Serie 4 BGL38WBU3H - Vacuum Cleaner BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Serie 4 BGL38WBU3H BOSCH

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Bagged Vacuum Cleaner

BGL38 BGB38 BGD38

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[de]	Scannen Sie den QR-Code oder besuchen Sie die Webseite, um die erweiterten Hinweise zur Benutzung zu öffnen. Dort finden Sie zusätzliche Informationen zu Ihrem Gerät oder Zubehör.
[en]	Scan the QR code or visit the website to open the Further Notices for Use. You can find additional information about your appliance or accessory here.
[fr]	Scanner le code QR ou visiter le site Web pour ouvrir les informations d'utilisation complémentaires. Vous y trouverez des informations supplémentaires concernant votre appareil ou accessoire.
[it]	Scansionare il codice QR oppure visitare il sito Web per indicazioni dettagliate sull'uso. Si trovano informazioni aggiuntive sull'apparecchio o gli accessori.
[nl]	Scan de QR-code of bezoek de website om de uitgebreide gebruiksinstructies te openen. Hierin vindt u meer informatie over het apparaat of toebehoren.
[da]	Scan QR-koden, eller besøg hjemmesiden, for at åbne de udvidede anvisninger om anvendelse. Der kan der findes yderligere oplysninger om apparatet eller tilbehøret.
[no]	Skann QR-koden eller besøk nettstedet for å åpne mer informasjon om bruken. Der finner du mer informasjon om apparatet eller tilbehøret.
[sv]	Scanna QR-koden eller gå till webbplatsen och öppna de utökade användningsanvisningarna. Där finns mer information om din apparat eller dina tillbehör.
[fi]	Skannaa QR-koodi tai vieraile internet-sivustollamme, jotta voit avata laajennetut käyttötiedot. Sieltä löydät laitetta tai varustetta koskevia lisätietoja.
[es]	Para abrir las indicaciones ampliadas sobre el uso, visite la página web o escanee el código QR. Allí encontrará más información sobre el aparato o los accesorios.
[pt]	Leia o código QR ou visite a página web para abrir as indicações avançadas relativas à utilização. Aí encontra informações adicionais sobre o seu aparelho ou acessório.
[el]	Σαρώστε τον κωδικό QR ή επισκεφτείτε την ιστοσελίδα, για να ανοίξετε τις διευρυμένες υποδείξεις για τη χρήση. Εκεί θα βρείτε πρόσθετες πληροφορίες για τη συσκευή σας ή τα εξαρτήματα.
[tr]	Ayrıntılı kullanım bilgilerine ulaşmak için QR kodu taratın veya web sayfasını ziyaret ediniz. Cihaz ve aksesuarlar ile ilgili ayrıntılı bilgileri bu şekilde edinebilirsiniz.
[pl]	Aby uzyskać rozszerzone informacje na temat zastosowań urządzenia, należy zeskanować kod QR albo wejść na stronę internetową. Można tam znaleźć dodatkowe informacje na temat posiadanego urządzenia i akcesoriów.
[bg]	Сканирайте QR кода или посетете уебстраницата, за да отворите разширените указания за използването. Там ще откриете допълнителна информация за Вашия уред или принадлежност.
[ro]	Scanați codul QR sau accesăți site-ul web pentru a obține mai mult recomandări privind utilizarea. Acolo veți găsi mai multe informații privind aparatul dumneavoastră sau accesoriiile.
[ru]	Чтобы узнать больше о пользовании, отсканируйте QR-код или зайдите на сайт. Там вы найдете более подробные сведения о приборе и принадлежностях.
[uk]	Щоб отримати докладніші вказівки з користування, зіскануйте QR-код або відвідайте сайт. Там ви знайдете додаткові відомості про прилад або приладдя.

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Sicherheit

• Read this instruction manual carefully.
• Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.

■ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. Only use this appliance:

■ With genuine parts and accessories. Damage caused by using third-party products is not covered under the warranty.

■ For cleaning surfaces.

■ for applications described in these instructions.

■ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment at room temperature.

■ Up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.

Do not use the appliance:

■ For vacuum-cleaning persons or animals.
■ For vacuuming up harmful, sharp-edged, hot or burning substances.
■ For vacuuming up damp substances or liquids.
■ For vacuuming up highly flammable or explosive materials and gases.
■ For vacuuming up ash or soot from stoves and central heating systems.
■ For vacuuming up toner dust from printers and photocopiers.
■ For vacuuming up building rubble.

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when:

■ cleaning the appliance.

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.

Do not let children play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are being supervised.

• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
  ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.

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If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
▶ Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
▶ Never pull or carry the appliance by the power cord.
▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
▶ Call customer services. → Page 16
▶ Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
- Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
- Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
- Do not apply flammable substances or substances containing alcohol to the dust bag or filter.
- When cleaning the appliance, do not use flammable substances or substances that contain alcohol.
▶ Pull out the power cord completely.
- Keep clothing, hair, fingers and other body parts away from the openings on the appliance and the moving parts.
▶ Never point the pipe or the nozzles towards eyes, hair, ears or mouths.
- When vacuuming stairs, ensure that there are no persons underneath the appliance.
- When taking a break from vacuuming, switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
▶ Retract the power cord.

• When the cord is being rewound automatically, ensure that the mains plug is not thrown in the direction of persons, body parts, animals or objects.
• Keep packaging material away from children.
  ▶ Do not let children play with packaging material.

Preventing material damage

▶ Never place the appliance on the hose.
▶ Regularly check the running surfaces of the nozzles for wear.
▶ Replace worn nozzles.
▶ Never operate the appliance without a dust bag.
▶ Never operate the appliance without the motor protection filter.
▶ Never operate the appliance without the exhaust filter.

Overview

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.

→ Fig. 1

1	Adjustable floor tool ^1
2	Telescopic tube with sliding switch ^1
3	Handle ^1
4	Hose
5	Power control ^1 and on/off switch
6	Parking aid
7	Power cord
8	Bag change indicator
9	Lid
10	Handle
11	Storage aid

^1 Depending on the appliance specifications

Operating the appliance

Follow the illustrated instructions.

Installing the appliance

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Operating the appliance

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Removing the appliance

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Cleaning and servicing

Follow the illustrated instructions.

Changing the dust bag

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Cleaning the motor protection filter

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Cleaning the exhaust filter ^1

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Troubleshooting

▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

Suction is reduced.

Nozzle, telescopic tube or hose are blocked.

1. Dismantle the appliance.

2. Remove the blockage.

The motor protection filter is dirty

▶ Clean the motor protection filter.

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Exhaust filter is dirty.

▶ Clean the exhaust filter.

The dust bag is full.

▶ Change the dust bag.

The household fuse trips when the appliance is switched on.

Several appliances are operated simultaneously at an electrical mains supply.

1. Switch on the household fuse.
2. Set the lowest performance level.
3. Switch the appliance on.

Disposing of old appliance

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.

Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Customer Service

Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after-sales service, your retailer or on our website. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

Sécurité

▶ Ring service. → Sid. 41

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