VS08G1623 - Aspirateur SIEMENS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VS08G1623 SIEMENS

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2 Accessories holder

3 Combination accessory

6 Change filter indicator

9 Frame for exhaust filter

10 Suction adjustment

11 Exhaust grille latch

14 Parking aid (on unit underside)

19 Adjustable floor tool* with locking collar

20 Dust compartment handle

21 Dust compartment cover

22 Telescopic tube with adjusting pushbut-

23 Telescopic tube with adjusting sleeve

24 Telescopic tube with adjusting sleeve and

25 Hard-floor brush with

Depending on equipment level

Please keep this instruction manual.

When passing the vacuum cleaner on to

a third party, please also pass on this

This vacuum cleaner is intended for

domestic use only, and is not intended

Only use this vacuum cleaner in accor-

dance with the instructions in this

The manufacturer accepts no responsi-

bility for any damage caused by unin-

tended use or incorrect operation.

Therefore, please note the following

The vacuum cleaner must only be ope-

The vacuum cleaner is not to be used

vacuuming persons or animals

– insects and spiders

– hazardous, sharp-edged, hot or

– damp or liquid substances.

– highly flammable or explosive sub-

– Ash, soot from tiled stoves and

central heating systems

This vacuum cleaner complies with the

recognised rules of technology and the

relevant safety regulations.

We confirm compliance with the follo-

wing European directives: 89/336/EEC

(amended by Directives 91/263/EEC,

92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC). 73/23/EEC

(amended by Directive 93/68/EEC).

The vacuum cleaner should only be

connected and commissioned in

accordance with the details on the

Never use the vacuum cleaner without

=> This could damage the vacuum

Only allow children to use the vacuum

cleaner when supervised.

This appliance may not be operated

by persons with impaired physical,

sensory or mental capacities, or who

lack experience/knowledge (including

children), unless they have been

instructed in the use of the appliance

by a responsible individual.

 Keep suction away from your face

when using the hand grip, nozzles or

pipe. => Risk of injury.

Do not carry/transport the vacuum

cleaner by the power cord.

Fully extend the power cord if the

appliance is to be used continously for

To disconnect the appliance from the

mains, pull the plug, not the power

Do not pull the power cord around

sharp corners and do not allow it to

Unplug the power cord from the

mains before carrying out any work

on the vacuum cleaner or its accesso-

Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it is

damaged. Unplug the power cord

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

Protect the vacuum cleaner from

moisture and sources of heat.

Switch off the vacuum cleaner when it

then dispose of the appliance in an

The packaging protects the vacuum

cleaner from damage during transpor-

It is made of environment-friendly

materials and can be recycled.

Dispose of unneeded packaging at

the appropriate recycling points.

Used appliances still contain many

recyclable materials.

Therefore, take your used appliance to

your retailer or recycling centre so that

For current disposal methods, please

enquire at your appliance dealership

The mains socket must be protected

If a fuse should blow 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 fuse from tripping,

select the lowest power setting before

switching the vacuum cleaner on, and

increase the power only once it is

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a) Insert the flexible hose adapter into

the air intake opening and allow it to

b)To remove the flexible hose, press the

two lugs together and pull the tube

a) Align and connect the handle and the

b)Push the handle straight into the tele-

scopic tube until it engages.

To release the connection, squeeze

the collar sleeve and pull the handle

a) Connect the floor nozzle and the tele

scopic tube together.

b)Push the telescopic tube straight into

the connecting piece of the floor tool

To release the connection, squeeze

the locking collar and pull the tele-

To adjust the length of the telescopic

tube, press the adjusting

button/adjusting sleeve in the direc-

tion of the arrow and adjust the tube

to the required length.

Holding the power cord by the plug,

pull out the required length and plug

the plug into the mains socket.

To switch your vacuum cleaner on and

off, press the On/Off button in the direc-

You have bought an extremely powerful

device. The highest suction setting is

therefore only recommended for heavily

soiled, short-pile carpets and hard

The required suction power can be select-

ed by adjusting the suction regulator.

For daily vacuuming of lightly soiled

For vacuuming durable floor cover-

ings, hard floors and for heavily soiled

For vacuuming stubborn dirt and very

heavily soiled surfaces.

Adjusting the floor tool:

For vacuuming rugs and carpets

For vacuuming hard floors

Vacuuming with accessories

Pull the 4 in 1 tool in the direction of the

arrow to remove it from the tool holder.

For vacuuming in crevices and cor-

For difficult to reach places, the 4 in 1

tool can be extended to two different

lengths by pulling out the crevice noz-

For either length extension, pull the

crevice nozzle out until you hear it

The crevice nozzle can be pushed

back in again by releasing the tele-

scopic locking mechanism (pressing it

in the direction of the arrow).

For cleaning upholstered furniture,

c) Hard furnishings brush

For window frames, cabinets, profiles

Fold the upholstery nozzle over in

the direction of the arrow.

To extend the brush ring, turn in the

direction of the arrow.

