Beko VCO32801AR User manual

VCO32801AR
Vacuum Cleaner
User Manual
01M-8814423200-3818-01
EN

Please read this manual first!
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for selecting this Beko appliance. We hope that you get the best results
from your appliance which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-
art technology. For this reason, please read this user manual and all other provided
documents carefully before using the appliance and keep it as a reference for future
use. If you hand over the appliance to someone else, give the user manual as well.
Follow the instructions by paying attention to all the information and warnings in the
user manual.
Meanings of the Symbols
Following symbols are used in various sections of this manual:
C
Important information and useful
hints about usage.
AWARNING:
Warnings against
dangerous situations concerning the
security of life and property.
Protection class for electric shock.
This product has been manufactured in environmental friendly modern plants without
giving any harm to the nature.
This product does not contain PCB’s

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CONTENTS
1 Important safety and
environmental instructions 4
1.1 General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Compliance with the WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Compliance with RoHS Directive . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 Package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 Plug Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Your vacuum cleaner 7
2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.2 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3Usage 8
3.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Attaching/removing the hose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Attaching/removing the telescopic tube. . . 8
3.4 Attaching/removing the
parquet/carpetbrush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Adjusting the parquet/carpet brush . . . . . . . 9
3.6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.7 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.9 Switching off the vacuum cleaner and parking
feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Vertical parking feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Horizontal parking feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Cleaning and care 11
4.1 Emptying the dust container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Cleaning the filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2.1 Motor protection filter and HEPA filter . . 11
4.2.2 HEPA filter and outlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.4 Handling and transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5Guarantee 13

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This section contains safety
instructions that will help protect
from risk of personal injury or
property damage.
Failure to follow these
instructions invalidates the
granted warranty.
1.1 General safety
•This appliance complies with the
international safety standards.
•This appliance is not intended
for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
•This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
1Important safety and environmental instructions
Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
unless they are aged from 8
years and above and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord
out of reach of children aged
less than 8 years.
•Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
•If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its agent or
similarly qualified person in
order to avoid hazard.
•Do not use it if the power
cable or the appliance itself is
damaged. Contact an authorized
service.
•Your mains power supply should
comply with the information
supplied on the rating plate of
the appliance.
•The mains supply of the
appliance must be secured with
a minimum 13 A fuse.
•Do not use the appliance with
an extension cord.

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1Important safety and environmental instructions
•In order to prevent the power
cable from getting damaged,
make sure that it doesn’t get
stuck, twisted or rub against
sharp surfaces.
•Do not touch the appliance or its
plug when it is plugged in if your
hands are damp or wet.
•Do not pull the power cable
when unplugging the appliance.
•Do not vacuum flammable
materials and when vacuuming
cigarette ashes make sure that
it got cold.
•Do not vacuum water or other
liquid materials.
•Protect the appliance from rain,
humidity and heat sources.
•Never use the appliance
in or near to combustible
or inflammable places and
materials.
•Unplug the appliance before
cleaning and maintenance.
•Do not dip the appliance or its
cable in water to clean it.
•Check the hose of the appliance
regularly. Do not use if it is
damaged and contact an
authorized service.
•Do not attempt to dismantle the
appliance.
•Only use the original parts or
parts recommended by the
manufacturer.
•The plug must be removed
from the socket-outlet before
cleaning or maintaining the
appliance.
•If heavily used for cleaning dust
such as cement or grout the
dust indicator will lit earlier then
expected, in such case replace
the dust bag even it is empty.
•Do not use the appliance
without filters; otherwise it can
get damaged.
•Keep fingers, hair and loose
clothing from moving parts
and openings whilst using the
vacuum cleaner.
•When vacuuming the stairs,
the appliance should be located
below the user.

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•If you keep the packaging
materials, store them out of the
reach of children.
1.2 Compliance with the WEEE
Directive and Disposing of the
Waste Product
This product complies with EU WEEE Directive
(2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification
symbol for waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
This product has been manufactured
with high quality parts and materials
which can be reused and are suitable
for recycling. Do not dispose of the
waste product with normal domestic
and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take
it to the collection center for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult
your local authorities to learn about these
collection centers.
1.3 Compliance with RoHS
Directive
The product you have purchased complies with EU
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain
harmful and prohibited materials specified in the
Directive.
1.4 Package information
Packaging materials of the product are
manufactured from recyclable materials
in accordance with our National
Environment Regulations. Do not
dispose of the packaging materials together with
the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the
packaging material collection points designated by
the local authorities.
1Important safety and environmental instructions
1.4 Plug Wiring
The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates
a 13 A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced
an ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same rating
must be used. Do not forget to refit the fuse cover.
In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must
not to be used until a replacement fuse cover has
been fitted. Colour of the replacement fuse cover
must be the same colour as that visible on the pin
face of the plug Fuse covers are availabe from any
good electrical store.
•Fiting a different plug
•As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals on
your plug, proceed as follows:
•Brown cable = L (Live)
•Blue cable = N (Neutral)
•Green/yellow cable must be connected to
ground (E) line
•With the alternative plugs a 13 A fuse must be
fitted either in the plug or adaptore or in the
main fuse box. If in doubt contact a qualified
electrician.

