Electrolux 9100 Series | S3680 Series | User manual | 75328 Sanitaire_Pro.indd

Canister Vac

Household Type

Ownerʼs Guide

Model S3680 Series

IMPORTANT

Do not return this product to the store. Call 1-800-800-8975*

Monday - Friday, 8 am to 7:30 pm CST and 10 am to 6:30 pm

Saturday or visit our web site, www.sanitairevac.com for any of the following:

• assembly problems

• replacement of broken or missing items

• to order replacement parts and accessories

• to locate the nearest Sanitaire

Warranty Station

*En Mexico llame al (55) 5343-4384

PLEASE RETAIN

We suggest you record the model, type and serial numbers below. They are located on the silver rating plate on your cleaner. For prompt and complete service information, always refer to these numbers when inquiring about service.

Model & Type

Serial No.

It is also important to keep your receipt as proof of date of purchase.

Part No. 75328

(12/04)

©2004 Electrolux Home Care Products Ltd. www.sanitairevac.com

3686L

Printed in U.S.A.

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Index

Important Safeguards .................................. 2

Service Information ...................................... 2

Use .............................................................. 3

Accessories ............................................... 3-4

Maintaining ................................................... 4

Dust Bag ................................................... 4-5

HEPA Filter ................................................... 5

Problem Solving ........................................... 6

Warranty ....................................................... 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).

The plug will fi t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t, con tact a qualifi ed electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

The bag may have come dislodged in shipping. Check the bag to insure proper seating before attempting to use the cleaner. Do not operate the cleaner without a dust bag or the fi lters. Damage may result to the motor

(see Dust Bag and Filter).

The cleaner is designed to pick up dirt and dust particles.

Avoid picking up hard or sharp objects with the cleaner to avoid bag breakage, hose clogging, or possible motor damage.

Service Information

The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. If additional service is required, telephone toll free:

USA: 1-800-800-8975

Mexico: (55) 5343-4384

Canada: 1-800-800-8975

If you prefer, you can write to Electrolux Home Care

Products North America, Consumer Service, P.O. Box

3900 Peoria, Illinois 61612, USA. In Canada write to

Electrolux Home Care Products North America, 866

Langs Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7. Refer to

The Sanitaire Limited Warranty for com plete service information.

DO NOT OIL the motor at any time. The bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury:

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before servicing.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturerʼs recommended attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center before using.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airfl ow.

• This vacuum cleaner creates suction. Keep hair, loose clothing, fi ngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use without dust bag in place.

• Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use. To prevent burns, avoid touching the belt pulley when servicing the drive belt.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up fl ammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

• Store your cleaner in a cool, dry area.

• Keep your work area well lighted.

• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.

INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO USE

CAUTION: Moving parts. Make sure on/off switch is in off position before plug ging in.

A car pet should be cleaned reg u lar ly over heavi ly trav eled ar eas, and once a week over the entire car pet ed area.

Vacuum slow ly, mak ing sev er al pass es (for ward and back ward) over the carpet, cov er ing small areas at a time. The time re quired to clean the car pet will depend on sev er al factors–in clud ing type of car pet and amount of dirt.

5 Push ON/OFF Switch

(A thermostat automatically shuts the motor off if it over heats, see Au to mat ic Motor Shut-Off)

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Rotate Swivel Hook to release cord

Plug In

Automatic Motor Shut-Off

To protect from overheating, this vacuum cleaner is equipped with a ther mo stat which automatically shuts off the motor if it overheats. Should this happen:

1. Turn off the switch and unplug the cleaner because the ther mo stat will al low the cleaner to automatically start running again when the motor cools (ap prox i mate ly

30 minutes).

2. Check the hose, bag and fi lter regularly, as a clogged hose, full bag or dirty fi lter could cause the motor to overheat.

3. Call a Eureka Service Station if the cleaner will not operate af ter cooling for ap prox i mate ly 30 minutes.

Cleaning Accessories

Attach wands and cleaning tools

(Wands may vary by model)

Swivel Hook

Open the Slip

Ring to reduce suction.

Tool Cad dy

4 Store Tools

Crevice Tool

HEPA

Filter

(on some models)

Combination

Floor Tool

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Cleaning Accessories (continued)

Telescoping Wand

To adjust the length of the telescoping wand, hold the wand ad just ment collar in one hand while pulling or pushing the wand with the other hand until you have the de sired length.

Slip the circular end of an accessory tool onto the end of the hose handle and twist slightly to secure. If ad di tion al reach is needed, place a wand on the hose handle fi rst.

