Siemens VS04G188GB Instructions For Use Manual

Instructions for use

VS04G188GB

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Your vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Disposal information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Getting your vacuum cleaner ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

When the work is done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the dust collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Cleaning the permanent filters and microfilters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Blockages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using dust bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Replacing the dust bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Looking after your vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Optional accessories / replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20/21

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1 Adjustable floor tool*
2 Suction pipe

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3 Telescopic tube

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4 Sliding switch/sliding sleeve

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5 Handle

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6 Suction hose
7 Small accessories (clip in to the

underside of the unit)
8 Power cord
9 On/off button with electronic suction

regulator

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10 Parking aid
11 Hepa filter
12 Storage aid (on underside of unit)
13 Dust collector
14 Cover
15 Carrying handle
16 Exhaust grille
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Dust bag change indicator*

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Depending on model equipment

Your vacuum cleaner

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17* 1516 14

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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.
This vacuum cleaner should only be
used in accordance with these
instructions for use.
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:

 the manufacturer’s original dust bags
 manufacturer’s replacement parts,

accessories and optional accessories
The vacuum cleaner is not to be used
for:

 vacuuming persons or animals
 vacuuming up:

– insects or spiders

– hazardous, sharp-edged, hot or

burning substances
– damp or liquid substances
– highly flammable or explosive

substances and gases
– ash and soot from solid fuel heaters

and central heating boilers

Safety information

This vacuum cleaner complies with the
recognised rules of technology and the
relevant safety regulations. We confirm
that it complies with the following
European directives: 89/336/EEC
(amended by Directives 91/263/EEC,
92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC). 73/23/EEC
(amended by Directive 93/68/EEC).
 Always observe the information on the

rating plate when using the vacuum
cleaner and connecting to the power
supply.

 Never use the vacuum cleaner without

a dust collector or dust bag fitted.
=> This can damage the vacuum

cleaner.

 Only allow children to use the vacuum

cleaner under supervision.

 Keep suction away from your face when

using the hand grip, nozzles or pipe.
=> Risk of injury.

 Never carry the vacuum cleaner by the

power cord.

 Fully extend the power cord if the

vacuum cleaner is to be used
continuously for several hours.

 When disconnecting the appliance

from the mains, pull the plug, not the
power cord.

 Do not pull the power cord around

sharp corners or allow it to become
trapped.

 Unplug the vacuum cleaner from the

mains before carrying out any work on
it.

 Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it is

damaged. Unplug the power cord from
the mains if a fault is detected.

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To prevent you from being exposed to
risks, vacuum cleaner repairs and the
fitting of replacement parts must only
be carried out by the authorised after­sales service.

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The vacuum cleaner should be
protected from moisture and sources
of heat.

 Switch off the vacuum cleaner when it

is not in use.

 At the end of its life, the vacuum

cleaner should be disposed of in an
appropriate manner.

Disposal information

 Packaging

The packaging is designed to protect
the vacuum cleaner from being
damaged during transport.
It is made of environment-friendly
materials and can be recycled.
Dispose of unneeded packaging at
recycling stations.

 Used vacuum cleaners

Used vacuum cleaners still contain
many recyclable materials.
Therefore, please take used vacuum
cleaners 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.

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Please note

The mains socket must be protected

by a 16A fuse.

If a fuse should be 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 tripping,

select the lowest power setting before

switching the vacuum cleaner on, and

increase the power only once it is

running.

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Push the flexible tube adapter into the opening on the
vacuum cleaner until it engages.

Connect the handle and suction hose/telescopic tube
together.

Connect the floor tool and suction hose/telescopic
tube together.

Getting your vacuum cleaner ready

Before using for the first time

Push the handle onto the flexible tube and until it
engages.

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Depending on model equipment

CLICK!

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Holding the power cord by the plug, pull out the
required length and plug the plug into the mains
socket.

Press the on/off button in the direction of the arrow to
switch your vacuum cleaner on/off.

Unlock the telescopic tube to adjust its length by
moving the sliding sleeve in the direction of the arrow.

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Depending on model equipment

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Getting your vacuum cleaner ready

Connect the suction pipes together.

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Depending on model equipment

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Adjusting the floor tool:

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Rugs and carpets =>

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hard floors =>

Remove upholstery nozzle and crevice nozzle from the
accessories holder and separate.

Vacuuming

Getting your vacuum cleaner ready

Adjust the suction by turning the on/off button in the
direction of the arrow.

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Crevice nozzle for vacuuming crevices and corners,
etc. (only attaches to the handle).

Vacuuming

After use, attach the two nozzles together and clip into
the accessories holder.

CLICK!

Attach the nozzles to the suction pipe or handle as
required:

Upholstery nozzle for vacuuming upholstered furniture,
curtains, etc.

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Vacuuming

You can use the parking aid on the back of the
vacuum cleaner if you wish to stop vacuuming for a
short time.
Slide the catch on the floor tool into the groove at the
rear of the appliance.

The appliance can also be carried using the two
handles when vacuuming steps, for example.

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To store or transport the vacuum cleaner, use the
parking aid on the underside of the vacuum cleaner.
Stand the vacuum cleaner upright. Slide the catch on
the floor tool into the groove on the underside of the
appliance.

Unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Tug the power cord briefly and let go.
The cable then rewinds automatically.

To remove the flexible hose, press the two lugs
together and pull the tube out.

When the work is done

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 Pull out the dust collector carrying handle in the

direction of the arrow.

 Remove the dust collector from the vacuum cleaner

using the carrying handle.

Open the base and empty the dust collector by
pressing the lid lock in the direction of the arrow.

Set the power setting to maximum for the best results
when vacuuming.
We recommend that you reduce the setting only when
vacuuming very delicate materials.

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Attention: The dust bag change indicator only
functions correctly in conjunction with a dust
bag.