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2.1 Overview
2Your vacuum cleaner
1. On/Off button
2. Power cable winding button
3. Dust container
4. Suction nozzle
5. Hose cap
6. Hose
7. Dust container removal button
8. Parquet/carpet brush parking hook
9. Brush adjustment latch
10. High performance parquet/carpet brush
11. Telescopic tube adjustment latch
12. Telescopic tube
13. Vacuum control
14. Handle
15. Top lid
2.2 Technical data
Supply voltage : 220-240 V~, 50-60 Hz
Power : 800 W
Operating radius : 7.5 m
Energy class : A
Annual consumption : 28 kwh/year
Dust collecting on
carpet : C
Dust collecting on
hard surface : A
Dust ejection : A
Sound : 76 dB(A)
Rights to make technical and design changes are
reserved.
The values which are declared in the markings affixed on your appliance or other printed documents supplied with it represent the
values which were obtained in the laboratories pursuant to the pertinent standards. These values may vary according to the usage
of the appliance and ambient conditions.
1
6 3 1045
7
8
12
11
1314
2
9
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3Usage
3.1 Intended use
The appliance has been designed for household
use and is not suitable for industrial use.
3.2 Attaching/removing the
hose
1. To attach the hose (6), push the hose cap (5) in
the direction of arrow until it is aligned with the
housing (you will hear a click).
•Projecting parts on the hose cap should be
aligned correspondingly.
2. To remove the hose (6), press the unlocking
buttons on the sides of the hose cap (5) and pull
the hose.
3.3 Attaching/removing the
telescopic tube
1. Attach the telescopic tube (12) to the handle
(14).
2. Pull the telescopic tube (12) from the handle
(14) to remove it.
3. You can extend or shorten the telescopic tube
(12) by sliding the telescopic tube adjustment
latch (11) back and forth.
3.4 Attaching/removing the
parquet/carpet brush
1. Attach the telescopic tube (12) to the parquet/
carpet brush (10) in the arrow direction.
2. You can remove the telescopic tube (12) from
the parquet/carpet brush (10) by pulling it.

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3.5 Adjusting the parquet/
carpet brush
Press the adjustment latch (9) located on the
parquet/carpet brush (10) and;
•Vacuum on firm ground and parquet; extend the
brush before vacuuming.
•Vacuum on carpets and rugs; retract the brush
before vacuuming.
3.6 Operation
1. Plug in the appliance after pulling the power
plug located at the back of the appliance.
A
WARNING: Stop pulling the
appliance cable when it comes to
the yellow mark located on it. After
the yellow mark, the red mark will
come. Do not pull any more after
reaching the red mark.
2. Press the on/off button (1) to switch on your
appliance.
3.7 Accessories
Accessories have been designed in one piece to
save space and provide practical use.
Upholstery tool
Suitable for cleaning the floorings,
stair steps, inside of the cars, sofas,
armchairs etc.
Dust brush
Suitable for cleaning the curtains,
and sensitive and fragile objects.
Crevice tool
Suitable for the cleaning of the
surfaces which are difficult to
clean, such as the areas remaining
under the sofas and furniture.
AWARNING:
The crevice tool must
be adjusted to remain outside.
•Pull the accessory to remove it when the process
is complete.
AWARNING:
Do not make cleaning
by using the handle's (14) end part.
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3Usage
3.9 Switching off the vacuum
cleaner and parking feature
1. Switch off the appliance with the on/off button
(1) and unplug it.
2. Press the cable winding button (2) to wind the
cable inside the appliance.
Vertical parking feature
Attach the hook of the parquet/carpet brush (8) to
the parking groove located at the bottom part of
the appliance.
Horizontal parking feature
Attach the hook of the parquet/carpet brush (8) to
the parking groove located at the rear side of the
appliance.

