Fantom FM760 Twister 500DX Upright Vacuum

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Product Features

• 12-amp motor and 12-inch cleaning path
• Quick-release dust canister
• HEPA filter removes 99.97 percent of particles down to 0.3 microns
• Moves easily from carpets to hard surfaces
• Measures 13 by 13 by 46 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 31.8 x 15.5 x 15.2 inches ; 29 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 31.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000069BFD
• Item model number: FM760
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,249,215 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The newest version of the powerful Fantom Twister 12 amp bagless vacuum is the best way to take care of all of your cleaning needs! Measuring approx. 13 by 13 by 46 inches, this incredible upright includes an extension hose and wand, crevice tool, upholstery brush and dusting brush. You'll love the power of the 12 amp motor. The included HEPA filter captures 99.97 percent of particles including pollen, bacteria, dust, mold and plant spores - particles as small as 0.3 microns! This vacuum also features:

• Sealed dust canister - there are no bags to wrestle with. Just empty the canister, clean and use again
• Provides more hygienic emptying of canister
• Easy to remove canister for quick emptying and replacement
• Unique Dust Press technology - provides increased capacity dust collection and less emptying of the dust canister
• Quick draw, versatile handle release - allows handle to quickly be released with the touch of a button. Can be used with all of the attachment accessories
• Convenient on-board tool storage keeps tools handy for optimum use
• Edge-to-edge cleaning - perfect for cleaning carpet edges near baseboards and stationary furniture
• Brush height can be set for carpets or floors with straight suction or suction plus agitator brush
• Headlight provides extra visibility • Cord storage hooks included - cord is approx. 30 inches long with a 2-prong plug
• Washable prefilter and main filter (HEPA filter is not washable). Filters are designed for a lifetime of use but may need to be replaced if you are vacuuming large amounts of extremely fine dust or powder over a long period of time
• UL listed, 120 volt AC
• Comes with one-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't believe the poor reviews!, July 20, 2003

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D. Couse "darkman1969" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fantom FM760 Twister 500DX Upright Vacuum (Kitchen)

I am amazed at the poor reviews this vacuum has received. I have been a Fantom user since the Fury days and have loved every machine since. The suction on this machine ROCKS (at least on mine) and is evident by the continual amount of stuff this thing picks up even after I continue to go over the same spots.

The reviewer that indicates the filter inside the canister is a joke and they can't get their fingers between the canister and filter obviously DID NOT READ THE DIRECTIONS. If they had, they would realize that with one simple push of a button the filter slides out. Thus allowing for both of your hands to slide in the canister if you choose. The same reviewer also talks about the filter in the canister indicating that after a couple of hours it becomes clogged with fine particles. If the reviewer had READ THE DIRECTIONS, they would have realized this is what it called a washable pre-filter. That's right folks, washable. Just push that one button and the filter slides out for easly cleaning and washing. The machine actually comes with 2 washable pre-filters.

The wand is FANTASTIC with this model and I am truely impressed with the overall design. Yes it is a heavy vacuum, but it glides over the carpet with ease.

All in all, this vacuum was a great purchase for me and I'm glad someone has taken up the Fantom name and has done it justice.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ask the owner of double-coated dogs about vacuum cleaners, January 7, 2004

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Wyneth C. Achenbaum "wyna" (Stamford, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fantom FM760 Twister 500DX Upright Vacuum (Kitchen)

I have two double-coated dogs, a Newfoundland and a Sheltie. They shed. A lot. The Newf is a wonderful pet, but not a dog for the houseproud. And a 140 pound dog has a lot of fur.

But this is the first vacuum cleaner that keeps up with the shedding and really gets the sand and grit out of my rugs and carpets.

The on-board tools are wonderful. They store easily, and pushing a single button in the handle provides the access to them. (I'm embarrassed that I didn't figure it out for myself. I'd misplaced the manual, and finally found the pdf file on the Amazon website. What a convenience that is!)

The filter cleans out easily with the twist of a dial. Since I'm lefthanded, it is a little awkward, but a righty would have no problem. My hands stay clean. And I'm not forced to keep a supply of vacuum cleaner bags -- one less thing to keep in inventory, one less cost.

I've bought a second Fantom so that I don't need to carry it up and down the stairs more than is necessary to get the dog hair out of the step corners. I figure there is a puppy's worth a week.

The handle on the top of the filter unit is very convenient for carrying the machine around.

The cord is nice and long, so I'm not stopping to plug it in over and over. I wish that its wrapped position was a little more secure.

The only negative I can think of is that I occasionally find myself bumping the on-off button inadvertently.

Postlogue: HOWEVER: A wheel fell off my Fantom, and I have been unable to find anyone who has the unique tool required to access the chamber in which a screw must be tightened. Very frustrating.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Gail, December 3, 2002

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Gail (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fantom FM760 Twister 500DX Upright Vacuum (Kitchen)

Just invested in a Fantom Twister after using a bag upright for years. Looked at the Hoovers and decided on the Twister because it felt good in the store and the hose wand is a nice feature. I just vacummed the family room, the belt broke and the lightbulb burnt out after about 15 minutes of use and only one room of many to vacuum. I suspect that the company knows about the belt because they include an extra in the box. The lightbulb is a different story. The light is bright when it glows. The nap of the carpet I successfully vacuumed before the belt broke and the light blew looks very nice. It appears to have power to deep clean but the durability leaves much to be desired. As I mentioned I thought this would be an investment but I see that I need to reconsider and rethink the Hoovers even if it costs a little more. I only did light vacuuming, imagine the Twister if I were to do more heavy cleaning with it. I do not recommend this machine unless the manufacturer can make it more durable or provide belts like tissues to pop on for each use.