Crevice Tool Dusting Brush

HOW TO MAINTAIN

The instructions given in this booklet serve as a guide to routine main te nance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the hose, bag and fi lter often. Clear a clogged hose with the blower, change the bag if it is full, and clean the motor fi lter when it is dirty.

Disposable Dust Bags and Filters

The dust bag and mo tor fi l ter play a very im por tant roll in the ef fi cien cy of the vac u um clean er. The pur pose of the dust bag is to trap dirt, but at the same time, the paper bag must be porous enough to allow air to pass through.

If the bag or the motor fi lter be come clogged, no air can pass through the clean er and no clean ing can take place re gard less of how powerful the unit is. To keep the clean er operating at max i mum ef fi cien cy, change the dust bag fre-

quent ly and clean the fi lter as need ed. Some fi ne par ti cles can re strict air fl ow very quick ly and will decrease per for mance even be fore the bag ap pears to be full. For that reason, when vac u um ing carpet fresh en ers or clean ers, powder, plas ter dust, or similar fi ne sub stanc es, the bag and fi lter may need to be changed more often.

Upholstery

Nozzle

*Bare Floor Brush

(op tion al)

Crevice Tool: For crevices, corners, baseboards, be tween cushions.

Upholstery Nozzle: For curtains, drap er ies, cushions, fabrics.

Dusting Brush: For furniture, blinds, books, lamp shades, shelves.

Bare Floor Brush: For any type of hard surface fl oor.

*May be purchased separately.

® Disposable Dust Bag –

Style MM, PN 60296A (optional)

Our high fi ltration bag is a two-layer, disposable bag that combines our stan dard paper bag with a nonwoven air fi lter inside. Use a Filteraire dust bag to create a cleaner indoor environment because the bag fi lters better than our standard bag. The bags are available (three in a package) from your local dealer, or you can call 1-800-282-2886 for other locations. Look for the Gen u ine Eureka Fil ter aire dust bag–Style MM.

How to Remove Disposable Dust Bags –

Style MM, PN 60295A

CAUTION: Turn off vacuum and unplug the electrical cord before changing dust bag or cleaning motor filter. Never operate the vacuum clean er without the dust bag or fi lter.

1 Turn off and unplug cleaner.

2 Open lid by pushing down hood latch.

Latch

How to Remove Disposable Dust Bags

(continued)

3 Fold BAG CLO SURE

FLAP down and push behind rubber seal.

4 Insert fi nger into up per left notch then pull out and remove bag.

How to Install HEPA Filter, PN 60666A

(on some models)

Check the HEPA fi lter with each disposable dust bag change.

Replace twice a year or after every six bag changes.

Upper Filter Tabs

Bottom Clips

How to Install Disposable Dust Bags –

Style MM

CAUTION: Turn off vacuum and unplug the electrical cord before changing dust bag or cleaning motor filter. Never operate the vacuum clean er with out the dust bag or fi lter.

1. Turn off and unplug cleaner.

2. Open bag cover by pushing latch.

3. Clean motor fi lter by rinsing under warm water and let air dry if heavily soiled.

Insert upper fi lter corner tabs fi rmly under rear hous ing tabs and pivot fi lter down until bottom clips on fi lter click securely into place on the clean er.

How to Remove HEPA Filter

Grasp the bottom clips on the fi lter and pull out and down to release the upper fi l ter tabs from the rear housing tabs on the cleaner.

4. Open bag folds slightly.

5. Place bag in cleaner.

6. Tuck bag corners under collar.

Motor Filter

Replace with fi lter, part num ber 60666A.

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PROBLEM SOLVING

NOTE: Turn OFF the power switch and unplug the electrical cord before ser vic ing.

PROBLEM

Motor wonʼt start Electric plug

Power switch not turned “ON”

Push plug securely into outlet.

Try another outlet.

Check circuit breaker.

Make sure power switch is “ON.”

No suction at end of hose

Full paper bag

Hose

Reduced suction

Cleaner shuts off

General questions

Front cover not latched

Full paper bag

Slip ring open

Hose

Internal safety thermostat trips

Cord connection at hose

Assembly or related attachments

Replace paper bag.

Remove any clogs from hose that restrict airfl ow, then try again.

Push front cover until it latches fi rmly.

Replace paper bag.

Rotate slip ring on wand until hole is covered.

Remove any clogs from hose that restrict airfl ow, then try again.

