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
holder