Vorwerk kobold VK150 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Kobold VK150
Vacuum cleaner
and accessories
CONTENTS
Product overview ..................4
Preliminary remark ................ 5
1 For your safety .......... 7
1.1 Intended use ...................7
1.2 Hazards warnings ..............10
1.3 Danger levels ..................14
2 Geing started ...............15
2.1 Aaching the accessory part .....15
2.2 Standby position and
power seing ..................16
2.3 Mains connection ..............18
2.4 Adjusting the height ............20
2.5 Carrying the device ............21
2.6 Switching the device on and off,
seing the power
performance level ..............22
3 Operation ..................23
3.1 Kobold HD50 Hard floor
aachment ...................24
3.2 Kobold EB370 Electronic brush ..25
3.2.1 Brush-suction .................26
3.2.2 Carpet cleaning with the
Kobold FK370 Freshener kit .....29
3.2.3 Cleaning maresses ............35
3.3 Kobold SP530 Hard floor cleaner .38
3.3.1 Accessories for Kobold SP530
Hard floor cleaner .............39
3.3.2 Switching the Kobold SP530 Hard
floor cleaner on/off ............41
3.4 Kobold ESS150 Electronic
suction hose ..................48
3.5 Kobold TR15 Telescopic tube .....49
3.6 Kobold PB430 Polsterboy .......50
3.7 Kobold GD15 Window cleaning kit 52
3.7.1 Operating the Kobold Window
cleaning kit ...................54
3.7.2 Cleaning window panes .........55
3.7.3 Allow Koboclear to dry .........56
3.7.4 Vacuum dried Koboclear .......56
3.8 Additional accessories ..........58
3.8.1 Kobold VD15 Variable nozzle .....58
3.8.2 Kobold SD15 So nozzle ........60
3.8.3 Kobold FD15 Flexo nozzle .......61
4 Maintenance ................ 63
4.1 Spare parts and consumable
materials .....................64
4.2 Maintaining Kobold VK150
Vacuum cleaner ...............66
4.2.1 Exchange Premium Filter bag
Kobold FP140/150 .............66
4.2.2 Cleaning and exchaning the
Kobold VK150 Motor
protection filter ................68
4.3 Kobold EB370 Electronic brush ..70
4.3.1 Checking and cleaning ..........70
4.3.2 Exchaning the brushes .........71
4.4 Kobold SP530 Hard floor cleaner . 72
4.4.1 Checking and cleaning the
sealing lip frame ...............73
4.4.2 Checking the suction channel ....74
4.5 Kobold PB430 Polsterboy .......75
4.6 Kobold Window cleaning kit .....76
4.7 Additional accessories ..........77
5 Troubleshooting ............. 78
6 Disposal and environmental
protection .................. 88
6.1 Disposing of the device .........88
6.2 Disposing of the packaing ......88
6.3 Information on environmental
protection ....................89
7 Warranty ................... 91
8 Services .................... 91
9 Technical details ............92
10 EU energy label classification* . 96
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Nature and extent of the accessories included may vary. Accessories can be purchased separately and may not be available in
each country. The illustrations shown in this manual are meant to illustrate the functions of the Kobold VK150 Vacuum cleaner
and its accessories. The illustrations may differ with respect to detail and proportions of the actual product.
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LEGEND
Item Kobold VK150 Vacuum cleaner
1
Power cord
2
Cable hook (covered), rotatable
3
Cable channel
4
Telescopic rod handle
5
Connector plug
6
Release key
- for adjusting the handle
7
Air outlet
8
Suction value display
9
Rotating switch (on the back)
10
Aachment socket
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Release buon
- for electronic accessory parts and other accessories
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Recessed grip boom
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Filter cover
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Lever
- to open the filter cover
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Recessed grip top
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Motor housing
17
Cable hook (folding)
18
Remote release for electronic accessory
parts and other accessories
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Grip
20
Main switch
Item Floor care accessory parts
Non-electronic accessories:
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Kobold HD50 Hard floor aachment
- for hard floor vacuuming
Electronic accessories:
22
Kobold SP530 Hard floor cleaner
- for vacuuming and wet cleaning of hard floors
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Kobold EB370 Electronic brush with Kobold FK370
Freshener kit and Kobold MB370 Maress brushes
- for vacuuming and cleaning carpets and maresses
Item Additional accessories
Electronic accessories:
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Kobold PB430 Polsterboy
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Kobold ESS150 Electronic suction hose
Non-electronic accessories:
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Kobold TR15 Telescopic tube
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Kobold VD15 Variable nozzle with
drilling dust aachment and brush
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Kobold FD15 Flexo nozzle with cleaning plate
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Kobold SD15 So nozzle
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Shoulder strap
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Kobold GD15 Window cleaning kit with Kobold
GD15 Glass nozzle, Kobold GT15 Glass cloth
PRELIMINARY REMARK
Congratulations on the purchase of your new vacuum cleaner, the Kobold VK150 Vacuum cleaner. Delivering brilliance
and cleanliness, the light and easily manoeuvrable Kobold
will stay true to you and your household for many years. Its
unique and practical accessories will bring joy to cleaning
your household.
