PCBS 3110 - Vacuum Cleaner ProfiCare - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PCBS 3110 ProfiCare

Instruction Manual Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance. Symbols in this Instruction Manual Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the appliance:

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not t for commercial use.

• Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

• Always switch off the appliance and pull the mains plug out of the socket (pull the mains plug, not the cable) when you are not using the appliance, attaching acces- sories, for cleaning or in the event of a fault.

• Do not operate the appliance without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the appliance off. Remove the plug from the socket.

• The appliance and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the appliance must not be used.

• Use only original spare parts.

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

Do not allow small children to play with the plastic foil. There is a danger of suffocation! Special Safety Precautions for this Appliance

• Do not repair the appliance by yourself. Always contact an au- thorized technician. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be re- placed by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca- pabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.PC-BS3110_IM 06.10.22

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Do not suck up liquids!

• Do not suck up hot ashes or pointed or sharp objects!

• Do not use the appliance in damp rooms!

• Never use without the lter. Check that the lter is inserted cor- rectly!

• Keep hair, clothing and body parts away from the vacuum nozzle during use!

• Keep the vacuum cleaner away from sources of heat like radia- tors, ovens, etc.! Unpacking the Appliance

1. Remove the appliance from its packaging.

2. Remove both protection parts from the bottom of the

3. Check the delivery scope for completeness.

4. Check the appliance for any transport damage, in order

to prevent hazards. NOTE: In case of any transport damage, contact your dealer immediately. Do not use a damaged appliance! Overview of the Components / Scope of Delivery 1 Air slide 2 Handle 3 Suction hose 4 Hose connection 5 On / off switch 6 Carrying handle 7 Dust collector release button 8 Cable-winding button 9 Suction power control 10 Ventilation grill lock (outlet lter) 11 Positioning aid 12 Dust container 13 Dust collector base plate 14 Connection head of the vacuum hose 15 Carpet / hard oor selector 16 Floor nozzle (with hook (not shown)) 17 Telescopic suction tube 18 Parquet brush 19 Combined crevice and brush nozzl Start-up

• Insert the connection head of the suction hose into the hose connection of the appliance. Tighten the connection header anticlockwise.

• To release the hose again, turn the connecting header clockwise.

• Insert the vacuum tube into the handle if required.

• Then assemble the oor nozzle and / or the accessories. To detach the nozzle attachments from the suction pipe, pull them off by turning them slightly. Nozzle Attachments Floor Nozzle (16) The oor nozzle features castors for easier movement. You can clean smooth surfaces and carpets with the oor nozzle.

• Adjust the brushes outwards or inwards using the lever (15). Best use of the appliance depends on the texture of the oor covering. We recommend the following use:

• Use with brushes: For vacuuming smooth oors and carpets with a shallow pile Parquet Brush (18) For gentle cleaning of sensitive hard oors like parquet, laminate, tiles, etc. Crevice and Brush Nozzle (19) NOTE: Folding “2 in 1” nozzle When this is folded together it can be used as a groove nozzle. If you would like to use the brush nozzle, pull the brush section in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

• Crevice nozzle: For vacuuming dirt from corners, joints and small gaps.

• Brush nozzle: For removing dirt gently from slits in upholstery and mat- tresses. Also suitable for removing dust from sensitive surfaces such as furniture or curtains. Telescopic Suction Pipe (17) The length of the telescopic suction pipe can be adjusted individually:

1. Loosen the locking mechanism by

sliding and holding the button in the direction of the arrow marking.

2. Extract one tube from the other to the

3. Release the button in order to lock the

connection. Mains Cable Pull the mains cable from the cable compartment. The cable compartment is located at the back of the appliance below. CAUTION:

• Pull out the cable up to the maximum length indicated with the yellow mark.

• Never pull the cable out up to the red mark as the cable winding can be damaged. NOTE: If the red mark is visible, pull in the cable with the help of the cable winding button back to the yellow mark. Electrical Connection

• Before connecting the plug to the wall socket, check whether the mains voltage is correct. Refer to the infor- mation on the rating plate of the appliance.

• Connect the appliance to a certied wall socket only. Using the Appliance

1. Insert the mains plug into a correctly installed power

2. Turn the appliance on by the on / off switch by pressing

4. Adjust the suction power with the suction power control.

5. Vacuum at a steady speed. There is no need to exert

pressure. NOTE: Pay attention to the range that can be covered with the cable length! Air Slide Open the air slide on the hose handle in order to regulate the airow or to clear any particles sticking to the nozzle. Switching Off and Winding Up the Mains Cable

1. Turn the vacuum cleaner off by the on / off switch and

remove the plug from the socket.

