Top Innovations Vacuum Cleaner CF 980 User Manual

Model CF-980  
TM  
Centurion  
Water Filtration Vacuum  
by Top Innovations, Inc.  
Please read instructions before use.  
Mail in your warranty registration card.  
 
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or  
injury, the following basic safety precautions should always  
be followed when using an electrical appliance.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR VACUUM  
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1) DO NOT leave your CF-980 Centurion unattended when plugged in or  
not in use.  
2)  
This unit is not a toy. Close supervision is required when using  
unit near children, pets, and plants.  
3) Always unplug electrical cord when unit is not in use. DO NOT use this  
unit if electrical cord or outlet is damaged. DO NOT use unit if it is not  
working properly or has been dropped, damaged, or left outdoors. If such  
damage occurs, contact an approved service technician for assistance.  
4) This unit is an electrical appliance. DO NOT submerge it in water. DO  
NOT use electrical cord or hose as a handle. DO NOT allow cord or hose to  
be crimped by closing it in doors. DO NOT pull or stretch cord or hose  
around sharp corners or edges. Be sure to keep electrical cord away from all  
heated surfaces.  
5) DO NOT use this unit with extension cords or electrical outlets that have  
inadequate current capacity. A three-prong outlet or a properly grounded  
TM  
adapter is necessary when using CF-980 Centurion .  
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6) In order to unplug CF-980 Centurion , grasp plug and pull smoothly and  
firmly from outlet. DO NOT attempt to unplug unit by pulling or tugging on  
cord.  
7) DO NOT handle or use this unit while hands are wet or when not wearing  
shoes.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!  
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance  
has a three-pronged plug. This plug will fit in a polarized wall  
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,  
contact a qualified electrician to install a proper outlet. DO NOT  
attempt to modify the plug or defeat this safety feature in any way.  
TM  
8) CF-980 Centurion is only meant to be used with recommended  
CF-980 accessories. Other types of attachments such as those used with  
TM  
other vacuum cleaners are not to be used with Centurion . Doing so may  
cause injuries or damage to unit.  
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9) DO NOT use Centurion to vacuum liquids. DO NOT vacuum matches,  
ashes, or cigarette butts that are still lit.  
10) DO NOT turn unit on its side when in use.  
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11) When filling your Centurion with water, DO NOT overfill Water  
Reservoir. Doing so may cause damage to main unit motor.  
12) Before filling or emptying Water Reservoir, always take the following  
steps:  
1) Turn appliance off  
2) Unplug electrical cord  
Failure to follow these steps may result in electric shock and injury.  
13) Only water should be used in unit. Other cleaning agents will damage  
unit and can cause injuries.  
14) Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from  
openings and moving parts.  
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15) Store your CF-980 Centurion in a cool, dry place. Always drain and  
clean Water Reservoir before storing.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!  
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY  
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CF-980 CENTURIONTM PRODUCT INFORMATION  
The following features and accessories come with your steam cleaner. Carefully inspect  
packaging material as some parts are shipped inside Styrofoam packaging. To obtain possible  
missing parts, refer to the Customer Support section on page 13 of this manual.  
UNIT FEATURES AND  
ACCESSORIES  
1) Inlet Nozzle Hole  
2) Suction Power Control  
3) On/Off Switch  
4) Grounded Power Cord  
5) Side Vent Panel  
6) Removable Suction Tube  
7) Sponge Filter  
8) ULTRA Filter  
9) Suction Tube Inlet  
10) Sponge Filter Inlet  
11) Maximum Fill Line  
12) Water Reservoir  
13) Locking Handle  
14) Power Cord Holders  
15) Large Wheels  
16) Front Caster  
17) Telescopic Extension Tube  
18) Flexible Hose  
19) Inlet Nozzle  
20) Accessory Holder  
21) Main Siphon  
22) Floor Brush  
23) Crevice Tool  
24) Upholstery Tool  
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CF-980 CENTURIONTM PRODUCT INFORMATION  
· The Inlet Nozzle Hole (1) is where the Inlet Nozzle of the Flexible Hose connects to  
the main unit.  
· The Suction Power Control (2) lets you adjust how powerful the vacuum suction is.  
· The On/Off Switch (3) activates and deactivates the unit.  
· The Grounded Power Cord (4) provides exceptional mobility while protecting  
against electric shock and injury.  
· The Side Vent Panel (5) is where exhaust is emitted from the unit. The left Side  
Vent Panel (not shown) is removable and houses the ULTRA filter.  
· The Removable Suction Tube (6) is inserted into the removable water tank and  
funnels vacuumed materials into the water in the Water Reservoir.  