BEFORE GETTING STARTED
• Read the instruction manual carefully before using the
Kobold for the first time.
• Keep the instruction manual for future use. It is an im-
portant part of the Kobold 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
• Instructions
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SUITABILITY OF THE DEVICES FOR FLOORS
Carpet type EB370 SP530 HD50
Velour carpeting ++ - -
Loop pile carpeting ++ - -
Berber carpeting +* - -
Sisal carpeting +* - -
light, loose carpets +* - -
Deep-pile carpeting (>1.5 cm) +* - -
Silk carpeting +* - -
Carpets with long,
interwoven fibres (Saxony)
- - -
Loosely woven carpeting - - -
Flokati, fur - - -
*)
with so function
Tab. 1.1 Suitability of accessory parts for carpet types
The symbols indicate:
++ excellent suitability
+ very good suitability
- not suitable
Note!
• Follow the detailed application instructions in the
following chapters.
Hard floor type SP530 HD50
Sealed wooden flooring (e.g.
parquet, beech or oak floorboards)
++
1
+
Laminate ++ +
Oiled wooden flooring
(e.g. floorboards, parquet
made of beech or oak)
++
1
+
PVC, CV, linoleum ++ +
Natural stone flooring (e.g.
marble, granite, slate)
++
2
+
Clay flooring (e.g. terracoa) ++
2
+
Ceramic tiles and fine stoneware ++ +
Sealed cork flooring ++
1
+
Sensitive natural stone flooring
(e.g. Solnhofer stone)
++
2
+
Ruged concrete flooring
(e.g. washed concrete)
- +
Unsealed wooden flooring made
of sowood (e.g. pine, spruce)
++
1
+
Unsealed cork flooring ++
1
+
1
) suitable for dry cleani ng with cleaning clot h Kobold MF520/530 Dry
2
) with c leaning cloth Kobold MF520/530 So
Tab. 1.2 Suitability of accessory parts for hard wood types
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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 VK150 Vacuum cleaner and its accessories 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 instruction 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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For your safety
KOBOLD VK150 VACUUM CLEANER
The Vacuum cleaner is solely intended for removing dust within domestic areas.
The vacuum cleaner may only be used with the corresponding Vorwerk accessories.
• To find out which carpet and hard floors are suitable for using the accessory
parts, refer to tables 1.1 and 1.2 (see page 6).
KOBOLD EB370 ELECTRONIC BRUSH
The Electronic brush may only be used in connection with a Kobold Vacuum
cleaner. It is exclusively intended for carpet and maress maintenance.
The Electronic brush shall only be used for the carpet described in Tab. 1.1.
The Electronic brush must under no circumstances be used with the following
carpet types: Furs, flokati, carpets with long, interwoven fibres (Saxony), loosely
woven carpets, extreme deep-pile carpets, unsealed cork flooring.
KOBOLD FK370 FRESHENER KIT AND KOBOLD MB370 MATTRESS
BRUSHES
The Freshener kit and the maress brushes may only be used in connection with
the Electronic brush and a vacuum cleaner by Vorwerk.
The Freshener kit and the maress brushes are solely intended for use with dry
cleaning powder such as Kobosan or Lavenia. They must not be used with liquid,
foam or damp cleaning agents.
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For your safety
KOBOLD HD50 HARD FLOOR ATTACHMENT
The hard floor aachment is only intended for cleaning even hard floors in
domestic areas.
KOBOLD SP530 HARD FLOOR CLEANER
The hard floor cleaner may only be used on the hard floor types listed in Tab. 1.2.
The following flooring types must never be wet cleaned: untreated cork flooring,
untreated tile floors, untreated sowood floors.