2. Keep the plug in your hand.

3. Press the cable winding button and guide the cable. Hold

the cable to avoid wrapping. Maintenance Emptying the Dust Collector Empty the dust collector once the collected dirt reaches the MAX marking.

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket.

2. Disconnect the hose from the hose connection.

3. Press the button (7) to release the dust collector. Re-

the latch on the dust collector to open the base plate.

5. Then close the base plate again.

6. Attach the dust collector to the appliance. First position

it at the bottom of the appliance and then secure it with the hook on top.

7. Check that the position of the dust collector is secure by

briey lifting the appliance at its carrying handle. Filters Your appliance features 4 lters. The common dust bag system has been replaced by a transparent dust collector. The higher ow speed of the collector allows for heavy dirt and smallest oating particles to be separated from the “sucked-in air”. It is thus not necessary to buy dust bags. The lters must be cleaned regularly.PC-BS3110_IM 06.10.22

• Never wash the lter in the washing machine.

• Do not use a hairdryer for drying.

• Only use the appliance after the lters have been installed correctly. Proceed as follows to remove, clean and reinstall the lter insert:

1. Empty the dust collector as described previously.

NOTE: The markings “ ” and “ ” are imprinted on the right side of the dust container.

4. Remove the coarse dirt lter from the dust collector. To

do this, reach into the recesses of the lter and remove it by pulling it upwards.

5. Use a brush to clean the lters. In case of heavy stain-

ing, clean the lters under running water.

6. Let the lters air-dry completely before retting them!

7. Wipe the dust collector with a damp cloth and then wipe

it dry. NOTE: If moisture gets into the rubber seal of the base plate, carefully remove the seal and dry it as well as the base plate. Replace the seal.

8. Put the coarse dirt lter back into the collector. Make

sure that the guides are seated in the openings. NOTE: The recesses are made in such a way that the guides t in one position only. This prevents incorrect assembly.

9. Insert the foam insert into the ne dust lter. The smooth

side must be visible. Place the ne dust lter onto the coarse dirt lter.

10. Put the lid back on the dust collector. The guides must

t into the openings. Press it gently and turn it clockwise until it clicks into position. NOTE: The recesses are made in such a way that the guides t in one position only. This prevents incorrect assembly. Check the correct t of the cover. The attened side of the handle must t over the hose connector.

11. Fit the dust collector in the appliance.

Outlet Filter The appliance is also equipped with an outlet lter. It is located on the back of the unit next to the parking aid.

2. Remove the lter insert and clean it. You can brush out

3. Reinsert the lter. The guide eyes have to point up-

4. Put the ventilation grille back on the appliance. Observe

the guide lugs. The ventilation grid must engage audibly. Cleaning

• Pull the mains plug out of the socket before cleaning or main- taining the appliance.

• Under no circumstances should you immerse the appliance in water for cleaning purposes. Otherwise this might result in an electric shock or re. CAUTION:

• Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.

• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents. Clean the housing with a soft, dry cloth without additives. Storage

• Let the appliance cool down completely.

• Wind the cable completely.

• Please insert the hook of the oor nozzle into the parking assistant on the rear of the appliance.PC-BS3110_IM 06.10.22

Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy The appliance does not work. The appliance is not connected to mains power. Check the connection to the mains. Check the position of the switch. Weak suction power. The suction power is set too low. Check the position of the control. The dust collector is full. Empty the dust collector. Weak suction power. The lters are dirty. Clean the lters as described under “Maintenance”. CAUTION: Restart operation only with dry lters. There is a foreign body in the suction tube or the nozzle. Check the accessories for foreign bodies. Technical Data Model:..................................................................PC-BS 3110 Power supply:.....................................220 – 240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz Power consumption: .....................................................700 W Protection class: ................................................................... Net weight: ....................................................... approx. 4.1 kg The right to make technical and design modications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved. This appliance has been tested according to all applicable, current CE directives and built according to the latest safety regulations. Disposal Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol Protect our environment: do not dispose of elec- trical equipment in the domestic waste. Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal. This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of re-utilisation of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority. Your dealer and contractual partner is also obliged to take back the old appliance free of charge.PC-BS3110_IM 06.10.22