Operating Manual
Bagless cylinder
vacuum cleaner
GB
0
DC-RB20
DC-RB21
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1 Safety instructions
1.1. About the operating manual
WARNING:
Read this operating manual completely before working with the appliance.
Keep the operating manual in a safe place. Include the operating manual
if you pass the appliance on to someone else.
Failure to comply with these instructions can lead to serious injuries
or damage to the appliance.
We take no responsibility for damage due to failure to comply with these
operating instructions.
Always comply with the notices marked as follows to avoid accidents and
damage to the appliance.
Warns of health hazards and indicates possible risks of injury.
CAUTION:
Warns of possible dangers to the appliance or other objects.
NOTE:
Highlights tips and information for you.
1.2. Concerning certain groups of persons
These appliances can be used by children of 8 years and upwards
and persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities, or
insufcient experience or knowledge, providing they are supervised or
have been instructed in the proper use of the appliance and understand
the risks involved.
Children are not permitted to play with the appliance.
Children must not carry out cleaning tasks or maintenance unless
they are supervised.
Children under the age of eight should be kept away from the
appliance and the connection cable whilst it is switched on or cooling
down.
Packing material must not be used to play with. There is danger of
suffocation.
1.3. Concerning the power supply
The appliance is operated with electrical power which means there
is always a risk of electric shock. Therefore, please comply with the
following:
Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids; keep it away
from rain and moisture.
Never touch the plug with wet hands. Do not operate the appliance
outside or in rooms with a high level of humidity.
Take care that the power cord is not kinked, pinched, or rolled over
and ensure it does not come into contact with heat sources. Also take
care that it does not become a stumbling hazard.
Before connecting to the power supply, make sure that the voltage
stated on the type plate matches the voltage of your plug socket. Only
use sockets with a ground/safety contact.
Always check the power cord for possible damage before using the
appliance.
Never carry the appliance by its power cord. It could be damaged.
Before you clean or maintain the appliance, switch off the appliance
and pull the mains plug from the socket.
Always pull directly on the plug if you want to disconnect the
appliance from the mains. Never pull on the power cord as this could
damage it.
If possible, do not use extension cords. If you must use an
extension cord, use only safety-certified, water-protected single
extension cords (no multi-socket distributors) designed for the power
consumption of the appliance.
1.4. Concerning intended use
The cylinder vacuum cleaner is intended for home use only.
It is not suitable for commercial use.
Use the cylinder vacuum cleaner only for cleaning dry, normally soiled
oors. Once you have attached the 3-in-1 combi-nozzle, you will also be
able to use the appliance to vacuum furniture and upholstery.
Any other use is considered non-intended use and is prohibited.
Particularly prohibited:
Use in the vicinity of explosive or highly-flammable substances.
There is a risk of re or explosion.
To use the appliance outdoors. There is danger of rain or dirt
destroying the appliance.
Sticking objects into the appliance's openings. It could overheat.
To modify or repair the appliance yourself.
Also prohibited:
Vacuuming of:
- Persons, animals, plants, especially hair, fingers and other
parts of the body as well as articles of clothing on the body.
These might be drawn in. This could result in injuries.
- Water and other fluids, especially damp carpet cleaners.
Moisture inside the appliance can cause a short-circuit.
- Toner (for laser printers, copying machines, etc.). There is
danger of re or explosion.
- Hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could cause a re.
- Pointed objects, such as glass shards, nails, etc. They can
damage the appliance.
- Rubble, plaster, cement, ne drilling-dust, make-up, etc. These
might damage the appliance.
1.5. If the appliance is defective
Never use a defective appliance or operate an appliance with a defective
power cord. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturers, their authorised service representative
or a similarly qualied person to avoid danger.
Refer a defective appliance to an authorised dealer for repair.
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2.1. Assemble appliance and adjust nozzles to surface
click!
WARNING:
Danger of injury! Only attach the appliance parts when the appliance is
not connected to the power supply. Otherwise the machine might start
up and parts of your body, hair or pieces of clothing might be sucked in.
CAUTION:
Before assembling, make sure that the fitted nozzle suits the surface
to be cleaned. Do not clean e.g. any oors or objects with a brush with
rotating bristles that you would not clean without a second thought
with a conventional brush. Also observe the flooring manufacturer's
recommendations.
NOTE:
You might have to twist the parts when connecting them so they are
securely in place. Ensure that installed parts are secure by trying to pull
them apart.
1. Assemble the appliance and accessory parts depending on the
surface you want to vacuum clean (Fig. 1 – 8).
