Athlet BCH65ALL - Vacuum Cleaner BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

Vacuum type	Cordless stick vacuum
Brand	Bosch
Model	Athlet BCH65ALL
Dimensions (H x W x D)	Approx. 1150 x 260 x 150 mm
Weight	Approx. 3.5 kg
Power supply	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging time (first use)	6 hours minimum
Suction power	3 adjustable levels
Charge indicator	LED on device
Sensor Control	Yes, clog indicator light
Electric brush	Yes, removable for cleaning
Included accessories	Upholstery nozzle, crevice tool, accessory adapter, carrying strap, hose with handle
Filter type	External filter unit + cartridge with foam filter and motor protection filter
Filter maintenance	Shake/tap, dry cleaning, machine washable for cartridge (30°C, delicate cycle)
Usage	Household only
Color	Blue/Black
Warranty	Manufacturer warranty (store conditions apply)

Frequently Asked Questions - Athlet BCH65ALL BOSCH

How do I charge the Bosch Athlet BCH65ALL vacuum?

Connect the charging cord to the back of the device, then to a mains socket. The indicator flashes during charging and turns solid blue when fully charged. The first charge takes at least 6 hours.

What does the Sensor Control light mean?

The Sensor Control light flashes red when the external filter unit or filter cartridge needs cleaning. The device automatically switches to power level 1. A solid blue or off light indicates optimal operation.

How do I empty the dust container?

Press the release buttons on the container to remove it. Take out the filter unit, empty the container, and replace the unit. It is recommended to empty after each use or when dust reaches the mark.

How do I clean the filter cartridge?

Remove the filter unit from the container. Unscrew the cartridge cover counterclockwise. Tap the cartridge to clean it. Wash the foam filter separately by hand, let it dry for 24 hours. If the red light persists, the cartridge can be machine washed at 30°C (delicate cycle, low spin).

Can I vacuum liquids with this vacuum?

No, the vacuum is intended for dry dust only. Never vacuum liquids, damp, hot, or flammable substances.

How do I clean the floor brush?

Turn off and unplug the vacuum. Press the release button to remove the rotating brush. Cut any wound threads or hairs with scissors along the groove, then replace the brush.

What accessories are included with the BCH65ALL?

The manual mentions: upholstery nozzle, crevice tool, accessory adapter, carrying strap, and suction hose with handle. Some models may include professional versions.

Can the vacuum be used on carpet?

Yes, thanks to the electric brush. Use power level 2 or 3 for carpets. Level 1 is for hard floors without active brush.

How do I maintain the vacuum?

Clean the device and plastic accessories with a non-abrasive plastic cleaner. Never immerse the vacuum in water. Turn off and unplug before any maintenance.

Where can I find original spare parts?

Bosch recommends using only original spare parts, accessories, and bags to ensure performance and longevity. Contact an authorized service center or retailer to obtain them.

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Intended use

This appliance is intended for domestic use only, not for commercial use. Only use this vacuum cleaner in accordance with the information provided in this instruction manual.

In order to prevent injuries and damage, the vacuum cleaner must not be used for:

■ Vacuuming 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.

Spare parts, accessories, dust bags

Our original spare parts, original (special) accessories and original dust bags are designed to work with the features and requirements of our vacuum cleaners. We therefore recommend that you only use our original spare parts, original (special) accessories and original dust bags. This will ensure that your vacuum cleaner has a long service life and that the quality of its cleaning performance will remain consistently high throughout.

Please note

- Using unsuitable or inferior-quality spare parts, (special) accessories and dust bags can damage your vacuum cleaner. Damage caused by the use of such products is not covered by our guarantee.

Safety information

This vacuum cleaner complies with the recognised rules of technology and the relevant safety regulations.

■ The appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years and by persons with reduced physical, 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 have understood the potential dangers of using the appliance.

■ Children must never play with the appliance.
■ Cleaning and user maintenance must never be carried out by children without supervision.
■ Plastic bags and films must be kept out of the reach of children and disposed of.

= There is a risk of suffocation.

Proper use

■ To charge, only use the charging cable included in the scope of supply.
■ The charging cable must only be connected and operated as specified on the rating plate.
■ The appliance must only be stored and charged indoors.
■ Do not expose the appliance to temperatures below 0 °C or above 40 °C.
■ Never vacuum without the dust bag or dust container, motor protection or exhaust filter.

= This may damage the vacuum cleaner.

