Bosch BX3 User manual

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BX3
Instructions for use
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Your vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disposal information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
When the work is done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Emptying the dust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cleaning the filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Frequently asked questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Troubleshooting small problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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1 Adjustable floor tool*
2 Hard-floor brush*
3 Pet hair brush
4 Telescopic tube*
5 Sliding switch*
6 Suction pipe*
7 Handle*
8 Flexible hose
9 Upholstery nozzle*
10 Crevice nozzle*
11 Multi-purpose nozzle*
(crevice nozzle + hard furnishings brush)
12 Parking aid
13 Power cord
14 Exhaust filter cover
15 Carrying handle
16 Dust container release button
17 Emptying button
18 Dust container
19 Maximum level mark
20 Dust container flap
21 Particulate filter with lint filter and foam filter
22 On/off button with electronic suction regulator
23 Exhaust filter*
24 Dual separator with lid
25 Dual separator
26 Dual separator release button
*Depending on equipment
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5*
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Your vacuum cleaner
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Please keep this instruction manual.
Please pass on this instruction manual if
you pass this vacuum cleaner on to a
new owner.
Intended use
This vacuum cleaner is intended for
household
use and is not intended for commercial
purposes.
This vacuum cleaner should only be
used in accordance with these
instructions for use.
The manufacturer will not accept any
responsibility for damage caused by
improper use or incorrect operation.
Therefore, please note the following
points.
The vacuum cleaner must only be
operated with:
manufacturer's replacement parts,
-accessories and -optional
accessories
The vacuum cleaner is not to be used
for:
vacuuming persons or animals
vacuuming up:
- insects (e.g. flies, spiders, etc.).
– hazardous, sharp-edged,
– hot or burning substances
- damp or liquid substances
- highly flammable or explosive
substances and gases
Safety information
This vacuum cleaner complies with the
recognised rules of technology and the
relevant safety regulations. We confirm
that it complies with the following
European directives: 89/336/EEC
(amended by Directives 91/263/EEC,
92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC). 73/23/EEC
(amended by Directive 93/68/EEC).
Always observe the information on the
rating plate when using the vacuum
cleaner and connecting to the power
supply.
Never vacuum without the dust
container and particle filter fitted.
=> This can damage the vacuum
cleaner!
Only allow children to use the vacuum
cleaner under supervision.
Keep the vacuum cleaner away from
the face when using nozzles and
tubes.
=> This could cause injury!
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.
Do not pull the power cord around
sharp corners or allow it to become
trapped.
Unplug the vacuum cleaner from the
mains before carrying out any work on
it.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it is
damaged. Unplug the power cord
from the mains if a fault is detected.
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For safety reasons, only authorised
after-sales service personnel are
permitted to carry out repairs and fit
replacement parts to the vacuum
cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner should be
protected from outside weather
conditions, moisture and sources of
heat.
The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for
use on building sites.
=> Vacuuming up building rubble
could damage the vacuum cleaner.
Switch off the vacuum cleaner when it
is not in use.
At the end of its life, the vacuum
cleaner should be disposed of in an
appropriate manner.
Disposal information
Packaging
The packaging is designed to protect
the vacuum cleaner from being
damaged during transportation.
It is made of environment-friendly
materials and can be recycled.
Dispose of packaging that is no longer
required at an appropriate recycling
point.
Used vacuum cleaner
Used vacuum cleaners still contain
many recyclable materials.
Therefore, please take used vacuum
cleaners to your retailer or recycling
centre so that they can be recycled.
For current disposal methods, please
enquire at your appliance dealership or
local council.
!Please note
Only connect the appliance to a
socket that is protected by at least a
16 amp circuit breaker.
If a circuit breaker should trip 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.
To prevent the circuit breaker from
tripping, select the lowest power
setting before switching the vacuum
cleaner on, and increase the power
only once it is running.
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Push the handle onto the flexible hose until it engages.
*Depending on equipment
Push the crevice nozzle and upholstery nozzle into the
accessories holder as illustrated.
*Depending on equipment
Push the flexible hose adapter into the air intake
opening on the dual separator until it engages.
CLICK!
Before using for the first time
Setting up
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Push the handle into the suction pipe/telescopic tube.
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
To remove the flexible hose, turn it to release the catch
and pull the hose out.
*
*
Setting up
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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.
Setting up
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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.
Adjust the adjustable floor tool:
Rugs and carpets =>
Hard/parquet floors =>
*Depending on equipment
Press the on/off button in the direction of the arrow to
switch your vacuum cleaner on/off.
Vacuuming
Setting up
*
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Remove the upholstery nozzle and crevice nozzle from
the accessories holder as illustrated.
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
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
auto
Vacuuming
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*
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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
Furniture brush
For cleaning window frames, cabinets, mouldings, etc.
*Depending on equipment
Vacuuming
*
*
*
After use, push the crevice nozzle and upholstery
nozzle back into the accessories holder as illustrated.
*Depending on equipment
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Upholstery nozzle for vacuuming upholstered furniture,
curtains, etc.
*Depending on equipment
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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.
Hard-floor brush
For vacuuming hard floor coverings
(tiles, parquet flooring, etc.)
*Depending on equipment
Vacuuming
*
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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
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The appliance can also be carried using the carrying
handle when vacuuming steps, for example.
Unlock the telescopic tube by moving the sliding
switch in the direction of the arrow and slide one tube
into the other.
Vacuuming
When the work is done
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Unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Tug the power cord briefly and let go. The cable then
rewinds automatically.
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Emptying the dust filter
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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.
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CLICK!
CLICK!
CLICK!
Emptying the dust filter
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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.
Insert the dust container into the appliance and
engage it in position.
Fold the dual separator back and engage it in position.
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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!
Cleaning the filter
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If the filters are very dirty, they should all be rinsed out.
Cleaning the filter
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Remove the micro filter.
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!
CLICK!
CLICK!
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.
!Attention: The dual separator can only be
engaged when the particle filter is fitted. The
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.
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Clean the micro filter by knocking out the dirt.
If the micro filter is very dirty, it should be rinsed out.
Replace the micro filter.
Close the exhaust filter cover.
Insert the dust container into the appliance and
engage it in position.
Fold the dual separator back and engage it in
position.
!Attention: The 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.
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.
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.
Remove and dispose of the micro active carbon
filter.
Fit a new filter (BBZ192MAF )
Close the exhaust filter cover.
Insert the dust container into the appliance and
engage it in position.
Fold the dual separator back and engage it in
position.
Cleaning the filter
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Clean the dual separator
Use the release button to unlock the dual separator
and fold it away to the front.
Turn the dual separator cover and remove it from the
dual separator.
Clean the dual separator.
Cleaning the filter
Replacing the HEPA 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.
Remove and dispose of the HEPA filter.
Fit a new filter (BBZ153HFB ).
Close the exhaust filter cover.
Insert the dust container into the appliance and
engage it in position.
Fold back and engage the dual separator.
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