PCBS 3040 - Vacuum Cleaner ProfiCare - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PCBS 3040 ProfiCare

Instruction Manual Thank you for selecting our product. We hope that you will enjoy use of the appliance. Symbols in these 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:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks. CAUTION: This refers to possible hazards to the appliance or other objects. NOTE: This highlights tips and information. General Notes Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this appliance to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

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

• Do not use the appliance 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.

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• 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 foil. There is a danger of suffocation! Special Safety Instructions 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.

• 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 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 Connection head of the vacuum hose 5 Hose connection 6 Dust collector base plate 7 Dust container 8 Cover lock (Filter unit) 9 Carrying handle 10 Dust collector release button 11 Cable-winding button 12 Suction power control 13 Ventilation grill lock (Filter unit) 14 Mains power supply cable 15 Positioning aid 16 On / off switch 17 Carpet / hard oor selector 18 Floor nozzle (with hook (not shown)) 19 Telescopic suction tube 20 Parquet brush 21 Combined crevice and brush nozzle Not shown Turbo brush Start-up

• Insert the connection head of the suction hose into the hose connector until it locks in place. To do so, please press the buttons simultaneously.

• In order to release the hose again, please press the buttons once more on the connection head. Keep the buttons pressed down and then pull out the hose.

• 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 (18) 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 (17). Best use of the appliance depends on the texture of the oor covering. We recommend the following use:

• Use without brushes: For vacuuming oor coverings with a deep pile

• Use with brushes: For vacuuming smooth oors and carpets with a shallow pile Parquet Brush (20) For gentle cleaning of sensitive hard oors like parquet, laminate, tiles, etc.PC-BS3040_IM 12.06.19

Crevice and Brush Nozzle (21) 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. Turbo Brush The turbo brush is equipped with a rotating roller brush powered by the air stream. It is particularly suitable for ab- sorbing hair, threads and lint on upholstery. To absorb hair better, pay attention to the position of the brush attachment. The brushes must be folded down. You can fasten or loosen the attachment with the locking mechanism ( ) on the right side of the brush roller. CAUTION: Do not use the turbo brush on sensitive smooth oors such as parquet, laminate or similar. The surface could be damaged. 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. Press the button (10) to release the dust collector.

4. Then close the base plate again.

5. 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.

6. 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-BS3040_IM 12.06.19

The Filter Unit (Page 4, Fig. C to H) The lter unit is composed of:

• Cassette lter with eece

• Fastening disk CAUTION:

• Never wash the components in a washing machine or a dishwasher!

• Do not use a hairdryer for drying.

• Operate the appliance again only when all components are completely dry and have been installed correctly. Proceed as follows to clean the lter unit:

1. Empty the dust container as described above. (Steps

2. Disassembly of the lter unit

2.1 Turn the lter unit in the direction. (Fig. C)

2.2. Pull the lter unit from the dust container. (Fig. D) 2.3. Turn the fastening disk and pull it off. (Fig. E) 2.4. Pull the pre-lter from the central lter. (Fig. F) 2.5. Open the cover of the lter unit. (Fig. G) 2.6. Remove the cassette lter with the eece and the inserted sponge. (Fig. H)

3. Clean all parts of the lter unit and the dust container

under running water. You may use a soft brush.

4. Allow all parts to dry completely in air.

5. Assembly of the lter unit

5.1. Place the sponge with the smooth side in the cas- sette lter onto the eece. 5.2. Place the cassette lter on the central lter. 5.3. Close the cover. It must lock mechanically. NOTE: The cover can only be closed with the cassette lter inserted. 5.4. Set the pre-lter to the central lter. NOTE:

• The pre-lter has recesses of different sizes, which match the tabs on the central lter.

• Make sure the rubber seals are inserted correctly. 5.5. Set the fastening disk onto the pre-lter and tighten it by turning. 5.6. Replace the lter unit in the dust container: Set the guide tab on the lter unit to the symbol. Tighten the lter unit by turning it in the direction. Outlet Filter (HEPA-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 pins must point downwards.

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

the guide lugs. The ventilation grid must engage audibly. Turbo Brush

• To remove hair from the brush roller, fold up the brush attachment. To do this, loosen the locking mechanism ( ) on the right side.

• Cut threads and hair that have rolled up on the brushes with a small pair of scissors.

• To remove stubborn impurities, loosen the nut and dis- assemble the brush. For assembling, please refer to the illustrations on page 5! Cleaning

• Before cleaning remove the mains lead from the socket.

• 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. CAUTION:

• Clean the housing with a soft, dry cloth without additives.

• Dirt and hair can accumulate in the brushes of the acces- sory kit. Remove this dirt regularly. 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. 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. 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 3040 Power supply:.....................................220 - 240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz Power consumption: .....................................................700 W Protection class: ................................................................... Net weight: .......................................................... approx. 5 kg The right to make technical and design modications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved. Notice of Directive Conformity The appliance meets the European standards and direc- tives in the current version at delivery:

• Ecodesign Requirements for Vacuum Cleaners COM- MISSION REGULATION (EU) No. 666 / 2013 Disposal Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical 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.PC-BS3040_IM 12.06.19