Sphera 20 BSA 2000 - Vacuum Cleaner BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Sphera 20 BSA 2000 BOSCH

deAppliance description 1 Adjustable floor nozzle* 2 Suction pipe* 3 Combination nozzle* 4 Attachment support for the combination nozzle* 5 Telescopic pipe* 6 Locking button / sliding sleeve* 7 Secondary air regulator* 8 Hose grip* 9 Suction hose 10 Furniture brush* 11 Upholstery nozzle* 12 Corner nozzle* 13 Mattress nozzle* 14 Hard floor nozzle* 15 Mains cable 16 On / off switch with electronic suction regulator* 17 Exhaust filter* 18 Parking aid 19 Motor protection filter 20 Storing aid 21 Paper filter 22 Lid 23 Handle 24 Exhaust grid 25 Filter change display* *Depending on version Spare parts and accessories Filament lever (1) and polishing strips (2) can be obtained from the customer services and can also be replaced there

A Replacement filter pack Filter type G (BBZ41FG) For best performance: Gplus (BBZ41GPLUS) Contents: 4 filter bags with seal 1 micro-hygiene filter http:// www.dust-bag-bosch.com B Textile filter (long-term filter) BBZ10TFG Reusable filter with Velcro fastening. C HEPA Filter BBZ8SF1 additional filter for pure exhaust air. Recommended for those with allergies. Replace every year. D TURBO-UNIVERSAL

-upholstery brush BBZ42TB Simultaneously brush and vacuum upholstered furniture, mattresses, car seats, etc.. Particularly suitable for vacuuming animal hair and fur. The brush roller is driven by the suction force of the vacuum cleaner. No electrical connection required. E TURBO-UNIVERSAL

- floor brush BBZ102TBB Simultaneously brush and vacuum short-pile carpets and fitted carpets or any kind of covers. Particularly suitable for vacuuming animal hair and fur. The brush roller is driven by the suction force of the vacuum cleaner. No electrical connection required. F Hard floor nozzle BBZ123HD To vacuum smooth flooring (parquet, tiles, terracotta...). 4en Congratulations on your purchase of a Bosch BSA vacuum cleaner. This instruction manual describes various BSA 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. Please keep this instruction manual in a safe place. If you pass the vacuum cleaner on to someone else, please also pass on this instruction manual. Intended use This vacuum cleaner is intended for domestic use only, 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, you must note the following points. The vacuum cleaner must only be operated with: Manufacturer's original dust bags Manufacturer's original replacement parts, accessories or special accessories Safety information This vacuum cleaner complies with the generally accepted standards of technology and relevant safety regulations. Always observe the information on the rating plate when using the vacuum cleaner and connecting to the power supply. Never use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bag fitted. => This can damage the appliance. Only allow children to use the vacuum cleaner under supervision. This appliance must not be used by children or persons with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or with a lack of experience and knowledge (including children) unless they have been instructed in the use of the appliance by a responsible person. The vacuum cleaner may not be used for: cleaning persons or animals vacuuming up: – hazardous, sharp-edged, hot or red hot 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. Keep suction away from your head when using the handle, nozzles or pipe. => Risk of injury. Stand the appliance on a firm, secure surface when vacuuming. When vacuuming stairs, the appliance must always be lower down than you. In the following cases, stop using the appliance immediately and contact the after-sales service: – if the mains connection cable is damaged. – if you have accidentally vacuumed up some liquid or liquid has entered the inside of the appliance – if the appliance has been dropped. Do not use the power cord to carry the vacuum cleaner. 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, not the power cord. Do not pull the power cord around sharp corners or allow it to become trapped. Unplug the power cord from the mains before carrying out any work on the vacuum cleaner or its accessories. 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 cleaner. Protect the vacuum cleaner from outside weather conditions, moisture and sources of heat. The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on building sites. => Vacuuming up building rubble could damage the appliance. Switch off the appliance when it is not in use. At the end of its life, the appliance should be rendered unusable, then disposed of in an appropriate manner. Plastic bags and films must be kept out of the reach of children before disposal (risk of suffocation). do not pour any flammable substances or substances containing alcohol onto the filters (filter bag, motor protective filter, exhaust filter, etc.). 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 be recycled. Dispose of packaging that is no longer required at an appropriate recycling point. 5Illustration 5* a) Connect the suction hoses. b) Unlock the telescopic pipe and adjust to the desired length by moving the adjusting button / sliding sleeve in the direction of the arrow. Illustration 6* Slide the attachment support on to the combination nozzle and clip on to the suction / telescopic pipe Illustration 7 Take the mains cable by the plug and pull out the desired length and then plug in to the mains socket. Illustration 8 Switch on / off the vacuum cleaner by pressing the on / off button in the direction of the arrow. Illustration 9* a) Set the level of suction by turning the on / off button in the direction of the arrow. b) The suction performance can also be regulated by turning the secondary air regulator in the direction of the arrow.

