes and skin.

Never expose yourself, other persons, or animals to direct or

reﬂected radiation. In case of exposure to the radiation, seek

medical attention immediately.

■ Make sure that the safety switches of the UV-C lamp are not

blocked.

■ Keep animals, hair, jewelry, loose clothing, ﬁngers, and all

other parts of the body away from the suction opening of

the appliance in order to prevent accidental suction. Turn the

appliance oﬀ immediately if it attaches onto any body part

or object.

■ Do not touch the vibration head during operation.

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■ Ensure that the connected power cord is not a tripping

hazard.

■ Never allow children to use the appliance unattended.

■ Allow the UV-C lamp to cool down suﬃciently after use.

Otherwise, there is a risk of burns.

■ Never place your hand under the appliance while it is still

in operation.

■ Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s

recommended attachments.

■ Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, or pull

cord around sharp edges or corners.

■ Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary

when used by or near children.

■ Do not use without dust bag and/or ﬁlters in place.

RISK OF FIRE!

■ Do not insert anything into the openings of the appliance

and make sure that they are not blocked.

■ Make sure that the ventilation openings on the sides of the

appliance are not blocked.

■ To avoid a ﬁre during operation, do not cover the appliance.

■ Do not use the appliance in rooms containing highly

ﬂam mable substances or toxic or explosive vapors.

■ In case of ﬁre, do not extinguish the appliance with water.

Asphyxiate ﬂames with a ﬁreproof blanket or use a suitable

ﬁre extinguisher.

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DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE!

■ Do not use the appliance to vacuum up the following items

–combustible or ﬂammable substances

–glowing embers, burning cigarettes, matches, etc.

–liquids or wet substances (e.g. wet carpet cleaner)

–very ﬁne dust (e.g. concrete dust), ash, or toner

–sharp, hard objects (e.g. bits of broken glass)

■ Do not place or lay any heavy objects on the product,

power plug, or power cord.

■ Do not attempt to lubricate the rollers with lubricant or oil.

This would cause more dust and dirt to stick to the rollers.

■ Do not clean the appliance with aggressive, chemical or

abrasive cleaning agents. They could damage it.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY!

Important cord information

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the

other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, there is only one way

this plug is intended to ﬁt into a polarized outlet. If the plug does

not completely ﬁt into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not

ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician. Do not attempt to modify the

plug in any way.

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Intended use

The appliance is intended exclusively for killing bacteria and

removing dust, germs, and dust mites. It is suitable for use on

mattresses, bed sheets, blankets, upholstered furniture, and the

like. It may only be used indoors and in private households. Any

other use is deemed improper.

The appliance is not intended for use in commercial or industrial

environments. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for

damage caused by improper use or repairs, unauthorized

modiﬁcations, or the use of unapproved replacement parts. The

risk is borne solely by the user.

Package contents and initial inspection

This appliance comes standard with the following components:

▯ Mite vacuum cleaner SMS 300 A1

▯ Dust ﬁlter (2x)

▯ Operating instructions

► Check the package for completeness and signs of visible

damage.

► If the delivery is incomplete or damage has occurred as a

result of defective packaging or during transport, contact the

customer service hotline (see section 3 year

limited warranty).

♦Remove all parts of the appliance and the operating

instructions from the packaging.

♦Remove all packaging material from the appliance.

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Parts and operating components

(See fold-out page for illustrations)

1 Handle

2 On/Oﬀ switch

3 Dust container

4 Dust ﬁlter (in the dust container)

5 Ventilation opening

6 Power cord

7 Vibration head

8 UV-C lamp

9 Suction opening

0 Safety switches

q Rollers

w Vibration button

e UV-C lamp cover

Safety switches

The appliance has two safety switches 0 on the left and right of

the underside of the appliance. The UV-C lamp 8 only switches on

when the vibration button w is pressed if both safety switches 0

are pressed simultaneously. This deactivates the automatic switch-

oﬀ of the UV-C lamp 8. This happens automatically when the

switched-on appliance is placed on a level surface (ﬁg. A).

AUV-C lamp on

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If the safety switches lose contact with the surface, the automatic

switch-oﬀ function is activated and the UV-C lamp 8 turns oﬀ

(Figs. B and C).

BUV-C lamp oﬀ

CUV-C lamp oﬀ

Operation

RISK OF INJURY!

► Never look directly into the UV-C lamp 8 during use!

► Never use the appliance on people or animals!

UV radiation can damage eyes and skin!

► Only operate the appliance when it has been properly assembled.

This is the only way to avoid the dangers of UV radiation.

► Use this appliance only as described in these operating instructions.

This is the only way to avoid the dangers of UV radiation.

►Use the appliance only if it is completely and correctly as-

sembled. The dust container 3 and the dust ﬁlter 4 must be

inserted correctly and undamaged. If dirt gets into the appli-

ance motor, it could cause motor damage.

►Make sure that the safety switches of the UV-C lamp 8 on the

underside of the appliance are not blocked.

►Test the appliance on a small, unobtrusive spot ﬁrst.

♦Plug the power plug into a properly installed, easily accessible

wall outlet.

♦Place the appliance ﬂat on the surface to be cleaned.

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♦Press the On/Oﬀ switch 2 to turn on the appliance. Make

sure the On/Oﬀ switch 2 clicks entirely into place. The

appliance begins vacuuming.

♦Press the vibration button w to activate the vibration head 7.

The vibration shakes up the surface to be cleaned and the

swirled up dust is sucked in through the suction opening 9.

Pressing the vibration button w also turns on the UV-C lamp 8.

