Grundig VCH 8831 User manual

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VACUUM CLEANER
VCH 8831
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DEUTSCH 05-10
TÜRKÇE 16-20
FRANÇAIS 26-30
ESPAÑOL 21-25
HRVATSKI 31-35
POLSKI 36-40
ENGLISH 11-15

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Please note the following when starting up the app-
liance:
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 use it to clean wet surfaces.
7Do not use the appliance in a wet environment.
7Never hold the appliance in water or other liquids.
7Keep the appliance and accessories away from
your eyes and ears while the appliance is in use.
7The appliance is intended to be used
for vacuuming dirt and dust particles.
Do not use it to vacuum large objects which block
the appliance and can damage it as a result.
7Do not sweep up cigarette butts, fireplace ashes or
matchsticks. This could cause a fire.
7Never use the appliance without the dust container
and filter.
7Do not use the appliance if the air inlet and venti-
lation slits are blocked. Keep the air inlet and ven-
tilation slits free at all times of dust, hairs and other
elements which could block or prevent the air flow.
7If using with the motorised brush, ensure you con-
stantly move the brush backwards and forwards
and do not allow it to rotate too long on a stain.
7The motorised brush may only be cleaned if it is not
connected to the appliance.
7Never start up the appliance if it shows signs of
visible damage. This also applies to an accidentally
wettened appliance. In such cases, contact your
local specialist store.
7Use the mains adapter supplied only to charge the
appliance.
7Keep the appliance out of reach of children.
7Store the appliance in a dry and safe environment
only.
7The device may not be used by the following peo-
ple, including children: those with limited physical,
sensory or mental capabilities and also those with
a lack of experience and knowledge. This does not
apply to the latter if they were instructed in the use
of the device or if they use it under the supervision
of a person responsible for safety. Children should
always be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the device.
7Never open up the appliance. All rights to claim
under the guarantee are invalidated for damage
caused by improper interventions.
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Controls and component parts
Fold out page 3 to clearly see the diagram at all
times.
ADust container
BFilter (inside the dust container)
CPushbutton for opening the dust container
DSwitch for switching on and off
EHandle
FCharging indicator (LED)
GMotor housing
HCompartment for the rechargeable
battery (underside of the appliance)
IVacuum intake
Accessories
JCharging station for mounting on the wall with
mains adapter
KMotorised brush
LUniversal vacuum brush
MNarrow vacuum tube
NUpholstery brush
3 Extension tubes
Replacement filter
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
handheld vacuum cleaner VCH 8831.
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 conti-nual waste reduction
of several tonnes of plastic each year – and availabi-
lity of at least 5 years for all accessories.
For a future worth living.
For a good reason. Grundig.
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Universal vacuum brush
Use the universal vacuum brush Ltogether with the
three extension tubes to clean small floor areas or
curtains.
1Switch off the appliance.
2Firmly push an extension tube into the appliance's
vacuum intake I.
3Depending on your requirements, insert one or two
extension tubes into the first extension tube.
4Push the universal vacuum brush Lonto the bot-
tom extension tube.
Motorised brush
Use the motorised brush Kto clean short pile carpets
or carpeting. It is particularly suitable for removing
animal hairs. Never use the motorised brush on long
hair/deep pile carpets.
1Switch off the appliance.
2Firmly push the motorised brush into the
appliance‘s vacuum intake I.
Note
7When you install the motorised brush ensure the
contacts of the brush touch the contacts in the
appliance‘s vacuum intake.
Important
7Do not touch the motorised brush during use. Risk
of injuries.
7If using with the motorised brush,
ensure you constantly move the brush backwards
and forwards and do not allow it to rotate too long
on a stain.
Narrow vacuum tube and
upholstery brush
Use the narrow vacuum tube Mto clean places diffi-
cult to reach, e.g. crevices and corners.
Use the upholstery brush Nto clean small areas of
upholstery.
1Switch off the appliance.
2Firmly push the narrow vacuum tube or the
upholstery brush into the appliance‘s vacuum
intake I.
Charging station for mounting on a
wall
Fix the charging station Jto a wall.
1Ensure the place you have chosen to install the
