Grundig Bodyguard VCC 9450 A User manual

CYLINDER VACUUM
CLEANER
BODYGUARD
VCC 9450 A
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SAFETY
Please read this instruction
manual thoroughly prior to
using this appliance! Follow
all safety instructions in order
to avoid damages due to
improper use!
Keep the instruction manual
for future reference. Should
this appliance be given to a
third party, then this instruction
manual must also be handed
over.
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The appliance is designed for
domestic use only. Improper
use will void the warranty.
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Observe these instructions
in order to prevent damage
to the appliance or danger
arising from improper use.
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Do not use on wet surfaces
and do not attempt to use on
wet objects.
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Do not use the appliance in
wet surroundings.
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Do not use the appliance with
wet hands.
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This appliance is designed
for vacuuming dirt and dust
particles. Do not attempt to
use it on large objects which
could block the appliance
and damage the appliance.
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Do not use to clean cigarette
stubs, ash from a fireplace or
matches. This could cause a
fire.
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This appliance is not designed
for cleaning people or
animals.
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Do not insert any foreign
objects into the suction intake.
Always keep the suction intake
free of all objects.
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Do not stand the appliance
upright while you are cleaning.
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Do not roll the appliance over
the power cord.
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Do not close any doors on top
of the power cord.
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Do not pull the power cord
around sharp edges and do
not squash it.
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If you move the appliance
to another room, always
disconnect the power cord
and carry the appliance by
the handle.
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Never move the appliance by
pulling on the power cord.
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Never operate the appliance
without the dust bag or filter.
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Change the filter when
necessary.

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SAFETY
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Change the dust bag, if the
indicator switches to red.
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Only use original GRUNDIG
accessories or Swirl® dust
bags for replacement.
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Always pull out the power
cord before cleaning or
carrying out any maintenance
on the appliance.
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Whenever possible, insert
the power cord plug directly
into the socket. Avoid using
extension cables or multipoint
connectors.
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Pull out the power plug after
use. Do not disconnect the
plug by pulling on the cable.
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Never use if the appliance
or the power cord is visibly
damaged. This also applies if
the ap pliance has accidentally
become wet. Please contact a
service centre in this case.
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If the power cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service
centre or a similarly qualified
person to prevent danger
arising.
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Keep the appliance away
from children.
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This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the
hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not
be made by children without
supervision.
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Do not open the appliance
under any circumstances. No
warranty claims are accepted
for damage resulting from
improper handling.

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AT A GLANCE
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
vacuum cleaner VCC 9450 A.
Read the following user notes carefully to ensure
full enjoyment of your quality GRUNDIG product
for many years to come.
A responsible approach!
GRUNDIG focuses on contractually
agreed social working conditions
with fair wages for both internal
employees and suppliers, as well
as on the efficient use of raw
materials with continual waste
reduction of several tonnes of plastic each year
– and availability of at least 5 years for all
accessories.
For a future worth living.
For a good reason. Grundig.
Controls
A Power cable winding button
B Display
C Upper lid
D Hose nozzle
E Hose
F Handle
G Accessory holder
H Brush adjustment latch
I Multi-floor brush
J Height setting switch
K Telescopic tube
L Upholstery tool
M Crevice tool
N Dust brush
O Carrying handle
P Hose inlet
Q ON/OFF button
R Second multi floor brush
Caution
7 I Multi-floor brush is a premium daily use
brush for customer convenience.
7 R Second multi floor brush is an energy
efficient brush for maximum cleaning
performance.

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Inserting/removing the hose
1 Push the hose nozzle D in the arrow direction
into to the hose inlet P.
■ The fasteners on the hose nozzle D should
click into position.
2 Press the fasteners on the hose nozzle D in
order to remove the hose E.
Inserting/removing the
telescopic tube
1 Insert the telescopic tube K into the end of the
handle F (“click” sound is heard).
2 Press the release button and pull the handle F
in order to remove the telescopic tube.
Release button
3 Push the height setting switch J in the arrow
direction and pull from its end in order to adjust
the length of the telescopic tube K.
Inserting/removing the multi-
floor brush
Press the release button to insert or remove
the telescopic tube K to and from the multi-
floor brush I.
Release
button
Adjusting the multi-floor brush
Shift the latch Hon the multi-floor brush I
or R;
to “ ” position for hard floors and parquet.
to “ ” position for carpets and rugs.
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Installing the batteries
1 Press the button located beneath the handle.
2 Remove the battery lid.
3 Insert the batteries in the battery housing and
close the battery lid. Use AAA type battery.
Operation
1 Pull the plug behind the appliance and plug it
in the socket.
2 Press the ON/OFF button Q to start or stop
the appliance.
Adjusting the suction power
You can adjust the suction power from “+/- ”
button on the handle F and can turn it on/off
from “ ” button.
Increase
On / Off
Decrease
7 Use the lowest suction power for clean-
ing tablecloths and chairs. Press button
“-” to shift the suction power to so
“ ” icon is on.
7 Use the medium suction power for cleaning
hard surfaces: Press “+” to increase the suction
power, so “ ” icon comes on.
7 Use the highest suction power for cleaning
hard carpets and floors: Press “+” to shift the
suction power to , so “ ” icon comes
on.
Dust indicator
The indicator of “ ” on the screen B comes
on when your dust bag is full. Replace your dust
bag.
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Accessories
There is an accessory holder G on the telescopic
tube. You can place 2 of the accessories provided
with the appliance on it.
7 In case you do not want to use it, you may
remove the accessory holder G from the tele-
scopic tube K by unscrewing it with a screw-
driver.
Crevice tool
Suitable for cleaning “hard-to-
reach” areas including spaces
between chairs and furniture.
Upholstery tool
Suitable for floors, cleaning
stairways, automobiles, sofas
and chairs etc.
Dust brush
Suitable for cleaning sensitive
and fragile objects.
Caution
7 Do not use it by holding the outer end of the
handle F.
Turning off the vacuum cleaner
and parking
1 Turn off the device by pressing the ON/OFF
button Q and plug it out.
2 Wind the power cord by gently pulling and
then releasing (the reel rewinds automatically)
it or pressing the power cord button A.
Vertical parking
Attach the hook of the multi-floor brush to the
parking slot under the appliance.
Brush parking
slot
Horizontal parking
Attach the hook of the multi-floor brush to the
parking slot behind the appliance.
Brush parking slot
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Accessory
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INFORMATION ___________________________________
Before cleaning your appliance, turn off and
unplug.
Caution
7 Never use gasoline, solvent, corrosives, metal
objects or hard brushes for cleaning your ap-
pliance.
Replacing the dust bag
Replace the dust bag when the dust indicator on
the display B “ ” is on.
1 Press the lid button at the front side to open the
upper lid C.
2 Lift up the dust bag and remove it from the bag
holder.
3 Pull the dust bag from the bag holder to
remove it from its rails.
Holder
Bag
holder
Caution
7 The holder of the dust bag must be pushed
down into the bag holder so that the cover of
the vacuum cleaner can be closed.
7 Do not force the upper lid C to close it; oth-
erwise, the plastic components may get dam-
aged.
7 Do not wash a dust bag.
7 We recommend using dust bags of Swirl®,
Y 12® MicroPor® Plus or from Menalux,
Menalux1900 for VCC 9450 A. You may also
use similar sized dust bags of other brands.
7 Swirl®, Y 12® MicroPor® Plus are registered
trademarks of a company of the Melitta Group
which is not associated with Grundig.
4 Close the cover of the dust bag and dispose.
5 Insert the new dust bag into the bag holder.
Make sure it fits in the place properly.
6 Close the upper lid C of the appliance.
Cleaning the filters
Sponge
filter
Motor protection
filter
HEPA
filter
After 5 dust bag replacements (this number varies
depending on the usage frequency and area),
clean the filters.
Caution
7 For drying filters, do not use appliances such
as hairdryers, stoves or other sources of hot air.
7 Do not mount back the filters before they are
dried properly; otherwise a smell of humidity
may disseminate on the air, water may splash
from the rear part or filters may get damaged.
7 Put the filters back to their original place when
they are dry.

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Motor protection filter
1 Press the lid button at the front side to open the
upper lid C.
2 Push the filter cover latches towards the arrow
direction shown to open up the filter lid.
3 Remove the sponge from its caging.
4 Shake off and rinse it with water.
5 After rinsing, gently squeeze the sponge.
Sponge filter
1 Open the rear lid by pressing its button.
2 Remove the sponge placed on the back of the
lid to rinse it.
3 After rinsing, gently squeeze the sponge.
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HEPA filter
1 Press the rear lid button to open and remove
the HEPA filter.
2 Shake off and rinse it with water.
3 Leave the HEPA filter for drying after rinsing.
Storage
7 Store the appliance carefully when you do no
want to use it for a long time.
7 Plug out the appliance.
7 Keep it away from children.

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Environmental information
This product has been made from high-quality
materials and parts, which are suitable for
recycling and can be reused.
Therefore, at the end of its life, the
product must not be disposed of in
the normal domestic waste, but must
be taken to a collection point for
recycling electrical and electronic
appliances. This is indicated by the following
symbol on the product, in the instructions for use
or on the packaging.
Please contact your local authority to find out
where your local collection points are.
Reusing and recycling of old appliances is
an important contribution to protecting our
environment.
Technical specifications
This product fulfils the
European Directives
2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC, 2009/125/EC, 2010/30/EU,
2011/65/EU,
1999/5/EC R & TTE and EU 665/2013.
Power supply
220-240 V~ 50 Hz
Power
nominal 800 W
Energy efficiency class
A
Protection class
II
Linked with receiver via RF:
frequency 868 Mhz
Power rating:
2 x 1,5AAA – Alkaline batteries
Technical and design modifications are reserved.
INFORMATION ___________________________________

Grundig Intermedia GmbH
Beuthener Strasse 41
D–90471 Nürnberg
www.grundig.com
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