USE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
®
Germ Guardian
2-in-1 Upright
and Canister
with Silver Clean Technology
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Replacement Parts:
HEPA Dirt Cup Filter FLTB
Exhaust Filter FLTA
Belt BLT1
Model No. GGU350TT
1-Year Limited Warranty
1.866.603.5900
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WARNING:
Date Purchased
Cleaner assembly may include
small parts. Small parts can
present a choking hazard.
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HoSE CRADLE ASSEMBLy
WARNING! Do not use the Dirt Cup Handle to move the cleaner.
HoSE CRADLE ASSEMBLy
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THERMAL RESET BUTToN:
Set hose cradle on the top of the cleaner. (Fig. 1)
using a phillips screwdriver, secure the 3/4-inch screw.
Operates due to overheating, caused by a full dirt cup, clogged filter or blocked pipes.
Unplug the cleaner and remove the blocked materials. To operate again, after
cooling down the cleaner about 30 minutes, press the Thermal Reset Button.
Model .................................................. GGU350TT Cord Length .............................................. 32 feet
Rating .................................................. 120V/60Hz Inner Filter .......................................... HEPA Filter
Amperage ............................................... 12 amps Exhaust Filter .................................. Micron Filter
Weight (Net) .......................................... 20.50 lbs Headlight ......................................................... Yes
Dimensions ............................. 15" x 14" x 45.25" Belt .................................................................... Yes
Fig. 1
VACUUM ASSEMBLy: UPRIGHT USE
HoSE ASSEMBLy
Handle
Cord Clip
Main Power Brush Power
Switch Switch
Handle Hose Connector
(TOOLS/CANISTER MODE)
Handle
Extension
Button
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Handle Inlet
HoSE ASSEMBLy
Hose Connector
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insert the body end of the hose into the hose inlet on the top of the cleaner. (Fig. 2)
Canister
Handle
line up circular tab on hose cuff with inner groove. (Fig. 2)
connect and twist clockwise to secure proper hose connection. (Fig.3)
place hose in hose cradle. (Fig. 4)
Hose Cradle
Hose
insert the base end of the hose into the hose inlet on the base of the cleaner. (Fig. 5)
Dirt Cup
Hose Clip
Filter
Dirt Cup Handle
Handle Removal
Button
IMPoRTANT: hose must be connected to inlet on base of vacuum to work in the upriGhT
mode.
Body
Knob
Cord
Storage
Hooks
Height Adjustment
Base Hose
Connector
(UPRIGHT MODE)
Handle Release
Pedal
Canister
Release Pedal
Headlight
Thermal Reset
Button
Base
Hose
Cord
Plug
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Base Hose
Connector
Fig. 5
Detail of
Hose Lock
Fig. 4
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VACUUM ASSEMBLy: UPRIGHT USE (CoNTD)
TooL ASSEMBLy
HANDLE ASSEMBLy
HANDLE ASSEMBLy
insert handle in the handle inlet on the top of the body. (Fig. 6)
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TooL ASSEMBLy
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attach crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery brush into
storage area on the back of the vacuum. (Fig. 8)
Handle
HANDLE DISASSEMBLy
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Crevice
Tool
push the handle removal button.
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pull handle upward to remove.
Dusting
Brush
Fig. 8
Protrustion to Lock
Handle Inlet
Upholstery
Brush
Handle
Removal
Button
USING IN UPRIGHT MoDE
USING IN UPRIGHT MoDE
push the handle release pedal (Fig. 9)
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Turn main power switch on. Turn brush power switch on.
CAUTIoN: The headlight and brush does not come on when in the upright
position even if the switch is on. you must release the handle for the brushroll
to begin spinning. (Fig. 10)
Fig. 6
BASE ASSEMBLy
BASE ASSEMBLy
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Set the body on the top of the base. (Fig. 7)
use both sides of the guide feature on the
base to align.
Base Safety
Switch
Base
Handle Release
Pedal
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Base
BASE DISASSEMBLy
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push the release canister pedal.
lift up and remove the body.
Guides
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNoB
Canister
Release Pedal
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNoB
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rotate the height adjustment knob to the correct carpet height. (Fig. 11)
To clean bare floor, set this knob to the bare floor position and turn off the brush power
switch. (located on the top of the cleaner - see page 2)
Fig. 7
Fig. 11
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UPRIGHT MoDE: TooL USAGE
SToRING IN UPRIGHT MoDE
after using the vacuum, store in upright mode.