KOBOLD GD15 WINDOW CLEANING KIT
The Kobold GD15 Window cleaning kit is exclusively intended for cleaning and
maintenance of smooth, non-treated glass surfaces. Suitable are window panes
without special fiings due to coatings (e.g. lotus effect), mirrors or winter gardens made of glass.
Not suitable are ma finished or structured glass surfaces (e.g. frosted glass in
the bathroom, glass with ornaments) or plastic surfaces (e.g. Plexiglass, monitors, TV), as well as windows with open-pored window frames such as auto
panes.
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For your safety
1.2 Hazards warnings
Note!
• Read the instruction manual carefully before using the
Kobold VK150 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
Kobold and must be kept with it if you pass it on to someone else.
Risk of electric shock!
• Always switch the device off before all retrofitting, cleaning and maintenance work and disconnect the mains
power cord from the socket.
• Never disconnect the mains power cord from the mains by pulling the connecting cable, but rather by pulling the mains plug connector from the socket.
• Unplug the mains power cord from the socket so the connecting cable can be
retracted by the cable winder.
• Do not vacuum either fluids or damp dirt nor damp floor mats or carpets.
• Do not use the device in moist environments.
• You should never use the electronic accessories on wet surfaces or outdoors.
• Never clean your device or your electronic accessories, especially the electrical connections of the Kobold Electronic suction hose, with water or damp
cleaners.
• When using your motorised accessory parts, Kobold EB370 Electronic brush
and Kobold SP530 Hard floor cleaner, make sure not to pass over the connecting cable or other cables lying on the floor.
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For your safety
Warning! The Electronic suction hose contains electricalconnections.
• Do not use it to vacuum water.
• Do not submerge in water for cleaning purposes.
• The hose must be checked regularly and should not be
used if damaged.
Risk of electric shock!
• Never perform repairs on your device yourself. Repairs to electric devices may
only be carried out by the responsible Vorwerk customer service department.
• Do not insert any pointed objects into the electric contacts.
• Do not change the contacts.
• Never carry the device by the connecting cable.
• Do not operate the electrical devices or the connecting cable any further if
they are 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.
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For your safety
Risk of injury
• Do not vacuum any body parts. Do not vacuum near children or pets.
• Do not vacuum hair with the Polsterboy.
Pinching hazard!
• Stay clear of the rotating parts of the electronic accessory
parts.
• Pull the power plug out of the socket before storing the
device or leaving it unattended.
Choking hazard!
• Keep small parts such as the Dovina fragrance chips or the cover of the revision opening of the hard floors attachment away from children.
Loss of suitability for allergy sufferers!
• Use only original Vorwerk filters and filter bags. Do not reuse spent filter
bags.
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For your safety
Note! Risk of damage from improper use!
• Use original Vorwerk parts only.
• Only operate the device with alternating current voltage and at a connection
that was properly installed by a specialist.
• Use the device with the alternating current voltage stated on the type plate.
• Use the device only with the Motor protection filter installed.
• Never use the hard floor cleaner without cloth.
The device 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.
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For your safety
1.3 Danger levels
• For your safety, also observe the hazard warnings specified in the following
sections.
You can identify the hazard warnings in the following sections by the warning
symbol and/or a signal word indicating 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
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Getting started
2 GETTING STARTED
In this chapter you will learn how to set up your Kobold VK150 Vacuum cleaner
for use. You will come to know the basic functions of your Vacuum cleaner and
how to handle it properly.
Want to use your Vacuum
cleaner for floor care?
• Start with chapter “2.1 Aaching
the accessory part” on page 15.
Or would you like to use your
Kobold above the floor, e.g. for
upholstery, curtains or furniture?
• Then start with chapter
“2.3 Mains connection” on page 18.
2.1 Attaching the accessory part
For floor care purposes, you can use one of the following accessory parts:
- Kobold EB370 Electronic brush
- Kobold HD50 Hard floor aachment
- Kobold SP530 Hard floor cleaner
The aachment process is the same for all three accessory parts:
• Connect the attachment socket
of the Vacuum cleaner to the pivot on the
accessory part
.
• Make sure that you can hear the attachment socket snap into the pivot.
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Fig. 2.1 Aaching the accessory part
(here: Electronic brush)
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2.2 Standby position and power setting
Once you have connected the Kobold VK150 Vacuum cleaner to one of the accessory parts, you can set the device into standby position or keep it in power
seing.
Caution! Risk of injury from toppling device!
The standby position is used to turn off the device after finishing cleaning.
• In standby position, place the Vacuum cleaner with the accessory part
only on horizontal surfaces.
