VCM7180 - Vacuum Cleaner BEKO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Vacuum Cleaner with Bag
Brand and Model	Beko VCM7180
Rated Power	800 W
Supply Voltage	220-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz
Dust Bag Capacity	2.8 L
Operating Radius	11 m
Energy Efficiency Class	A
Dust Collection Class on Carpet	C
Dust Collection Class on Hard Floor	A
Dust Emission Class	A
Filter Type	HEPA 13, motor protection filter (MIF), foam filter
Included Accessories	Brush for parquet/carpet, brush for hard floors, furniture brush, dusting brush, telescopic tube
Power Cord Length	5 m (approx.)
Approximate Weight	4.5 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H)	35 x 25 x 30 cm (approx.)
Noise Level	76 dB(A) (estimated)
Automatic Cord Rewind	Yes, with button
Power Adjustment	Yes, on the handle
Bag Full Indicator	Yes (red indicator light)
Filter Maintenance	Washable with water (except HEPA recommended shaking), dry for at least 24 hours

Frequently Asked Questions - VCM7180 BEKO

What is the power of the Beko VCM7180 vacuum cleaner?

The rated power is 800 W, which offers effective suction for domestic use.

How to empty the dust bag?

Press the dust bag removal button (2) to remove the bag, then open the rear cover and empty it. Close until it clicks and replace it.

How often should the filters be cleaned?

It is recommended to clean the motor protection filter (MIF) and foam filter approximately every 6 months, and replace the HEPA filter if necessary. Wash them with water and dry them for 24 hours before reinstalling.

How to use the parquet/carpet brush?

Attach the telescopic tube to the brush. Use the 'carpet' position (symbol D) for rugs and carpets, and the 'hard floor' position for parquet floors. Adjustment is made via the lock on the brush.

What to do if the bag indicator lights up red?

This means the bag is full or there is an obstruction in the hose. Empty or replace the bag, check the hose and tube for any blockage.

How to rewind the power cord?

Press the cord rewind button (4) on the appliance. Hold the cord and guide it while rewinding. Do not pull beyond the red mark.

Can I vacuum water or liquids?

No, this vacuum cleaner is designed only for dry waste. Never vacuum water, liquids, or flammable substances as this may damage the appliance.

How to adjust the suction power?

Use the adjustment control on the handle (15). Turn it to decrease or increase the power according to the surface type.

What accessories are included with the vacuum cleaner?

The appliance comes with a parquet/carpet brush, a hard floor brush, a furniture brush, a dusting brush, and a telescopic tube.

Where can I find spare parts?

Use only original parts recommended by the manufacturer. Contact Beko after-sales service or an authorized center for dust bags and filters.

USER MANUAL VCM7180 BEKO

Please read this manual first!

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for preferring this Beko appliance. We hope that you get the best results from your appliance which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, please read this user manual and all other provided documents carefully before using the appliance and keep it as a reference for future use. If you hand over the appliance to someone else, give the user manual as well. Follow the instructions by paying attention to all the information and warnings in the user manual.

Meanings of the Symbols

Following symbols are used in various sections of this manual:

Important information and useful hints about usage.

WARNING: Warnings against dangerous situations concerning the security of life and property.

Protection class for electric shock.

This product has been produced in environmentally friendly, modern facilities.

CONTENTS

ENGLISH 4-11

FRENCH 12-20

ROMANIAN 21-32

SLOVENIAN 33-41

SWEDISH 42-50

CZECH 51-59

BULGARIAN 60-69

HUNGARIAN 70-77

POLISH 78-91

1 Important safety and environmental instructions

This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal injury or property damage.

Failure to follow these instructions invalidates the granted warranty.

1.1 General safety

• This appliance complies with international safety standards. To avoid any damage to the power cable, prevent it from being squeezed, bent or rubbed on sharp edges.
• 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 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. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Do not pull the power cable when unplugging the appliance. Do not vacuum water or other liquids. When vacuuming cigarette ash, make sure that it has cooled down. Protect the appliance from rain, humidity and heat sources.
• If the power cable or the appliance itself is damaged, do not use it. Contact an authorised service. Never use the appliance in or near places where combustible or inflammable ambience or places are present.