2. Ensure that the bypass vent is shut (Fig. 5).
3. If you use the telescopic tube (Fig. 6), adjust its length (Fig. 7).
4. If you use the floor nozzle (Fig. 8), set it to the floor to be cleaned
(Fig. 9 hard oor, Fig. 10 carpet).
2.2. Vacuum cleaning
WARNING:
Danger of injury! Check appliance and power cord before each use. A
damaged appliance must never be used.
CAUTION:
Only use the appliance with all filters undamaged, dry and correctly
tted. Make sure that no objects obstruct the telescopic tube, the suction
hose or other openings.
1. Pull the cable out of the appliance (Fig. 11) and plug into a socket.
WARNING:
Danger of electric shock! If the red marking shows retract the cord by
pressing the retraction button ( ) to pull in the cord up to the yellow
mark (Fig. 12) again. Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged.
2. Switch on the appliance using the on/off switch (
) (Fig. 13)and
vacuum ( Fig. 15 ).
NOTE:
The auxiliary air regulator (Fig. 5) must be completely closed for vacuum
cleaning. With the auxiliary air regulator you can quickly reduce the
suction power, to release objects (such as curtains) that have been
sucked in.
*Set the desired suction power (Fig. 14) and vacuum (Fig. 15).
WARNING:
Danger of injury! Especially when vacuum-cleaning stairs make sure
that you always stand on a higher level than the appliance.
NOTE:
Your vacuum cleaner has an integrated protective function that turns
off the appliance before it can overheat (e.g. due to blocked suction
paths or a full dust container), Chapter 4.1, ‘Before you send in the
appliance’.
2 Use
*For Rebel 21 only
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3.1. Empty dust bin and clean lter elements
click!
24 h
NOTE:
The dust bin has to be emptied and cleaned regularly. Otherwise
emptying it will get harder and harder or smells and bacteria might
develop, depending on what you have vacuumed up.
Therefore, it is best to empty the dust bin after each vacuuming
session.
Empty and clean the dust bin at least.
- every 3 months,
- before prolonged storage or
- before shipping the appliance.
CAUTION:
Switch off the appliance before removing the dust bin. This will prevent
dust from damaging the appliance.
1. Switch off the appliance (
).
2. Pull the plug out of the plug socket.
3. Remove the dust bin (Fig. 16).
4. Empty the dust bin (Fig. 17).
NOTE:
You can dispose of the content of the dust bin with your domestic waste
as long as the dirt does not contain any substances prohibited for
domestic waste.
5. Take this opportunity to also check the filter elements (dual motor
protection lter and lter unit) in the dust bin (Fig. 18 – 22).
6. If the filter elements (dual motor protection filter and filter unit) are
dirty, clean them under cold or lukewarm running water until all dirt
has gone (Fig. 23).
CAUTION:
The lter elements are washable, but may not be cleaned in dishwashers
or washing machines.
Do not use cleaning agents or brushes with hard bristles to clean the
lter elements.
Let the lter elements dry (for approx. 24 hours at room temperature,
Fig. 24) after wet cleaning.
Do not re-install them until they are completely dry.
7. Let the lter elements dry (for approx. 24 hours at room temperature,
Fig. 24) after wet cleaning.
8. Insert the lter elements again (Fig. 25 – 28).
NOTE:
The lter elements are designed so that they can only be fully inserted if
in the right position.
Nevertheless, it is helpful if you align the lter unit properly with the
dust bin as shown in Fig. 26 before inserting it.
Then lower the lter unit completely into the dust bin until the three
noses of the dust bin engage with the respective recesses of the lter
unit (Fig. 26).
Do not use force upon insertion. If the dust bin lid (Fig. 28) will not
shut properly, you have to take the parts out again and put them back in.
CAUTION:
Never operate the appliance without the lters in place.
Never operate the appliance with damaged lters.
9. Re-insert the dust bin (Fig. 29).
You must be able to feel and hear it click into place.
3 Service and maintenance
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3.2. Cleaning/changing the exhaust lter
click!
CAUTION:
Clean the lter each time you clean the dust lter.
CAUTION:
The filter is washable, but it may not be cleaned in dishwashers or
washing machines. Also, do not use cleaning agents or brushes with
hard bristles. Leave the lters elements to dry after cleaning them with
water (approx. 24 hours at room temperature). Only put the lter back in
place when it is completely dry.
