Table of content Intended use ................4 Safety information ..............5 Proper use .................6 Your vacuum cleaner ...............10 Replacement parts and special accessories ......12 Setting up ................14 Vacuuming ................17 When the work is done ............20 Changing the dust bag and filters ..........21 Care ..................25 Customer service ..............26 Guarantee ................30...
Please keep this instruction manual. When passing the vacuum cleaner on to a third party, please also pass on this instruction manual. Intended use This appliance is designed for the household or for similar, non- industrial applications. Household-like environments include staff areas in shops, offices, agricultural and other small businesses or for use by guests at bed-and-breakfast establishments, small hotels and similar residential facilities.
Spare parts, accessories, dust bags Our original spare parts, original (special) accessories and origi- nal dust bags are designed to work with the features and require- ments of our vacuum cleaners. We therefore recommend that you only use our original spare parts, original (special) accessories and original dust bags.
Proper use Only connect and use the vacuum cleaner in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. Never vacuum without the dust bag or dust container, motor protection or exhaust filter. = This may damage the vacuum cleaner. > Always keep the vacuum cleaner away from your head when using nozzles and tubes.
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Protect the vacuum cleaner from the weather, moisture and sources of heat. Do not pour flammable substances or substances containing al- cohol onto the filters (dust bag, motor protection filter, exhaust filter, etc.). The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on con- struction sites.
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Please note The mains socket must be protected by at least a 16 amp cir- cuit breaker. If a circuit breaker is tripped when you switch on the vacuum cleaner, this may be because other electrical appliances which have a high current draw are connected to the same power circuit.
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Notes on energy label This vacuum cleaner is a general purpose vacuum cleaner. To achieve the declared energy efficiency and cleaning perfor- mance class on carpet and hard floor, please use the interchange- able universal nozzle. These calculations are based on the delegated regulation (EU) no.
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Your vacuum cleaner 1 Adjustable floor tool with 9 Electronic slide control locking collar 10 Dust bag change indicator 2 Telescopic tube with sliding 11 ON/OFF button switch and locking collar 12 Parking aid 3 Handle 13 Power cord 4 Flexible hose 14 Storage aid 5 Accessories holder for multi- (on underside of unit)
Replacement parts and special accessories A Hard-floor brush VZ123HD For vacuuming hard floors (parquet flooring, tiles, laminate, etc.) B Washing brush VZ103WD Suitable for use on all hard floors, such as parquet, laminate, stone, wooden floorboards, tiles, etc. (test the moist cleaning cloths on an inconspicuous area before using on hard floors which require particular care).
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Only by using high-quality dust bags (such as Siemens original dust bags) can you ensure that your vacuum clea- ner is working at the energy efficiency class, dust pick-up rate and dust reten- tion capacity listed on its EU energy la- bel.
Setting up Before using the first time Fig. Push the handle onto the flexible hose until it engages. CLICK! Fig. Push the flexible hose adapter into the opening on the vacuum cleaner until it engages. Fig. Push the handle into the telescopic tube until it engages.
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Setting up Fig. Push the telescopic tube straight into the connecting piece of the floor tool until it engages. Fig. Unlock the telescopic tube to adjust its length by moving the sliding switch in the direction of the arrow. Fig. Attach the accessories holder to the multipurpose nozzle and clip it onto the suction pipe/telescopic tube.
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Setting up Fig. Take the mains plug, pull the mains cable to the required length and insert the plug into a socket. Fig. Press the ON/OFF button in the direc- tion of the arrow to switch your vacu- um cleaner on.
Vacuuming Fig. The required suction power can be se- lected infinitely variably by adjusting the slide control. Lowest suction range: For vacuuming delicate fabrics, e.g. curtains. Low suction range: For daily vacuuming of lightly soiled floors. Medium suctionrange: For vacuuming durable floor c overings, hard floors and for heavily soiled sur- faces.
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Vacuuming Vacuuming with accessories Fig. Attach the nozzles to the tube or handle as required: Crevice nozzle for vacuuming crevices and corners, etc. Fig. Upholstery nozzle for vacuuming uphols- tered furniture, curtains, etc. Fig. Once you have switched off the vacuum cleaner, you can use the parking aid on the back of the vacuum cleaner if you wish to stop vacuuming for a short time.
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Vacuuming Fig. Unplug the vacuum cleaner. Fig. Briefly pull the power cord and release. The cord rewinds automatically. Fig. To store or transport the vacuum clea- ner, use the storage aid on the undersi- de of the vacuum cleaner. Stand the vacuum cleaner up on its end. Slide the catch on the floor tool into the groove on the underside of the vacuum cleaner.
When the work is done Fig. To release the connection, squeeze the locking collar and pull the telescopic tube out. Fig. To release the connection, squeeze the locking collar and pull the telescopic tube out.
Changing the dust bag and filters Replacing the dust bag Fig. If the dust bag change indicator in the lid is filled completely when the floor tool is lifted from the floor with the highest suc- tion level selected, the dust bag must be changed, even though it may not yet be full.
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Changing the dust bag and filters Fig. Seal the dust bag by pulling the sealing strip and then remove it. Fig. Insert the new dust bag into the holder as far as the stop. As you do this, leave it folded up, as it is when removed from its packaging.
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Changing the dust bag and filters Replacing the motor protection filter The motor protection filter must be repla- ced once a year. You can order a new filter from our after- sales service using the following replace- ment part number: 618 907 Fig.
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Changing the dust bag and filters Replacing the exhaust filter Replacing the HEPA filter If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a HEPA filter, this should be replaced once a year. You can order a new filter from our after- sales service using the following replace- ment part number: 574 020 Fig.
Care Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the power cord from the mains before cleaning the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be cleaned with a commercial plastic cleaner. ! Do not use a scourer, glass-cleaning agent or all-purpo- se cleaning product.
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Disposal "This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU con- cerning used electrical and electronic ap- pliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline deter- mines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU."...
Conditions of guarantee For this appliance the guarantee conditions as set out by our representatives in the country of sale apply. Details regarding same may be obtained from the dealer from whom the appli- ance was purchased. For claims under guarantee the sales receipt must be produced.