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Thank you for buying the new GL-50 vacuum cleaner from
osch. The instructions contain valuable information
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about the unique features of this product. Please visit
www.bosch-home.co.uk for more product information or
o register your product, just follow the link to the online
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uarantee registration.
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Please keep this instruction manual. When passing the
vacuum cleaner on to a third party, please also pass on
this instruction manual.
Intended use
This vacuum cleaner is intended for domestic use and
not for commercial use.
Only use this vacuum cleaner in accordance with the
instructions in this instruction manual.
The manufacturer will not accept any responsibility for
damage caused by improper use or incorrect operation.
Therefore, please note the following points.
The vacuum cleaner must only be operated with:
Manufacturer's original dust bags
Manufacturer's original replacement parts, -accessories
or -special accessories
The vacuum cleaner is not to be used for:
cleaning persons or animals
Vacuuming up:
– Microbes
– Hazardous, sharp-edged, hot or burning substances
– Damp or liquid substances
– Highly flammable or explosive substances and gases
– Ash, soot from tiled stoves and central heating
systems
– toner dust from printers and copiers
Safety information
This vacuum cleaner complies with the recognised rules
of technology and the relevant safety regulations.
Stand the appliance on a firm, secure surface when
vacuuming.
When vacuuming stairs, the appliance must always be
positioned below the user.
In the following cases, do not use the appliance and
contact the after-sales service.
– if the power cable is damaged.
– if you have accidentally vacuumed up some liquid or
liquid has entered the inside of the appliance.
– if the appliance has been dropped.
Always observe the information on the rating plate
when using the vacuum cleaner and connecting it to
the power supply.
Only allow children to use the vacuum cleaner under
supervision.
This appliance must not be operated by children or
persons with limited physical, sensory or mental
abilities or with a lack of experience and knowledge
unless they have been instructed in the use of the
appliance by a responsible person.
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Avoid vacuuming close to your head when using
ozzles and tubes.
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=> Risk of injury!
Never carry the vacuum cleaner by the power cord.
Fully extend the power cord when using the vacuum
cleaner continuously for several hours.
hen disconnecting the appliance from the mains,
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pull the plug itself to remove it; do not pull on the
power cord.
o not pull the power cord over sharp edges or allow
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it to become trapped.
Pull out the mains plug before carrying out any work on
the vacuum cleaner.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner if it is damaged.
nplug the power cord from the mains if a fault is
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detected.
For safety reasons, only authorised after-sales service
personnel are permitted to carry out repairs and fit
replacement parts to the vacuum cleaner.
Protect the vacuum cleaner from outside weather
conditions, moisture and sources of heat.
Never use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bag
fitted.
=> This can damage the appliance.
Do not allow any inflammable substances or substances
containing alcohol to come into contact with the filters
(dust bag, motor protection filter, exhaust filter, etc.).
The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on construction sites.
=> Vacuuming up building rubble could damage the
appliance.
Switch off the appliance when it is not in use.
Never use a damaged turbo brush.
Do not reach into the running brush roller.
Do not drive over the supply while the brush roller is
running.
Do not leave the turbo brush standing on the carpet
when the brush roller is rotating, it must be kept moving (could damage the pile).
Wool or velour carpets, particularly those with a loose
pile, should only be cleaned occasionally with the turbo brush, must leave sufficient intervals in between!
At the end of its life, the appliance should immediately be rendered unusable, then disposed of in an
appropriate manner.
Plastic bags and films must be kept out of the reach of
children before disposal.
=> Risk of suffocation!
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Disposal information
Packaging
he packaging is designed to protect the vacuum
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cleaner from being damaged during transport.
It is made of environmentally-friendly materials and can
be recycled.
Dispose of packaging that is no longer required at an
ppropriate recycling point.
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Old appliances
ld appliances still contain many valuable materials.
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Therefore, please take old appliances to your retailer or
recycling centre so that they can be recycled.
