Vacuum cleaner "Vitek": reviews, photos, instruction

It can not be denied that appliances for cleaning the house are being improved every year. About 30 years ago, the alternative to a broom was just a bulky bag vacuum cleaner. And now in the store you can buy models with a container, with an aquafilter, washing and even compact robots, which themselves clean the given area. Water vacuum cleaners are particularly fond of Russian customers. As the owners say, the air after cleaning with such a device is much cleaner and fresh, because even the smallest dust in the container is retained.

The main disadvantage of such models is a high price. Not every average family can afford to spend 15-20 thousand rubles. On the device for cleaning the house. Therefore, among the entire range of vacuum cleaners with aquafilter price and quality, products of the brand "Vitek" are advantageous.

Consider one of the most popular models - VT-1886 B.

Design and operation principle

Vacuum cleaner "Vitek" VT-1886 B is a model with an aquafilter, that is, garbage and large dust pass through the container with water, remain on the bottom, and purified air returns to the room.

Description

On the case there are two wide buttons - the plugs and cord clamps. They are large enough so that the landlady can press them with her foot, without bending down during harvesting. Between the buttons is the handle of the power controller, which allows you to reduce the suction force. It is necessary in those cases when it is necessary to remove delicate surfaces, for example curtains, from dust. If you do not use it, you have to pull out the thin fabric from the brush, at the risk of dirtying or even tearing.

Slightly further buttons are a wide plastic handle. It is wide enough and strong, it allows you to carry the vacuum cleaner from place to place.

The container with the aquafilter is installed in the vacuum cleaner body and fixed on it with a latch. The tank is made of opaque plastic, which allows you to see the fill level. To remove it, press the transfer knob button and pull up. To pour water into the container, it is necessary to remove the clamps and pull the lid with the filter system fixed to it.

Nozzles

Vacuum cleaner "Vitek" is completed with five nozzles:

1. Brush for cleaning. This is a standard wide nozzle with a floor / carpet switch. When the button is pressed, a bristle protrudes, which prevents scratches on the smooth coating (laminate or parquet). When switching, the pile is removed, and the nozzle is snug against the surface. In this position, it is ideal for cleaning carpets or carpets.
2. Turbo-brush. This nozzle can be used for both cleaning the floor and cleaning the carpet. The bristles, fixed in a spiral on a cylindrical rod, wind on themselves the animal hair and long hair, rotating during operation under the action of air flow. The turbo brush has a number of limitations when working. In particular, the nozzle can not be used on carpets with long nap (more than 15 mm) or brushed by electric wires.
3. Small brush. It is equipped with a long soft pile and is ideal for cleaning furniture, smooth, polished surfaces.
4. Crevice nozzle. Long and thin, it is designed for point cleaning of hard-to-reach places, for example, skirting boards or joints of upholstered furniture.
5. A nozzle for upholstered furniture. This is a small, lint-free brush designed to clean the upholstery.

Other accessories

These include a corrugated flexible hose with a handle and an extension tube. The sleeve tip is inserted into the air intake hole until it clicks, and it is disconnected by pressing the lock buttons. Extension tube allows you to vacuum the floor without bending, and the corners - without stretching and standing on tiptoe. It is telescopic (ie, retractable, not composite) and can be extended to the required distance. The tube is equipped with a holder for attachments - plastic fasteners, on which it is possible to fix the furniture and small brushes. In this position they will not be lost and will always be at hand.

Filters

Vacuum cleaner "Vitek" is completed not only with water, but also with a number of additional fine filters. These include cyclonic, 2 foam, anti-foam and HEPA. The latter is the output filter. He detains the smallest particles of dust, which penetrate through the water with air bubbles. HEPA filter is a detergent and does not require regular replacement. If the owner plans to vacuum carpets previously treated with a cleaning shampoo, the manufacturer recommends adding a defoamer to the water.

Care of a vacuum cleaner

After each cleaning, it is necessary to pour water out of the container to avoid the appearance of an unpleasant odor. After this, the tank must be rinsed and wiped dry. Cyclonic, foam and foam filters must also be washed with water and dried after each cleaning.

Before working in the tank, no more than 500 ml of water is poured. Overflow is not allowed. With an excessive amount of water, it can penetrate the engine and lead to a short circuit.

The HEPA filter is washed as it is contaminated, depending on the frequency of operation. For cleaning, it must be placed under a stream of water and rinsed. Brushes, sponges and detergents should not be used. To dry the HEPA filter is also necessary in a natural way, without using heating devices. The foam filter in front of it is cleaned in exactly the same way.

The body of the vacuum cleaner "Vitek" is cleaned first with a soft damp cloth and then wiped dry. Wash it with abrasive detergents or immerse it in water.

Reviews

The low price and high quality is what makes the "Vitek" vacuum cleaner so attractive for customers. The owners' comments say that for many years this technique has proven itself to be very good. However, it can not do without censures.

First of all they concern the weight of the unit. Vacuum cleaners with aquafilter are quite massive and heavy, especially if there is water in the container.

Therefore, despite the large wheels, this model is difficult to roll through the threshold or drag from room to room. However, this problem is typical for all units with a water filter.

Another feature of these models is that they require special care. Filters should be washed regularly and the container emptied and dried after each cleaning. Accordingly, to disassemble the vacuum cleaner "Vitek", and then to dry it, it takes additional time. A bag vacuum cleaner can simply be pushed into the corner after work.

Among the advantages of this model, the owners note a good suction power, no smell of dust after cleaning, a large number of nozzles available in the kit, for different types of coatings.

Instructions

It includes the description of components and the principle of assembly of various components. Special attention was paid to the description of the precautions with which the "Vitek" vacuum cleaner should be used. The instruction prohibits the use of the unit without water, with uninstalled or incorrectly supplied filters, turning it over during operation. Manufacturers do not recommend vacuuming fine dust, flammable liquids, cigarette butts, matches, cigarettes and collecting water with it. Also this document describes in detail which filters should be washed.

Often the owners violate the instructions when they carry the vacuum cleaner "Vitek". The photo of the model allows you to see that the body has 2 handles. For one it is necessary to lift the vacuum cleaner. For another - only a container. The handle of the tank is not designed for the weight of the whole unit, so it can not withstand rising and breaking.

Repairs

Occasionally, owners face the breakdown of this vacuum cleaner. The most frequent complaint is that the suction force decreases during harvesting, the technique is very hot. As a rule, repair of the vacuum cleaner "Vitek" in this case is not required. Such a malfunction can be associated with a strong contamination of the filters.

In this case, they must be rinsed, as described in the instructions. The drop in power may be due to a breach of the tightness: the container with water is not properly installed, its lid is loosely closed, the hose or the elastic band is torn. To determine the location of air sucking, it is enough to hold a hand on the body and correct the violations, depending on their nature.

Much more difficult when the technology is not included in principle. Vacuum cleaner "Vitek" in this case it is possible to repair in the service center or independently, having disassembled it with the help of a screwdriver. Special attention should be paid to the buttons. The fact is that they are fastened to the body of the latches, which can be broken if you squeeze them inadvertently.

The guarantee for a vacuum cleaner is 12 months. And the service life, like all such household appliances for home, is 5 years.