VSZ4GP12CH - Vacuum Cleaner SIEMENS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VSZ4GP12CH SIEMENS

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Gerätebeschreibung

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1 Adjustable floor tool with locking collar*
2 Hard-floor brush*
3 TURBO-UNIVERSAL ^® brush for floors*
4 Telescopic tube with adjusting sleeve*
5 Suction pipe*
6 Hose handle*
7 Flexible hose
8 Hard furnishings brush*
9 Upholstery nozzle*
10 Crevice nozzle*
11 Multi-purpose nozzle*

12 Parking aid
13 Power cord
14 Exhaust filter*
15 On/off button with electronic suction regulator*
16 Motor protection filter, washable
17 Storage aid (on underside of unit)
18 Dust bag
19 Dust bag compartment lid
20 Carrying handles (on the front and back)
21 Dust bag change indicator*
22 Exhaust grille

*Dependent on model purchased

Replacement parts and accessories

A Replacement filter pack

■ Filter type G (VZ41AFG)
■ For best performance: Gplus (VZ41GPLUS)

Contents:

4 filter bags with seal

1 micro-hygiene filter

http://www.siemens.com/dust-bag

B Textile filters (permanent filters) VZ10TFG

Reusable bag with Velcro(R) fastener.

C Hepa filter VZ153HFB

Additional filter for cleaner exhaust air.

Recommended for allergy sufferers. Replace once a year.

D Micro-active carbon filter VZ192MAF

Combination of micro filter and active carbon filter.

Combats unpleasant odours. Replace twice a year.

Replace carbon filter frame with micro filter frame.

Please note!

It is not possible to combine a Hepa filter and a Microactive carbon filter.

E TURBO-UNIVERSAL ^® brush for upholstery VZ46001

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 suction air flow of the vacuum cleaner.

No separate electrical connection is needed.

F TURBO-UNIVERSAL ^® brush for floors VZ102TBB

All in one brushing and vacuuming of shallow pile rugs and carpets and all hard floor coverings. Especially suitable for picking up pet hair. The brush roller is driven by the suction air flow of the vacuum cleaner.

No separate electrical connection is needed.

G Hard-floor brush VZ123HD

For vacuuming hard floors (parquet flooring, tiles, terracotta, etc.)

Congratulations on your purchase of a Siemens VSZ4 vacuum cleaner.

This instruction manual describes various VSZ4 models, which means that some of the equipment features and functions described may not be available on your model.

You should only use original Siemens 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.

■ 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.

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Before using for the first time

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Push the handle onto the flexible hose until it engages.

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Push the crevice nozzle and upholstery nozzle back into the accessories holder as illustrated.

Setting up

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a) Push the flexible tube adapter into the air intake opening in the vacuum cleaner lid until it engages

b) To remove the flexible hose, press the two lugs together and pull the tube out.

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a) Connect together the handle and vacuuming/telescopic tube.

b) Push the handle into the telescopic tube until it engages. Press on the locking collar and pull out the telescopic tube to disconnect.

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a) Insert the suction pipe into the floor tool adapter.

b) Push the telescopic tube straight into the connecting piece of the floor tool until it engages.

Press on the locking collar and pull out the telescopic tube to disconnect.

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a) Connect the suction pipes together.

b) Release the telescopic tube by moving the adjusting sleeve/sliding switch in the direction of the arrow and adjust the tube to the required length.

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Holding the power cord by the plug, pull out the required length and plug the plug into the mains socket.

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- Your appliance is fitted with a pop-out control button.

■ To switch on the appliance, press the control button in the direction of the arrow down to the stop and release. This will release and extend the controller.

■ To switch off the appliance, press the control button in again down to the stop. This will leave the control button retracted in the appliance.

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Figure 9 Controlling the suction level

a) The required suction level can be set to any level required by turning the control knob in the direction of the arrow.

Low suction range

(1 bar on the indicator lights up)

For vacuuming delicate fabrics, e.g. curtains.

Medium suction range

(2 bars on the indicator light up)

For daily vacuuming of lightly soiled floors.

High suction range

(all 3 bars on the indicator light up)

For vacuuming durable floor coverings, hard floors and for heavily soiled surfaces.

b) Depending on the type of floor covering, the suction level is adjusted automatically once the control button is turned beyond the retention point.

All three bars on the indicator light up. You can then use the bar display to check the suction level setting.

! Caution: delicate materials such as curtains must not be vacuumed using the automatic setting.

Vacuuming

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Adjusting the floor tool:

■ Rugs and carpets =>

■ Hard floors =>

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Remove the upholstery nozzle and crevice nozzle from the accessories holder as illustrated.

Figure 12uuming 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.

c) Hard furnishings brush

For cleaning window frames, cabinets, mouldings, etc.

d) Hard-floor brush

For vacuuming hard floor coverings (tiles, parquet flooring, etc.)

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After use, push the crevice nozzle and upholstery nozzle back into the accessories holder as indicated.

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.

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You can use the parking aid on the back of the vacuum cleaner if you wish to stop vacuuming for a short time. Once you have switched off the vacuum cleaner, slide the catch on the floor tool into the recess on the rear of the appliance.

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The appliance can also be carried using the carrying handle when vacuuming steps, for example.

When the work is done

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Unplug the vacuum cleaner.

Tug the power cord briefly and let go. The cable then rewinds automatically.

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To store/ 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 appliance.

Changing the dust bag and filters

Replacing the dust bag

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a) If the dust bag change indicator is completely yellow when the floor tool is lifted from the floor and the highest suction power is selected, the dust bag must be changed, even if it is not yet 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.

b) The handle can easily be detached from the hose to remove blockages.

Figure 19ening the lid

■ Press the control button down to the stop and leave it retracted in the appliance.

■ Caution: Only open the lid with the control button

retracted.

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

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a) Seal the dust bag by pulling the sealing strip and remove the bag.

b) Slide the new dust bag into the holder to the stop.

! Caution: the lid will only close if a dust bag has been ● inserted.

Cleaning the motor protection filter

The motor protection filter should be cleaned regularly by knocking out the dirt or rinsing it out.

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■ Open the dust bag compartment lid (see Figure 19).
■ 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 out.
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 micro-hygiene filter

This should be replaced with every replacement filter pack

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■ Open the dust bag compartment lid (see Figure 19).
■ Release the filter holder by moving the locking lever in the direction of the arrow.
■ Remove the micro-hygiene filter. Insert the new micro-hygiene filter into the vacuum cleaner.
- Insert the filter holder into the vacuum cleaner and clip into place.

Replacing the micro active carbon filter

If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a micro active carbon filter, this should be replaced every six months.

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■ Open the dust bag compartment lid (see Figure 19).
■ Release the filter holder by moving the locking lever in the direction of the arrow.
■ Remove the micro active carbon filter.
■ Insert the new micro active carbon filter.
■ Insert the filter holder into the vacuum cleaner and clip into place.

Replacing the HEPA filter

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

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■ Open the dust bag compartment lid (see Figure 19).
■ Release the Hepa filter by moving the locking lever in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the vacuum cleaner.
■ Insert the new HEPA filter and clip into place.

If you have used the vacuum cleaner for vacuuming fine dust particles, clean the motor protection filter and, if necessary, replace micro hygiene filter, the micro active carbon filter or Hepa filter.

Care

Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the power cord from the mains before cleaning the appliance. The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be cleaned with a commercial plastic cleaner.

Do not use a scourer, glass-cleaning agent or all-purpose cleaning product. Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water.

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

Subject to technical modifications.

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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.

FR Conditions de garantie

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