For current disposal methods, please enquire at your
appliance dealership or local council.
Disposal of filters and dust bags
Filters and dust bags are manufactured from environmentally friendly materials. Provided that they do not
contain substances that are not permitted in household waste, you can dispose of them with your normal
household waste.
Please note
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Only connect the appliance to a socket rated for at
least 16 amps.
If a fuse is tripped when you switch on the vacuum
cleaner, this may be because other electrical
appliances which have a high current draw are
connected to the same power circuit.
To prevent the fuse from blowing, select the lowest
power setting before switching the appliance on, and
increase the power only once it is running.
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Your vacuum cleaner
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1 Adjustable floor tool
2 Telescopic tube with adjusting sleeve
3 Suction hose
4 Hose handgrip
5 TURBO-UNIVERSAL
6 Exhaust grille
7 Carrying handle
8 Dust bag compartment lid
9 Accessories compartment
10 Crevice nozzle
11 Upholstery nozzle
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brush for floors*
12 Dust bag change indicator
13 ON/OFF button
14 Parking aid
15 Power cord
16 Dust bag
17 Motor protection filter, washable
18 Exhaust filter*
19 Storage aid (on underside of unit)
20 Bionic filter* (only for BSGL5225GB)
*Dependent on model
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Replacement parts and special accessories
Replacement filter pack
ilter type GXXL (BBZ41FGXXL)
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For best performance: GXXL plus (BBZ41GXXLP)
Contents: 4 filter bags with seal
http://www.dust-bag-bosch.com
epa filter BBZ154HF
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Additional filter for cleaner exhaust air.
Recommended for allergy sufferers. Replace once a
year.
TURBO-UNIVERSAL
All in one brushing and vacuuming of upholstered furniture, mattresses, car seats, etc. Ideal for picking up
pet hair. The brush roller is driven by the suction air
flow of the vacuum cleaner.
No separate electrical connection is needed.
1 micro-hygiene filter
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brush for upholstery BBZ42TB
TURBO-UNIVERSAL
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brush for floors BBZ102TBB
All in one brushing and vacuuming of shor t-pile rugs
and carpets and all hard floor coverings. Ideal suitable
for picking up pet hair. The brush roller is driven via
the suction air flow of the vacuum cleaner.
No separate electrical connection is needed.
Hard floor tool BBZ123HD
For vacuuming hard floors
(parquet, tiles, terracotta, etc.)
Bionic filter BBZ11BF
Additional filter for reducing unpleasant odours
Please replace the filter once it begins to lose its
effect (after approx. 1 year)
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Starting up
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Before using for the first time
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● Push the handgrip onto the flexible hose and lock it in position.
Click!
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● Open the accessories compartment.
● Insert the crevice nozzle and upholstery nozzle in the accessories
compartment in the appliance lid.
● Close the accessories compartment.
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● Open the dust bag compartment lid.
● Remove the motor protection filter from the appliance
● Place the Bionic filter onto the motor protection filter.
● Push the filter into the appliance and close the dust bag compartment
lid.
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Setting up
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Figure
a)Push the flexible hose adapter into the air intake opening in the vacuum
leaner lid until it locks into place.
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Click!
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b)To remove the flexible hose, press the two catches together and pull out
the hose.
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● Connect the handle and the telescopic tube together.
● To release the connection, pull out the telescopic tube.
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● Connect the floor tool and the telescopic tube together.
● To release the connection, pull out the telescopic tube.
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● Move the sliding sleeve in the direction of the arrow to release the
telescopic tube and adjust it to the length required.
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Setting up
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Vacuuming
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Figure
Holding the power cord by the plug, pull out the required length and plug
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the plug into the mains socket.
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Figure
Switching on and off
● To switch the vacuum cleaner on or off, press the ON/OFF but ton.
Controlling the suction level
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The required suction level can be set to the level required by turning the
control knob in the direction of the arrow.
Low power range =>
For vacuuming delicate materials, e.g. curtains.