· The Sponge Filter (7) is inserted into the removable water tank and provides extra  
filtration. It uses a built-in safety float to control the amount of water and materials  
that is drawn through the filter.  
· The ULTRA Filter (8) fits inside the left Side Vent Panel, and helps to prevent  
dust and other impurities from being released back into the air.  
· The Suction Tube Inlet (9) is where the Suction Tube is inserted into the removable  
water tank. Water is also poured into the Water Reservoir through this hole.  
· The Sponge Filter Inlet (10) is where the Sponge Filter is inserted into the removable  
water tank.  
· The Maximum Fill Line (11) indicates the maximum amount of water that can safely  
be poured into the Water Reservoir, and should never be exceeded.  
· The Water Reservoir (12) is where water is poured to assist in the filtration process.  
· The Lifting Handle (not shown) located in the middle-bottom of the main water tank  
allows you to more easily lift the main water tank into and out of the cradle car.  
· The Locking Handle (13) flips up to securely attach the removable water tank and  
the main unit to the cradle car.  
· The Power Cord Holders (14) are the pegs that the Grounded Power Cord is looped  
around for safe and convenient storage.  
· The Large Wheels (15) and Front Caster (16) work in conjunction to provide  
exceptional freedom and maneuverability.  
· The Telescopic Extension Tube (17) is attached to the Main Siphon and greatly  
increases your reach, allowing you to more easily vacuum floors and hard to reach  
surfaces.  
· The Flexible Hose (18) connects the Main Siphon to the main unit, and allows you  
the flexibility for any vacuuming needs. It connects to the main unit via the Inlet  
Nozzle (19), and is equipped with an Accessory Holder (20), which can be slid to  
any point along the Flexible Hose and conveniently stores the Crevice Tool and  
Upholstery Tool. The Main Siphon (21) serves as the handle while vacuuming, and  
the nozzle to which the Telescopic Extension Tube is attached.  
· The Floor Brush (22) attaches to the end of the Telescopic Extension Tube and can  
be used to clean both carpeted and hardwood floors.  
· The Crevice Tool (23) may be attached to the Telescopic Extension Tube in place of  
the Floor Brush, and is designed for cleaning in narrow, hard-to-reach places.  
· The Upholstery Tool (24) may be attached to the Telescopic Extension Tube in  
place of the Floor Brush, and is designed to safely and effectively clean furniture,  
curtains, and other upholstered surfaces.  
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ASSEMBLING THE  
C
ENTURIONTM  
ASSEMBLING MAIN UNIT  
1) Insert removable water tank onto cradle  
car (FIGURE 1). A raised cylinder in bottom  
of tank (directly under the Suction Tube  
Inlet) will line up with peg at front of cradle  
car.  
2) Insert Removable Suction Tube into  
Suction Tube Inlet as shown (FIGURE 2-A).  
Align it with the shape of the hole, and press  
down to make sure it is set securely in place.  
FIGURE 1  
3) Insert Sponge Filter into Sponge Filter  
Inlet as shown (FIGURE 2-B). Align it with  
the shape of the hole, and press down to  
make sure it is set securely in place.  
4) Insert main unit into removable water  
tank as shown (FIGURE 3). It will not snap  
into place, but will be held securely when  
Locking Handle is flipped up into place as  
shown (FIGURE 4). Main unit, removable  
water tank, and cradle car will be held  
securely together when Locking Handle  
snaps into place.  
FIGURE 2  
FIGURE 4  
FIGURE 3  
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ASSEMBLING THE  
C
ENTURIONTM  
ATTACHING HOSE AND  
ACCESSORIES  
1) Insert Inlet Nozzle of Flexible Hose into  
Inlet Nozzle Hole on main unit as shown  
(FIGURE 5). Insert it so that guides on sides  
of Inlet Nozzle (FIGURE 5-A) fit between  
tabs inside Inlet Nozzle Hole (FIGURE 5-B).  
Turn Inlet Nozzle clockwise until snug.  
2) Slide Telescopic Extension Tube onto end  
of Main Siphon as shown (FIGURE 6).  
Firmly press Tube onto Siphon until it is  
snug and secure.  
FIGURE 5  
3) Attach Floor Brush (FIGURE 7-A),  
Crevice Tool (FIGURE 7-B), or Upholstery  
Tool (FIGURE 7-C) onto end of Telescopic  
Extension Tube as shown (FIGURE 7).  
Firmly press attachment onto Tube until it is  
snug and secure.  
FIGURE 7  
FIGURE 6  
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USING THE  
C
ENTURIONTM  
FILLING WATER RESERVOIR  
1) Release Locking Handle and pull it back to rest on top of Power  
Cord Holders.  