SETTING THE DEVICE INTO STANDBY POSITION
In standby position, the device stands upright and firmly on the ground.
If you wish to put the device away for a quick break or if you have finished
vacuuming, set it into standby position by completing the following steps:
• Move the telescopic handle forward
until it stands upright and you can
hear it snap into the pivot.
ROLLING THE DEVICE
Also, you can conveniently roll the device in standby position to move it to different places:
• To do this, tilt the device backward
in standby position so that it stands on
the rollers.
• Then roll it in the desired direction.
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Fig. 2.2 Standby position
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SETTING THE DEVICE INTO POWER SETTING
In power seing, the Kobold VK150 Vacuum cleaner can be moved freely into all
directions on the ground. The following steps describe how to set the device from
standby position into power seing:
• Hold the accessory part
firmly in place with your foot and tilt the telescop-
ic handle backwards so that you can hear it snap out of the standby position.
HANGING UP THE DEVICE
To store the Vacuum cleaner, it is possible to hang it on the wall.
• To do this, leave the device in the power setting position.
• Hang the device with the upper opening of the cable hook
onto the wall.
The accessory part thereby hangs pointing downward.
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Fig. 2.3 Power seing
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Fig. 2.4 Cable hook for haning
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2.3 Mains connection
INSERTING THE CONNECTING CABLE
The connecting cable can best be inserted when the telescopic handle
is
slightly pulled out. Before using the Kobold for the first time, insert the connecting cable as follows:
• Lead the connecting cable through the handle
.
• Pull the connecting cable through the cable channel on the telescopic handle
downwards.
• Plug the connector plug into the connection socket
until you can hear it
engage.
After inserting the connecting cable, leave it connected to the device. Only
remove the connecting cable when you replace it.
WINDING UP AND UNWINDING THE CONNECTING CABLE
Warning! Risk of electric shock!
• Disconnect the mains power cord from the socket before you wind up
the connecting cable.
Caution! Danger of damaging electrical parts!
• Make sure not to damage the device and the connecting cable while
winding up.
Fig. 2.5 Inserting the connecting cable
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Wind up the connecting cable when not using the Kobold VK150 Vacuum cleaner.
• Push in the cable hook
so that it opens and pull it out.
• Wrap the connecting cable around the cable hook
and the cable hook
on the grip.
Unwind the connecting cable when you would like to use the Vacuum cleaner
again.
• To unwind the connecting cable, turn the cable hook
to the right.
The connecting cable will detach from the cord wrap.
• Fold the cable hook
in again.
CONNECTING THE CONNECTING CABLE
• Plug the mains power cord into the socket.Fig. 2.6 Winding up and unwinding the
connecting cable
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2.4 Adjusting the height
Caution! Danger of damaging electrical parts!
• Ensure that the connecting cable is freely movable inside the cable
channel when telescoping the tube.
• Do not hold the connecting cable when telescoping.
• Ensure that the connecting cable does not get jammed inside the
telescopic handle.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT
For floor maintenance, use the release key
to pull the telescopic handle up-
wards. Complete the following steps:
• Press and hold the release key
.
• Pull out the telescopic handle until you reach the desired height.
• Now release the release key
.
• Make sure that you can hear the telescopic handle engage.
• If at first it does not engage, move the telescopic handle slightly up or down.
If you wish to turn off the Kobold VK150 Vacuum cleaner or use it for
cleaning work above the floor, move the telescopic handle to the lowest
position in the previously mentioned fashion.
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Fig. 2.7 Release key for adjusting the
handle
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2.5 Carrying the device
Warning! Risk of electric shock!
• Never carry the device by the connecting cable.
Before carrying the device, push in the telescopic handle all the way.
USING THE RECESSED GRIPS
To transport the Kobold VK150 Vacuum cleaner or to use it on stairs, maresses
or other areas in the room, you can li it by using both recessed grips
:
• To carry the Vacuum cleaner in upright position, lift it by using the recessed
grip on the top
.
• To carry the Vacuum cleaner in reverse position, lift it by using the recessed
grip on the bottom
.
USING THE SHOULDER STRAP (WITH ESS ELECTRIC SUCTION HOSE)
To use the Vacuum cleaner above the floor, you can also carry it by using the
separate shoulder strap:
• Hang the shoulder strap with the hook into the bottom opening
.
• Hang the shoulder strap with the hook into the cable hook
.
