–BGB7331S –GL70 ERGOMAXX’X - BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL –BGB7331S –GL70 ERGOMAXX’X BOSCH

en Please keep this instruction manual. When passing the vacuum cleaner on to a third party, please also pass on this instruction manual.

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 animals Vacuuming 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.

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. 3

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Plastic bags and films must be kept out of the reach of children before disposal.

=> Risk of suffocation.

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. 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. Do not pull the power cord over sharp edges or allow it to be-come trapped. 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.

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.

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.

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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1 Adjustable floor tool*

2 Adjustable floor tool with locking collar*

15 Electronic slide control

16 Dust bag change indicator

6 Telescopic tube with sliding switch*

7 Telescopic tube with adjusting sleeve

8 Telescopic tube with adjusting sleeve and locking

20 Storage aid (on underside of unit)

11 Accessories holder for multi-purpose nozzle*

12 Multi-purpose nozzle*

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Bosch BGL45 vacuum cleaner. This instruction manual describes various BGL45 models, which means that some of the equipment features and functions described may not be available on your model. You should only use original Bosch accessories, which have been specially developed for your vacuum cleaner to achieve the best possible vacuuming results.

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Before using for the first time

Figure 1* Push the handle onto the flexible hose until it engages.

Figure 2 a) Push the flexible hose adapter into the opening on the vacuum cleaner until it engages. b To remove the flexible hose, press the release button and pull the hose out. Figure 3* a) Connect the handle and the telescopic tube together. b) Push the handle into the telescopic tube until it engages. To release the connection, squeeze the locking collar and pull the telescopic tube out. Figure 4* a) Connect the floor tool and the telescopic tube together. b) Push the telescopic tube straight into the connecting piece of the floor tool until it engages. To release the connection, squeeze the locking collar and pull the telescopic tube out. Figure 5* To adjust the length of the telescopic tube, adjust the adjusting sleeve/sliding switch in the direction of the arrow and adjust the tube to the required length. Figure 6* Attach the accessories holder to the multi-purpose nozzle and clip it onto the suction pipe/telescopic tube.

Take the mains plug, pull the mains cable to the required length and insert the plug into a socket. Figure 8 Press the ON/OFF button in the direction of the arrow to switch your vacuum cleaner on.

Figure 9 The required suction power can be selected infinitely variably by adjusting the slide control. Lowest suction range: For vacuuming delicate fabrics, e.g. curtains. Low suction range: For daily vacuuming of lightly soiled floors. Medium suction range: For vacuuming durable floor coverings, hard floors and for heavily soiled surfaces. High suction range: For vacuuming stubborn dirt and very heavily soiled surfaces. Figure 10 Adjusting the floor tool: a) For vacuuming rugs and carpets b For vacuuming hard floors

Floor tools are subject to a certain amount of wear, depending on the type of hard floors you have (e.g. rough, rustic tiles). Therefore, you must check the underside of the floor tool at regular intervals. Worn undersides of floor tools may have sharp edges that can damage sensitive hard floors, such as parquet or linoleum. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage caused by worn floor tools. Turbo brush If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a turbo brush, please consult the accompanying instruction manual for notes on its use and maintenance. Figure 11* Vacuuming with accessories Attach the nozzles to the tube or handle as required: a) Crevice nozzle for vacuuming crevices and corners, etc. b) Upholstery nozzle for vacuuming upholstered furniture, curtains, etc.

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Figure 12* Pet hair tool Floor tool for easy and thorough vacuuming of pet hair. Push the telescopic tube into the connecting piece of the pet hair tool until it engages. Press on the locking collar and pull out the telescopic tube to disconnect. To clean, simply vacuum the tool using the suction pipe/telescopic tube. Figure 13* Hard-floor brush For cleaning hard floor coverings (tiles, parquet flooring, etc.) Connect the floor tool and the telescopic tube together. Figure 14 Once you have switched off the vacuum cleaner, you can use the parking aid on the back of the vacuum cleaner if you wish to stop vacuuming for a short time. To do this, slide the catch on the floor tool into the groove on the back of the vacuum cleaner.

When the work is done

Figure 15 Unplug the vacuum cleaner. Briefly pull the power cord and release. The cord rewinds automatically. Figure 16 To store or transport the vacuum cleaner, use the storage aid on the underside of the vacuum cleaner. Stand the vacuum cleaner up on its end. Slide the catch on the floor tool into the groove on the underside of the vacuum cleaner.

Changing the dust bag and filters

Replacing the dust bag Figure 17 If the dust bag change indicator lights up brightly and evenly when the floor tool is lifted from the carpet and the highest suction power is selected, the dust bag must be changed, even though it may not yet be full. In this case it is essential to change the dust bag due to the type of material it contains. First check that the nozzle, suction pipe and flexible hose are not blocked, as this would also lead to the dust bag change indicator being triggered.

Figure 19 a) Seal the dust bag by pulling the sealing strip and then remove it. b) Insert a new dust bag into the holder and close the dust bag compartment lid. the lid will only close when the dust bag is

! Caution: inserted.

Cleaning the motor protection filter

The motor protection filter should be cleaned regularly by knocking out the dirt and rinsing. Figure 20* Open the dust bag compartment lid (see Figure 18). Pull out the motor protection filter in the direction of the arrow. Clean the motor protection filter by tapping it. If it is very dirty, the motor protection filter should be rinsed. The filter must then be left to dry for at least 24 hours. After cleaning, slide the motor protection filter into the vacuum cleaner and close the dust bag compartment lid.

Cleaning the foam filter

If your appliance is fitted with a filter frame and foam filter, the foam filter should be cleaned at regular intervals by tapping out the dust or rinsing the filter. Figure 21* Open the dust bag compartment lid (see Fig. 18). Pull out the filter frame and foam filter in the direction of the arrow. Remove the foam filter from the filter frame and clean it by tapping out the dust. If the foam filter is very dirty, it should be rinsed. After rinsing it, allow the foam filter to dry for at least 24 hours. After cleaning, place the foam filter back in the filter frame, insert the filter frame with foam filter in the appliance and close the dust bag compartment lid. The vacuum cleaner must not be operated ! Caution: without the motor protection filter.

Open the lid by moving the locking lever in the direction of the arrow.

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Replacing the HEPA filter (motor protection filter)

If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a HEPA filter, this should be replaced once a year.

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 a commercial plastic cleaner.

Open the dust bag compartment lid. Pull out the HEPA filter in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the appliance. Insert the new HEPA filter and close the dust bag compartment lid. Replacing the exhaust filter

not use a scourer, glass-cleaning agent or all! Do purpose cleaning product.

Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water.

You must replace the exhaust filter in your vacuum cleaner once a year.

The dust compartment can, if necessary, be cleaned with a second vacuum cleaner or simply wiped with a dry cloth or dusting brush.

Replacing the micro-hygiene filter

Subject to technical modifications.

Open the dust bag compartment lid (see Figure 18). Release the filter holder by pressing the locking tab in the direction of the arrow Remove the foam filter and micro-hygiene filter. Insert the new micro-hygiene filter and foam filter into the filter holder. Insert the filter holder into the vacuum cleaner and clip into place. Replacing the HEPA filter You can order a new filter from our after-sales service using the following replacement part number: 574 020 Figure 24* Open the dust bag compartment lid (see Figure 18). Release the HEPA filter by pressing the locking tab in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the vacuum cleaner (see Figure 23). Insert the new HEPA filter and clip into place. If you have used the vacuum cleaner for fine dust particles (such as plaster or cement), clean the motor protection filter by tapping it and, if necessary, replace the motor protection filter and the exhaust filter.

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Optional accessories

Replacement filter pack To get the most out of your appliance, we recommend using PowerProtect genuine replacement bags (BBZ41FGALL). Contents: 4 dust bags with fasteners 1 micro-hygiene filter NOTE ! PLEASE Your appliance is a highly efficient vacuum cleaner that can only achieve its best cleaning results using genuine dust bags. Only if high-quality dust bags are used, such as genuine Bosch dust bags, can the figures specified on the EU energy label pertaining to energy efficiency class, suction and dust retention capacity be achieved. Additionally, 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 genuine Bosch dust bags are used. For more information and to order genuine Bosch dust bags, go to www.bosch-home.com/dust-bag

HEPA Filter BBZ8SF1 additional filter for pure exhaust air. Recommended for those with allergies.

TURBO UNIVERSAL® brush BBZ102TBB All in one brushing and vacuuming of short-pile pile rugs and carpets and all hard floor coverings. Especially suitable for picking up pet hair. The brush roller is driven by the air flow through the vacuum cleaner. No separate electrical connection is needed.

Hard-floor brush BBZ123HD For vacuuming hard floors (parquet flooring, tiles, laminate, etc.)

Floor nozzle BBZ082BD Adjustable floor nozzle, suitable for carpets and hard floors.

TURBO-UNIVERSAL® brush for upholstery BBZ42TB All-in-one brushing and vacuuming of upholstered furniture, mattresses, car seats, etc.

Especially suitable for picking up pet hair. The brush roller is driven by the air flow through the vacuum cleaner. No separate electrical connection is needed. 45

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GB 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.

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.