Medium power range =>
For the daily vacuuming of light dirt
deposits.
High power range =>
For cleaning durable floor coverings, hard floors and heavy dirt
deposits.
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Vacuuming
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Adjusting the floor tool:
Rugs and carpets =>
Hard floors =>
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● Remove the crevice nozzle or upholstery nozzle from the accessories
compartment in the appliance lid.
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Vacuuming with accessories
Attach the nozzles to the suction pipe or handgrip as required:
a)Crevice nozzle for vacuuming crevices and corners, etc.
b)Upholstery nozzle for vacuuming upholstered furniture, curtains, etc.
● Connect the floor tool and the telescopic tube together.
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Vacuuming
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)The turbo brush vacuums and brushes carpets when connected to the
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vacuum cleaner. It is particularly suitable for removing dust, fluff, threads
and hair.
t noticeably refreshes trodden down carpet pile. The turbo brush can be
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used on hard flooring and carpets.
Please observe!
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Do not leave the running turbo brush in the immediate vicinity of long
air, scarves, ties etc..
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Starting up
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Figure
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Fit the turbo brush onto the telescopic tube.
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Vacuuming with the brush
Please observe!
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Only vacuum using the brush on full suction power, i.e. max. performance
of the vacuum cleaner.
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● The turbo brush has the possibility to change the rotation speed of the
brush from a maximum »A« to a complete stop »B«
● Moving the slider a little from »A« to »B« permits an optimum cleaning
effect forthe different floor coverings (long or short pile carpets).
Closing completely the fan inlet (position »B«)it is possible to use the
device as a normal floor nozzle.
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● Only brush the fringes in the direction of the arrow.
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Vacuuming
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Maintenance
Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and pull out the plug before performing any maintenance work. Remove the turbo brush from the suction /
telescopic pipe.
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● Cut off any wrapped around hair or threads using a pair of scissors.
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● Then vacuum up the threads and hair using the corner nozzle.
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● The lower cover can be removed for cleaning the fan and the fan chamber.
Closed chamber.
a)
To remove the cover act to the two little side wings pushing them toward
you,lift up with a light rotation.
Open chamber
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Insert the front lips to reassembly the lower cover.
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Push the cover up to click.
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Click!
Please observe!
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Never operate the turbo brush without the lower cover or with the lower
cover not well locked.
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Vacuuming
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● After use, place the crevice or upholstery nozzle back into the accessories
ompartment in the appliance lid.
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● You can use the nozzle parking aid on the back of the appliance if you
wish to stop vacuuming for a short time.
● Once you have switched off the appliance, slide the hook on the floor tool
into the recess on the rear of the appliance.
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Figure
To overcome obstacles, e.g. steps, the appliance can also be carried by the
handle on the appliance body.
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When work is done
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● Pull out the mains plug.
● Tug the power cord briefly and then let go (the power cord retracts
automatically).
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● To store or transport the appliance, you can use the storage aid on the
underside of the appliance.
● Stand the appliance up on its end. Slide the catch on the floor tool into
the groove on the underside of the appliance.
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Changing the filter
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Please note: Always switch off the appliance before changing the
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filter.
Replacing the dust bag
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a)If the dust bag change indicator lights up red continuously when the floor
tool is lifted from the floor and the highest power setting has been
selected, the dust bag must be changed, even though it may not yet be
full. Even if the dust bag is not full, it may still need changing, due to the
type of dust which has been vacuumed.
irst check that the nozzle, suction pipe and flexible hose are not
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blocked, as this would also lead to the dust bag change indicator being
triggered.
b)The handle can easily be detached from the hose to remove blockages.
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Opening the lid
● Open the lid by moving the locking lever in the direction of the arrow.
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a)Seal the dust bag by pulling the sealing tab, and remove the bag.
b)Insert the new dust bag into the holder up to the stop.
Caution: the lid will only close if a dust bag has been inserted.
