BOSCH BSG81360UC, BSG81380UC User Manual [fr]

Use and Care Manual For Household Use Only

Notice d’utilisation et d’entretien Usage domestique uniquement

Manual de instrucciones y cuido Sólo para uso doméstico antes de utilizar el equipo lea las instrucciones

Vacuum cleaner /Aspirateur /Aspiradora BSG813..

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Important Safeguards

Use as directed

NOTE

This vacuum cleaner and electric brush are intended for use in the home and not for industrial purposes. The vacuum cleaner and the electric brush must be used exclusively in accordance with the specifications stated in the instructions. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages which arise from use which is not as directed or has been caused by an incorrect operation of the vacuum cleaner or the electric brush. Therefore, please ensure that the following information is observed and heeded at all times.

Safety information

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

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WARNING

䡲 Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids. 䡲 Do not use the vacuum cleaner in the presence of flammable or combustible

vapors.

䡲 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to

the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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CAUTION

䡲 Do operate the vacuum cleaner only with original dust bags. 䡲 Do operate the vacuum cleaner only by using original spare parts, accessories or

optional accessories.

䡲 Do only use as described in this manual. 䡲 Do connect and start up the appliances only in accordance with the information

stipulated on the identification plate.

䡲 Do protect the appliances from external weather conditions, dampness and heat

sources.

䡲 Do switch off and unplug the appliance before any assembly, cleaning and before

servicing.

䡲 Do always turn off the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting either

hose or motorized nozzle.

䡲 Do supervise children whenever they are around an operating appliance to prevent

injury to the child and possible damage from misuse of the appliance.

䡲 Do switch off and unplug the appliance if suction stops or in the event of any

other fault.

䡲 Do only connect and operate the electric brush in accordance with the operating

instructions. In the event of a fault, disconnect the electric brush from the vacuum cleaner. Unplug the power cord.

䡲 Do use the socket of the vacuum cleaner only for connecting the electric brush.

Unplug the power cord prior to connecting the electric brush.

䡲 Do ensure that any repair work or replacement of spare parts is only carried out by

an authorized customer services department.

䡲 Do unplug the power cord after vacuuming. 䡲 Do use extra care when cleaning on stairs. 䡲 Do keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and

moving parts.

䡲 Do turn off all controls before unplugging. 䡲 Do hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when

rewinding.

䡲 Do fully extend the power cord if the appliance is to be used continuously for

several hours.

䡲 Do not operate the electric brush on or next to people or animals or let the electric

brush get close to your face or head to prevent entanglement or possible injury from flying debris.

䡲 Do not operate the electric brush if any part of it is damaged to prevent injury to

the operator or bystanders.

䡲 Do not reach into the running brush roller. 䡲 Do not drive over the power cord while the brush roller is running. 䡲 Do not leave the electric brush standing on the carpet when the brush roller is

rotating, it must be kept moving (could damage the pile).

䡲 Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and

before servicing.

䡲 Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. 䡲 Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or

near children.

䡲 Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has

been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.

䡲 Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull

cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

䡲 Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 䡲 Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands. 䡲 Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep

free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

䡲 Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or

hot ashes.

䡲 Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place. 䡲 Do not vaccum up damp substances or liquids to avoid electrical shock hazards. 䡲 Do not operate the vacuum if any part of it or the electric brush is damaged to

prevent injury to the operator or bystanders.

䡲 Do not use machine as a step. 䡲 Do not re-use or wash the filters. 䡲 Do not remove any screws. 䡲 Do not vaccum up sharp objects to prevent injuries when opening or emptying the

appliance.

䡲 Do not use a damaged appliance. 䡲 Do not use the electric brush to clean another electrical appliance. 䡲 Do not immerse any part of the vacuum cleaner or electric brush in water

directives.

䡲 To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

䡲 The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use when damaged, cut, or punctured.

Avoid picking up sharp objects.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

13 Exhaust grille 14 Power cord 15 Parking aid (on unit underside) 16 Motor protection filter 17 MEGAfilt

Super TEX dust bag 18 Socket for electric brush 19 Dust compartment latch 20 Electric brush with snap connector* 21 Incord telescopic tube 22 Electric brush on/off button

* depending on design

1 Ergoplus handle with integral

accessory holder 2 4-in-1 accessory tool 3 Suction hose 4 Hard floor nozzle with snap connector* 5 ON/OFF button 6 Power indicator* 7 Change dust bag indicator 8 Suction adjustment 9 Exhaust filter

10 Parking aid (with automatic OFF*) 11 Frame for exhaust filter 12 Dust compartment cover

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10*

Insert the suction hose connector into the suction opening until it engages. You must ensure that the plug-in part of the suction hose connector is inserted into the appliance socket.

