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Table of content Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Notes on the energy label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Your vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of content Removing the dust container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Taking out the filter unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Inserting the filter unit and the dust container . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Filter care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Cleaning the plate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 „SelfClean“-function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety information 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 appliance is intended for domestic use only. This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 2000 metres above sea level. Only use this vacuum cleaner in accordance with the instructions in this instruction manual.
Safety information !Please note Using unsuitable or inferior-quality spare parts, (special) accessories and dust bags can damage your vacuum cleaner. Damage caused by the use of such products is not covered by our guarantee. Safety information This vacuum cleaner complies with the recognised rules of technology and the relevant safety regulations.
Safety information 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. Fully extend the power cord when using the vacuum cleaner continuously for several hours. When disconnecting the appliance from the mains, pull on the plug itself to remove it; do not pull on the power cord.
Safety information Switch off the appliance when it is not in use. 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.
Notes on the energy label This vacuum cleaner is a general purpose vacuum cleaner with a primary hose. To achieve the declared energy efficiency and cleaning performance class on carpet, please use the interchangeable universal nozzle. Please use the enclosed "powerClean Stone & Co" hard-floor tool to achieve the specified energy-efficiency level and cleaning class on hard floors with joints and gaps. These calculations are based on the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No.
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Your vacuum cleaner 1 Adjustable floor tool with accessory connection 2 Telescopic tube with sliding switch and accessory connection 3 Crevice nozzle 4 Accessories holder 5 Upholstery nozzle 6 Brush ring (to fit on the upholstery nozzle) 7 Floor tool for delicate hard floors, e.g. parquet 8 "powerClean Stone & Co" floor tool for hard floors with joints and gaps, e.g.
Replacement parts and special accessories A B 12 A Hard-floor tool BBZ123HD For vacuuming hard floors (parquet, tiles, terracotta, etc.) B HEPA-filter Replacement part no.: 573928 Protects the motor in your vacuum cleaner and thus increases its service life. Replace once a year.
Initial use Connecting the handle and the flexible hose 1 Click! Figure 1 ● Push the handle onto the flexible hose and lock it in place. Connecting the flexible hose 2 Click! Figure 2 ● Push the flexible tube adapter into the air intake opening on the appliance and lock it in place. You will hear an audible 'click'. ● To 1 remove the flexible hose, press the two catches together and pull out the hose.
Initial use Putting the handle and the telescopic tube together 3 Figure 3 ● Push the handle into the telescopic tube until it locks into place. Inserting the telescopic tube into the floor tool 4 Figure 4 ● Push the telescopic tube into the connecting piece of the floor tool until it locks in place. To release the connection, press on the locking collar and pull out the telescopic tube.
Initial use 6 Placing the accessories holder Figure 6 ● Place the accessories holder in the required position on the telescopic tube. ● Use some pressure to insert the upholstery nozzle and the crevice nozzle into the accessories holder from above or below. 7 Connecting the appliance Figure 7 ● Holding the power cord by the plug, pull out to the required length and insert the plug into the mains socket.
Initial use 8 Switch on /off Figure 8 ● To switch the vacuum cleaner on or off, press the ON/OFF button. 9 Controlling the suction level Figure 9 The required suction level can be set to any level by turning the control knob. Low power range => For vacuuming delicate materials, such as delicate upholstery, curtains, etc. Medium power range => For daily vacuuming of floors which are only slightly dirty. High power range => For vacuuming durable floor coverings, hard floors and heavy deposits of dirt.
Vacuuming 10 Set the adjustable floor tool Figure 10 Rugs and carpets Hard floors/parquet => => If you are vacuuming up larger particles, make sure that you vacuum them up successively and carefully to ensure that the vacuum channels of the floor tool do not become blocked. If necessary, you should raise the nozzle in order to better vacuum up the dirt particles. !Caution Floor tools are subject to a certain amount of wear, depending on the type of hard floors you have (e.g. rough, rustic tiles).
Vacuuming 11 Vacuuming with accessories Attach the nozzles to the suction pipe or hand grip as required: Figure 11 ● Crevice nozzle for vacuuming crevices and corners, etc. ● Upholstery nozzle for vacuuming upholstered furniture, curtains, etc. ● Upholstery nozzle with fixed brush ring for vacuuming window frames, cupboards, profiles, etc. ● After use, reinsert the crevice nozzle and upholstery nozzle into the accessories holder. ● Floor tool for delicate hard floors, e.g.
Vacuuming Parking aid 12 Figure 12 You can use the parking aid on the side of the vacuum cleaner if you wish to stop vacuuming for a short time. ● After switching off the appliance, slide the hook on the floor tool into the parking aid. Vacuuming stairs 13 Figure 13 When vacuuming stairs, the appliance must be positioned at the bottom of the stairs. If it does not reach far enough, the appliance can also be carried using the carrying handle.
When your work is finished Sliding the telescopic tube 15 2 1 16 Figure 15 ● Unlock the telescopic tube by moving the sliding switch in the direction of the arrow and slide one tube into the other. Storing and transporting Figure 16 To store the appliance, use the storage aid on the underside. ● Stand the appliance up by the handle. ● Slide the hook on the floor tool into the storage aid.
When your work is finished 17 Emptying the dust container Figure 17 In order to achieve good vacuuming results, the dust container should be emptied after every use or, at the latest, when dust or dirt has visibly collected on the fluff filter or when dust at one point in the container has reached the height of the marking. When emptying the dust container, always check how dirty the fluff filter is and, if necessary, clean it as detailed in the "Cleaning the fluff filter" instructions.
When your work is finished 19 Removing the dust container Figure 19 ● Open the appliance lid by pulling the locking tab. ● Use the handle to remove the dust container from the appliance.
When your work is finished 20 Taking out the filter unit Figure 20 ● Release the filter unit of the dust container by pressing the release button. ● Take the filter unit out of the dust container and empty the dust container.
When your work is finished Inserting the filter unit and the dust container 21 Figure 21 ● Insert the filter unit into the dust container, making sure it is correctly seated. The arrow on the filter cover must point in the direction of the locking tab. ● Press on the container lid until you hear it click into place. Click! ● When reinserting the dust container into the appliance, make sure it is correctly seated. Close the appliance lid until the locking tab clicks into place again.
Filter care Cleaning the plate filter This function constantly monitors whether your vacuum cleaner is reaching its optimum power level. The indicator light lets you know when you need to clean the plate filter, so that the vacuum cleaner can reach its optimum power level once more. 22 „SelfClean“-function Figure 22 The indicator lights up blue when the appliance is working at its optimum level.
Filter care If the appliance cleans three times in quick succession, this is probably due to a dirty fluff filter or a blockage. In this case, the appliance automatically adjusts to the lowest power setting and the indicator lights up red. ● Switch the appliance off, empty the dust container and clean the fluff filter according to the instructions in "Cleaning the fluff filter".
Filter care 24 Tapping out the plate filter Figure 24 If the plate filter is particularly dirty, the dirt can also be tapped out. ● Tap out the filter over a dust bin. The dirt will fall down out of the filter.
Filter care 25 Cleaning the fluff filter The fluff filter should be cleaned at regular intervals in order to ensure optimum operation of the vacuum cleaner. Figure 25 ● Open the appliance lid and remove the dust container from the appliance. Figure 19 ● Take the filter unit out of the dust container. ● It is usually sufficient to lightly shake or tap out the whole filter unit when the dust container is emptied in order to dislodge any particles of dirt.
Filter care 26 Replacing the HEPA-filter You can order a new filter from our after-sales service using the following replacement part number: 573928 Figure 26 ● Open the appliance lid and remove the dust container. Figure 19 ● Use the locking tab to open the side flap. ● Pull the two locking tabs to unlock the filter unit with HEPA filter and remove it from the appliance.
Filter care ● Reinsert the filter unit into the appliance and ensure that it audibly clicks into place. 26 Click! ● Close the side flap until you hear the locking tab click into place again. Click! ● Insert the dust container into the appliance and close the appliance lid.
Cleaning instructions Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the power cord from the mains before cleaning the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be cleaned with an ordinary plastic cleaner. Caution: do not use a scourer, glass-cleaning agent or multipurpose cleaning product. Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water. Subject to technical modifications.
Disposal "This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU 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." Disposal information Packaging The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum cleaner from being damaged during transportation.
Costumer service Customer GB Great Britain BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton Milton Keynes MK12 5PT To arrange an engineer visit, to order spare parts and accessories or for product advice please visit: www.bosch-home.co.uk or call Tel.: 0844 892 8979* *Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.
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.
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