Grundig VCC 3650 User manual

CYLINDER VACUUM CLEANER
VCC 3650
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Please note the following when starting up the
appliance:
7This appliance is intended for domestic use
only. All guarantee claims expire if it is used
for industrial or commercial purposes.
7To avoid damage and risks due to improper
use, please read the instructions for use and
store in a safe place.
7Do not clean wet surfaces and do not vacuum
up wet objects.
7Do not use the appliance in a wet environment.
7Do not use the appliance if your hands are wet.
7The appliance is intended to be used for vacu-
uming dirt and dust particles. Do not use it to
vacuum large objects which block the appli-
ance and can damage it as a result.
7Do not sweep up cigarette butts, fireplace
ashes or matchsticks. This could cause a fire.
7The appliance is not intended for cleaning peo-
ple or animals.
7Do not feed any objects into the vacuum intake.
Keep the vacuum intake clear at all times.
7Do not place the appliance upright while you
are cleaning.
7Do not roll the appliance over the power cord.
7Do not close any doors above the power cord.
7Do not pull the power cord over sharp edges
and do not crush it.
7If you move the appliance into another room,
always disconnect the plug at the wall socket
and carry the appliance by the handle.
7Never move the appliance by pulling on the
power cord.
7Never use the appliance without a dust bag or
filter.
7Change the filter when necessary.
7Always change the dust bag if the indicator
switches to red.
7Use original accessories from GRUNDIG only
for the replacement.
7The mains plug must always be disconnected at
the wall socket before changing the dust bag,
cleaning the appliance or other care measures.
7The dust bag cover cannot be closed if there is
no dust bag in the appliance. Do not use force.
7If possible, plug the power cord plug directly
into the wall socket. Avoid using extension
cables or multiple extension sockets.
7Remove mains plug from wall socket after use.
Do not remove the plug from the wall socket by
pulling on the cable.
7Never start up the appliance if it or the power
cord shows signs of visible damage. This also
applies to an accidentally wettened appliance.
In such cases, contact your local specialist
store.
7Keep the appliance out of reach of children.
7Never open up the appliance. All rights to
claim under the guarantee are invalidated for
damage caused by improper interventions.
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Dear Customer,
We hope you enjoy using your new GRUNDIG
floor vacuum cleaner with integrated Microban®
antibacterial protection.
To ensure this protection lasts,
where possible, please use vacuum cleaner bags
with Microban® technology only.
These are available from the dealer you pur-
chased your GRUNDIG vacuum cleaner from.
You can also order your dust bags from the fol-
lowing address:
Büthe GmbH
Marktstraße 38
26382 Wilhelmshaven
Tel.: [phone]
For further supply addresses, please contact our
GRUNDIG customer advice centre. The phone
number is given
on page 15.
If you do not want to use dust bags with integrat-
ed Microban® antibacterial protection you can
also use dust bags from Swirl, Type Y 05 for VCC
3650.
However, please note that if you use this dust bag
in your GRUNDIG vacuum cleaner it will not have
full antibacterial protection.
Special features
– Working radius approx 8 metres
– Fourteen level filtering with washable,
Microban® coated filter
– Multi-step extendable telescopic vacuum tube
for adjusting to your individual height
– Three different brushes and one cleaning roller
(Fabric Master)
– Narrow crevice tool for difficult to access places
– Vacuum brush attachment specially for furni-
ture, picture frames, etc.
– 2.5 litre dust bag volume.
Included in the scope of supply:
– Three Microban®-coated dust bags
– Two Microban®-coated filt
Controls
Fold out page 2 to clearly see the diagram at all
times.
Multi-step extendable telescopic vacuum tube.
Handle for guiding the vacuum tube (elbow
tube).
Elastic vacuum hose.
Dust container cover.
Pushbutton for extending and rewinding the
power cord.
Switch for variable suction power adjustment.
Pushbutton for switching on and off.
Handle for carrying the appliance.
Wheels.
Housing.
Dust container release button.
Floor brush.
Dust bag full indicator.
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Brushes
The vacuum cleaner is supplied
with three different brushes and
a cleaning roller (Fabric Master):
– Laminate brush: for cleaning wooden floors
such as laminate, parquet, etc.
– Turbo floor brush: ideal for removing stubborn
dirt or animal hairs and for cleaning uphol-
stered furniture.
– Combi floor brush: Carpet brush with height
adjustment depending on the carpet thickness.
– Fabric Master: Cleaning roller for cleaning tex-
tiles and fabrics, e.g. curtains (does not suck in
the material).
Use one of the three brushes above or the Fabric
Master depending on the requirements.
1Push the brush or Fabric Master onto the tele-
scopic vacuum tube .
2Alter the switch on the combi-floor brush
depending on the carpet
thickness.
Narrow crevice tool
Use the narrow vacuum tube to clean places
difficult to reach, e.g. joints, crevices, corners and
folds/creases.
1Push the brush or Fabric Master onto the tele-
scopic vacuum tube .
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7Alternatively the crevice can also be pushed
onto the elbow tube .