Push the handle into the incord telescopic tube until it engages.

Push the incord telescopic tube into the

electric

brush connection piece until it engages.

You must ensure that the plug-in part of the incord telescopic tube is inserted into the corresponding recess on the

electric brush connection piece.

An electrical contact with the vacuum cleaner is established when the plug-in part is engaged.

Starting up

To adjust the length of the incord telescopic tube, press the sliding lock in the direction of the arrow and adjust the tube to the required length.

Suction adjustment

Use the suction adjuster to adjust the suction to the required level.

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Low suction range: For cleaning delicate fabrics, such as curtains.

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Middle suction range: For daily cleaning of lightly soiled surfaces.

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High suction range: For cleaning durable floor coverings, hard floors and for heavily soiled surfaces.

min max

Grasp the plug and pull the power cord to the required length and insert the plug in a wall socket => Power indicator lights up in green.

Caution: Pull the cord to its fullest extension if the appliance is expected to be used continuously for several hours.

To switch your vacuum cleaner on and off, press the ON/Off button in the direction of the arrow.

off

Vacuuming

IMPORTANT You have bought an extremely powerful device. The highest suction setting is therefore only recommended for heavily soiled, durable carpeted and hard floors.

The electric brush can be switched on or off while you are vacuuming by pressing the knob.

The control lamp lights »green«.

* depending on design

If the pivoting connecting piece is raised to its storage position, it automatically engages.

The brush roller switches off.

* depending on design

Release the connecting piece by pressing the foot switch. The brush roller switches on again.

* depending on design

Brush vacuuming

To achieve the best cleaning performance, slowly push the electric brush back and forth.

Always vacuum rug fringes in the direction indicated by the arrow.

* depending on design

When vacuuming delicate wool rugs, especially thick pile rugs, fur rugs and the like, always switch off the brush roller to avoid damaging them.

off

Vacuuming with accessories

Pull the 4-in-1 accessory in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the accessory holder.

a)Crevice nozzle

For vacuuming in crevices and corners. For diffi cult to get to places, the 4-in-1 accessory can be extended in two stages to 14 inches (or 360 mm) by pulling out the crevice nozzle.

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Extend the crevice nozzle to the second stop until you can hear it engage.

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To push the crevice nozzle together again, release the telescope lock (by pressing in arrow direction).

b)Upholstery nozzle

For cleaning upholstery, curtains, etc.

c)Furniture brush

For window frames, cabinets, lamp shades etc.

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Fold the upholstery nozzle over in the direction of the arrow.

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To extend the brush ring, turn in the direction of the arrow.

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Before replacing the 4-in-1 accessory in the accessory holder, retract the bush ring and fold the upholstery nozzle back.

Caution: to prevent damage to the nozzle / furniture brush, fold the upholstery nozzle out only when the furniture brush is retracted.

Hard floor nozzle For vacuuming hard floor surfaces (tiles, wood, vinyl, parquet etc.)

CLICK!

After work

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Switch the vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power cord from the mains.

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Tug the power cord and let go. The cable then rewinds automatically.

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To reactivate or deactivate the cable brake, quickly tug the power cord.

When you stop cleaning for a moment, you can use the parking aid at the back of the vacuum cleaner. Switch the electric brush to »OFF« mode first. Slide the plastic tab on the nozzle connector into the groove at the back of the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner will switch itself off.

To store or transport the vacuum cleaner, you can use the parking aid on the cleaner’s underside. Place the vacuum cleaner upright. Slide the plastic tab on the electric brush into the groove on the unit underside.

To remove the suction hose, press the two buttons together and pull the hose out.

To release the connection, press the snap connector and pull the incord telescopic tube out.

To release the electric brush, press the snap connector and pull out the telescopic tube.

Place a new

MEGAfilt®Super TEX

dust bag into the

holder and close the dust compartment cover.

Important A

MEGAfilt®Super TEX

dust bag or textile filter must be properly in place or the dust compartment cover will not close. Do not force the cover if it does not close easily. Inspect the bag installation and adjust it as needed.