Store accessories on the storage clips located on the vacuum body.
Wrap the cord around the cord storage hooks on the side of the body and hang the
plug at the cord clip on the wand. (Fig. 18)
TooL USAGE
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1. Turn brush oFF.
2. remove hose from base hose connector on the lower portion of the cleaner. (Fig. 12)
3. remove handle from cleaner: push handle removal button and pull up on handle to
disconnect from body. (Fig. 13)
4. insert hose into handle hose connector and twist clockwise to lock in position. (Fig. 14)
5. push button on wand to extend telescoping wand. (Fig. 15)
6. Select the tool needed for above-floor cleaning and attach to end of wand.
Hose
Handle Hose
Connector
Cord Clip
Handle
Telescoping
Button
Handle
Hard Floor
Nozzle
Handle
Handle
Removal
Button
Hose
Base Hose
Connector
Cord
Plug
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 18
CoNVERTING To CANISTER MoDE
CoNVERTING To CANISTER MoDE
1. remove hose from base hose connector. (Fig. 16)
2. Step on canister release pedal and pull body upward by canister handle. (Fig. 17)
3. Follow steps 3-5 in upriGhT modE: Tool uSaGE section. (See above)
4. insert end of handle into hard floor nozzle.
5. canister mode.
Canister
Handle
Body
Hose
Canister Release
Pedal
Base Hose
Connector
Base
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
IMPoRTANT:
When returning to UPRIGHT mode hose MUST be removed
from handle and returned to inlet on body.
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CLEANING & REPLACING FILTER
CLEANING DIRT CUP
To oPTIMIzE THE VACUUM PERFoRMANCE yoU SHoULD CLEAN THE
FILTER EACH TIME yoU EMPTy THE DIRT CUP.
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you will need to empty dirt cup when dust reaches the Full line.
Turn oFF the vacuum and unplug from electrical outlet.
Grasp the dirt cup handle and depress button, pull out the dirt cup from
the body. (Fig. 19)
1. lift up the dirt cup cover, rotate and remove the filter protector.
2. rotate and remove the inner filter. (Fig. 21)
Tap the inner filter on a trash bin to remove the dust from the pleats. (Fig. 22)
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To empty, remove the dirt cup and hold over trash bin. push the dirt release
button and dispose of the dirt. (Fig. 20)
NoTE: This inner filter is washable and can be rinsed if you notice a reduction in
vacuum performance (suction). To wash, first tap filter to remove excess dirt and
dust from pleats. rinse filter clean with warm water then allow to completely dry
(a minimum of 24 hours) before returning to dirt cup. use filter: FLTB for inner dirt cup.
Dirt Cup Cover
*HEPA Filter is located
INSIDE the green filter
protector. Remove filter
protector to access
HEPA Filter.
Tap Gently
Filter Protector
Body
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HEPA
Inner Filter
(Located inside
Filter Protector)
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Dirt Cup
ExHAUST FILTER CLEANING & REPLACEMENT
Dirt Cup
Release Button
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pull out the exhaust filter. (Fig. 23)
Fig. 19
replace the exhaust filter when it becomes dirty. (Fig. 24)
use filter: FLTA for exhaust filter.
NoTE: This filter is washable.
Filter Frame
Filter
Dirt Cup
Release Button
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Exhaust
Filter
Body
Fig. 24
Fig. 20
Fig. 23
NoTE: Replacement parts can be purchased by calling
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BELT REPLACEMENT
TRoUBLESHooTING GUIDE
WARNING: BEFoRE REPLACING THE BELT, MAKE SURE THE CLEANER
IS UNPLUGGED FRoM THE ELECTRICAL oUTLET.
Please check each item below if you have trouble with your vacuum.
Before checking, always ensure that the vacuum is unplugged from the power supply.
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Turn oFF the cleaner and unplug from electrical outlet.
remove the bottom plate of the base by removing the five (5) screws using a
phillips screwdriver. (Fig. 25)
PRoBLEM
PRoBLEM
SoLUTIoN
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Set the new belt over motor pulley. (Fig. 26) use replacement belt: BLT1.
