Serie 4 BGL38GOLD - Vacuum Cleaner BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Bosch
Model	Serie 4 BGL38GOLD
Product type	Canister vacuum cleaner
Use	Domestic, indoor
Power supply	Mains, 220-240 V
Bag type	With vacuum bag
Motor filter	Washable motor protection filter
Exhaust filter	Washable exhaust filter
Power control	Yes, integrated into handle
Bag change indicator	Yes
Cord length	Not specified (automatic rewinding)
Operating radius	Approx. 9 m (estimate)
Included accessories	Adaptable floor brush, telescopic tube, handle, hose
Parking position	Yes
Storage position	Yes
Bag capacity	Approx. 4 L (estimate)
Noise level	Not specified
Weight	Approx. 6 kg (estimate)
Repairability	Spare parts available up to 10 years after end of sale
After-sales service	Contact details via QR code on the attached document

Frequently Asked Questions - Serie 4 BGL38GOLD BOSCH

How to replace the vacuum bag?

Unplug the appliance. Open the cover, remove the full bag and insert a new original Bosch bag. Close the cover until it clicks.

How to clean the motor protection filter?

Remove the filter and tap it to remove dust. You can wash it in cold water, then dry it completely before reinstalling. Never use without filter.

What to do if suction power decreases?

Check if the bag is full, if the motor filter or exhaust filter are dirty, or if the tube/hose is blocked. Clean or replace the affected items.

Can I vacuum liquids with this vacuum cleaner?

No, vacuuming liquids is prohibited. This would damage the appliance and pose an electrical risk.

How to use the power control?

The control is on the handle. Slide it to adjust suction power according to the surface (carpet or hard floor).

How to store the vacuum cleaner?

Use the storage position: place the tube and brush in the holder at the back of the appliance. Rewind the cord automatically by pressing the pedal.

What accessories are included in the box?

The vacuum cleaner comes with an adaptable floor brush, a telescopic tube, a handle with power control, and a hose.

How to clean the exhaust filter?

Remove the exhaust filter, clean it under cold water, let it air dry for at least 24 hours before reinstalling.

What to do if the cord does not rewind automatically?

Unplug the appliance. Pull the cord slightly and guide it during rewinding. If the problem persists, contact after-sales service.

Where to find spare parts?

Original spare parts are available from Bosch customer service up to 10 years after end of sale. Scan the QR code on the attached document for contact details.

USER MANUAL Serie 4 BGL38GOLD BOSCH

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4 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.
■ 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.

• 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.
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  ▶ 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.

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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

Operation

Installing the appliance

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Operating the appliance

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Removing the appliance

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Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.

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
3. Clean the motor protection filter.
   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

- 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

You can obtain function-relevant and storable genuine spare parts from our Customer Service for up to 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market.

For more information, please contact our Customer Service team.

Detailed information about the warranty period and the warranty conditions in your country is available via the QR code on the enclosed document on service contacts and warranty conditions, from our customer service or on our website.

You can find the contact details for our customer service via the QR code on the enclosed document on service contacts and warranty conditions or on our website.

You can find the information required as per Regulation (EU) 2023/826 online at www.bosch-home.com on the product and service pages for your appliance, in the area of user manuals and additional documents.

Information on the Ecodesign Regulation

This vacuum cleaner is a household vacuum cleaner classed as a general purpose vacuum cleaner.

Use the interchangeable universal nozzle for cleaning carpets.

For cleaning hard floors, use the hard floor nozzle designed for cleaning hard floors and test crevices, if supplied.

The performance data for this appliance is based on the measurement and calculation methods specified in Regulation (EU)

No 666/2013 and the standards

EN 60312-1, EN 60704-2-1, EN 60335-2-2.

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