1. Switch off the appliance ( ).
2. Pull the plug out of the plug socket.
3. Unlock the exhaust lter cover as shown (Fig. 31).
4. Remove the exhaust lter (Fig. 32).
5. Rinse out the exhaust lter thoroughly under running water (Fig. 33).
6. Then leave the exhaust filter to dry (approx. 24 hours at room
temperature).
7. Put the exhaust lter back into its holder (Fig. 34).
8. Put the exhaust filter cover on the bottom first then push the cover
rmly on at the top until it snaps into place (Fig. 35).
3.3. Storage
click!
WARNING:
Danger of injury!
After vacuuming switch the appliance off ( ) and wind up the power
cord ( ). Hold the plug in your hand while winding up so that the cable
does not thrash about and injure you.
WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
CAUTION:
Never store the appliance next to heat sources (e.g. stoves or radiators).
Avoid direct sunlight. Store the appliance and accessories in a cool, dry
place where it does not take up too much space (Figures 36 – 40).
CAUTION:
If you intend to store the appliance for a long time, empty and clean the
dust container and its lter elements Chapter 3.1, ‘Emptying the dust
container and cleaning the motor protection lters’.
3.4. Removing Blockages from the Pet Tool
Locking ring
3 Service and maintenance
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WARNING:
Danger of injury! Never use a defective appliance! Always switch
off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains before starting
troubleshooting.
Before contacting us or even sending the appliance to us, use the table to
check whether you can correct the problem yourself.
Problem Possible cause / solution
Cleaning/
emptying display
lights up (Fig. 16).
The dust container is full.
Empty and clean the dust container Chapter
3.1, ‘Emptying the dust container and cleaning the
motor protection lters’.
The lters are dirty.
Clean the lters, Chapter 3.1, ‘Emptying the dust
container and cleaning the motor protection lters’
or Chapter 3.2, ‘Cleaning/changing the exhaust
lter’.
Nozzle, telescopic tube or suction hose is blocked.
Remove the obstruction. If necessary, use a long
wooden stick (e.g. a broomstick) to do this.
The vacuum
cleaner stops
suddenly.
The overheating protection has tripped (possibly
due to blocked suction channels, lters, or similar).
1. Switch the appliance off and pull the plug out
of the socket.
2. Remove the cause of overheating (e.g. by
disassembling telescopic tube and suction
hose and removing the obstacle and/or
cleaning lters).
3. Wait approx. 45 minutes until the appliance
has cooled off.
4. After the appliance has cooled off, you may
switch it on again.
Problem Possible cause / solution
The cleaning
results are
unsatisfactory
in spite of the
appliance working
correctly.
The bypass vent (Fig. 5) is open.
Close the bypass vent (Fig. 5).
Position of the suction power control is not
appropriate (Fig. 14).
Adjust the position of the suction power control
(Fig. 14). ( For Rebel 21 only )
The attached nozzle is unsuitable.
Change the nozzle, Chapter 2.1, ‘Assemble
appliance and adjust nozzles to surface’.
The collar brush of the oor nozzle is not
in a position appropriate to the type of oor
(Figures 9 – 10).
Adjust the position of the collar brush to the type of
oor using the oor nozzle switch (Figures 9 – 10).
The dust container is full.
Empty and clean the dust container Chapter
3.1, ‘Emptying the dust container and cleaning the
motor protection lters’.
The lters are dirty.
Clean the lters, Chapter 3.1, ‘Emptying the dust
container and cleaning the motor protection lters’
that is Chapter 3.2, ‘Cleaning/changing the
exhaust lter’.
NOTE:
If you cannot solve the problem following these instructions, contact our
customer services .
Dispose of the appliance in compliance with the environmental
protection laws of your country. Electrical waste may not be
disposed of together with domestic waste. Use local old-
appliance collection points instead.
The lters are made from environment-friendly materials. You can dispose
of these — as opposed to the appliance — in your domestic waste unless
you have cleaned up substances that are prohibited from disposal in this
way.
Type of appliance : bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner
Model name : Rebel
21
Model number : DC-RB21
Voltage : 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Power : 1,800W
Maximum usable volume of the
dust container
: approx. 2.7 litres
Power cord length : approx. 6 m
Weight : approx. 4.9 kg
Technical and design
specications may be changed in
the course of continuous product
improvement.
Type of appliance : bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner
Model name : Rebel
20
Model number : DC-RB20
Voltage : 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Power : 1,600W
Maximum usable volume of the
dust container
: approx. 2 litres
Power cord length : approx. 6 m
Weight : approx. 4 kg
4 Troubleshooting and technical data
4.1. Before you send in the appliance
4.2. D
isposal
4.3. Technical data
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