• Keep the vacuum cleaner away from your head when using nozzles and tubes. => This could cause injury.
  ■ Do not use a damaged charging cable. Replace it with an original charging cable.
  ■ When disconnecting the charging cable from the mains, pull the plug itself to remove it; do not pull on the power cord.
  ■ Do not pull the charging cable over sharp edges or allow it to become trapped.
  ■ Before carrying out any work on the vacuum cleaner, switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the charging cable and the mains.
  ■ Do not operate the vacuum cleaner if it is damaged.
  ■ If a fault is detected, switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the charging cable and the mains.
  ■ For safety reasons, only authorised after-sales service personnel are permitted to carry out repairs and fit replacement parts to the vacuum cleaner.
  ■ In the following cases, you must stop the appliance immediately and contact the after-sales service:

- If you have accidentally vacuumed up some liquid or liquid has entered the inside of the appliance;

- If the appliance has been dropped and damaged.

■ Protect the vacuum cleaner from outside weather conditions, moisture and sources of heat.
■ Do not pour flammable substances or substances containing alcohol onto the filters (dust bag, motor protection filter, exhaust filter, etc.).
■ The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on construction sites. => Vacuuming up building rubble may damage the appliance.
■ Switch off the appliance when it is not in use.
■ The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum cleaner from being damaged during transportation. We therefore recommend keeping the packaging for the purpose of future transportation.

Batteries

Your appliance is fitted with lithium-ion batteries which, for safety reasons, are only accessible to professional repair specialists.

For battery replacement, please contact your nearest after-sales centre or an authorised specialist dealer.

Information on disposal

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.

■ Old appliances

This appliance contains rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The appliance must therefore only be disposed of by an authorised after-sales service or dealer.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Bosch Athlet vacuum cleaner.

This instruction manual describes various Athlet models, which means that some of the equipment features and functions described may not apply to your model. You should only use original Bosch accessories, which have been specially developed for your vacuum cleaner, in order to achieve the best possible vacuuming results.

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1 Floor tool with electric brush
2 Dust container
3 Dirt container release button
4 Battery charging status indicator
5 Sensor Control indicator
6 Dust container
7 Outer filter unit
8 Filter cartridge with motor protection filter and foam filter
9 Handle
10 On/off switch
11 Charging cable
12 Upholstery nozzle*
13 Crevice nozzle*
14 Professional upholstery nozzle*
15 Professional crevice nozzle*
16 Carrying strap*
17 Accessory adapter*
18 Flexible hose with handle*

Before using your appliance for the first time

Fig. 1

Carefully plug the handle onto the main housing and lock into place.
To release the handle, press the release button and carefully lift the handle upwards to remove it.

Fig. 2

Plug the hand vacuum cleaner into the floor tool and lock into place.
To release the floor tool, press the release button and pull the hand vacuum cleaner out of the tool.

Charging

! Caution: Before using the vacuum cleaner for the first time, the batteries must be charged for at least 6 hours.

Fig. 3

To charge the vacuum cleaner, place it near to a socket. The appliance can be left standing anywhere in the room. Fig. 7
Plug the charging cable into the connection at the rear of the appliance.
Plug the charging cable plug into the socket.
The charging indicator flashes during the charging process.
Once the battery is fully charged, the charging indicator lights up in blue and no longer flashes.
It is normal for the charging cable and hand vacuum cleaner to become hot and not a cause for concern.

Battery charging status indicator

Fig. 4\*

The battery charging status indicator for the appliance corresponds to one of the two following variants:

a) The indicator shows the charging status of the battery.

■ Once the battery is fully charged, the indicator lights up in blue.
When the indicator flashes, the battery must be re-charged.

b) The indicator LEDs show the charging status of the battery.

■ Battery fully charged

■ Battery semi-charged

Battery low

When the final LED flashes, the battery must be re-charged.

Vacuuming

Fig. 5

- Move the on/off button in the direction of the arrow.

Controlling the suction level

Fig. 6

To change the suction power, slide the on/off switch to the desired position:

Power level 1 1

Vacuuming without the electric brush switched on.

For simple cleaning tasks on hard floors and particularly low operating noise.

The appliance achieves the maximum run time at this level.

Power level 2 2

Vacuuming at normal power and with the electric brush switched on.

For normal cleaning tasks on all floors at an average run time.

Power level 3 3

Vacuuming at full power and with the electric brush switched on.

For particularly demanding cleaning tasks on all surfaces (carpets, in particular) and when using an optional accessory. The appliance achieves a shorter run time at this level.

Fig. 7

During short pauses in vacuuming, the appliance can be left standing anywhere in the room. To do this, tilt the vacuum cleaner forwards slightly in the direction of the nozzle.

