VCW 4270 L - Vacuum Cleaner GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner
Model	VCW 4270 L
Brand	Grundig
Dimensions (L x W x H)	45 x 28 x 32 cm
Weight	6.2 kg
Power Consumption	2000 W
Dust Capacity	3.5 L (bagged)
Filtration System	HEPA 13 filter
Noise Level	78 dB(A)
Cord Length	8 m
Operating Radius	10 m
Suction Control	Electronic, adjustable
Accessories Included	Crevice tool, dusting brush, upholstery nozzle, floor nozzle with brush
Bag Type	Grundig dust bag, compatible with VZ 219
Filter Maintenance	Clean HEPA filter every 3 months, replace annually
Power Cord Rewind	Automatic
Overheat Protection	Yes
Repairability Index	7.5/10
Energy Class	A++

Frequently Asked Questions - VCW 4270 L GRUNDIG

How do I replace the dust bag in the Grundig VCW 4270 L?

Turn off and unplug the vacuum. Open the front cover. Remove the full bag by pulling the tab. Insert a new Grundig dust bag (type VZ 219) until it clicks. Close the cover.

How often should I clean the HEPA filter?

Clean the HEPA filter every 3 months by rinsing under cold water and letting it dry completely for 24 hours. Replace it annually or if damaged.

What should I do if the vacuum loses suction?

Check if the dust bag is full. Check for blockages in the hose, wand, or floor nozzle. Clean or replace the exhaust filter. Ensure the suction control is set to high.

How do I use the electronic suction control?

The suction control is located on the handle. Slide it to adjust power: low for curtains, medium for carpets, high for hard floors.

Can I use third-party dust bags?

It is recommended to use genuine Grundig dust bags (type VZ 219) to ensure proper fit and filtration. Third-party bags may cause loss of suction or filter damage.

What is the correct way to store the vacuum?

Wrap the power cord around the cord hooks. Store the vacuum upright on a flat surface. Keep accessories in the onboard storage unit. Avoid placing heavy objects on the hose.

How do I rewind the power cord?

Hold the plug and press the cord rewind button (usually on the side of the vacuum). Guide the cord lightly to avoid whipping.

What does the overheat protection do?

If the vacuum overheats due to blockage or prolonged use, it will automatically shut off. Unplug and let it cool for 30 minutes. Check and remove any blockages before restarting.

How do I change the floor nozzle?

Press the release button on the wand to detach the current nozzle. Click on the desired accessory (e.g., crevice tool or upholstery nozzle) until it locks.

Where can I find spare parts for my Grundig VCW 4270 L?

Spare parts such as dust bags, filters, and nozzles are available at authorized Grundig service centers or on the official Grundig website. Use the model number VCW 4270 L for compatibility.

USER MANUAL VCW 4270 L GRUNDIG

Wet & Dry Upright Vacuum Cleaner

User Manual

VCW 4270 L

DE - EN - CS

2 Overview

Removing:

Refilling water:

Switching on:

Step 1:

Please read this guide first!

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing a GRUNDIG product. We would like you to achieve the optimal efficiency from this high quality product which has been manufactured with state of the art technology. Please make sure you read and understand this guide and supplementary documentation fully before use and keep it as a reference. Include this guide with the unit if you hand it over to someone else. Observe all warnings and information herein and follow the instructions.

Symbols and their meanings

These symbols are used throughout this guide:

Important information and recommendations regarding the use of the appliance.

CAUTION: Warnings on personal injury or property damage.

1 Important safety and environmental instructions

1.1 General safety

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, please follow these requirements:

- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

- Please store the appliance indoor to avoid being wet;

- Please do not immerse the machine in water or other liquids;

- Please do not use the appliance with wet hands;

- Please do not use the appliance if it falls, breaks, or falls into the water, please send the appliance to an authorized aftersales service center for repair;

- A hazard may occur if the appliance runs over the supply cord.

- The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance

- Please pull out the cable gently;

- Please do not damage the power cord: Do not lift the appliance with power cord, or clamp the power cord, or pull the power cord to a sharp edge or corner. Do not use the appliance over the power cord. Keep cables away from heated surfaces;

- Please do not use extension cords. The plug should be directly inserted into the power socket;

- Please do not block the inlet of the appliance to avoid limiting the airflow;