Emptying the dust filter

To achieve an optimal result when vacuuming, the dust
collector should be emptied each time the vacuum
cleaner is used.

Open the vacuum cleaner lid by moving the locking
lever in the direction of the arrow.

Using the dust collector

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If the base is very dirty (thick dirt), clean this first, e.g.
by vacuuming it with the crevice nozzle.

To do so, be sure to insert a dust bag in the
vacuum cleaner.

Using the dust collector

Close the base.

Using the dust collector

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When must the filters be cleaned:

 After any operating problem, i.e. after a blockage is

cleared.

 At least every six months.

Unlock the filter holder by pressing the two lugs in the
direction of the arrow and open it.

Cleaning the permanent filters and microfilters

Refit the dust collector to the vacuum cleaner, push in
the carrying handle and close the lid.

Attention: After repeated vacuuming, the dust
collector can become scratched on the inside and
appear milky. This does not, however, affect the
performance of the vacuum cleaner in any way,
i.e. it will continue to function as normal.

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Remove the microfilter and permanent filter and wash
them by hand.

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Attention: Both the permanent filter and the
white fleece filter must be allowed to dry for
24 hours after handwashing, before being
refitted.

Cleaning the permanent filters and microfilters

Removing a blockage in the dust collector.

Unfasten the 4 snaplocks by pushing them in the
direction of the arrow and remove the dust collector
lid.

Blockages

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Put the dust collector lid back on and push in the
direction of the arrow until you hear the 4 latches lock
into place.

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Important: The micro and permanent filters must
be cleaned after every blockage.
(See page 14).

CLICK!

CLICK!

CLICK!

CLICK!

Loosen the blockage, e.g. with a screwdriver, and tap
or vacuum it out.

Be sure to fit a dust bag in the vacuum cleaner if
you are going to vacuum it out.

Blockages

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The vacuum cleaner you have bought is very powerful. Therefore we recommend that
you only use the maximum power setting for heavily soiled pile carpets or hard floors.
The suction power controller can be used to set any suction power required.

 Low suction range:

For vacuuming delicate fabrics, e.g. curtains.

 Middle suction range:

For daily vacuuming of lightly soiled floors.

 High suction range:

For vacuuming durable floor coverings, hard floors and heavily soiled surfaces.

You have purchased a floor vacuum cleaner which can
be used to vacuum up every kind of dry dirt, even
using a dust bag.

Part number on the spare filter packaging: VZ52AFG1

 Open the vacuum cleaner lid.
 Remove the dust collector and insert a dust bag.
 Close the vacuum cleaner lid.

Using dust bags

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Attention: The dust bag change indicator only
works correctly in conjunction with a dust bag.

Open the lid by moving the locking lever in the
direction of the arrow.

Seal the dust bag by pulling the locking tab and then
remove it.

If the dust bag change indicator is completely yellow
when the floor tool is lifted from the floor and the
highest suction power is selected, the dust bag must
be changed, even though it may not yet be full. In this
case, a bag change is necessary due to the type of
material being collected. The nozzle, suction pipe and
flexible hose must not be blocked, as this causes the
dust bag change indicator to come on.

Slide the new dust bag into the holder to the stop.

Attention: The dust bag compartment lid will only
close when a dust bag or cloth filter or dust
collector is fitted.

Replacing the dust bag

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Replacing the Hepa filter

If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a Hepa filter,
this should be replaced once a year.

 Open the vacuum cleaner lid.
 Remove the Hepa filter from the guide.
 Insert the new Hepa filter into the vacuum cleaner

and close the lid.

Replacing the dust bag

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Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the power cord from the mains
before cleaning the appliance.
The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be cleaned with a commercial plastics
cleaner.

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

The dust compartment can, if necessary, be cleaned with a second vacuum cleaner or
simply wiped with a dry cloth or a duster.

Subject to technical modifications.

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Special accessories

Replacement filter pack VZ52AFG1

Contents: 5 dust bags with closure

1 micro-hygiene filter

HEPA filter VZ 54000
Additional filter for cleaner exhaust air.
Recommended for allergy sufferers. Replace once a
year.

TURBO UNIVERSAL®brush for upholstery VZ 46001
All in one brushing and vacuuming of upholstered fur­niture, mattresses, car seats, etc. Especially suitable
for picking up pet hair. The brush roller is driven by
the suction of the air flow. No separate electrical con­nection is needed.

TURBO UNIVERSAL®brush for floors VZ102TBB
All in one brushing and vacuuming of short-pile rugs
and carpets all hard floor coverings.
Especially suitable for picking up pet hair. The brush
roller is driven by the suction of the air flow. No sepa­rate electrical connection is needed.

Textile filters (permanent filters) VZ 10TFG
Reusable bag with Velcro(R) fastener.

Type G

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Special accessories

Replacement parts

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can if necessary be obtained from our after–sales service.)

Pile lifter (1/2) and polishing attachment (3)

Pile lifter (1): Ident. no. 188565
Pile lifter (2): Ident. no. 184773
Polishing attachment (3): Ident. no. 482209

ACCUMATIC

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brush VE 27A00

All in one brushing and vacuuming of short-pile pile
rugs and carpets and all hard floor coverings. Plumps
and cares for carpet pile. Especially suitable for pick­ing up pet hair.
No separate electrical connection is needed.

Hard-floor brush VZ122HD
For vacuuming hard floors (parquet flooring, tiles, ter­racotta, etc.)

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Conditions of guarantee

For this appliance the guarantee conditions as set
out by our representatives in the country of sale
apply. Details regarding same may be obtained
from the dealer from whom the appliance was
purchased. For claims under guarantee the sales
receipt must be produced.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning
used electrical and electronic appliances (waste
electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the framework for the
return and recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.