♦Move the appliance evenly over the surface to be cleaned.

♦After vacuuming, press the On/Oﬀ switch 2 to turn the

appliance oﬀ.

♦Disconnect the power plug from the socket.

Usage recommendations

♦Always clean mattresses from both sides.

♦New mattresses should be cleaned once a month. Older

mattresses should initially be cleaned daily for one week.

Afterwards, cleaning should take place once a month.

Cleaning

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

► Before cleaning, disconnect the power plug from the power

socket. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE!

► Do not use abrasive, aggressive, or chemical cleaning agents.

They can damage the surface and also lead to irreparable

damage to the appliance.

♦Only clean the appliance with a soft cloth, slightly dampened

with water.

♦Empty the dust container 3 after each use of the appliance.

The dust ﬁlter 4 must also be cleaned regularly to avoid

overloading the motor.

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Emptying dust container

♦Pull the dust container 3 upward out of the appliance (Fig. D).

D

♦Reach into the opening of the dust ﬁlter 4 and pull it out of

the dust con tainer 3 (Fig. E).

E

♦Remove the cover of the dust container 3 (Fig. F).

F

♦Empty the dust container 3.

♦If necessary, wipe the dust container 3 and the recess for the dust

con tainer 3 with a dry cloth.

♦Also wipe the cover of the dust container 3 with a dry cloth.

♦Replace the cover of the dust container 3. Make sure that the

cover is completely pushed into the dust container 3 and

closes it tightly.

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Cleaning the dust ﬁlter

♦After you have removed the dust ﬁlter 4 from the dust

container 3, place the dust ﬁlter 4 in a plastic bag. Close the

plastic bag and knock the dust ﬁlter 4 out carefully.

♦Wait until the dust in the plastic bag has settled and then

remove the dust ﬁlter 4 from the plastic bag. Close the plastic

bag again and dispose of it afterwards.

♦If necessary, you can rinse out the dust ﬁlter 4 with fresh cold

or lukewarm water. Allow the dust ﬁlter 4 to dry out completely.

♦After cleaning, replace the dust ﬁlter 4 in the dust container 3

so that it is ﬁrmly seated.

♦Replace the empty dust container 3 with the inserted dust

ﬁlter 4 in the recess for the dust container 3 on the appliance.

Cleaning the UV-C lamp

RISK OF INJURY!

► The UV-C lamp 8 gets hot during use. Allow the UV-C lamp 8

to cool down suﬃciently after use. Otherwise, there is a risk of

burns.

♦Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw on the cover e of the

UV-C lamp 8 and remove the cover e.

♦Wipe the UV-C lamp 8 with a dry cloth.

►Be careful not to touch the UV-C lamp 8 with your ﬁngers.

♦Put on the cover e and secure it again with the screw.

Storage

♦Store the appliance in a clean and dry place away from direct

sunlight.

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Disposal

Disposal of the appliance

►Remove the UV-C lamp 8 before disposing of the appliance

and dispose of it separately from the appliance.

Electrical devices may not be thrown away as part of normal

household trash. If you can no longer use your electrical device,

dispose of it in accordance with the legal provisions applicable in

your state. This will ensure that old electrical devices are recycled

and environ mental pollution is kept to a minimum. Further

information about disposal is available on the Internet at www.

epa.gov.

Disposal of the packaging

Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

Note the labelling on the packaging and separate the packaging

material components for disposal if necessary. The packaging

material is labelled with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with

the following meanings:

1–7: Plastics,

20–22: Paper and cardboard,

80–98: Composites.

Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly

manner.

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Troubleshooting

This contains important instructions for troubleshooting the

appliance. Please follow the instructions to prevent any risks or

damage.

Fault causes and remedies

The followingtable helps identify and solve minor problems. If you

cannot solve the problem with the above steps, please contact

customer service (see section 3 year limited warranty).

Fault Cause Remedy

The appliance

does not suck.

The appliance is not

turned on.

Make sure that the

appliance is properly

connected to the power

supply and press the

On/Oﬀ switch 2.

The plug is not

plugged in.

Insert the power plug into

the power socket.

The power socket is

not working. Check your fuses.

The suction

capacity is too

weak.

The dust container

3 is full.

Empty the dust container

3.

The dust ﬁlter 4 is

dirty. Clean the dust ﬁlter 4.

The suction opening

9 is blocked.

Turn oﬀ the appliance,

pull out the plug from the

wall socket, and remove

the blockage.

The UV-C lamp

8 does not

light up.

The automatic

switch-oﬀ feature of

the UV-C lamp 8

has been activated.

Check the safety switches

0 on the left and right

(see section Safety

switches).

The UV-C lamp 8 or

the appliance is

defective.

Contact Customer

Service (see section

3 year limited

warranty).

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Fault Cause Remedy

The vibration

head 7 does

not vibrate.

The vibration

function is not turned

on.

Press the vibration button

w.

The appliance

emits an

unpleasant

odor during

vacuuming.

Odor often develops

when new

appliances are used

for the ﬁrst time.

The odor should go

away after the appliance

has been used a few

times.

The appliance is

defective.

Turn oﬀ the appliance,

disconnect the power

plug from the socket, and

contact customer service

(see section 3 year

limited warranty).

Appendix

Technical speciﬁcations

Power supply 120V ∼ (AC), 60Hz

Power consumption 300 W

Protection class II / (double insulation)

Light bulb 6 W, G5, UV-C

Classiﬁcation of the UV-C

lamp risk group Risk group 3

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FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to part 15 of the

FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-

tions.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-

sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

oﬀ and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diﬀerent from

that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

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