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4Cleaning and care
Switch off and unplug the appliance before
cleaning it.
AWARNING:
Never use gasoline,
solvent, abrasive cleaning agents,
metal objects or hard brushes to
clean the appliance.
4.1 Emptying the dust
container
1. Press the dust container removal button (7) to
remove the dust container (3) and remove the
dust container in the direction of the arrow by
holding from the dust container carrying handle.
2. Open the lid of the dust container (3) by pressing
the inner latch and empty the container.
3. When you have emptied the dust, close the dust
container lid (3).
– A click will be heard.
4. Insert the dust container (3) into its place by
holding it from the handle.
4.2 Cleaning the filters
AWARNING:
Do not use appliances
producing hot air such as hair dryer
or heater to dry the filters.
A
WARNING: Do not install the
filters without completely drying
them; otherwise, smell of moisture
may occur during use, water can leak
from the back of the appliance or the
filters may get damaged.
AWARNING:
Attach the filters into
their places after they have dried.
4.2.1 Motor protection filter and
HEPA filter
These filters are located on the rear side of the
dust container (3).
1. Press the dust container removal button (7) and
remove the dust container (3).
2. Remove the HEPA filter and motor protection
filter found at the back of the dust container (3).
3. After washing the sponge protection filter
under running water, wring it out slightly and
leave it to dry (for 24 hours minimum).
4. Shake off the HEPA inlet filter to eliminate
the dusts on it. After that, you can wash it by
holding its clean side under running cool water.
5. If you wash the HEPA filter, dry it at room
temperature (for 24 hours minimum). Do not
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4.2.2 HEPA filter and outlet filter
HEPA outlet filter is located on the rear side of the
appliance.
1. Remove the HEPA filter by pulling it from its
handle.
2. Shake off the HEPA outlet filter to eliminate
the dusts on it. After that, you can wash it by
holding its clean side under running cool water.
3. If you wash the HEPA filter, dry it at room
temperature (for 24 hours minimum). Do not
use it before ensuring that it is completely dry.
4. Remove the outlet filter that is found at the
back of the cover.
5. After washing the outlet filter under running
water, wring it out slightly and let it dry (for 24
hours minimum).
4.3 Storage
•If you do not intend to use the appliance for a
long time, store it carefully.
•Unplug the appliance.
•Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
4.4 Handling and
transportation
•During handling and transportation, carry
the appliance in its original packaging. The
packaging of the appliance protects it against
physical damages.
•Do not place heavy loads on the appliance or on
the packaging. The appliance may get damaged.
•Dropping the appliance may render it non-
operational or cause permanent damage.
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12 months breakdown and repair guarantee
Product Guarantee
Guarantor: Beko plc, 1 Greenhill Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8UF
The guarantee does not in any way diminish your statutory or legal rights.
Your appliance hasthe benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee which covers the product for 12 months
from the date of original purchase.
This gives you reassurance thatif within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of
either workmanship or materials, we will at our discretion either repair or replace your appliance.
The appliance must be correctly installed, located and operated in accordance with the instructions
contained in the user manual.!The guarantor disclaims anyliabilityfor accidental or consequential damage.
The Guarantee is subject tothe following conditions:
Documentary proof of the original purchase date is provided.
The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and maintenance
instructions.
The appliance is used only on the electricity supply on the rating plate.
The appliance has only been used for normal domestic purposes.
The appliance has not been altered, serviced, dismantled or otherwise interfered with by any person.
The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.
Any parts removed during repair work or any product that has been replaced becomes our property.
The guarantee is not transferrable if the product is resold.
The Guarantee does not cover:
Transit, installation or delivery damage.
Accidental damage.
Misuse or abuse.
Replacement of any consumable item or accessories. These include but are not limited to: plugs, cables, light bulbs,
knobs, filters and flaps.
Repairs or replacements required as a result of unauthorised repairs or inexpert installation that failsto meet the
requirements contained inthe user guide or instruction book.
Repairs to products used in commercial or non-residential household premises.
How to obtain after sales service, help or general advice
Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase in a safe place as you will need to
show us this document if your product requires attention within the guarantee period.
Please also record your product details below, which will allow you to access our services more quickly and
help us identify your product. The model numberis printed on the front of the user guide and the serial and
model number is shown on your products rating plate.
Model number
Serial number
Purchased from
Date of purchase
Please call our UK based Customer Service department if you need help or advice from us:
United Kingdom and Northern Ireland: 0333 207 9710
Republic of Ireland: 01 862 3411
You can also contact us through our website: www.beko.co.uk
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