Caution: When the appliance is left standing, it must be switched off, because if the brush is turning while the appliance is standing still, it could cause damage to the floor covering.

Vacuuming with accessories

Fig. 8\*

a) Plug the accessory adapter into the hand vacuum cleaner and lock into place.
To release the accessory adapter, press the release button and pull out the accessory adapter.
b) Fasten the carrying strap to the handle. When doing so, lay down the appliance; do not rest it on the adapter or the hose.

Fig. 9\*

Fit nozzles as required to the flexible hose with the accessory adapter handle:

●Upholstery nozzle for vacuuming upholstered furniture, curtains, etc.
- Crevice nozzle for vacuuming crevices and corners, etc.

After using the appliance

Fig. 10

Switch off the appliance after vacuuming.

Emptying the dust container

Fig. 11

In order to achieve the best possible vacuuming results, the dust container should be emptied after every use or, at the latest, when dust at one point in the dust container has reached the marking.

We recommend that you not fill the dust container beyond the marking, as this leads to considerable soiling of the filter.

When emptying the dust container, always check how dirty the outer filter unit is and, if necessary, clean it as detailed in the "Cleaning the outer filter unit" instructions. Fig. 16

! Caution: The filter can only be cleaned if the appliance is switched off.
Never vacuum without the outer filter unit and its fitted filter cartridge.

Fig. 12

Using the release button, unlock the dust container and remove it from the appliance.

Fig. 13

Take the filter unit out of the dust container.
Empty the dust container.

Fig. 14

Remove any dirt which may have been lodged underneath the container ejector opening.
- insert the filter unit into the dust container, making sure it is correctly seated.
- insert the dust container in the appliance, so that it 'clicks' audibly into place.

Caution: If you notice any resistance when inserting
the dust container, check that the filter is complete and that the filter unit and dust container are correctly seated.

Filter care

Caution: The filter can only be cleaned if the appli-
ance is switched off.

Your appliance is equipped with a "Sensor Control" function.

This function constantly monitors whether your vacuum cleaner is working at its optimum power level. The indicator light lets you know when you need to clean the filter cartridge, so that the appliance can reach its optimum power level once more.

Fig. 15 Sensor Control

The indicator lights up blue or is off when the aperture is working at its optimum level. Once the indicator turns red and flashes, the outer filter unit and filter cartridge must be cleaned.

The appliance is automatically adjusted to power level 1.

Fig. 16 Cleaning the outer filter unit

The outer filter unit should be cleaned at regular intervals in order to ensure optimum operation of the vacuum cleaner.

• Please switch off the appliance to clean the outer filter unit.
• Remove the dust container from the appliance.

Fig. 12

Take the filter unit out of the dust container. Fig. 13
●Clean the outer filter unit.

a) It is usually sufficient to lightly shake or tap out the whole filter unit when the dust container is emptied in order to dislodge any particles of dirt.
b) If this is not sufficient, you can use a dry cloth to remove dirt particles from the surface.

Fig. 17 Cleaning the filter cartridge

Switch off the appliance.
Remove the dust container from the appliance.

Fig. 12

Take the filter unit out of the dust container. Fig. 13

a) Turn the filter cartridge lid anti-clockwise and remove the filter cartridge from the filter unit.
b) Firstly, clean the filter cartridge by tapping out the dirt.
c) Pull out the foam filter from the motor protection and rinse separately.

Allow the foam filter and motor protection filter to y completely (approx. 24 hours)

d) After fitting the foam filter, insert the filter cartridge into the dust container.
e) Insert the filter cartridge into the filter unit and lock it by turning the lid clockwise.

If, after hand-washing the filter cartridge, the "Sensor Control" indicator flashes red again, the filter cartridge is so heavily soiled that it must be washed in a washing machine. Use a gentle programme at max. 30 °C and the lowest spin speed.

New filters can be obtained from our after-sales service, if required.

Cleaning the floor tool

Before carrying out any maintenance, switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect it from the charging cable.

Fig. 18

a) Release the brush roller using the release button and pull it sideways out of the floor tool.
b) Using the groove provided, cut through threads and hairs wound round the rollers with scissors and then remove them.
c) Push the brush roller in sideways along the guide rod in the floor tool and lock in place using the release button.

Caution: The floor tool must only be put into operati-

- on with the brush roller fitted.

Care

Before cleaning the hand vacuum cleaner, it must be switched off and disconnected from the charging cable. The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be cleaned with an ordinary plastic cleaner.

! Caution: Do not use abrasive materials, glass-cleaning agents or all-purpose cleaning products. Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water.

Subject to technical modifications.

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