1 Important safety and environmental instructions

• Unplug the appliance before cleaning and maintenance.
• Do not immerse the appliance or its power cable in water for cleaning.
• Check the hose of the appliance regularly. Do not use if it is damaged and contact an authorised service.
• Do not dismantle the appliance.
• Only use original parts recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use the appliance without filters; otherwise, it can get damaged.
• When vacuum-cleaning the stairs, the appliance should be located below the user.
• If you keep the packaging materials, store them out of the reach of children.

1.2 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 product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers.

1.3 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.

1.4 Package information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose packaging materials together with the arc or other wastes. Take them to the long material collection points designated by local authorities.

2 Your vacuum cleaner

2.1 Overview

1. On/Off button
2. Dust container removal button
3. Carriage handle
4. Cable winding button
5. Dust container
6. Suction nozzle
7. Hose cap
8. Opening button for the motor protection filter (MIF) housing
9. Parquet/carpet brush
10. Upholstery tool
11. Dust brush
12. Accessory carrier
13. Telescopic tube adjustment latch
14. Telescopic tube
15. Suction power adjustment control
16. Handle
17. Hose
18. Hard floor brush

2.2 Technical data

Power: 800W

Supply voltage:

220-240V~, 50-60Hz

Dust container volume: 2.8L

Operating radius: 11 m

Filter: HEPA13

Dust collecting on carpet: C

Dust collecting on

hard surface: A

Dust emission: A

Energy class:

Technical and design modification rights are reserved.

The values declared on the markings affixed to your appliance or in other printed documents supplied with it represent values obtained in laboratories according to the relevant standards. These values may vary depending on the appliance's usage and ambient conditions.

3 Usage

3.1 Intended use

The appliance was designed for household use and is not suitable for industrial use.

3.2 Attaching/removing the hose

1. To attach the hose (17), push the hose cap in the direction of the arrow until it aligns with the housing.

• The tabs on the hose cap (7) must be seated correctly.
• To remove the hose (17), press on the tabs on the hose cap (7) and pull it.

3.3 Attaching/removing the telescopic tube

1. Attach the telescopic tube (14) to the handle (16).

Pull the telescopic tube (14) from the handle (16) to remove it.

1. You can extend or shorten the telescopic tube (14) by sliding the telescopic tube adjustment latch back and forth.

3.4 Attaching/removing the parquet/carpet brush

1. Attach the telescopic tube (14) to the parquet/carpet brush (9).
2. Pull the telescopic tube (14) from the parquet/carpet brush (9) to remove it.

3.5 Adjusting the parquet/carpet brush

Perform the following actions on the adjustment latch located on the parquet/carpet brush (9):

Use this position for hard floors and parquet.

• Use this position for rugs and carpets.

3.6 Operation

1. Plug in the appliance after pulling the power plug located at the back of the appliance.

WARNING: Stop pulling the appliance cable when it reaches the yellow mark located on it. After the yellow mark, the red mark comes. Do not pull any further after reaching the red mark.

3 Usage

1. Press the on/off button (1) to switch on your appliance.

3.6.1 Adjusting the suction power

You can adjust the suction power with the suction power adjustment control (15) on the handle (16). The more you open the control, the more the suction power will be decreased.

3.7 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.

WARNING: Do not perform cleaning by using the end part of the handle (16).

3.8 Hard floor brush

The hard floor brush (18) 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.

3.9 Warnings regarding the energy label

This is a general-purpose vacuum cleaner. In order to reach the highest energy efficiency and cleaning performance class specified in carpet and parquet cleaning, please use the high-performance parquet/carpet brush (9). The specified values regarding the energy label were determined according to the predefined measurement methods (in line with EN60312-1).

3.10 Switching off the vacuum cleaner and parking feature

1. After using the appliance, switch it off by pressing the On/off button (1) and unplug it.

2. Insert the hook of the parquet/carpet brush (9) into the parking groove located at the rear section of the appliance.

4 Cleaning and care

Switch off and unplug the appliance before cleaning it.

WARNING: Never use gasoline, solvent, abrasive cleaning agents, metal objects or hard brushes to clean the appliance.

4.1 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.

WARNING: 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.

4.2 Emptying the dust container

1. Press the dust container removal button (2) to remove the dust container (5) and remove the dust container.
2. Push the dust container removal latches located at the back of the dust container (5) from both sides.

• Open the dust container (5) cover and empty the container.
• When you have emptied dust, close the dust container cover (5); a click sound will be heard.
• Insert the dust container (5) back into its location.

4.3 Cleaning the cyclone separator

1. Press the dust container removal button (2) and remove the dust container.
2. Press the opening button for the motor protection filter (MIF) housing (8) and open the cover.
3. Remove the motor protection filter (MIF) located inside.

1. After removing the motor protection filter, you will see the metal handle on the cyclone separator. Holding this handle, remove the cyclone separator from the dust container (5).
2. Clean the cyclone separator and the dust container (5) compartment with a soft brush and wipe them with a damp cloth.

WARNING: Cyclone separator should not be immersed in water.

4 Cleaning and care

4.4 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.

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

WARNING: 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 damaged.

WARNING: Attach the filters into their places after they have dried.

4.4.1 Motor protection filter (MIF)

This filter is located on the dust container.

1. Press the dust container removal button (2) and remove the dust container (5).
2. Press the opening button for the motor protection filter (MIF) housing (8).
3. Remove the motor protection filter by pulling it.

1. After shaking if off, wash it under running water, wring it out gently and leave it to dry (for 24 hours minimum).

4.4.2 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.

1. After shaking it off, wash it under running water, wring it out gently and leave it to dry (for 24 hours minimum).

4 Cleaning and care

4.4.3 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.

1. You can wash the filter under running water after shaking it off. If you wash the HEPA filter, dry it at room temperature (for 24 hours minimum). Do not use it before ensuring that it is completely dry.
2. For a longer service life, you can clean the HEPA filter by hitting it on a hard surface instead of washing it. Thus the dust accumulated on the HEPA filter will leave the filter as you hit it on a hard floor.

4.5 Storage

If you do not intend to use the appliance for a long time, store it carefully. Unplug the appliance. Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

4.6 Handling and transportation

• During handling and transportation, carry the appliance in its original packaging. The packaging of the appliance protects it against physical damages.
• Do not place heavy loads on the appliance or on the packaging. The appliance may get damaged.
• Dropping the appliance may render it non-operational or cause permanent damage.

Dear customer,

Working radius: 11 m

Filter: HEPA13

3.6.1 Adjusting the suction power

You can adjust the suction power with the suction power adjustment control (15) on the handle (16). The more the control is opened, the stronger the suction power.

3.7 Accessories

Upholstery nozzle

It is used for cleaning upholstery, stairs, car interiors, carpets, and other surfaces.

Dust brush

It is used for cleaning delicate and sensitive objects.

Warning:

Do not clean using the hard part of the handle (16).

3.8 Hard floor brush

The hard floor brush (18) is intended for use on hard surfaces such as tiles, ceramics, parquet, wooden floors, etc.

Thanks to its soft bristles, it prevents possible scratching of the floor.

3.9 Energy label

This is a vacuum cleaner with dual purpose. To achieve the highest energy efficiency class and cleaning efficiency, especially for cleaning carpets and parquet, use the high-efficiency nozzle for parquet/carpets (9). The consumption values and energy efficiency are determined according to predefined measurement methods (in accordance with EN 60312-1).

3.10 Use

3.10 Switching off and storing the vacuum cleaner

1. After using the vacuum cleaner, switch it off using the on/off button (1) and unplug the plug.
2. Place the nozzle for parquet/carpets in the parking slot (9), which is located on the rear side of the device.