Siemens VS 06 User guide

VS 06

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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:

Original replacement parts, accessories or special accessories

In order to avoid invalidating the warranty, we recommend that you operate your appliance using only original dust bags.

In order to prevent injuries and damage, the vacuum cleaner must not be used for:

Vacuum-cleaning persons or animalsVacuuming up:

−−insects or spiders.

−−hazardous, sharp-edged, hot or glowing 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.

The appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and the have understood the potential dangers of using the appliance.

Children must never play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance must never be carried out by children without supervision.

Plastic bags and films must be kept out of the reach of children before disposal. ==>Risk of suffocation.

Proper use

Only connect and use the vacuum cleaner in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.

Never vacuum without the dust bag or dust container, motor protection or exhaust filter.

==> This may damage the vacuum cleaner.

Always keep the vacuum cleaner away from your head when using nozzles and tubes.

==> This could cause injury!

When vacuuming stairs, the appliance must always be positioned below the user.

Do not use the power cord or the hose to carry or transport the vacuum cleaner.

For safety reasons, if this appliance's mains power cable becomes damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, their after-sales service department or a similarlyqualified person.

If using the appliance for longer than 30 minutes, pull out the power cord completely.

When disconnecting the appliance from the mains, pull on the plug itself to remove it; do not pull on the power cord.

Do not pull the power cord over sharp edges or allow it to become trapped.

When the cable is being automatically rewound, ensure that the mains plug is not thrown towards persons, body parts, animals or objects.

==> Use the mains plug to guide the power cord.

Pull out the mains plug before carrying out any work on the vacuum cleaner.

Do not operate the vacuum cleaner if it is damaged. Unplug the appliance from the mains if a fault is 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 the weather, moisture and sources of heat.

Do not pour flammable substances or substances containing alcohol onto 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.

When not in use, switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.

At the end of its life, the appliance should immediately be rendered unusable, then disposed of in an appropriate manner.

!Please note

The mains socket must be protected by at least a 16 amp circuit breaker.

If a circuit breaker 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 circuit breaker from tripping, select the lowest power setting before switching the appliance on, and increase the power only once it is running.

Disposal information

Packaging

The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum cleaner from being damaged during transportation. It is made of environmentally friendly materials and can therefore be recycled. Dispose of packaging that is no longer required at an appropriate recycling point.

Old appliance

Old appliances still contain many valuable materials. Therefore, please take appliances that have reached the end of their service life to your retailer or recycling centre so that they can be recycled. For current disposal methods, please enquire at a retailer or your local council.

Disposal of filters and dust bags

Filters and dust bags are manufactured from environmentally friendly materials. Provided they do not contain substances that are not permitted in household waste, you can dispose of them with your normal household waste.

General information

Dust bags

Your appliance is a highly efficient vacuum cleaner that can only deliver its optimum cleaning performance if fitted with Original dust bags. The ratings on the EU energy label regarding the vacuum cleaner's energy efficiency class, dust pick-up and dust collection capacity can only be achieved using premium-quality dust bags, such as Bosch Original dust bags. Using inferior-quality dust bags (e.g. paper bags) can have a significant impact on the service life and performance of your appliance.

Warranty claims can only be made if Original dust bags are used.

You can find more information about and order Original dust bags at: www.bosch-home.com/dust-bag

Accessories

Your accessories (nozzle, suction pipe, etc.) may look different from but work in the same way as those depicted in the illustrations in this instruction manual.

Symbols

For vacuuming upholstered furniture, cushions and curtains.

For vacuuming rugs and carpets

For vacuuming hard floors

Notes on the energy label

This vacuum cleaner is a general purpose vacuum cleaner.

To achieve the declared energy efficiency and cleaning performance class on carpet and hard floor, please use the interchangeable universal nozzle.

The values provided on the energy label have been determined according to the prescribed measuring process (in accordance with EN60312-1).

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