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Changing the filter
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leaning the motor protection filter
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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
Remove the motor protection filter from the appliance in the direction of
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the arrow.
● Separate the motor protection filter from the Bionic filter.*
Clean the motor protection filter by tapping it out.
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● If it is very dirty, the motor protection filter should be rinsed out. The filter
must then be left to dry for at least 24 hours.
aution:
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The Bionic filter must not come into contact with water, as this will
impair the proper functioning of the filter.*
● After cleaning, place the Bionic filter onto the motor protection filter as
necessary and push both filters into the appliance. *
● Close the dust bag compartment lid.
Replacing the Bionic filter*
If your appliance is fitted with a Bionic filter, it should be replaced once it
begins to lose its effect (after approx. 1 year).
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● Open the dust bag compartment lid
● Remove the motor protection filter together with the Bionic filter from
the appliance.
● Remove the old Bionic filter from the motor protection filter and dispose
of it.
● Place the Bionic filter onto the motor protection filter.
● Push the filter into the appliance and close the dust bag compartment
lid.
● The motor protection filter must also be inserted into the appliance if you
no longer wish to use the Bionic filter
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Changing the filter
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Replacing the exhaust filter
eplacing the micro-hygiene filter (for BSGL5225GB)
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This should be replaced with every replacement filter pack
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● Open the dust bag compartment lid.
● Release the filter holder by turning the locking lever in the direction of
he arrow.
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● Remove the micro-hygiene filter. Insert the new micro-hygiene filter into the
appliance.
● Insert the filter holder in the appliance and lock it in place.
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Click!
Click!
Replacing the Hepa filter (for BSGL5PROGB)
If your appliance is equipped with a Hepa filter, this should be replaced
once a year.
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● Open the dust bag compartment lid.
● Unlock the Hepa filter by turning the locking lever in the direction of the
arrow and remove the filter from the appliance.
● Insert the new Hepa filter and lock it in place.
If you have vacuumed up fine dust particles, clean the motor protection
filter and, if necessary, replace the micro-hygiene filter or Hepa filter.
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Care
Care
lways switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the power cord from the mains before cleaning the vacuum
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cleaner. The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be cleaned with a commercial plastic cleaner.
Do not use a scourer, glass-cleaning agent or all-purpose cleaning product. Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in
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water.
he dust compartment can, if necessar y, be cleaned with a second vacuum cleaner or simply wiped with a dry cloth or
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dusting brush.
Subject to technical modifications.
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Central-Service-Depots
GB Great Britain
BSH Home Appliances Ltd.
Customer Service
Grand Union House
Old Wolverton Road
Wolverton
Milton Keynes MK12 5PT
www.bosch-home.co.uk
0844 892 8979
To arrange an engineer visit please visit:
www.bosch-home.co.uk
Or call: 0844 892 8979
For replacement spare parts or accessories please visit:
www.bosch-eshop.co.uk
Or call: 0844 892 8979
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Disposal
"Ezt a készüléket a gyártó az elektromos és
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lektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló
2002/96/EK irányelv (waste electrical and electronic
equipment – WEEE) szerinti jelöléssel látta el.
Az irányelv előírja a berendezések hulladékainak
visszavételére és hasznosítására vonatkozó, egész
Európára érvényes kereteket.
"Този уред е маркиран в съответствие с директива
2002/96/ЕО за електрически и електронни уреди
(WEEE – директива за отпадъчно електрическо и
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„This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European
directive 2002/96/EG concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE.
The directive provides the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.“
Warranty
GB Warranty
The guarantee conditions as set out by our representatives in the country of sale apply to
this appliance. Details regarding this may be obtained from whom the appliance was
purchased.
For claims under guarantee the sales receipt must be produced.
Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wery-Str. 34 / 81739 München // Germany
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printed on recycling paper
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GA 9000 544 176
The design of this product is environmentfriendly. All plastic parts are identified for
recycling purposes.
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