VS08GP1269 - Vacuum Cleaner SIEMENS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VS08GP1269 SIEMENS

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.

Your vacuum cleaner en 1 Suction hose 2 ON/OFF button 3 Change filter indicator 4 Exhaust filter* 5 Parking aid 6 Frame for exhaust filter 7 Suction adjustment 8 Exhaust grille latch 9 Exhaust grille 10 Dust compartment cover 11 Power cord 12 Parking aid (on unit underside) 13 Motor protection filter 14 Filter bracket 15 dust bag 16 Adjustable floor tool* with locking collar 17 Accessory holder 18 Combination tool 19 Dust compartment handle 20 Telescopic tube with adjusting sleeve and unlatching sleeve 21 Hose handle *Depending on equipment level

Insert the suction hose connector into the suction opening until it engages. Push the handle into the telescopic tube until it engages. Setting up

Push the telescopic tube into the connecting piece of the floor nozzle until it engages. Press the adjusting sleeve in the direction of the arrow and adjust the telescopic tube to the length required.8 Setting up

Take the mains plug, pull the mains cable to the required length and insert the plug in a wall socket. To switch your vacuum cleaner on and off, press the On/Off key in the direction of the arrow. Fasten the accessory holder to the suction pipe and insert the combination tool from above. CLICK!9 Setting up

You have bought an extremely powerful device. The highest suction setting is therefore only recommended for heavily soiled, durable carpeted and hard floors. Use the suction adjuster to infinitely adjust the suction to the required level. Low suction range: For vacuuming delicate fabrics, e.g. curtains. Moderate suction range: For cleaning carpets and when there is little dirt. High suction range: For vacuuming durable floor coverings, hard floors and for heavily soiled surfaces. Turbo range: For vacuuming stubborn dirt and very heavily soiled surfaces. min max10 Adjusting the floor nozzle: For cleaning rugs and carpets => For cleaning hard floors => Vacuuming

Vacuuming with accessories Remove the combination tool upwards out of the accessory holder. a)Crevice nozzle For vacuuming in crevices and corners. For difficult-to-reach places, the combination tool can be extended in two stages by pulling out the crevice nozzle like a telescope. Pull out the crevice nozzle in two stages until it audibly clicks into place. The crevice nozzle can be pushed back together by releasing the telescopic locks (press in the direction of the arrow). b)Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstered furniture, curtains, etc. c)Hard furnishings brush For window frames, cabinets, profiles, etc. Fold up the upholstery nozzle in the direction of the arrow. The brush ring is extended by turning in the direction of the arrow. The brush ring must be turned back in and the upholstery nozzle folded back up before the combination tool is inserted into the accessory holder. CLICK! CLICK!

c11 When you stop cleaning for a moment, you can use the parking aid at the back of the vacuum cle- aner. Slide the plastic lug on the nozzle connector into the groove at the back of the vacuum cleaner. Vacuuming en12 To store or transport the vacuum cleaner, you can use the parking aid on the cleaner’s underside. Place the vacuum cleaner upright. Slide the plastic lug on the floor nozzle into the groove no the unit underside. To remove the suction hose, press the two lugs together and pull the hose out. Switch the vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power cord from the mains. Tug the power cord and let go. The cable then rewinds automatically. To reactivate or deactivate the cable brake, quickly tug the power cord. When the work is done en13 When the work is done

To release the connection, press the unlatching sleeve and pull the handle out. To release the connection, press the unlatching sleeve and pull the telescopic tube out. To adjust the length of the telescopic tube, press the adjusting sleeve in the direction of the arrow and adjust the tube to the required length.14 Place a new dust bag in the holder and close the dust bag compartment cover.

Caution: The dust bag compartment cover will only close when the dust bag, textile filter or dust collector has been inserted. If the dust bag change indicator continues to light up after the dust bag has been changed, please check whether the nozzle, pipe or vacuum hose are obstructed. Replacing the dust bag If the dust bag change indicator lights up brightly and uniformly when the nozzle is lifted from the floor and the vacuum is on its highest setting, you should change the dust bag, 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. Turn the dust compartment locking lever in the direction of the arrow to open the dust compartment cover. Seal the dust bag by pulling the sealing strip and then remove it. For increased uptake of dust, even if the dust bag is already part-full, we recommend the use of replacement filter type VZ41AFP. Changing the filter en15 Replacing the HEPA filter The HEPA filter should be replaced once a year. Press the locking tab in the direction of the arrow to unlatch the exhaust grille and open it. Release the Hepa filter by moving the locking lever in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning the motor protection filter The motor protection filter should be cleaned at regular intervals by tapping it or washing it out. Open the dust compartment cover. Remove the motor protection filter in the direction of the arrow. Empty the motor protection filter by tapping it. If the motor protection filter is very dirty, wash it out. Leave the filter to dry for at least 24 hours. After cleaning, insert the motor protection filter into the appliance until it engages and close the dust bag compartment lid. Changing the filter en16 Changing the dust bags and filters

Insert the new Hepa filter and clip into place. Close the exhaust grille. Always switch the vacuum cleaner off 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 plasticcleaner. Do not use abrasive, glass or all-purpose cleaners. 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 a dry cloth or dusting brush. Subject to technical changes. Care

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 micro-hygiene filter.17 Optional extra en Replacement filter pack VZ41AFP Contains: 4 dust bags self sealing bags 1 Microsan exhaust filter http://www .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 468264 TURBO-UNIVERSAL

brush VZ102TBB All-in-one brushing and vacuum cleaning of shal- low-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 floors.18 Spare parts en String remover (1/2) and polishing attachment (3) are available from customer services. String remover (1): Product code 188565 String remover (2): Product code 184773 Polishing attachment (3): Product code 482209