VCC 7670 A - Vacuum Cleaner GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VCC 7670 A GRUNDIG

SAFETY _______________________________ Please read this instruction man- ual thoroughly prior to using this appliance! Follow all safety in- structions in order to avoid dam- ages due to improper use! Keep the instruction manual for future reference. Should this ap- pliance be given to a third party, then this instruction manual must also be handed over.

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

The appliance is designed for domestic use only. Claims on the guarantee are not valid if the appliance is used for industrial 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 vac- uuming dust and dust particles. Do not attempt to use it on large objects 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 objects 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 an- other room, always disconnect the power cord and carry the appliance by the handle.

Never move the appliance by pulling on the power cord.

Never operate the appliance without the dust container or fil- ter.

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 electrician for advice.

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

Never use the appliance if it or the power cord is visibly dam- aged. This also applies if the appliance has accidentally be- come wet. Please contact your specialist dealer if this is the case.

Our GRUNDIG Household Ap- pliances meet all the applica- ble safety standards; thus if the appliance or the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the dealer, a service centre or a similarly qualified and au- thorised service person to avoid any danger arising. Faulty or un- qualified 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 ex- perience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and un- derstand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.17ENGLISH SAFETY _______________________________

Do not dismantle the appli- ance under any circumstanc- es. 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-starting 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 rea- son, the vacuum cleaner should over-heat, the thermostat will automatically turn the unit off. Should this occur, unplug the vac- uum cleaner from the wall socket. Remove the dirt container and empty. Clean the filters. Allow the cleaner to cool for approximately 1 hour. Continue operating the appliance by inserting the pow- er plug into the wall socket and switching it back on. If the appli- ance does not start, wait another 30 minutes and repeat the above- mentioned steps.ENGLISH

OVERVIEW Esteemed Customer, Congratulations for purchasing the new VCC 7670 A vacuum cleaner. Please read the following instructions carefully in order to enjoy the use of your product with the GRUNDIG quality for many years. A responsible approach! GRUNDIG aims to provide social working conditions accepted by a contract that presents fair payment for both the employees and suppliers; efficient use of the raw material; reducing plastic waste amount for a few tons each year and ensuring that the accessories produced by it are used for 5 years minimum. For a future worth living. For a good reason. Grundig. Controls and parts See the figure on page 3.

Cable winding button

Opening button for the motor protection filter (MIF) housing

Parquet/carpet brush

Telescopic tube adjustment latch

Suction power adjustment control

Hard floor brushENGLISH 19 Attaching/removing the hose 1 To attach the hose

in the direction of arrow until it is aligned with the housing. ■ The tabs on the hose cap

must be seated correctly. 2 To remove the hose

and pull it. Attaching/removing the telescopic tube 1 Attach the telescopic tube

to remove it. 3 You can extend or shorten the telescopic tube

by sliding the telescopic tube adjustment latch back and forth. Attaching/removing the parquet/carpet brush 1 Attach the telescopic tube

to the parquet/ carpet brush

from the parquet/ carpet brush

to remove it. Adjusting the parquet/carpet brush Perform the following actions on the adjustment latch located on the parquet/carpet brush

■ Use " " position for hard floors and parquet. ■ Use " " position for rugs and carpets. Operation 1 Plug in the appliance after pulling the power plug located at the back of the appliance. Caution

Stop pulling the appliance cable when it comes to the yellow mark located on it. After the yel- low mark the red mark comes. Do not pull any more after reaching the red mark. 2 Press the on/off button

Adjusting the suction power You cans adjust the suction power with the suc- tion power adjustment control

. The more you open the control, the more the suction power will be decreased. Accessories Upholstery tool Suitable for cleaning the floorings, stair steps, inside of the cars, sofas, armchairs etc. Dust brush Suitable for cleaning the curtains, and sensitive and fragile objects. Crevice tool Suitable for cleaning “hard-to- reach” areas including spaces be- tween chairs and furniture. Caution

