Westinghouse WST1500-1509 manual

WST1500-1509 Special Edition Series Upright Vacuum WST1500-1509_IB_12-6-03 6/12/03 9:17 PM Page 1[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This electrical appliance must always be used according to the following safety instructions: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE W W A A R R N N I I N N G G : : T T o o r r e e d d u u c c e e t t h h e e r r i i s s k k o o f f f f i i r r e e , , e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c s s h h o o c [...]

W estinghouse Wired ™ WST1500 Special Edition Series V acuum Cleaner Features Product may vary slightly from illustrations 2 NOTE: UNIT SHOWN WITH HANDLE IN UPRIGHT STORAGE POSITION. Figure 1a Figure 1b Carry Handle Upper Cord Hook Wand Release Button Vacuum Handle Lower Cord Hook Inspection Plate Upright Release Pedal Power Cord Hose HEPA Filter[...]

Using the Telescopic Cleaning Wand and Hose The Cleaning Wand is stored inside the Hose. 1. The Cleaning Wand comes assembled inside into the Hose. (See Figure 2a.) 2. Press the Wand Release Button. Slide the Telescopic Cleaning Wand out of the Hose Collar by gripping the Collar in one hand and the Cleaning Wand Handle in the other. Pull to extend,[...]

CLEANING TOOLS The Westinghouse WST1500 Vacuum Cleaner comes with 3 On-Board Cleaning Tools and a Tool Holder. Floor Nozzle Use the Floor Nozzle to clean low, hard-to-reach spaces, under furniture, where dust and dirt accumulate. It's also a great way to clean stairs. Good for bare floor surfaces. Dusting Brush The Dusting Brush has short, sof[...]

5 WST1500 Special Edition Series Using the Power Cord The Westinghouse WST1500 Vacuum Cleaner comes with a 25 foot Power Cord so you can move easily from room to room without plugging and unplugging your Vacuum Cleaner. 1. Uncoil the Power Cord which is coiled tightly for shipping. 2. The top of the Hose Handle splits as you rotate the top portion [...]

6 Power Cord Storage The Power Cord stores easily on the side of the Vacuum Cleaner. 1. Position the Upper Cord Hook so it points up. (See Figure 6a.) 2. Wind the Cord first around the Upper Hook and, then, around the Lower Hook. 3. Continue to wind until the cord is completely coiled. 4. Secure the plug to the cord so it doesn't unravel. The [...]

4. Locate the Upright Release Pedal on the bottom back side of your Vacuum Cleaner between the 2 wheels. (See Figure 9b.) 5. Grip the Upper Handle with 1 hand and press down on the Pedal with either foot. 6. Tilt the Vacuum Cleaner back into a comfortable position. 7. Push the Vacuum Cleaner onto the carpet and begin vacuuming. Safety Tip Make sure[...]

8 4. Slide the Telescopic Cleaning Wand out of the Hose Collar by gripping the Collar in one hand and the Cleaning Wand Handle in the other. Pull to extend. 5. Grasp the Wand Rim in one hand, and use your other hand to extend the Wand to its full length. (See Figure 10 b.) Keep pulling it until it reaches the length you want. With the Hose and Clea[...]

Tools and Tips If you're having difficulty removing the Cleaning Wand from the Hose Collar, rotate the Wand as you pull it out. With continued use, the rubber Hose Collar will soften and the Cleaning Wand will pull out more easily. Using the Hose Extension (Optional Accessory) If you have extra high ceilings or staircases, you may want to purc[...]

9. Turn the Carry Handle a quarter turn counter-clockwise to its "unlocked" position and remove Collection Bin Cover. (See Figure 13c.) 10. Turn the Collection Bin upside down over a trash can. Make sure you empty all dirt and debris from above and below the Dirt Arrestor. To ensure that all the dirt spills out, tap the side of the Collec[...]

2. Insert the Inner Tube back into the Collection Bin. (See Figure 13c.) 3. Rotate the Collection Bin Handle clockwise so that you line up the arrow on the Bin Cover with the LOCK icon on the Collection Bin. 4. Insert the reassembled Collection Bin bottom-first into the Storage Compartment. (See Figure 13d.) 5. Line up the recessed area on the bott[...]

12 Cleaning The HEPA Filter The HEPA Filter will need cleaning once every 3 months to maintain optimal performance. 1. Locate the HEPA Filter. It's inside the long, narrow Housing on the side of the Vacuum Cleaner. 2. Slide the Louvered Cover of the Housing up and off its Guide Rails. (See Figure 15a.) 3. The HEPA Filter fits snugly into the F[...]

Cleaning The Rotary Brush Hair, string and other debris can gather around the bristles and slow the Rotary Brush down. 1. Return the Westinghouse WST1500 Vacuum Cleaner to its upright position. 2. Press the ON/OFF Button making sure the Vacuum Cleaner is OFF, and unplug it from the electrical outlet. 3. Lay the Vacuum Cleaner on its back so that th[...]

Replacing A Headlight Bulb 1. Unplug the Vacuum Cleaner. 2. Remove the Base Cover. See section entitled: “How to Remove the Base Cover.” 3. Remove the burned out Bulb. 4. Press a new Bulb into the Bulb Socket. 5. Twist the Bulb into place. 6. Replace the Base Cover. Replacement Bulbs Additional replacement bulbs can be purchased using the “Ac[...]

Giving Your Vacuum Cleaner A Detailed Inspection If you don't find a blockage, the Vacuum Cleaner shuts itself off or a loss of suction persists, you will need to give it a more detailed inspection. 1. Return the Vacuum Cleaner to its upright position. 2. Turn the Vacuum Cleaner OFF and unplug it. 3. Remove and clean the Collection Bin and Col[...]

16 TIP NO. 1 - MOVING THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT You may find it difficult to adjust the carpet height button when the machine is resting on the floor. A simple method is to raise the head off the floor as shown below and slide the button to your preferred carpet height position. TIP NO. 2 – BUMPER GUARD If the bumper guard is pulled away from the bas[...]

Overload Protection Your Westinghouse WST1500 Vacuum Cleaner has an Overload Protection System that automatically monitors the machine's temperature at all times and may shut off the Vacuum Cleaner to protect the motor from overheating. Here's what to do when this happens: 1. Turn your Vacuum OFF and unplug it. 2. Let the Vacuum sit for 3[...]

18 W W h h a a t t i i f f t t h h e e r r e e i i s s s s t t i i l l l l n n o o s s u u c c t t i i o o n n w w h h e e n n I I t t u u r r n n o o n n m m y y V V a a c c u u u u m m C C l l e e a a n n e e r r ? ? Once you have fully examined your Dirt Arrestor, check the Cyclone Entrance Hole, and the Inner Tube and wipe away any dirt or lint[...]

WST1550 Special Edition Series WST1500-1509 SPECIAL EDITION SERIES ACCESSORY / PARTS LIST Replacement parts are available, and may be purchased through our Consumer Service Department by calling 1-800-616-8689, Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm Central Time, You can pay for these parts by using either Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express.[...]

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LIMITED W ARRANTY One Y ear V acuum Cleaner W arranty: This Westinghouse Vacuum Cleaner is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of (1) year from the original purchase date. Seven Y ear Filter W arranty: The HEPA filter in your Westinghouse Vacuum Cleaner is warranted not to become so clogged that it starts to [...]