charger is free of concealed electric cables, water
or gas pipes.
2Choose an installation location near
a wall socket (100-240 V~, 50-60 Hz) for connec-
ting the mains adapter.
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Important
7Do not install the charging station anywhere where
it is exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater/
radiator.
Do not install the charger outdoors.
3Choose a suitable drill bit for the screws and wall
plugs supplied.
4Drill two holes approx 30 cm above the floor, push
in a wall plug and screw in the screws, then hang
up the charging station.
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Charging
If run with the installed rechargeable nickel metal hyd-
ride batteries, use the charging station with the mains
adapter as a charger.
1Remove the accessory used.
2Insert the appliance in the charging station Jso
that it precisely fits.
– The charging contacts of the appliance and the
charging station touch each other.
3Plug the mains adapter into the wall socket.
– The charging process begins, the charging indi-
cator Flights up red.
– The charging indicator remains lit until the appli-
ance is removed from the charging station or the
mains adapter plug is disconnected.
Note
7Fully charge the batteries before using for the first
time or if the batteries have not been used for a
long time (20 hours).
7Charge the appliance at room temperature. Lower
or higher temperatures have a negative effect on
the life of the batteries.
7The ambient temperature should be between 5˚C
and 40˚C.
7When fully charged, the appliance works for
around 12 minutes. It is not advisable to charge
the batteries after every use, especially if you do
not use the appliance for the full 12 minutes. Only
charge the batteries when they are completely
discharged. This increases their life. Do not charge
it every day.
7The device does not end the charging process
automatically. Therefore, remove the device from
the charging unit after 16 hours or disconnect the
power supply unit from the socket. In this way, you
save electricity.
Switching on and off
1Remove the appliance from the charging station J.
2Depending on the requirements, insert one of the
accessories into the appliance‘s vacuum intake I.
3Switch on the appliance by pushing forward switch
D.
4Switch off the appliance by pushing back switch D.
5Remove the accessory used.
Empty dust container and clean
1Hold the appliance vertically with the vacuum
intake Ifacing downward.
2Press pushbutton Cand remove the dust container
from underneath.
3Remove the holder and filter Bfrom the dust con-
tainer.
Note
7You can wash the filter from time to time with hot
soapy water.
After washing, allow the filter to completely dry.
4Empty the dust container A, wash out and dry.
Note
7Allow the dust container to completely dry before
you replace it in the appliance.
5Hold the appliance vertically facing upwards.
6Press button C.
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7Replace the dust container A, ensure that both
plug-in contacts of the dust container are precisely
inserted in the correct position.
8Release button C. Ensure the latch clicks into
place.
Cleaning and care
7Do not clean the appliance with chemical cleaning
agents. These could damage the housing
7Clean the appliance with a soft cloth and mild soap
only.
7Brush out the filter over a dustbin.
7The filter and the inside of the dust container can
be washed with hot soapy water. Do not wash the
filter in the washing machine.
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7The filter and dust container must be completely dry
before they are used again.
7Before using, ensure the motorised brush is free of
hairs and fibres.
Replace the rechargeable
batteries
If damaged, the appliance may only be opened by
an authorised technician.
Environmental information
7Never throw the rechargeable batteries in the
domestic waste. Used batteries must be placed in
the used battery collection containers in shops or
handed in to public bodies responsible for waste
disposal.
Environmental information
This product has been made from high-quality mate-
rials 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 coll-
ection 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 old appliances is an important
contribution to protecting our environment.
INFORMATION _____________________________________________________
Technical specifications
This product fulfils the European Directives
2004/108/EG, 2006/95/EG and
2009/125/EG.
Serial number
GMM 2110
Power supply
100-240 V~, 50-60 Hz at the wall socket
DC 22 V at the charging station
Rechargeable batteries: Nickel metal hydride
Protection class
III
Subject to technical and visual changes!
Ni-Mh

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