Do not perform cleaning by using the end part of the handle

was developed for use on hard floors such as tile, ceramic, parquet, wooden floors etc. It prevents potential scratches while cleaning hard floors thanks to its specially-developed soft hair. Switching off the vacuum cleaner and parking feature 1 After using the appliance, switch it off by press- ing the On/off button

and unplug it. 2 Insert the hook of the parquet/carpet brush

into the parking groove located at the rear section of the appliance. OPERATION ______________________________________ENGLISH 21 INFORMATION __________________________________ Switch off and unplug the appliance before cleaning it. Caution

Never use gasoline, solvent, abrasive cleaning agents, metal objects or hard brushes to clean the appliance. Dust indicator If the dust container is full or the hose or the tube is blocked by a large item such as a sock and thus the suction is prevented, the dust indicator next to the on/off button lights red. Caution

If the dust container is empty, this means that a large item (such as a sock) is stuck in the hose or the tube and thus the air flow is blocked. In such cases, switch off the appliance and check the components. Emptying the dust container 1 Press the dust container removal button

and remove the dust container. 2 Push the dust container removal latches lo- cated at the back of the dust container

from both sides. – Open the dust container

cover and empty the container. 3 When you have emptied dust, close the dust container cover

back into its loca- tion. Cleaning the cyclone separator 1 Press the dust container removal button

and open the cover. 3 Remove the motor protection filter (MIF) lo- cated inside. 4 After removing the motor protection filter, you will see the metal handle on the cyclone sepa- rator. Holding this handle, remove the cyclone separator from the dust container

5 Clean the cyclone separator and the dust con- tainer

compartment with a soft brush and wipe them with a damp cloth. Caution

Cyclone separator should not be immersed in water.ENGLISH

Cleaning the Filters Replace your filters at regular intervals according to the frequency of use. It is recommended that you replace the filters every 6 months for average use. While you empty the dust accumulated in the dust container to clean the container, you need to clean the motor protection filter, the foam filter and HEPA filter as well. Warnings

Do not use appliances producing hot air such as hair dryer or heater to dry the filters.

Do not install the filters without completely drying them; otherwise, smell of moisture may occur during use, water can leak from the back of the appliance or the filters may get dam- aged.

Attach the filters into their places after they have dried. Motor protection filter (MIF) This filter is located on the dust container. 1 Press the dust container removal button

3 Remove the motor protection filter by pulling it. INFORMATION __________________________________ 4 After shaking if off, wash it under running water, wring it out gently and leave it to dry (for 24 hours minimum). Foam filter 1 Push down the rear cover opening latch to open the cover. 2 Remove the foam filter behind the cover and wash it.

Foam filter 3 After shaking if off, wash it under running water, wring it out gently and leave it to dry (for 24 hours minimum). HEPA filter 1 Push down the rear cover opening latch to open the cover and remove the HEPA filter by pulling it from its handle. HEPA filter 2 You can wash the filter under running water after shaking it off. 3 If you wash the HEPA filter, dry it at room tem- perature (for 24 hours minimum). Do not use it before ensuring that it is completely dry. 4 For a longer service life, you can clean the HEPA filter by hitting it on a hard surface in- stead of washing it. Thus the dusts accumulated on the HEPA filter will leave the filter as you hit it on a hard floor.ENGLISH 23 INFORMATION __________________________________ Compliance with 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 equipment (WEEE). This symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed with other household wastes 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 performs important role in recovering and recycling of old appliance. Appropriate disposal of used appliance helps prevent potential negative consequences 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 Package of the product is made of recy-clable materials in accordance with our National Legislation. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities. Storage 7If you do not intend to use the appliance for a long time, store it carefully. 7Unplug the appliance. 7Keep the appliance out of the reach of chil-dren. Specifications Power : 800 WSupply voltage : 220-240 V , 50-60 HzFilter : HEPA13Dust container volume : 2.8 LOperating radius : 11 mTechnical and design modification rights are reserved.24 ENGLISH