Changing the dust bag

Replacing the

MEGAfilt®Super TEX

dust bag

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If the dust bag change indicator lights up brightly and constantly while the nozzle is not on the carpet and the highest suction setting is being used, you must:

a)check whether the nozzle, the suction pipe or

the hose are blocked.

b)sometimes the type of waste in the bag

nessitates the change even if the bag is not full.

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Operate the dust compartment handle in the direction of the arrow to open the dust compartment cover.

Seal the

MEGAfilt®Super TEX

dust bag by pulling

the sealing strip and pull up to remove the bag.

Cleaning the motor protection filter

The motor protection filter should be cleaned regularly by knocking out the dirt and rinsing.

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Open the dust bag compartment lid.

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Pull out the motor protection filter in the direction of the arrow.

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Clean the motor protection filter by tapping it.

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If it is very dirty, the motor protection filter should be rinsed. The filter must then be left to dry for at least 24 hours.

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After cleaning, insert the motor protection filter into the appliance as far as it will go and close the dust bag compartment lid.

You can obtain a new motor protection filter on request as a spare part from the after-sales service.

Replacing the HEPA / Activated carbon cartridge

Press the exhaust grille latch in the direction of the arrow to unlatch the exhaust grille and open it.

Press the filter frame latch in the direction of the arrow to unlatch the filter frame and remove it

Insert a new activated carbon cartridge.

* depending on design

HEPA filter

Every twelve months:

Dispose of both the activated carbon

cartridge

and the HEPA filter and frame and replace them both. Dispose of both filters in the household rubbish.

Replacing the activated carbon cartridge*

If your vacuum cleaner is also fitted with an activated carbon cartridge, this must be replaced once a year.

Remove the activated carbon cartridge and dispose of it with the household rubbish.

If you have used the vacuum cleaner for fine dust particles (such as plaster or cement), clean the motor protection filter by tapping it and, if necessary, replace the motor protection filter and the microsan filter.

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Slide the filter frame under the two retaining ribs and turn in the direction of the arrow until it engages.

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Close the exhaust grille.

The motor switches off automatically if it becomes overstressed, for example if the brush roller is blocked by obstructive foreign objects or the fringes of a carpet become wrapped around it. The warning light shines »red«.

* depending on design

Troubleshooting

Switch off the brush roller and unplug the power cord of the vacuum cleaner from the power socket.

off

After you have unblocked the brush roller, press the red reset button. You may now safely switch the vacuum cleaner on again.

* depending on design

Maintenance

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Before the appliance is cleaned, ensure that it has been switched off and unplugged.

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Vacuum cleaners and accessories made of plastic can be cleaned using a damp cloth.

Do not use scouring agents, glass or all-purpose cleaners. Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water!

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If necessary, the dust compartment can be cleaned using another vacuum cleaner, or simply cleaned with a dry dust cloth / dust brush.

Use a pair of scissors to cut through any threads or hair that has become wrapped around the brush roller.

Always unplug the vacuum cleaner from the power outlet before carrying out any work on the electric brush!

All other service and maintenance work must be performed only by authorized service personnel.

Subject to change without notice.

Vacuum up the threads and hair using the crevice tool.

Spare parts and optional accessories

Replacement dust bag packaging BBZ52AFP2UC

contains : 5

MEGAfilt®Super TEX replacement dust bags with

auto-seal 1 Microsan filter 1 protective motor filter

HEPA filter BBZ151HFUC Recommended for allergy sufferers. Purifies the discharge air so that it is cleaner than the normal ambient air. Filters even such small particles that it complies with the European standard for clean air of HEPA class 12.

Activated carbon cartridge BBZ190AFUC Extra-thick activated carbon cartridge. Combats unpleasant odours. Replace once a year. Can be used only in combination with HEPA filter (BBZ151HFUC) or micro-hygiene filter. If used with a micro-hygiene filter, remove the foam from the filter frame and replace with the activated carbon cartridge.

Turbo brush for floors BBZ101TBUC Brushes and vacuums simultaneously. Suitable for all floors. Good pick-up of fluff, threads and hair. Flattened pile is restored. Side air control for adapting roller speed to floor type. The brush roller is driven by the suction power of the vacuum cleaner. No electrical supply required.

Brush for parquet and hard floors BBZ121HDUC Specially for parquet and sensitive hard floors Fitted with 2 castors and extra soft bristles, glides over floors effortlessly, taking up dust, dirt from cracks and crevices.

STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

Bosch Small Domestic Appliances

What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to: The limited warranty provided BSH Home Appliances Bosch in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to the Bosch Small Domestic Appliances (“Product”) sold to you, the first using purchaser, provided that the Product was purchased: (1) for your normal, household (non-commercial) use, and has in fact at all times only been used for normal household purposes; (2) new at retail (not a display, “as is”, or previously returned model), and not for resale, or commercial use; and (3) within the United States or Canada, and has at all times remained within the country of original purchase. The warranties stated herein apply only to the first purchaser of the Product and are not transferable.

How Long the Warranty Lasts: Bosch warrants that the Product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three hundred sixty-five days (365) days from the date of purchase. The foregoing timeline begins to run upon the date of purchase, and shall not be stalled, tolled, extended, or suspended, for any reason whatsoever.

Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy: During this warranty period, Bosch or one of its authorized service providers will repair your Product without charge to you (subject to certain limitations stated herein) if your Product proves to have been manufactured with a defect in materials or workmanship. If reasonable attempts to repair the Product have been made without success, then Bosch will replace your Product (upgraded models may be available to you, in Bosch’s sole discretion, for an additional charge). All removed parts and components shall become the property of Bosch at its sole option. All replaced and/or repaired parts shall assume the identity of the original part for purposes of this warranty and this warranty shall not be extended with respect to such parts. Bosch’s sole liability and responsibility hereunder is to repair manufacturer-defective Product only, using a Bosch -authorized service provider during normal business hours. For safety and property damage concerns, Bosch highly recommends that you do not attempt to repair the Product yourself, or use an un-authorized servicer; Bosch will have no responsibility or liability for repairs or work performed by a non-authorized servicer. If you choose to have someone other than an authorized service provider work on your Product, THIS WARRANTY WILL AUTOMATICALLY BECOME NULL AND VOID. Authorized service providers are those persons or companies that have been specially trained on Bosch products, and who possess, in Bosch’s opinion, a superior reputation for customer service and technical ability (note that they are independent entities and are not agents, partners, affiliates or representatives of Bosch). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Bosch will not incur any liability, or

have responsibility, for the Product if it is located in a remote area (more than 100 miles from an authorized service provider) or is reasonably inaccessible, hazardous, threatening, or treacherous locale, surroundings, or environment; in any such event, if you request, Bosch would still pay for labor and parts and ship the parts to the nearest authorized service provider, but you would still be fully liable and responsible for any travel time or other special charges by the service company, assuming they agree to make the service call.

Out of Warranty Product: Bosch is under no obligation, at law or otherwise, to provide you with any concessions, including repairs, pro-rates, or Product replacement, once this warranty has expired.

Warranty Exclusions: The warranty coverage described herein excludes all defects or damage that are not the direct fault of Bosch, including without limitation, one or more of the following: (1) use of the Product in anything other than its normal, customary and intended manner (including without limitation, any form of commercial use, use or storage of an indoor product outdoors, use of the Product in conjunction with air or water-going vessels); (2) any party’s willful misconduct, negligence, misuse, abuse, accidents, neglect, improper operation, failure to maintain, improper or negligent installation, tampering, failure to follow operating instructions, mishandling, unauthorized service (including self-performed “fixing” or exploration of the appliance’s internal workings); (4) adjustment, alteration or modification of any kind; (5) a failure to comply with any applicable state, local, city, or county electrical, plumbing and/or building codes, regulations, or laws, including failure to install the product in strict conformity with local fire and building codes and regulations; (6) ordinary wear and tear, spills of food, liquid, grease accumulations, or other substances that accumulate on, in, or around the Product; and (7) any external, elemental and/or environmental forces and factors, including without limitation, rain, wind, sand, floods, fires, mud slides, freezing temperatures, excessive moisture or extended exposure to humidity, lightning, power surges, structural failures surrounding the appliance, and acts of God. In no event shall Bosch have any liability or responsibility whatsoever for damage to surrounding property, including cabinetry, floors, ceilings, and other structures or objects around the Product. Also excluded from this warranty are scratches, nicks, minor dents, and cosmetic damages on external surfaces and exposed parts; Products on which the serial numbers have been altered, defaced, or removed; service visits to teach you how to use the Product, or visits where there is nothing wrong with the Product; correction of installation problems (you are solely responsible for any structure and setting for the Product, including all electrical, plumbing or other connecting facilities, for proper foundation/flooring, and for any alterations including without limitation cabinetry, walls, floors, shelving, etc.); and resetting of breakers or fuses.

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