Slip the brush roll into the belt and reassemble. (Fig. 27)
replace the bottom plate and secure the 5 screws.
Vacuum won't run.
1. Power cord not firmly plugged
into the outlet.
2. Motor protector tripped.
1. Plug in unit firmly.
2. Cool down and press the RESET button.
(See page 3)
3. Needs service.
3. Take to service center or call 1.866.603.5900.
Brush roll won't spin. 1. Vacuum is not in the
UPRIGHT mode.
1. The brush only turns on when the handle is
released for vacuuming. The brush does not come
on in the UPRIGHT position even if the switch is
ON. Depress handle for brushroll to start turning.
Motor Pulley
2. Make sure the brush switch is ON.
3. Remove it and clean debris, hair, etc. off of
brush, then replace.
2. Brush switch is OFF.
3. Brush roll is jammed.
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
4. Replace the new belt or correct the belt's securing.
(See page 11)
4. Belt is broken or off
motor pulley.
HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT
Vacuum or tool won't
pick up dirt.
1. Rotate height adjustment knob to correct height
setting. (See page 6)
2A. Check hose connection and make sure it is
attached to proper inlet: base inlet on body
(UPRIGHT) or inlet on handle (CANISTER/TOOLS).
2B. Grasp hose tube and firmly push onto base.
3. Try to remove clog by squeezing out of hose.
1. Incorrect height setting.
2. Hose not attached to:
WARNING: BEFoRE REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT, MAKE SURE THE CLEANER
IS UNPLUGGED FRoM THE ELECTRICAL oUTLET.
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Turn oFF the cleaner and unplug from electrical outlet.
press the handle release pedal and use the handle to place the body in a flat position.
remove the headlight cover by removing the screw with a phillips screwdriver. (Fig. 28)
pull the bulb straight out of the socket. (Fig. 29)
A. Inlet
B. Base.
3. Clogged hose.
4. Dirt cup is full.
4. Empty dirt cup (see page 9); if washed, after
dried well, reinsert it.
install the new bulb, model lbu.
replace the headlight cover and secure the screw.
5. Clean or replace with new. (See page 10)
6. Take to service center or call 1.866.603.5900.
5. Inner filter is blocked.
6. Crack or hole in hose.
Headlight
Cover
Headlight
Vacuum is difficult
to push.
1. Incorrect height setting.
2. Brush switch is OFF.
1. Rotate height adjustment knob to correct height
setting. (See page 6)
2. Make sure the brush switch is ON.
Visible dust escaping 1. Dirt cup is full.
from vacuum.
1. Empty dirt cup (see page 9); wash it, after dried
well, replace it.
2. Filter missing or incorrectly
2. Check inner filter and exhaust filter for
correct installation.
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Fig. 29
installed.
3. Dirt cup installed incorrectly.
3. Pull out and re-insert dirt cup correctly.
NoTE: Replacement parts can be purchased by calling
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LIMITED WARRANTy
To the consumer, Guardian Technologies llc warrants this product to be free of
defects in materials and workmanship commencing upon the date of the original
purchase. Save your original sales receipt to validate start of warranty period.
if this product should become defective within the warranty period, we will repair
or replace any defective parts free of charge. The complete machine must be
delivered pre-paid to any authorized Guardian Technologies llc warranty service
center. please include complete information on the problem, date of purchase, copy
of original sales receipt and your name, address and telephone number. if you are
not near a warranty station, call the factory for assistance in the uS and canada at
1.866.603.5900. use only genuine Guardian Technologies' replacement parts.
The warranty does not include unusual wear, damage resulting from accident
or unreasonable use of the product. This warranty does noT cover bulbs. This
warranty does noT cover unauthorized repairs. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may have other rights (other rights may vary from state to
state in the u.S.a).
We consider the registration process important to ensuring superior service to our
customers, however submitting this card to Guardian Technologies llc is optional
and does not affect your right to utilize this warranty according to the conditions
above. if you have any questions or comments about our product call Toll Free at
1.866.603.5900 or send comments to:
ATTN Customer Service
Guardian Technologies LLC
7700 St. Clair Avenue
Mentor, ohio 44060
Guardian Technologies LLC
7700 St Clair Avenue | Mentor Ohio 44060
1.866.603.5900 | www.germguardian.com
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