CYLINDER VACUUM CLEANER
BODYGUARD
VCC 4950
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SAFETY
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly
prior to using this appliance! Follow all safety
instructions in order to avoid damages due to
improper use!
Keep the instruction manual for future reference.
Should this appliance be given to a third party, then
this instruction manual must also be handed over.
■ The appliance is designed for domestic use
only. Warranty will be voided if the appliance
is used for industrial or commercial purposes.
■ Observe these instructions in order to prevent
damage to the appliance or danger arising
from improper use.
■ Do not use on wet surfaces and do not attempt
to use on wet objects.
■ Do not use the appliance in wet surroundings.
■ Do not use the appliance with wet hands.
■ This appliance is designed for vacuuming dirt
and dust particles. Do not attempt to use it on
large objects which could block the appliance
and damage the appliance.
■ Do not use to clean cigarette stubs, ash from
a fireplace or matches. This could cause a fire.
■ This appliance is not designed for cleaning
people or animals.
■ Do not insert any foreign objects into the suc-
tion intake. Always keep the suction intake
free of all objects.
■ Do not stand the appliance upright while you
are cleaning.
■ Do not roll the appliance over the power
cord.
■ Do not close any doors on top of the power
cord.
■ Do not pull the power cord round sharp edges
and do not squash it.
■ If you move the appliance to another room,
always disconnect the power cord and carry
the appliance by the handle.
■ Never move the appliance by pulling on the
power cord.
■ Never operate the appliance without the dust
bag or filter.
■ Change the filter when necessary.
■ Change the dust bag, if the indicator switches
to red.
■ Only use original GRUNDIG accessories or
Swirl® dust bags for replacement.
■ Always pull out the power cord before clean-
ing or carrying out any maintenance on the
appliance.
■ Whenever possible, insert the power cord
plug directly into the socket. Avoid using extension cables or multipoint connectors.
■ Pull out the power plug after use. Do not dis-
connect the plug by pulling on the cable.
■ Never use if the appliance or the power cord
is visibly damaged. This also applies if the appliance has accidentally become wet. Please
contact a service centre in this case.
■ If the power cord is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer, its service centre
or a similarly qualified person to prevent danger arising.
■ Keep the appliance away from children.
■ The device may not be used by the following
people, including children: those with limited
physical, sensory or mental capabilities and also
those with a lack of experience and knowledge.
This does not apply to the latter if they were instructed in the use of the device or if they use it
under the supervision of a person responsible for
safety. Children should always be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the device.
■ Do not open the appliance under any circum-
stances. No warranty claims are accepted for
damage resulting from improper handling.
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AT A GLANCE
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
vacuum cleaner VCC 4950.
Read the following user notes carefully to
ensure full enjoyment of your quality GRUNDIG
product for many years to come.
A responsible approach!
GRUNDIG focuses on contractually agreed social working conditions with fair wages for both
internal employees and suppliers,
as well as on the efficient use of
raw materials with continual
waste reduction of several tonnes of plastic
each year – and availability of at least 5 years
for all accessories.
For a future worth living.
For a good reason. Grundig.
Controls
A
Multi-floor brush
B
Switch for height setting
C
Metal telescopic tube
D
Holder for accessories
E
Handle for carrying the appliance
F
Suction control
G
Elastic vacuum hose
H
Flexible contact for attaching the flexible
hose
I
Dust container release button
J
Handle
K
Dust container cover
L
Wheels
M
Holder for the floor brush
N
Air outlet filter
O
Button for switching on and off
P
Controller for variable suction power
adjustment
Q
Button for extending and rewinding the
power cord
R
Dust bag full indicator
Accessories
S
Small brush
T
Narrow crevice tool
U
Suction tool for upholstered furniture
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OPERATION
Flexible hose
The flexible hose
the appliance and the metal telescopic tube.
1 Insert the flexible hose with the flexible contact
G
into the suction intake H on the appliance
until it latches in.
2 Insert the other end (handle) of the flexible
hose into the metal telescopic tube.
G
is the connection between
Multi-step Metal telescopic tube
1 Metal telescopic tube C. Do this by pushing
forward the latch and pulling the tube to the
required length.
2 To lock, release the latch.
Brush
The high-quality multi-floor brush from WESSELWERK stands out with its excellent suction power.
The stylish compact light weight design enables
the customer a comfortable & easy operation.
Large pedal makes simple change for all types
of coverings possible. Suitable for all types of
carpets as well as hard floors.
1 Push the Multi-floor brush
telescopic tube C.
2 Alter the switch on the Multi-floor brush
depending on the carpet thickness.
G
onto the metal
Small brush
Use the small brush S to clean furniture or
picture frames. It can be tilted up to an angle
of 90°.
1 Push the small brush directly onto the handle
for carrying E.
2 Push the small brush onto metal telescopic
tube C for greater reach.
Narrow crevice tool
Use the narrow crevice tool T to clean places
difficult to reach, e.g. crevices.
1 Push the narrow crevice tool directly onto the
handle for carrying E.
2 Push the narrow crevice tool onto metal
telescopic tube C for greater reach.
Suction tool for upholstered
furniture
Use the suction tool U for cleaning upholstered
furniture.
1 Push the suction tool U directly onto the
handle for carrying E.
2 Push the suction tool onto metal telescopic
tube C for greater reach.
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OPERATION
Check whether the mains voltage given on the
rating plate (on the underside of the appliance)
matches the local mains voltage.
Preparation
Your appliance is supplied with a dust bag
already fitted. Once you have assembled the
individual parts the appliance is ready to use.