USING THE SHOULDER STRAP (WITH SGS NON-ELECTRONIC SUCTION HOSE)
To use the Vacuum cleaner above the floor, you can also carry it by using the
shoulder strap:
• Unwind the shoulder strap that is coiled into the recess at the end of the
SGS Suction hose.
• Hook the shoulder strap onto the cable hook and hang it over your shoulder.
• When removing from shoulder, simply use the autowind when feeding back
into recess.
Fig. 2.8 Carrying by the recessed grips
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Fig. 2.9 Hook in shoulder strap
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2.6 Switching the device on and off, setting the power
performance level
SWITCHING ON THE DEVICE
• To switch on the Kobold VK150 Vacuum cleaner, slide the main switch
forwards.
SETTING THE POWER PERFORMANCE LEVEL
In general, we recommend power performance level A (Automatic).
Using the main switch
, you can set the device to the following power perfor-
mance levels:
When using the
Kobold EB370 Electronic brush
When using all other
accessory parts or accessories:
- A - Automatic suction performance - 1. Level - minimal performance,
- 2. Level - medium performance,
- 3. Level - maximum performance.
(A - in this case A corresponds to
the minimal performance)
SWITCHING OFF THE DEVICE
• To switch off the Vacuum cleaner, slide the main switch
all the way back.
Fig. 2.10 Switching on and seing the
power performance level
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2
3
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A
A
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A
2
1
A
1
2
3
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A
1
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Operation
USING THE ROTATING SWITCH
• When carrying the device with the shoulder strap, you can alternately use the
rotating switch
on the backside of the device:
• To switch on the device, turn the rotating switch
to the right.
• To set the device to power performance level A or 1 - 3, turn the rotating
switch
either forward or backward to the corresponding level.
• To switch off the device, turn the rotating switch back into its initial position.
3 OPERATION
Depending on which accessory part or accessory you are using, continue
operation. The following table shows you with which chapter to continue:
Accessory part Case of application Chapter / Page
Kobold HD50
Hard floor aachment
Vacuuming even hard floors 3.1 on page 24
Kobold EB370 Electronic brush
Vacuuming and cleaning
carpets and maresses
3.2 on page 25
Kobold SP530
Hard floor cleaner
Vacuuming and wet
cleaning of hard floors
3.3 on page 38
Kobold PB430 Polsterboy
Vacuuming upholstery surfaces
and upholstery joints
3.6 on page 50
Additional accessories
Vacuuming furniture surfaces,
corners, joints, etc.
3.8 on page 58
Fig. 2.11 Using the rotating switch
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Operation
3.1 Kobold HD50 Hard floor attachment
The Hard floor aachment is a special nozzle that allows for cleaning even hard
floors of various types. In contrast to other commercially available hard floor
nozzles, this nozzle is also suited for removing coarse dirt. It can easily move
around furniture or stands and vacuums evenly along all skirting boards.
The Hard floor nozzle can be used as a special nozzle for most floorings.
• It is still recommended that you check if the usage of the hard floor nozzle is
also suited for your flooring (Table 1.1 and Table 1.2 on page 6).
Caution! Choking hazard from swallowing small parts!
• Keep small parts such as the cover of the revision opening away from
children.
Caution! Risk of injury from inner components!
• Do not turn the Kobold HD50 Suction nozzle beyond the end stop.
APPLICATION
• Set the power performance level.
• To vacuum efficiently, move the device back and forth in an even motion.
For an optimal cleaning of hard floors with deep joints or cracks, we
recommend using the Kobold EB370 Electronic brush.
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2
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Fig. 3.1 Hard floor aachment
Legend
Hinge
Revision opening cover –
Opening for removing blockages
Suction nozzle
Bristle – covered plate
(removable)
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Operation
3.2 Kobold EB370 Electronic brush
Are you using your Kobold VK150 Vacuum cleaner with the Electronic brush?
Then this chapter is for you! The electric brush can be used on carpets and hard
floors. Here you will learn everything about its basic function and the bristle
suction on carpets and matresses. Furthermore, you will be introduced to the
two special functions: carpet cleaning and maress cleaning.
In order to clean carpets more thoroughly, the Electronic brush is equipped with
a motor, which drives the integrated roller brushes. The figure on the le with
the legend displays the Electronic brush and its operation elements.
The Electronic brush with its multi-purpose functionality can be used on most
carpets.
• It is still recommended that you check if the usage of the Electronic brush is
also suited for your carpet (Table 1.1 on page 6).
Warning! Risk of electric shock!
• When using your Electronic brush, make sure not to pass over the connecting cable or other cables lying on the floor.
Caution! Risk of injury from moving parts!
• Stay clear of the moving parts of the Electronic brush.
Note! Risk of damage from improper use!
• Avoid working with the device on one specific spot for a prolonged
period of time.
• Avoid the suction of loose carpets/fringes.
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2
4
3
5
6
Fig. 3.2 Electronic brush
Legend
Hinge
Foot switch so/normal function
Release key
Front cowling
Operation display
So function control display
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Operation
3.2.1 Brush-suction
The brush-suction process with the Kobold EB370 Electronic brush is the more
thorough alternative to conventional vacuuming. The Electronic brush not only
vacuums dust and dirt, it also “combs” through the carpet at the same time by
applying the rotating roller brushes. This enables the device to li ingrained dirt
from between the carpet fibres. This chapter explains how to operate during the
brush-suction process.
• Before you start the brush-suction process, read the following notes in order
to select the correct settings for your carpets.
NORMAL AND SOFT FUNCTION
You can set the normal or the so function on the Electronic brush itself. The
normal function is suited for a number of floorings with normal wear resistance.
For less wear-resistant, sensitive surfaces, the so function, which has a smaller
rotational speed, is the more suitable option.
Activate the soft function before you pass over sensitive surfaces. Switch
on the soft function each time you turn on the device, as it is automatically
deactivated once the vacuum cleaner is turned off.
• To switch between the normal and the soft function, press the foot switch
on the Electronic brush.
The so function control indicator
lights up yellow and indicates that the so
function is activated.
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Fig. 3.3 Switching between normal and
so function
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Operation
SETTING
In general, we recommend power performance level A (Automatic).
• Select the appropriate setting for your flooring according to “Tab. 3.1 Settings
for floor types” on page 28.
• Set the power performance level accordingly.
• Set the normal or soft function accordingly.
TIPS FOR BRUSH SUCTION
• For an efficient brush-suction process, move the device back and forth in an
even motion.
• To vacuum under furniture with little ground clearance, set the Kobold EB370
Electronic brush to power setting and tilt the Kobold flat on the ground.
Should you switch the vacuum cleaner into standby position, the rotating
brushes will turn off automatically.
Caution! Risk of injury from debris flying out from under the brush!
• Avoid abruptly placing the device on loose, coarse debris (e.g. glass
shards), especially at eye level.
• Use the soft function when vacuuming such debris.
• Switch off the Electronic brush before lifting.
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Operation
Power
performance
level
with normal function
for the following floor types:
with soft function
for the following floor types:
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- silk carpeting
- light, loose carpets
- loose carpets with fringes
A or 1-2
- deep-pile carpeting
- very dense velour carpeting
A or 2-3
- conventional velour carpeting
- loop pile carpeting
- Berber-style pile carpeting
- Sisal carpeting
- sensitive deep-pile carpeting
Tab. 3.1 Seings for floor types
The rotating roller brushes can also mechanically process and finely split
the fringes with the soft function. Only pull the Kobold EB370 Electronic
brush away from the carpet when passing over the fringes.
EXAMPLE OF APPLICATION: BRUSH-SUCTION OF CARPETS AND TEXTILE
FLOORINGS
• Select the appropriate setting for your flooring according to the overview
“Tab. 3.1 Settings for floor types” on page 28.
• Set the power performance level accordingly.
• If necessary, set the Electronic brush to soft function or normal function by
using the foot switch.
• When vacuuming sensitive surfaces, set the Kobold EB370 Electronic brush to
soft function with the foot switch before you start the cleaning process.
• Move the device back and forth in an even motion.
Fig. 3.4 Vacuum fringes using only
reverse motions
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Operation
Note! Risk of damage from improper use!
• Avoid working with the device on one specific spot for a prolonged
period of time.
• Avoid the suction of loose carpets/fringes.
• Do not leave the device working on one specific spot for a prolonged period of
time, otherwise you might damage the carpet.
• Always move the device in a constant back and forth motion during operation.
• Make sure that the brushes clean right up to the margin of the front and sides.
• Therefore only vacuum the carpet margins parallel to the edge.
3.2.2 Carpet cleaning with the Kobold FK370 Freshener kit
Simply exchange the roller brushes of the Electronic brush with the Freshener
kit and you are ready to clean the carpet like an expert. This chapter explains
how to proceed.
Fig. 3.5 Vacuum carpet edge parallel
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