2) Carefully remove main unit from removable water tank and set it  
aside.  
3) Using Lift Handle in bottom of removable water tank, lift water tank  
out of cradle car, and carry it to a convenient sink or tub.  
4) Remove Suction Tube from Suction Tube Inlet, fully exposing inlet  
hole. Note that this step is not necessary, but may make it easier to pour  
water into Water Reservoir.  
5) Begin pouring water through inlet hole into Water Reservoir.  
Ordinary tap water of mild temperature is ideal.  
IMPORTANT: When pouring water into Water Reservoir, DO  
NOT exceed Maximum Fill Line mark on side of removable water  
tank. Doing so may cause damage to main unit motor.  
6) Replace Removable Suction Tube into Suction Tube Inlet (if you  
chose to remove it in Step 4).  
7) Once again using Lift Handle, carefully place filled water tank back  
onto cradle car.  
8) Replace main unit back into removable water tank, and return  
Locking Handle to its upright position to secure the unit together.  
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USING THE  
C
ENTURIONTM  
VACUUMING  
1) Make sure main unit, removable water tank, and cradle car are fully  
assembled (see directions on pages 7 and 8 of this manual for assistance),  
and ensure that Locking Handle is securely in place.  
2) Connect hose to main unit. Connect Telescopic Extension Tube to Main  
Siphon. Connect desired attachment (Floor Brush, Upholstery Tool, Crevice  
Tool) to Telescopic Extension Tube.  
3) Plug Grounded Power Cord into a convenient three-prong electrical  
outlet.  
4) Press On/Off Switch once to activate unit. You are now free to begin  
vacuuming.  
5) Suction power of vacuum can be controlled by setting Suction Power  
Control switch to either high or low setting. High setting is recommended as  
default setting, but you may find low setting is more effective in certain  
situations (such as vacuuming especially delicate drapes and upholstery).  
NOTE: Suction power may also be adjusted using control switch on  
Main Siphon. See “Main Siphon” section on page 11 of this manual for  
more details.  
6) Once vacuuming task is completed, press On/Off Switch once to  
deactivate unit. Immediately unplug Grounded Power Cord from electrical  
outlet.  
7) Refer to Proper Storage section on page 12 of this manual for  
information on appropriate steps for cleaning and storage of Centurion .  
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USING THE CENTURIONSTM ACCESSORIES  
MAIN SIPHON  
Suction power may be controlled  
using secondary control switch on  
top of Main Siphon (FIGURE 8).  
Reducing suction power allows you  
to safely change attachments, and  
allows safe usage on delicate fabrics  
and upholstery.  
FIGURE 8  
TELESCOPIC EXTENSION TUBE  
Telescopic Extension Tube length may be adjusted using switch at end  
of tube (FIGURE 9). Simply depress switch and pull extension end of  
tube outwards. Once you have reached desired length, release switch  
and shift extension end slightly until it “clicks”. This will cue you that it  
is securely locked in place.  
FIGURE 9  
FLOOR BRUSH  
Floor Brush may be effectively used  
on both carpeted and hardwood  
floors by pressing brush height  
adjustment switch into either  
“lowered” or “raised” positions.  
For vacuuming carpeted floors, set  
brush height adjustment switch to  
“lowered” position (FIGURE 10-A).  
For vacuuming hardwood floors, set  
brush height adjustment switch to  
FIGURE 10  
“raised” position (FIGURE 10-B).  
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CARE AND STORAGE GUIDELINES  
CLEANING / REPLACING ULTRA FILTER  
1) Remove main unit from removable water tank.  
2) Holding main unit upside-down in your lap, press in and outwards on locking tab (note  
only left Side Vent Panel has this tab and is removable). While still pressing on tab, pull  
Side Vent Panel outwards to disconnect it (FIGURE 11).  
3) Gently press in on bottom of ULTRA filter to push the top outwards. Grasp top of filter  
and pull it outwards to remove it from its housing (FIGURE 12).  
4) Gently and thoroughly rinse ULTRA filter under lukewarm running tap water.  
IMPORTANT: Allow ULTRA filter to COMPLETELY DRY before reinserting it back  
into main unit housing.  
5) Once ULTRA filter is reinserted, reattach Side Vent Panel by first inserting locking tab,  
then swinging other end of vent into housing. Side Vent Panel should “click” securely  
into place.  
FIGURE 11  
FIGURE 12  
In order to maximize the effectiveness of your Centurion’sTM filtration system, it is  
recommended that you replace the ULTRA filter every 2-4 months (depending on  
frequency of use). For more information on ordering replacement ULTRA filters,  
please refer to the Accessory Ordering Guide on page 14 of this manual.  