Unplug cleaner and check for obstructions in hose, wands and at tach ments.

Check for full paper bag.

Clean/replace motor fi lter.

Check powerhead and hose plugs for proper connection.

Call 1-800-800-8975 between

8 am to 7:30 pm Monday - Friday, and 10 am to 6:30 pm Saturday,

CST.

Know the model number and serial number when you call.

W hat This Warranty Covers

THE SANITAIRE LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Sanitaire cleaner is warranted to be free from all defects in material and workmanship in normal household use for a period of two years.

The warranty is granted only to the original purchaser and members of his or her immediate household. The warranty is subject to the following provisions.

W hat This Warranty Does Not Cover

• Parts of the cleaner that require replacement under normal use, such as disposable dust bags, fi lters, drive belts, light bulbs, and brush roll bristles.

• Damages or malfunctions caused by negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with the Ownerʼs Guide.

• Defects or damages caused by unauthorized service or the use of other than Genuine Eureka/Sanitaire parts.

W hat Electrolux Home Care Products North America Will Do

Electrolux Home Care Products North America will, at its option, repair or replace a defective cleaner or cleaner part that is covered by this warranty.

As a matter of warranty policy, Electrolux Home Care Products North America will not refund the consumerʼs purchase price.

E xtended Warranty for Upright Cleaner (Only)

The base of the Sanitaire Upright cleaner is warranted for fi ve years from the original date of purchase.

E xtended Warranty for SYSTEM_PRO Canisters

The motor for SYSTEM_PRO canister cleaners is warranted for fi ve years from the original date of purchase.

W arranty Registration

Please fi ll out and return the warranty registration card accompanying your cleaner.

O btaining Warranty Service

To obtain warranty service you must return the defective cleaner or cleaner part along with proof of purchase to any Sanitaire Authorized Warranty

Station. You will fi nd the nearest location in the Yellow Pages, under “Vacuum Cleaners–Service and Repair.” Be certain that the Warranty Station is “Sanitaire Au tho rized.” For the location of the nearest Sanitaire Authorized Warranty Station or for service information, telephone toll free:

USA: 1-800-800-8975

Mexico: (55) 5343-4384

Canada: 1-800-800-8975 www.sanitairevac.com

If you prefer, you can write to Electrolux Home Care Products North America, Service Division, P.O. Box 3900, Peoria, Illinois 61612, USA. In

Canada write to Electrolux Home Care Products North America, 866 Langs Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7.

If it is necessary to ship the cleaner outside your community to obtain warranty repair, you must pay the shipping charges to the Sanitaire Au tho rized

Warranty Station. Re turn shipping charges will be paid by the Warranty Station. When returning parts for repair, please in clude the model, type, and serial numbers from the data plate on the cleaner.

F urther Limitations and Exclusions

Any warranty that may be implied in connection with your purchase or use of the cleaner, including any warranty of Merchantability or any warranty for Fitness For A Particular Purpose is limited to the duration of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Your relief for the breach of this warranty is limited to the relief expressly provided above. In no event shall Electrolux be liable for any consequential or incidental damages you may incur in connection with your purchase or use of the cleaner. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary by state.

GEN U INE

EUREKA PRODUCT

Q uestions & Answers about Genuine Eureka/Sanitaire Products

Q: Why should I use only Genuine Eureka/Sanitaire paper bags, belts, and parts in my Eureka/Sanitaire vacuum cleaner?

A: Using Genuine Sanitaire Products, which are made to our exacting specifi cations and engineered with emphasis on quality, performance, and customer sat is fac tion, ensures the long life and cleaning effi ciency of your vacuum clean er. Overall, this saves you money and helps to keep your home clean.

Q: How can I be sure I am using only Genuine Eureka/Sanitaire products in my vacuum cleaner?

A: Typically, packaged products and paper bags can be identifi ed by a Eureka or Sanitaire logo. For further iden ti fi ca tion assistance, you may call our toll-free number, 1-800-800-8975, for the lo ca tion of a nearby Eureka/Sanitaire Authorized

Warranty Station.

Q: Are there any differences between “made to fi t” or “imitation” and Genuine Eureka/Sanitaire paper bags, belts, and parts?

A: Yes, there are some very important differences in materials, quality, and reliability. Many customers have mistakenly purchased “imitation” paper bags and parts while thinking they purchased genuine. Unfortunately, many of these cus tom ers discovered the differences after they experienced related dif fi cul ties.

For Genuine Sanitaire Value, Accept No Imitations!

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