VSZ61240 - Vacuum Cleaner SIEMENS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VSZ61240 SIEMENS

6 Handle* 7 Flexible hose 8 Power display 9 Bag change indicator 10 Display element 11 Electronic power controller 12 Upholstery nozzle 13 Crevice nozzle 14 Hard furnishings brush 15 Opening button for other accessories 16 Cover 17 Exhaust filter 18 ON/OFF button 19 Parking aid 20 Power cord 21 Motor protection filter 22 Storage aid (on underside of unit) 23 filter bag 24 Opening button for appliance lid *Dependent on model 6* 79

4*9 Congratulations on your purchase of a Siemens VSZ6 vacuum cleaner. This instruction manual describes various VSZ6 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. The appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years and by persons with reduced phy-sical, sensory or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and the have under-stood the potential dangers of using the appli-ance. Children must never play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance must never be carried out by children without supervision. 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.). en10 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. Fold out the picture pages. Before using for the first time Figure Push the handle onto the flexible hose until it engages. Setting up Figure a)Push the flexible hose adapter into the opening on the vacuum cleaner until it engages. b)To remove the flexible hose, press the release buttons and pull the hose out. Figure a)Connect the handle and the telescopic tube together. b)Push the handle into the telescopic tube until it engages. Press on the locking collar and pull out the telescopic tube to disconnect. Figure a)Connect the floor tool and the telescopic tube together. b)Push the telescopic tube into the connecting piece of the floor tool until it engages. Press on the locking collar and pull out the telescopic tube to disconnect. Figure To adjust the length of the telescopic tube, adjust the adjusting sleeve/sliding switch in the direction of the arrow and adjust the tube to the required length. Figure Take the mains plug, pull the power cord to the required length and insert the plug into a socket. Figure Press the ON/OFF button in the direction of the arrow to switch on your vacuum cleaner.

en11 Vacuuming Figure a) The required suction level can be infinitely adjusted by turning the control knob in the direction of the arrow.

Moderate suction range: For daily cleaning on lightly soiled areas.

High suction range: For vacuuming durable floor coverings, hard floors and heavily soiled surfaces. b)Automatic mode: In the automatic setting, the suction is automatically adjusted to the type of floor covering.

Caution: delicate materials such as curtains must not be vacuumed using the automatic setting. Figure Adjusting the floor tool: a)For vacuuming rugs and carpets => b)For vacuuming hard floors => Caution! Floor tools are subject to a certain amount of wear, depending on the type of hard floors you have (e.g. rough, rustic tiles). Therefore, you must check the underside of the floor tool at regular intervals. Worn undersides of floor tools may have sharp edges that can damage sensitive hard floors, such as parquet or linoleum. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage caused by worn floor tools. Turbo brush If your appliance is equipped with a turbo brush, please consult the accompanying instruction manual for notes on its use and maintenance. Other accessories that you do not need can be stored easily in the accessories compartment of the appliance lid. Figure When the opening button is pressed, the lid of the accessories compartment opens automatically. Take out the required accessories. Figure After removal, close the lid of the accessories compartment and engage the catch.

Dependent on model Figure Vacuuming with accessories (attach to handle or suction pipe as required) a)Crevice nozzle For cleaning crevices and corners b)Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstered furniture, curtains, etc. c)Hard furnishings brush For vacuuming picture frames, books, furniture requiring particular care, etc. Hard-floor brush Figure For vacuuming hard floor coverings (tiles, parquet flooring, etc.) Cleaning the hard-floor brush Figure a)Vacuum from below to clean the brush. b)Cut through threads and hairs wound round the rollers using scissors. Vacuum threads and hairs with the crevice nozzle. Figure Once you have switched off the vacuum cleaner, you can use the parking aid on the back of the vacuum cleaner if you wish to stop vacuuming for a short time. To do this, slide the catch on the floor tool into the groove on the back of the vacuum cleaner. Figure The appliance can also be carried using the carrying handle when vacuuming stairs, for example. When the work is done Figure

Unplug the vacuum cleaner.

Briefly pull the power cord and release. The cord rewinds automatically. Figure 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 catch on the floor tool into the groove on the underside of the appliance.

en12 Replacing the micro-hygiene filter Figure

Open the bag compartment lid (see Figure 20).

Release the filter holder by pressing the locking tab in the direction of the arrow

Remove the foam filter and micro-hygiene filter. Insert the new micro-hygiene filter and foam filter into the filter holder.

Insert the filter holder into the vacuum cleaner and clip into place. Replacing the HEPA filter Figure

Open the bag compartment lid (see Figure 20).

Release the HEPA filter by pressing the locking tab in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the appliance.

Insert the new HEPA filter and clip into place. If you have used the vacuum cleaner for fine dust particles, clean the motor protection filter by knocking out the dirt and, if necessary, replace the micro- hygiene filter, activated carbon filter or HEPA filter. Care Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and pull out the mains plug before cleaning the vacuum cleaner. 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. 24* 23* Changing the bag Replacing the bag Figure If the bag change indicator is permanently lit when the floor tool is lifted from the floor and the highest suction setting is selected, the filter bag must be replaced even if it is still not full. In this case it is essential to change the bag due to the type of dust which has been vacuumed. First check that the nozzle, suction pipe and flexible hose are not blocked, as this would also lead to the bag change indicator being triggered. Figure

When the opening button is pressed, the appliance lid is raised slightly. Reach underneath the lid and open in the direction of the arrow until the lid engages in the open position. Figure a)Seal the filter bag by pulling the locking tab and then remove it. b)Insert a new filter bag into the holder and close the bag compartment lid.

Caution: the lid will only close when the filter bag is inserted. Cleaning the motor protection filter The motor protection filter should be cleaned regularly by knocking out the dirt and rinsing. Figure

Open the bag compartment lid (see Figure 20). Release the motor protection filter from the catch and remove 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, insert the motor protection filter into the appliance and close the bag compartment lid.

en13 Replacement filter pack Filter type GXXL (VZ41AFGXXL) For best performance: GXXL plus (VZ41GXXLP) Contents: 4 filter bags with seal 1 micro-hygiene filter http://www .dust-bag-siemens.com HEPA filter (class H12) VZ154HFB Recommended for allergy sufferers. Ensures very clean exhaust air. Replace once a year. TURBO-UNIVERSAL