User manual BOSCH BX32500GB

[. . . ] Keep the vacuum cleaner away from the face when using nozzles and tubes. Never carry the vacuum cleaner by the power cord or hose. Fully extend the power cord when using the vacuum cleaner continuously for several hours. When disconnecting the appliance from the mains, pull the plug, not the power cord. [. . . ] To remove it, turn the handle slightly and pull it off the tube. *Depending on equipment * Insert the suction pipe/telescopic tube into the adapter of the floor tool. *Depending on equipment 7 Setting up * To remove it, turn the tube slightly and pull it out of the floor tool. *Depending on equipment * Connect the suction pipes together, or. . . * . . . unlock the telescopic tube to adjust its length by moving the sliding switch in the direction of the arrow. *Depending on equipment Holding the power cord by the plug, pull out the required length and plug it into the mains socket. 8 Setting up Press the on/off button in the direction of the arrow to switch your vacuum cleaner on/off. Adjust the suction by turning the on/off button in the direction of the arrow. Set the power setting to maximum for the best results when vacuuming. We recommend that you reduce the setting only when vacuuming very delicate materials. Vacuuming * Adjust the adjustable floor tool: Rugs and carpets Hard/parquet floors => => *Depending on equipment 9 Vacuuming * Adjust the "autofloor" floor tool: Hard floor setting => Fixed position for vacuuming hard/parquet floors Automatic setting => auto The nozzle adjusts automatically to the floor covering and switches from hard/parquet floors to carpeted floors auto Carpet setting => Fixed position for vacuuming rugs and carpets If you are vacuuming varying types of floor coverings (hard floors <-> carpets), we recommend that you use the automatic setting so that the nozzle adjusts automatically to the floor and you do not need to switch over the nozzle setting. To clean the "autofloor" nozzle, switch it to the hard floor setting and simply vacuum it using the suction pipe/telescopic tube. * *Depending on equipment Remove the upholstery nozzle and crevice nozzle from the accessories holder as illustrated. 10 Vacuuming * Vacuuming with accessories Attach the nozzles to the suction pipe or handle as required: Crevice nozzle for vacuuming crevices and corners, etc. *Depending on equipment * Upholstery nozzle for vacuuming upholstered furniture, curtains, etc. *Depending on equipment * Furniture brush For cleaning window frames, cabinets, mouldings, etc. *Depending on equipment * After use, push the crevice nozzle and upholstery nozzle back into the accessories holder as illustrated. *Depending on equipment 11 Vacuuming * Hard-floor brush For vacuuming hard floor coverings (tiles, parquet flooring, etc. ) *Depending on equipment Pet hair brush Floor tool for easy, thorough removal of pet hair To clean the nozzle, simply vacuum it using the suction pipe/telescopic tube When stopping cleaning for a moment, you can use the parking aid on the back of the vacuum cleaner. Once you have switched off the vacuum cleaner, slide the catch on the floor tool into the groove on the rear of the appliance. !Attention: Do not operate in an upright/ vertical position. 12 Vacuuming The appliance can also be carried using the carrying handle when vacuuming steps, for example. When the work is done Unplug the vacuum cleaner. The cable then rewinds automatically. Unlock the telescopic tube by moving the sliding switch in the direction of the arrow and slide one tube into the other. 13 Emptying the dust filter To achieve optimum vacuuming results, the dust container should be emptied after every vacuuming job or, at the latest, when the maximum level is reached. Use the release button (1) to unlock the dual separator and fold it away to the front. Use the release button (2) to unlock the dust collector and remove it from the appliance. 14 Emptying the dust filter Press the button (3) to release the dust container flap and empty the container into the rubbish bin. The flap engages when tilted backwards. Fold the flap back and close the dust container. CLICK! CLICK! Insert the dust container into the appliance and engage it in position. CLICK! Fold the dual separator back and engage it in position. 15 Cleaning the filter Unlock the dual separator and fold it away to the front. Remove the particle filter along with the lint filter and foam filter and clean them by knocking out the dirt. To do so, take off the lint filter, unlock and open the flap of the particulate filter cartridge and remove the foam filter. CLICK!CLICK! 16 Cleaning the filter If the filters are very dirty, they should all be rinsed out. 17 Cleaning the filter After cleaning, insert the foam filter into the particulate filter cartridge, close the flap and engage it at the sides. Place the lint filter between the ends of the foam filter such that its position is optimum on both sides, with the edge ending flush in the filter cartridge. CLICK!Attention:whendualparticle filter isonly beThe engaged the fitted. filter must be completely dry before it is refitted in order to ensure that it functions correctly and to prevent the formation of odours or bacteria. Cleaning the washable micro filter Unlock the dual separator and fold it away to the front. Unlock the dust container and remove it from the appliance. Open the exhaust filter cover as far as possible in the direction of the arrow. The cover engages in this position. CLICK! Remove the micro filter. 18 Cleaning the filter Clean the micro filter by knocking out the dirt. If the micro filter is very dirty, it should be rinsed out. Insert the dust container into the appliance and engage it in position. Fold the dual separator back and engage it in position. must be !Attention:isThe filterin order tocompletely dry before it refitted ensure that it functions correctly and to prevent the formation of odours or bacteria. The micro filter may be ordered from customer service. Replacement part number: 427226 Replacing the micro active carbon filter Unlock the dual separator and fold it away to the front. [. . . ] How often should the particulate filter be cleaned/rinsed through?Ideally, the particulate filter should be cleaned after each use, especially after vacuuming fine particles, either by tapping it or rinsing it, depending on the amount of dirt. The particulate filter cartridge, foam filter and lint filter must, at the latest, be cleaned when the maximum level (see the mark) has been reached. Troubleshooting small problems Problem Suction power becomes noticeably weaker Cause The particulate filter is heavily soiled Solution Clean the particulate filter cartridge, foam filter and lint filter by tapping or rinsing through Attention: After rinsing, only reinsert the particulate filter cartridge, foam filter and lint filter once they are completely dry Clean the nozzle, e. g. using a crevice nozzle Push the telescopic tube together, loosen and remove the blockage Separate the hose from the vacuum cleaner and hand grip Loosen and remove the blockage. [. . . ]