Vorwerk KOBOLD Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KOBOLD VC100
HANDHELD VACUUM
CLEANER

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PRELIMINARY REMARK

Congratulations on the purchase of your Kobold VC100
handheld vacuum cleaner !
The smallest member of the Vorwerk family will stay true to
you for many years and provide you with lots of fun when
cleaning your home.

BEFORE GETTING STARTED

• Read the instruction manual carefully before using the

handheld vacuum cleaner for the first time.

• Keep the instruction manual for future use. It is an

important part of the product and must be kept with it if
you pass it on to someone else.

CHARACTERS AND SYMBOLS

The symbols which appear in this instruction manual have
the following meanings:

Warning symbol

Reference to Vorwerk's
customer service department/
support

Symbol for a helpful tip

Reference to Vorwerk's
Internet website

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CONTENT

Preliminary remark .............................. 2

Product overview ................................4

1 For your safety ........................5

1.1 Intended use .................................5

1.2 Hazards warnings .............................6

1.3 Danger levels ................................10

2 Preparation .............................. 11

2.1 Charing the Kobold VC100 handheld

vacuum cleaner ............................. 11

2.1.1 Charing at the charing unit .................. 12

2.1.2 Charing without charing unit ................12

2.2 Placing the charing unit ......................13

3 Operation ................................ 14

3.1 Function indicator ........................... 14

3.2 Switching on the handheld vacuum cleaner ...... 15

3.3 Activating the boost function ..................15

3.4 Switching off the handheld vacuum cleaner ......15

3.5 Storing the handheld vacuum cleaner .......... 16

4 Maintenance .............................. 17

4.1 Removing the filter unit ...................... 17

4.2 Emptying the dust chamber ...................18

4.3 Inserting the filter unit .......................18

5 Troubleshooting ........................... 19

6 Disposal and environmental protection .......22

6.1 Disposing of the device .......................22

6.2 Information for disposing of the

rechargeable baeries ........................22

6.3 Disposing of the packaing ....................23

6.4 Information on environmental protection ........24

7 Warranty .................................25

8 Services ..................................25

9 Technical details ..........................26

4 Product overview

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner easily vacuums various kinds of
upholstery in the same powerful way, even on flat surfaces and in narrow areas.
The handheld vacuum cleaner can be emptied quickly and easily. The image with
the legend displays the handheld vacuum cleaner and its operation elements.

Legend

Item Kobold VC100 handheld

vacuum cleaner

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Dust chamber

2

Release key for dust chamber

3

Mains charger

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Charing unit

5

Filter unit

6

Air outlet

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Function indicator

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Activation/deactivation
with boost function

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2

3

8

6

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5

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Fig. 1.1 Product overview

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For your safety

1 FOR YOUR SAFETY

Greatest possible safety is a characteristic of Vorwerk products. The product safety of the Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum
cleaner can however only be ensured if this chapter is followed.

1.1 Intended use

Note!

The appliance is not to be used by children younger than 8 years. Children from 8 years on
or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge may only use this appliance in case they have been given supervision or instruc

­tion about how to use it safely and they understand what risks are involved. Children should
be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance may
not be performed by children without supervision.

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1.2 Hazards warnings

Note!

• Read the instruction manual carefully before using the Kobold VC100

handheld vacuum cleaner for the first time.

• Observe the following notes in particular.

• Keep the instruction manual for future use. It is an important part of the handheld vacuum

cleaner and must be kept with the product if you pass it on to someone else.

Damage to the device!

• Always switch the handheld vacuum cleaner off before all refitting, cleaning and mainte

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nance work and disconnect the mains charger from the socket.

• Never disconnect the mains charger from the mains by pulling the connecting cable, but

rather by unplugging the mains charger from the socket.

• Never vacuum water, other liquids or easily inflammable substances with this device. Only

vacuum ash once it has cooled down entirely.

• Never submerge the handheld vacuum cleaner or the charging unit in water or other liquids.

• Do not use the handheld vacuum cleaner in humid environments.

• You should never use the handheld vacuum cleaner on wet surfaces or outdoors.

• Never clean your device or your electrical accessories with water or damp cleaners.

Risk of electric shock!

• Never perform repairs on your device yourself. Repairs to electric devices may only be car

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ried out by the responsible Vorwerk customer service department.

• Do not insert any pointed objects in the electric contacts.

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For your safety

• Do not change the contacts.

• Do not continue to operate the Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner if it is damaged.

• Contact your nearest Vorwerk customer service department in the event of damage.

Fire hazard!

• Do not vacuum glowing ash or burning cigarettes.

Explosion hazard!

• Do not vacuum explosive or easily inflammable substances.

• Never throw the handheld vacuum cleaner in open fire.

Note! Risk of damage from improper use!

• Use original Vorwerk products only.

• Before using the handheld vacuum cleaner, check whether the voltage indication on the

device complies with the local mains voltage.

• Only operate the charging unit with alternating current voltage and at a connection that is

correctly installed by a specialist.

• Use the handheld vacuum cleaner with the alternating current voltage stated on the type

plate.

• Do not use the handheld vacuum cleaner or the mains charger if they have been visibly

damaged.

• Disconnect the mains charger from the socket before you clean the mains charger.

• Only charge the Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner with the mains charger supplied

(Type: KSAS7R51080050HE/EGTSA-108050WV).

8 For your safety

• The mains charger feels warm during charging. This is normal.

• Do not store the handheld vacuum cleaner outdoors and protect it from humidity.

• Do not install the handheld vacuum cleaner near a heat source (oven, heating unit or hot

radiator).

• Switch the handheld vacuum cleaner off after every use.

• The charging socket operates at low voltage (approx. 10.8 V) and is therefore not

dangerous.

• Do not block the air outlets when vacuuming.

• Switch off the handheld vacuum cleaner before charging.

• Use the handheld vacuum cleaner with inserted filter unit only.

• When drilling fastening holes in the wall for the charging unit (in particular near a socket),

particular care must be taken to avoid the risk of an electric shock.

• Charge and use the handheld vacuum cleaner between 5° C and 35° C. Also store it within

this temperature range.

• Do not short circuit the batteries in any event! Do not expose the batteries to fire, heat or

direct sunlight.

Do not use the handheld vacuum cleaner:

• If it has fallen to the ground and has visible damage or operating faults.

• If the charging unit or the cable of the charging unit has been damaged.

The handheld vacuum cleaner is intended for household and domestic use only. In the event of improper use or use that
does not comply with the instruction manual, Vorwerk shall not assume any liability.

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For your safety

The Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner fulfils the safety instructions of the
country in which it was sold by an authorised Vorwerk organisation. When using
the device in another country, compliance with local safety standards cannot be
guaranteed. Vorwerk therefore rejects any resulting safety risks for the user.

1.3 Danger levels

• For your safety, also observe the hazard warnings, which are specified in the

following sections.

You can identify the hazard warnings in the following sections by the warning
symbol and/or a signal word, which indicates the danger level:

Danger level

Warning

symbol

Signal word Possible risks

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Warning!

- Risk of electric shock

- Fire hazard

- Explosion hazard

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Caution! - Risk of injury

1 Note!

- Risk of damage from
improper use

- Material damage
from improper use