Serie 8 ProAnimal BGS7PET1 - Vacuum Cleaner BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Serie 8 ProAnimal BGS7PET1 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.
- Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
- The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed.
- Do not apply flammable substances or substances containing alcohol to the 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 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 with click connection
2 Hose
3 Telescopic tube with sliding switch and click connection
4 Handle ^1
5 Cartridge filter
6 Fluff filter
7 Dust container
8 "Clean" filter cleaning button ^1
9 Sensor Control indicator
10 Lid
11 Power cord
12 Parking aid
13 Storage aid
14 Power control and on/off switch
15 Handle

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.

Cleaning the appliance

Requirement: The appliance is switched off.

- Clean the appliance and the accessory using a soft cloth and a commercially available plastic cleaner.

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Cleaning the cartridge filter ^1

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Emptying the dust container

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Cleaning the fluff filter

▶ Clean the fluff filter with a dry cloth.

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Tapping out the cartridge filter

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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.

Fault Cause and troubleshooting

The appliance is adjusted to the lowest power level.The Sensor Control indicator lights up red.	The filter is blocked.1. Switch off the appliance.2. Tap out the cartridge filter.3. Clean the fluff filter.
	Nozzle, telescopic tube or hose are blocked.1. Switch off the appliance.2. Dismantle the appliance.3. Remove the blockage.
The appliance is adjusted to the lowest power level.The Sensor Control indicator flashes red.	Cartridge filter is soiled.▸ Clean the cartridge filter.
The dust container cannot be inserted.	The filter unit is not complete.▸ Check whether the filter unit is complete.
	The filter unit or dust container is not positioned correctly.▸ Check whether the filter unit and dust container are inserted correctly.
Brush on the turbo nozzle does not turn.	Brush roller is soiled.▸ Clean the brush roller.
	Suction power is too low.▸ Turn the power controller to maximum suction power.

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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