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Vacuum brush attachment
Use the vacuum brush attachment to clean
furniture, picture frames, books, etc.
1Push the narrow crevice tool onto the tele-
scopic vacuum tube .
2Push the vacuum brush attachment onto the
narrow crevice tool .
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7The narrow vacuum tube and vacuum brush
attachment are stored in the accessories holder.
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Check whether the mains voltage given
on the rating plate (on the underside
of the appliance) matches the local mains voltage.
Preparation
Your appliance is supplied with a dust bag
already fitted. Once you have assembled the indi-
vidual parts the appliance is ready to use.
1Push the plug-in contact of the elastic hose
in the socket provided on the dust container
until it latches into place.
Note
7To remove the elastic hose , press the side
release buttons on the plug-in contact and then
pull out the hose.
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2Firmly push together the two vacuum tubes with
and , turning slightly.
3Insert the handle section of the vacuum hose in
the upper end of the vacuum tube and insert
the floor brush in the lower end.
4Fit together all the plug-in connections with a
push and turn movement and undo them with a
pull and turn movement.
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Switching on and off
1Pull out the required length of power cord by
pressing pushbutton .
Important
7A yellow mark appears at the end of the cable.
The maximum cable length is indicated by a
red mark.
Never try to pull out the power cord beyond
the red mark.
2Plug the power cord plug into the wall socket.
3Switch on the appliance by pressing
pushbutton .
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with switch .
5After use, press pushbutton to switch off the
appliance and remove the power cord plug
from the wall socket.
Important
7If the appliance is not being used,
always disconnect the mains plug at the wall
socket.
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Rewind power cord
1Unplug the power cord plug from the wall
socket.
2Hold the power cord in one hand and press
pushbutton , keep it pressed.
3Carefully guide the power cord back into the
appliance.
Important
7Always rewind the power cord with care as
pressing one side of pushbutton and a high
rewinding speed can cause unforeseeable
cable movements.
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Change dust bag
If the indicator on the dust container changes
to red you must change the dust bag.
1Unplug the power cord plug from the wall
socket.
2Open the dust container by pressing the
release button of the dust container and lift-
ing up the cover.
3Push the filter holder forward.
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the tab of the cardboard reinforcement into the
opening.
5Dispose of the sealed dust bag.
Important
7Do not try to empty and reuse the dust bag.
6Insert a new dust bag in the holder.
7Close the cover of the dust container.
Note
7Test the appliance after changing the dust bag.
If the indicator is still red, the tools, hoses or fil-
ter are blocked (see following section).
Important
7Never start up the appliance without a dust
bag. The cover of the dust container cannot be
closed unless a dust bag has been inserted.
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Clean the filter or
replace it ...
Important
7The dust bag and filter must be inserted before
starting up the appliance as otherwise the
motor will be damaged.
... in the dust container
1Open the dust container by pressing the
release button of the dust container and lift-
ing up the cover.
2Pull the dust bag out of the holder, remove and
seal it (see page 12).
3Pull out the filter holder.
4Remove the filter from the holder.
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water, rinse well and leave to air dry.
Important
7Ensure the filter is completely dry before you
put it back into the cleaner.
6If necessary place a new filter
in the holder and insert the holder
back into the cleaner.
7Replace or change the dust bag.
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... in the exhaust air fan
1Remove the filter holder by pressing
the release button (on the rear of the appli-
ance).
2Remove the filter from the filter holder.
3Shake out the filter, then wash it
in hot soapy water, rinse well and leave to air
dry.
Important
7Ensure the filter is completely dry before you
put it back into the cleaner.
4Carefully replace all the parts.
Note
7The filter in the dust container should be
changed every six months or sooner if neces-
sary.
The exhaust air filter should be replaced every
six to nine months or sooner if necessary.
Frequent washing results in filter wear and tear.
Please note: Just like the dust bag, the exhaust
air filter is equipped with the active Microban®
antibacterial protection. A new exhaust air fil-
ter is included in every new pack of dust bags.
Correcting faults yourself
The appliance is equipped with a fuse disconnec-
tor, which automatically switches off the motor if it
overheats. In this case, complete the following
steps:
1Switch off the appliance and disconnect the
mains plug from the wall socket.
2Look for the cause of the overheating (blocked
hoses/tubes, dirty filter etc.).
3Remove any blockages, if necessary change
the dust bag or clean the filter.
4Leave the motor to cool for approx 30 to 40
minutes.
5Then reconnect the appliance and switch on. It
should now work.
6If the appliance cannot be switched on, wait
for 20 minutes and then try again.
7If the appliance still won't work, please contact
your dealer or the GRUNDIG service centre.
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Environmental information
This product has been made from
high-quality materials and parts, which are suit-
able 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 recy-
cling 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 old appliances is an
important contribution to protecting our environ-
ment.
Technical specifications
This product fulfils
the European Directives 89/336/EEC
and 73/23/ EEC.
Order number
GML 4400
Power supply
230 V~ 50 Hz
Power
maximum 1800 W
nominal 1600 W
Protection class
II
Weight (WEEE)
5200 g
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Subject to technical and visual changes!

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