Before replacing the 4 in 1 tool in the

tool holder, retract the brush ring and

fold the upholstery nozzle back.

For vacuuming hard floor coverings

(tiles, parquet flooring, etc.)

Push the telescopic tube into the con-

necting piece of the hard-floor brush

Press on the unlatching sleeve and

pull out the telescopic tube to discon-

Cleaning the hard-floor brush

a) Vacuum from below to clean the

b)If they are very dirty, e.g. with hair

wrapped around them, remove both

brush rollers from the hard-floor tool.

To do so, lever the rollers out from the

side of the guide using a screw driver,

c) Cut off any wrapped around hair or

threads using a pair of scissors.

Then vacuum up the threads and hair

using the corner nozzle.

d)After cleaning insert the brush rollers

back into the hard floor tool again and

e) The tool connector can be removed if

the vacuum channel becomes

Place the brush down with the intake

port facing upwards, push the guide

at the side of the wheel slightly

outwards and pull the tool connector

upwards and away from the brush.

f) When putting the connector back in

place, make sure that it is correctly

seated and that it engages correctly in

You can use the parking aid on the

back of the vacuum cleaner if you

wish to stop vacuuming for a short

Slide the plastic lug on the tool con-

nector into the groove at the back of

When the work is done

Switch the vacuum cleaner off and

unplug the power cord from the

Tug the power cord and let go. The

cable then rewinds automatically.

To reactivate or deactivate the cable

brake, quickly tug the power cord.

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 plastic lug on the floor

tool into the groove on the underside

Changing the dust bag and filters

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 con-

Open the dust bag compartment lid

by moving the dust compartment

locking lever in the direction of the

by pulling the self-seal tap and then

bag into the holder and close the dust

bag compartment lid.

Caution: the dust bag compartment

SuperTEX disposable or

textile filter are inserted.

If the dust bag change indicator is

still lit after the dust bag has been

changed, please check whether the

nozzle, tube or flexible hose are

Cleaning the motor protection filter

The motor protection filter should be

cleaned at regular intervals by tapping it

Open the dust compartment cover.

Remove the motor protection filter in

the direction of the arrow.

Empty the motor protection filter by

If the motor protection filter is very

Leave the filter to dry for at least 24

After cleaning, insert the motor

protection filter into the appliance until

it engages and close the dust bag

Replacing the HEPA filter

The HEPA filter should be replaced once

Press the locking tab in the direction

of the arrow to unlatch the exhaust

Release the Hepa filter by moving the

locking lever in the direction of the

arrow and remove it from the vacuum

Insert the new Hepa filter and clip

If you have used the vacuum cleaner for

fine dust particles (such as plaster or

cement), clean the motor protection fil-

ter by tapping it and, if necessary,

replace the motor protection filter and

the micro-hygiene filter.

Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and

disconnect the power cord from the mains

before cleaning the appliance.

The vacuum cleaner and plastic acces-

sories can be cleaned with a commercial

Do not use a scourer, glass-cleaning

agent or all-purpose cleaning

Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in

The dust compartment can, if necessary,

be cleaned with a second vacuum cleaner

or simply wiped with a dry cloth or dusting

Subject to technical modifications

Replacement filter pack VZ52AFP2

dust bags self sealing bags

1 Microsan exhaust filter

.dust-bag-siemens.com

HEPA filter (Class H12) VZ151HFB Recommended for allergy sufferers.

Ensures very clean exhaust air.

Replace once a year.

Typ P / Product code 462587

brush VZ102TBB All-in-one brushing and vacuum cleaning of shallow-

pile rugs and carpets and for all hard floor coverings.

Especially suitable for removing animal hair. The brush

roll is driven by the suction air flow. No separate

electrical connection is needed.

Floor nozzle VZ082BD Adjustable floor nozzle, suitable for carpets and hard

String remover (1/2) and polishing attachment (3)

are available from customer services.

String remover (1): Product code 188565

directive 93/68/CEE).

91/263/CEE, 92/31/CEE e 93/68/CEE).

ninger (fliser, parket, etc.)

Separe e coloque as embalagens

devido a cabelos enrolados, ambas as

89/336/EWG (91/263/EWG, 92/31/EWG

89/336/EWG (Á‡ÏÂÌÂÌÓ Ì‡ RL

dulapurilor, profilelor µ.a.m.d.

(cum ar fi de ex. ghips, ciment, µ.a.m.d.),

89/336/EWG (Á¥ Áϥ̇ÏË Ú‡

‰ÓÔÓ‚ÌÂÌÌflÏË RL 91/263/EWG,

92/31/EWG Ú‡ 93/68/EWG), 73/23/EWG

*153154155AE 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.

FR Conditions de garantie

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European

Directive 2002/96/EG 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.

"Cet appareil est marqué selon la directive européenne

electronic equipment - WEEE).

(waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE).

electronic equipment – WEEE).

electronic equipment - WEEE).

electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE).