VCM7180 - Vacuum Cleaner BEKO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VCM7180 BEKO

VCM 7180 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual 01M-8835403200-2317-02 EN FR RO SL SV CS BG HU PLPlease 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 nformaton and useful hnts about usage.

Warnngs aganst dangerous stuatons concernng the securty of lfe and property. Protecton class for electrc shock. This product has been produced in environmentally friendly, modern facilities.Made in P.R.C.Does not contain PCB.Vacuum Cleaner / User Manual 3 / EN CONTENTS ENGLISH 4-11

Vacuum Cleaner / User Manual 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.

• This appliance complies with international safety standards.

• 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.

• If the power cable or the appliance itself is damaged, do not use it. Contact an authorised service.

• Your mains power supply should comply with the information on the rating plate of the appliance.

• The mains supply on which you will use the appliance must be secured with a 16 A fuse minimum.

• Do not use the appliance with an extension cable.

• To avoid any damage to the power cable, prevent it from being squeezed, bent or rubbed on sharp edges.

• Do not touch the plug when the appliance is plugged in if your hands are damp or wet.

• Do not pull the power cable when unplugging the appliance.

• Do not vacuum flammable materials and when vacuuming cigarette ash, make sure that it has cooled down.

• Do not vacuum water or other liquids.

• Protect the appliance from rain, humidity and heat sources.

• Never use the appliance in or near places where combustible or inflammable ambience or places are present. 1 Important safety and environmental instructionsVacuum Cleaner / User Manual 5 / EN

• 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 the original parts or 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 of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities. 1 Important safety and environmental instructions6 / EN Vacuum Cleaner / User Manual

The values which are declared in the markings affixed on your appliance or other printed documents supplied with it represent the values which were obtained in the laboratories pursuant to the pertinent standards. These values may vary according to the usage of the appliance and ambient conditions. 2 Your vacuum cleaner

12. Accessory carrier

13. Telescopic tube adjustment latch

15. Suction power adjustment control

Dust collecting on hard surface :

Technical and design modification rights are reserved.

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

1. To attach the hose (17) push the hose cap in

the direction of arrow until it is aligned with the housing.

• The tabs on the hose cap (7) must be seated correctly.

2. To remove the hose (17), press on the tabs on

the hose cap (7) and pull it.

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

2. Pull the telescopic tube (14) from the handle

(14) by sliding the telescopic tube adjustment latch back and forth.

3.4 Attaching/removing the

parquet/carpet brush

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 “ ” position for hard floors and parquet.

• Use “ ” position for rugs and carpets.

1. Plug in the appliance after pulling the power

plug located at the back of the appliance.

Stop pulling the appliance cable when it comes to the yellow mark located on it. After the yellow mark the red mark comes. Do not pull any more after reaching the red mark.8 / EN Vacuum Cleaner / User Manual

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

3.6.1 Adjusting the suction

power You cans 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.

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. 3 UsageVacuum Cleaner / User Manual 9 / EN 4 Cleaning and care Switch off and unplug the appliance before cleaning it.

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

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.

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.

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.

3. When you have emptied dust, close the dust

container cover (5); a click sound will be heard.

4. Insert the dust container (5) back into its

4.3 Cleaning the cyclone

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.

4. 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).

5. Clean the cyclone separator and the dust

container (5) compartment with a soft brush and wipe them with a damp cloth.

Cyclone separator should not be immersed in water.10 / EN Vacuum Cleaner / User Manual

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

1. Push down the rear cover opening latch to open the cover.2. Remove the foam filter behind the cover and wash it.

Foam filter3. After shaking if off, wash it under running water, wring it out gently and leave it to dry (for 24 hours minimum). 4 Cleaning and careVacuum Cleaner / User Manual 11 / EN

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

temperature (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 instead of washing it. Thus the dusts accumulated on the HEPA filter will leave the filter as you hit it on a hard floor.

• 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.

• 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.