PROPER STORAGE  
Preparing your CenturionTM for storage is quick and simple. When you have finished your  
vacuuming tasks, follow the steps listed below:  
1) Unplug Grounded Power Cord from electrical outlet.  
2) Remove all attachments and accessories from unit.  
3) Remove main unit from removable water tank.  
4) Remove water tank from cradle car. Drain any remaining water in Water Reservoir into  
a sink or tub. Flush out Water Reservoir with fresh water to remove any remaining dirt  
or materials from Water Reservoir.  
5) Remove Sponge Filter from removable water tank and thoroughly rinse it under running  
water. Place it back into Sponge Filter Inlet once it is COMPLETELY DRY (keeping  
Sponge Filter dry will help prolong its lifetime).  
6) Reassemble unit, and place Crevice Tool and Upholstery tool onto Accessory Holder by  
sliding each one onto one of the holders two cylinders.  
7) Loop Grounded Power Cord loosely around Power Cord Holders.  
8) Store CenturionTM in a cool, dry location.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Vacuum is not plugged  
in.  
Plug into electrical  
outlet.  
Unit fails to turn on.  
Household Circuit  
Breaker / Ground Fault  
Interrupter has tripped or  
blown a fuse.  
Reset Circuit Breaker /  
Ground Fault Interrupter,  
or replace fuse. If you  
need assistance, contact a  
qualified electrician.  
Unit turns on, but suction  
is very weak or there is  
no suction at all.  
Hose, Removable  
Suction Tube, or one of  
the accessories has  
become clogged.  
Carefully inspect for any  
blockages and remove  
any you find.  
Suction Power Control  
on main unit or Main  
Siphon is set to “low”.  
Check that both Suction  
Power Controls are set to  
“high”.  
ULTRA filter is no  
longer functioning  
efficiently.  
Remove and clean  
ULTRA filter, or replace  
it with a new one.  
There is water leakage  
during wet vacuuming.  
Float blocked and/or no  
float filter.  
Release float, clean  
and/or dry foam filter.  
CUSTOMER SUPPORT  
For problems with your steam cleaner, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide located  
above. Additional inquiries should be directed to our Customer Support services at  
1-800-711-6617 ext. 102 / 130 or e-mailed to:  
Should there be any missing or defective parts or accessories, contact Customer  
Support. In most cases, it is not necessary to return the entire unit. We can ship  
most parts directly to your door.  
To ensure prompt and accurate service, call for a Return Authorization  
number before returning any unit to Top Innovations. Failure to obtain a  
Return Authorization number will cause a delay in warranty or out-of-  
warranty service requests.  
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MODEL CF-980  
C
ENTURIONTM WATER FILTRATION VACUUM  
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM  
PRICE  
$12.99  
$2.99  
PART  
PART DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
TOTAL  
A980-001  
A980-002  
A980-003  
A980-004  
A980-005  
A980-006  
A980-007  
A980-008  
Floor Brush  
Sponge Filter  
Telescopic Extension Tube  
Hose  
$12.99  
$12.99  
$5.99  
Crevice Tool  
Upholstery Tool  
Main Siphon  
$5.99  
$5.99  
ULTRA Filter  
$5.99  
Subtotal  
+ S&H  
Total USD  
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WARRANTY INFORMATION  
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
(If outside USA, additional shipping charges may apply)  
Top Innovations, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material  
and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. This  
warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, negligence, use by  
improper current or voltage, use contrary to operating instructions or  
disassembly, repair or alteration by any person other than Top Innovations,  
Inc. Warranty Service Department.  
Top Innovations, Inc. will repair or replace, at its option. This warranty gives  
you specific legal rights and may have other rights, which may vary from  
state to state.  
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by:  
1. Call (800) 711-6617 for Return Authorization Number before returning  
for repair  
2. Include copy of purchase receipt  
3. Include your name, address, telephone number, and Return Authorization  
Number on returned package  
Please send product postage prepaid to:  
TOP INNOVATIONS, INC.  
WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT  
400 NW PLATTE VALLEY DR.  
RIVERSIDE, MO 64150  
After 1 year limited warranty has expired, you will be advised of the cost of  
repair before any servicing is done unless you enclose a note indicating that  
you would like us to proceed with repairs.  
If you have any questions about coverage under this warranty, you may  
contact warranty service department by telephone at (800) 711-6617 ext. 102 /  
130 or e-mail [email protected]  
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Tel: (800) 711-6617  
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