1 Push the plug-in contact G of the elastic
hose in the contact
container until it latches into place.
Note
■ To remove the elastic hose
release buttons on the plug-in contact and
then pull out the hose.
2 Insert the other end of the flexible hose into
metal telescopic tube C.
H
provided on the dust
G
, press the side
Switching on and off
1 Pull out the required length of power cord.
Caution
■ The maximum cable length is indicated by a
red mark. Never try to pull out the power cord
beyond the red mark.
2 Plug the power cord plug into the wall socket.
3 Switch on the appliance by pressing button
O
.
3 Insert the required brush or accessories into the
lower end of into metal telescopic tube C.
Note
■ Fit together all the plug-in connections with a
push and turn movement and undo them with a
pull and turn movement.
4 Set the required suction power with controller
P
.
5 After use, press button O to switch off the
appliance and remove the power cord plug
from the wall socket.
Caution
■ If the appliance is not being used, always
disconnect the mains plug at the wall socket.
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OPERATION
Suction control
The suction control
which you can operate with your thumb. If the
control is fully closed, the maximum suction
power is reached.
However, in some cases it is advisable to have
less suction power, such as when cleaning
material, upholstery or shag pile carpets. Open
the control if and when required.
F
is located on the handle
Dust level display
This display
is. If the display indicates more than 50%, the
dust bag needs to be changed.
R
shows you how full the dust bag
Rewind power cord
1 Unplug the power cord plug from the wall
socket.
2 Hold the power cord in one hand and press
the button
3 Carefully guide the power cord back into the
appliance.
Caution
■ Always rewind the power cord with care as
pressing one side of the button Q and a high
rewinding speed can cause unforeseeable
cable movements.
Q
, keep it pressed.
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INFORMATION
Change dust bag
If the indicator
to red, you must change the dust bag.
1 Unplug the power cord plug from the wall
socket.
2 Open the dust container by pressing the
button
the cover.
3 Push the filter holder forward.
4 Seal the dust bag by pushing the tab of the
cardboard reinforcement into the opening.
5 Dispose of the sealed dust bag.
Caution
■ Do not try to empty and reuse the dust bag.
6 Insert a new dust bag in the holder.
7 Close the cover of the dust container.
R
on the dust container changes
I
of the dust container and lifting up
Note
■ Test the appliance after changing the dust
bag. If the indicator
hoses or filter are blocked (see following
section).
■ You should use dust bags from Swirl®*, Type
Y 05®* for VCC 4950.
Caution
■ Never start up the appliance without a dust
bag. The cover of the dust container cannot
be closed unless a dust bag has been inserted.
R
is still red, the tools,
Clean or replace the filter
Caution
■ The dust bag and filter must be inserted before
starting up the appliance as otherwise the
motor will be damaged.
Clean the filter of the dust
container (motor protective
filter)
1 Open the dust container by pressing the
2 Pull the dust bag out of the holder, remove and
3 Pull out the filter holder.
button
the cover.
seal it.
I
of the dust container and lifting up
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INFORMATION
4 Shake out the filter, then wash it in hot soapy
water, rinse well and leave to air dry.
Caution
■ Never put the filter into the washing machine
or dry it with a hair dryer.
■ Ensure the filter is completely dry before you
put it back into the cleaner.
5 If necessary place a new fitler in the holder
and insert the holder back into the cleaner.
6 Replace or change the dust bag.
Clean the filter of the exhaust
airfan
1 Remove the filter holder by pressing the
release button (on the rear of the appliance).
2 Remove the filter from the filter holder.
3 Shake out the filter, then wash it in hot soapy
water, rinse well and leave to air dry.
■ Frequent washing results in filter wear and
tear.
Troubleshooting
The appliance is equipped with a fuse disconnector, which automatically switches off the motor if it overheats. In this case, complete the following steps:
1 Switch off the appliance and disconnect the
mains plug from the wall socket.
2 Look for the cause of the overheating (blocked
hoses/tubes, dirty filter etc.).
3 Remove any blockages, if necessary change
the dust bag or clean the filter.
4 Leave the motor to cool for approx 30 to 40
minutes.
5 Then reconnect the appliance and switch on.
It should work now.
6 If the appliance cannot be switched on, wait
for 20 minutes and then try again.
7 If the appliance still won’t work, please contact
your dealer or the GRUNDIG service centre.
Storage
The appliance should be stored in the position as
pictured below.
Caution
■ Never put the filter into the washing machine
or dry it with a hair dryer.
■ Ensure the filter is completely dry before you
put it back into the cleaner.
4 Carefully replace all the parts.
Note
■ The filter in the dust container should be
changed every six months or sooner if necessary.
■ The exhaust air filter should be replaced every
six to nine months or sooner if necessary.
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INFORMATION
Environmental information
This product has been made from high-quality
materials and parts, which are suitable for
recycling and can be reused.
Therefore, at the end of its life, the product
must not be disposed of in the normal domestic
waste, but must be taken to a collection point for
recycling electrical and electronic appliances.
This is indicated by the following symbol on
the product, in the instructions for use or on the
packaging.
Please contact your local authority to
find out where your local collection
points are.
Reusing and recycling of old
appliances is an important
contribution to protecting our environment.
Technical specifications
This product fulfils the European
Directives 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC and 2009/125/EC.
Power supply
220-240 V~ 50 Hz
Power
maximum 2000 W
nominal 1800 W
Protection class
II
Technical and design modifications are reserved.
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Grundig Intermedia GmbH
Beuthener Strasse 41
90471 Nürnberg
www.grundig.com
72011 908 0700 12/48
AUS GUTEM GRUND
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