VCC 3870 A - Vacuum Cleaner GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VCC 3870 A GRUNDIG

Always keep hair, clothing and any other utensils away from the appliance during operation in order to prevent injury and damages.

The appliance is designed for domestic use only. Claims on the guarantee are not valid if the appliance is used for indus- trial or commercial purposes.

Observe these instructions in order to prevent damage to the appliance or danger arising from improper use. Keep them in a safe place.

Do not use on wet surfaces and do not attempt to use it on wet objects.

Do not use the appliance in wet surroundings.

Do not use the appliance with wet hands.

This appliance is designed for vacuuming dust and dust particles. Do not at- tempt to use it on large ob- jects which could block the appliance and damage it.

Do not use it on cigarette stubs, ash from a fireplace or matches. This could cause a fire.

This appliance is not designed for cleaning people or animals.

Do not insert any foreign ob- jects into the suction intake. Always keep the suction intake free of all objects.

Do not stand the appliance up- right while you are cleaning.

Do not roll the appliance over the power cord.

Do not pull the power cord round sharp edges and do not squash it.

If you move the appliance to another room, always discon- nect the power cord and carry the appliance by the handle.

Never move the appliance by pulling on the power cord.

Change the filter when neces- sary.

Only use original GRUNDIG accessories when exchanging parts.

Check if the mains voltage on the rating label corresponds to your local mains supply. The only way to disconnect the ap- pliance from the mains is to pull out the plug.

Always pull out the power cord before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance on the appli- ance.

Whenever possible, insert the power cord plug directly into the socket. Avoid using exten- sion cables or multipoint con- nectors.

For additional protection, this appliance should be connected to a household residual current device with a maximum rating of 30 mA. Consult your electri- cian for advice.

Pull out the power plug after use. Do not disconnect the plug by pulling on the cable.

Do not close any doors on top of the power cord.

Never use the appliance if it or the power cord is visibly damaged. This also applies if the appliance has accidentally become wet. Please contact your specialist dealer if this is the case.

Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet all the appli- cable safety standards; thus if the appliance or the power cord is damaged, it must be re- placed by the dealer, a service centre or a similarly qualified and authorised service person to avoid any danger arising. Faulty or unqualified repair work may cause danger and risk to the user.

Keep the appliance away from children.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervi- sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the haz- ards involved. SAFETY ___________________________________18 ENGLISH Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Do not dismantle the appli- ance under any circumstances. No warranty claims are accepted for damage resulting from improper handling.

The vacuum cleaner is very powerful; thus before plugging the cord into the wall socket, make sure the switch is in the ‘off’ position. Hold the vacuum cleaner firmly when starting and while using it.

If the inlet, hose or telescopic tube is blocked, switch off the vacuum cleaner and remove the blockages before re-start- ing the vacuum cleaner.

Washing filters improves vac- uum performance. Make sure all the filters are completely dry before inserting back into the vacuum cleaner. Caution The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason, the vacuum cleaner should over- heat, the thermostat will auto- matically turn the unit off. Should this occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner from the wall socket. Remove the dirt container and empty. Clean the filters. Allow the cleaner to cool for approxi- mately 1 hour. Continue operat- ing the appliance by inserting the power plug into the wall socket and switching it back on. If the appliance does not start, wait another 30 minutes and repeat the above-mentioned steps. SAFETY ___________________________________19 ENGLISH

AT A GLANCE _____________________________

Dear Customer, Congratulations on the purchase of your new GRUNDIG Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner VCC 3870

Please read the following user notes carefully to en- sure you can enjoy your quality GRUNDIG prod- uct for many years to come. A responsible approach! GRUNDIG focuses on contractually agreed social working conditions with fair wages for both internal em- ployees and suppliers, as well as on the efficient use of raw materials with continual waste reduction of several tonnes of plastic each year – and availabil- ity of at least 5 years for all accessories. For a future worth living. Grundig. EPA E12-Filter EPA E12 stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air. EPA E12 filters are particulate air filters, which filter more than 99.9% of all dust particles larger than

0.1 to 0.3 micrometres out of the air. Viruses, respi-

rable dusts, mite eggs and mite excrement, pollen, smoke particles, asbestos, bacteria, diverse toxic dusts and aerosols are removed from the air. Controls and parts See the figure on page 3.

Parquet/carpet brush parking hook

Brush adjustment latch

High performance parquet/carpet brush

Telescopic tube adjustment latch

Crevice tool RECYCLED & RECYCLABLE PAPER20 ENGLISH This symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed with other household was- tes at the end of its service life. Used device must be returned to offical 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 puchased. Each household per- forms important role in recovering and recycling of old appliance. Appropriate disposal of used appli- ance helps prevent potential negative consequen- ces for the environment and human health. 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. Package information Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispo- se of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packa- ging material collection points designated by the local authorities. Technical data Supply voltage : 220-240 V

, 50-60 Hz Power : 800 W Operating radius : 7.5 m Rights to make technical and design changes are reserved. Usage areas of accessories Upholstery tool: Curtains, cushions, sofas and upholstery fabrics. Dust brush: Suitable for cleaning the curtains, and sensitive and fragile objects. Crevice tool: Hard-to-reach areas and narrow gaps. Cleaning and care Switch off and unplug the appliance ,before cle- aning it. Warning

Never use gasoline, solvent, abrasive cleaning agents, metal objects or hard brushes to clean the appliance. Storage

If you do not intend to use the appliance for a long time, store it carefully.

Unplug the appliance.

Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. Handling and transportation

During handling and transportation, carry the appliance in its original packaging. The packa- ging of the appliance protects it against physi- cal damages.

Do not place heavy loads on the appliance or on the packaging. The appliance may get da- maged.

Dropping the appliance may render it non-ope- rational or cause permanent damage. Compliance with the WEEE Directive and Disposing 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 equip- ment (WEEE). INFORMATION ___________________________21

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