Secondary air opening open Suction reduced

Secondary air opening closed Maximum suction Suction Illustration 10 Setting the floor nozzle:

fitted carpets and carpets

smooth floors Illustration 11* Vacuuming with accessories (connect to the handle or the suction hose as required) a) Combination nozzle For vacuuming in corners, joins, upholstery, curtains etc. b) Corner nozzle For vacuuming in corners and joins c) Upholstery nozzle For vacuuming upholstery, curtains etc. d) Mattress nozzle For vacuuming mattresses, upholstery etc. e) Hard floor nozzle For vacuuming hard floor surfaces (tiles, parquet etc.) f) Furniture brush To vacuum window frames, cupboards, sections etc.. Illustration 12 When taking brief vacuuming pauses, you can use the parking aid on the back of the appliance. Push the hook on the floor nozzle in to the recess on the back of the appliance. Used vacuum cleaners Used vacuum cleaners still contain many valuable materials. Therefore, please take your used vacuum cleaner to your retailer or recycling centre to be recycled. For current disposal methods, please enquire at your retailer or your local council. Disposal of filters and dust bags Filters and dust bags are made from environmentally friendly materials. As long as they do not contain substances that are not permitted to be disposed of in the household rubbish, you can dispose of them with your normal household rubbish.

Please note The mains socket must be protected by at least a 16 amp fuse. If a fuse should blow when you switch on the appliance, 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 blowing, select the lowest power setting before switching the appliance on, and increase the power only once it is running. Please fold out the picture page Before using for the first time Illustration 1* Push the handle onto the flexible tube and until it engages. Starting up Illustration 2 a) Lock the suction hose supports into the suction opening. b) When removing the suction hose, press together both latches and pull out the hose. Illustration 3* Connect the handle and the suction hose. Illustration 4* a) Connect the floor nozzle and the suction hose. b) Insert the telescopic pipe into the supports of the floor nozzle and secure by turning.

*Depending on version 6Illustration 13 When vacuuming, e.g. stairs, the appliance can also be carried using the two grips. After work Illustration 14 Pull out the mains plug. Pull briefly on the mains cable and then let go (the cable rolls up automatically). Illustration 15 To store / transport the appliance, you can use the storing aid on the underside of the appliance. Stand the appliance up straight. Push the hook on the floor nozzle in to the recess on the underside of the appliance. Changing the filter Replace the dust bag Illustration 16* The filter change display on the lid turns yellow. Illustration 17 Open the covering by pressing the adjusting lever in the direction of the arrow. Illustration 18 a) Close and remove the dust bag by pulling on the cover clips. b) Insert the new dust bag in the holding fixture, up to the stop.

Attention: Cover will only close if a paper filter is inserted! After vacuuming fine dust particles (e.g. cement, plaster, etc.), clean the motor filter and replace the microfilter if necessary. Cleaning the motor protection filter The motor protection filter should be cleaned regularly by knocking out the dirt and rinsing. Illustration 19*

Open the dust bag compartment lid (see Figure 17).

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. Replacing the hygiene microfilter (Omitted on vacuum cleaners which have a HEPA filter). When should I change the filter? Each time a new paper filter pack is fitted. Illustration 20*

Pull out the filter holding fixture and open up.

Dispose of the old hygiene microfilter and insert a new hygiene microfilter.

Slide the filter holding fixture in and close the covering. Cleaning the exhaust filter The exhaust filter should be cleaned regularly by tapping out and rinsing. Illustration 21* Open the dust compartment lid (see Fig. 17). Pull out the filter frame in the direction of the arrow. Tap the dirt out of the exhaust filter. If it is very dirty, the exhaust filter should be rinsed. The filter must then be left to dry for at least 24 hours. Slide the filter frame under the two retaining ribs and push in the direction of the arrow until it engages. Close the dust compartment lid. Maintenance

Before the appliance is cleaned, ensure that it has been switched off and the mains plug removed.

Vacuum cleaners and accessories made of plastic can be cleaned using a general commercial plastic cleaner.

Do not use scouring agents, glass or all-purpose cleaners. Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water!

If necessary, the dust section can be cleaned using another vacuum cleaner, or simply cleaned out using a dry dust cloth / dust brush. Subject to technical change without notice.