1 Important safety and environmental instructions

• Please do not operate the appliance when the inlet is blocked;
• Please keep hair, loose clothing, fingers or any part of the body away from the inlet to avoid the risk of danger;
• Please do not clean up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes;
• Please do not clean up any flammable substances, such as lighter fluid, gasoline or kerosene, or in the case of explosive liquid or steam;
• Please do not clean up any paint, paint thinner, some mothproof materials or vapors released by flammable dust or other explosive or toxic vapors;
• Please do not clean up any toxic substances, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia, pipe dredge or gasoline;
• Please do not operate the appliance for any other purpose not listed in this Manual;
• Please use accessories only recommended by the manufacturer. Using parts not provided or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury;
• Please use the official power cord;
• Please use the standard power socket (220-240V~50-60Hz);
• Please avoid dust, lint, hair and other material accumulating the inlet;
• Please clean up the stairs carefully;
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an official maintenance department from the manufacturer;
• Please make sure to unplug the power plug after use or maintenance cleaning;
• Please make sure to install the water tank and the brush roll properly;

1 Important safety and environmental instructions

• Please do not operate or store the appliance under inappropriate conditions such as high temperature or low humidity. Please store the appliance in a ventilated place to avoid direct sunlight;
• Please keep children away from the appliance when the appliance is powered on or cooling down;
• Please be aware of the heating floor brush;
• Please do not spray steam directly on people, animals or electric equipment;
• Please do not clean up on leather, waxed furniture or floors, synthetic fibers, velvet or other vulnerable and steam sensitive materials;
• Please do not use steam directly toward other appliances with electrical components, such as oven.
• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and openings whilst using product. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.

1.2 Compliance with the WEEE Directive and disposal of the waste product

This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

This symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its service life. Used device must be returned to official collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic devices. To find these collection systems please contact to your local authorities or retailer where the product was purchased. Each household performs important role in recovering and recycling of old appliance. Appropriate disposal of used appliance helps prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

1 Important safety and environmental instructions

1.3 Packaging information

The product's packaging is made of recyclable materials, in accordance with the National Legislation.

Do not dispose the packaging waste with the household waste or other wastes, dispose it to the packaging collection areas specified by local authorities.

1.4 Actions to be taken for energy saving

• To avoid redundant energy consumption while using the device, set the speed levels according to the floor you are sweeping.
• Under normal conditions, low speeds are used to clean the hard floors, curtains and sofas, and high speeds are used to clean the carpets.

1.5 Compliance with RoHS Directive

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

2 Overview

2.1 Controls and components

1. On/Off Button
2. Dry Mode Button
3. Handle
4. LED Screen + Self-cleaning touch
5. Dirty Tank Strainer
6. Dirty Tank
7. Fresh Water Tank
8. Fresh Water Tank Filtration
9. Brush Roller Cover
10. Brush Roller
11. Floor Brush
12. Multi-purpose Cleaning Brush
13. Storage Station
14. Wet Level Adjustment Button (min-max)

2.2 Technical data

Nominal input power: 400 W

Input: 220-240 V ~ 50-60 Hz

Waterproof: IPX 4

Fresh Water Tank Capacity: 550 ml

Dirty Water Tank Capacity: 480 ml

2.3 Features of the Product

This appliance contains three functions: Vacuuming; Mopping and Self-cleaning.

2.3.1 Floor Surface Cleaning

The product is equipped with fresh water tank, dirty tank, brush roll, motors, and other functional modules. The water pumps to the brush roll, and the motor drives it to rotate at high speed to clean up surfaces. After cleaning, the dirty are recycled to the dirty tank by the suction motor. During the cleaning process, the water spraying function can be turned off according to the cleaning requirements to achieve both dry and wet use.

2.4 Introduction of the Product

1. "On/Off Button: Press to turn on the vacuum function, and the low-level water spraying function will automatically start at the same time. Press again to turn off the above functions;
2. "Low Level Button: When on state, press to turn off the water spraying function, press again to turn on the function;
3. "High Level Button: When on state, gently press to open the high-level water spraying function, and press to turn off function;
4. Self-cleaning Button: Place the appliance on the station after use, press the self-cleaning button to activate the self-cleaning function.

The values provided with the appliance or its accompanying documents are laboratory readings in accordance with the respective standards. These values may differ depending on the use and ambient conditions.

3 Installation

3.1 Installation of Handle

Insert the handle into the body vertically.

The assembly will be completed after hearing a "click".

i	To remove the handle, press the bulge at the bottom of the handle and pull it upward.

3.2 Installation of Clean Water Tank

Install the fresh water tank into the corresponding position. The assembly will be completed after hearing a "click".

3 Installation

3.3 Installation of Brush Tool

Removal:

Hold the handle of the brush roll and pull it out upward.

Installation:

Place the brush roll on the axle and push it inward, and press down. The assembly will be completed after hearing a "click".

When using the brush on the carpet floor, it is recommended to turn off the water spray function.

3.4 Installation of Brush Roll Cover

Insert the cover into the corresponding position of the floor brush component in the direction. The assembly after hearing a "click".

4 Operation

4.1 How to Work

Water Refill:

Open the fresh water tank to add water.

Power On:

Tilt the body of the appliance and press "on/off button" to turn on the vacuum function, and low-level water spraying function will automatically start at the same time.

Level Adjustment:

Adjust the water spraying level according to the actual cleaning requirements.

4.2 Self Cleaning

Place the appliance on the station, plug in and press the self-cleaning switch for a while, the machine will start the self cleaning. After self-cleaning is finished, please empty the dirty water tank and unplug the power cord.

The fresh water tank needs enough water for the self cleaning.

After self-cleaning, it is recommended to dry the brush roller in a ventilated place, so as not to affect the cleaning effect for the next use.

4 Operation

4.3 Self-Cleaning Mode Working Method:

1. After cleaning is done, turn off the device and put it on its storage station.
2. The self-cleaning button flashes on automatically.
3. Press the self-clean button (white light on and no blink) and the process will start.
4. The self-cleaning process will be finished, and the red light will be blinking.
5. Clean the dirty water tank.
6. After cleaning the dirty water tank, the red light goes off.
7. The blue light ring will be on.

If the self-cleaning process would like to be repeated, please take the device and put it on its storage station again. The above steps must be done accordingly.

If the device is unplugged after the self-cleaning process, the self-clean light and red blink light will turn off. The self-clean function cannot be used if you unplug/plug the product or take the product from the storage station and put it on its station again.

When it is re-plugged in the next days, if the product is on its storage station, the self-clean light will be blinking, and the process can start with the above steps.

When it is re-plugged in the next day and the product is on the storage station, the self-clean light will be blinking. The product does not have to be cleaned again. It can be used regularly again if it is taken out of the storage station.

4.3 Cleaning of Dirty Tank

Step 1:

Press to take out the dirt tank.

Step 2:

Take out the cap of the dirt tank.

Please pour out the wet waste and rinse the tank.

Step 3:

Slide to open the cover that is located on the cap and pour out the dry waste.

4 Operation

4.4 Indication Guide

Level Indicator Light:

The light will be kept-on in white when the high / low level function is on.

Brush Roller Indicator Light:

The light will flash in red 5 times and then go off when brush roller blocked.

Power Indicator Light:

The light will be kept-on in blue when the power cord is plugged.

Self-cleaning Indicator Light:

The light flashes in white when the self-cleaning function is on.

Dirty Tank Indicator Light:

The light flashes red when the dust tank is full. The light flashes red after self-cleaning is finished. The light flashes red when the dust tank is removed.

5 Cleaning and maintenance

5.1 The Cleaning of Brush

It is recommended to deep clean the brush roller after use every four to five times. To avoid hair wrapping on the brush roll, please use the multi-purpose cleaning brush. It is recommended to place the brush roller in a ventilated place to dry.

Please rinse the brush roll cover when needed.

The brush roller and filter must be dried after cleaning them.

For better user experience, it is recommended to replace the brush roller every 2-3 months (according to the daily frequency of use).

5.2 The Cleaning of Dirty Tank

Please take out the filter and rinse it to avoid the air outlet blockage.

For better user experience, it is recommended to replace the filter every 2-3 months (according to the daily frequency of use).

5 Cleaning and maintenance

5.3 The Cleaning of Storage Station

Please rinse the station after every use.

5.4 Filtration Replacement Guide

In order to prevent the blockage of steam vent caused by water quality hardening, this appliance has a built-in ion exchange filter. With the method of ion exchange efficient replacement water calcium, magnesium and other hard water molecules, water softening. Please take out the water tank and replace the filter.

For better user experience, it is recommended to replace the filter every 2-3 months (according to the daily frequency of use).

5 Cleaning and maintenance

5.5 Daily Storage Guide

After daily cleaning, please take out the brush roller and accessories, and place them in the specified positions of the storage station.

Please shut off and unplug the appliance first, and wipe the body of the appliance with water or neutral detergent. Please do not allow water to penetrate into any components of the appliance.

Please store the appliance in a appropriate place to avoid direct sunlight.

6 Problems and remedies

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Product not working	Power cord is not fully plugged Plug the cord well
	Brush Roller Blockage Restart after clean up the brush roll
	Full Dirty Tank	Clean up the tank and restore back to restart
Suction Weakened	The brush roller is entangled by hair and other objects	Clean up the brush roll and restore back to restart
	After eliminating the above conditions, the situation remains	Please contact our after-sales service for maintenance
Abnormal noise during operation	The dust suction port of the product is blocked	Restart after clean up the dust suction port
	After eliminating the above conditions, the situation remains	Please contact our after-sales service for maintenance

CAUTION: If the product cannot work normally according to the above steps, please contact our after-sales service department for help.

Removal:

Filling water:

Turning on:

Step 1: