Kobold VORWERK VK7 User manual

VK7
System
User manual
EN • 27066-01 • 0622

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Table of contents
1 Before you start............... 5
2 Product overview ............ 6
2.1 Cordless handheld vacuum
cleaner and accessory heads .. 6
3 Intended use .................... 8
4 For your safety................. 11
4.1 Hazards and safety
instructions .............................. 11
4.2 Classification of safety
warning messages ................... 21
4.3 Obligations of the User............ 21
5 Suitability for different
types of floors.................. 22
6 Kobold VK7 cordless
handheld vacuum
cleaner.............................. 23
6.1 Product overview..................... 23
6.2 Getting started......................... 24
6.2.1 Opening and closing the
rotating handle ........................ 24
6.2.2 Attaching and unlocking the
accessory head ........................ 25
6.2.3 Standby position...................... 25
6.3 Charging................................... 26
6.3.1 Before charging for the first
time .......................................... 26
6.3.2 Charging with different
chargers.................................... 26
6.3.3 Charging with the single
charger ..................................... 27
6.3.4 Charging a separate battery
with the single charger ............ 27
6.4 Display...................................... 28
6.4.1 Charging display ...................... 28
6.4.2 System and power display ...... 28
6.5 Operation .................................. 29
6.5.1 Switching on and off................. 29
6.5.2 Selecting the power level ......... 30
6.5.3 Boost button ............................. 30
6.6 Smart Home: Bluetooth® and
MyKobold app........................... 31
6.6.1 Installing and pairing the
MyKobold app........................... 31
6.7 Battery running times............... 32
6.8 Storing the cordless handheld
vacuum cleaner......................... 32
6.9 Transportation.......................... 33
6.9.1 Setting the device to transport
mode ......................................... 34
6.10 Factory reset ............................. 34
6.11 Maintenance ............................. 35
6.11.1 Spare parts and consumables.. 35
6.11.2 Opening and closing the filter
cover.......................................... 35
6.11.3 Inserting and changing the
premium filter bag.................... 36
6.11.4 Removing or changing the
battery....................................... 38
6.11.5 Removing, cleaning and
inserting the motor protection
filter ........................................... 38
6.11.6 Replacing fragrance chips ........ 40
6.12 Technical Data .......................... 41
6.12.1 Cordless Handheld Vacuum
Cleaner ...................................... 41
6.12.2 Single charger ........................... 42
7 Kobold EB7 automatic
electric floor brush........... 43
7.1 Product overview...................... 43

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7.2 Suitability for different types
of floors .................................... 44
7.3 Operation ................................. 45
7.3.1 Selecting the power level ........ 45
7.3.2 Overview of power levels and
brush mode.............................. 45
7.3.3 Activating the boost cap.......... 46
7.3.4 Personalised cleaning setting . 46
7.3.5 Standby position...................... 47
7.3.6 Vacuuming ............................... 47
7.3.7 Instructions for use.................. 47
7.4 Maintenance ............................ 47
7.4.1 Spare parts and consumables 48
7.4.2 Checking and cleaning ............ 48
7.4.3 Changing the roller brushes .... 49
7.4.4 Changing the rear sealing lip .. 50
7.5 Technical Data ......................... 50
8 Kobold SP7 2-in-1 wet
and dry cleaning
attachment ...................... 51
8.1 Product overview..................... 51
8.2 Suitability of the cleaning
cloths for diverse floor types... 52
8.3 Cleaning cloths ........................ 53
8.4 Koboclean ................................ 53
8.5 Getting ready for use ............... 54
8.5.1 Standby position...................... 54
8.5.2 Releasing the cloth holder ...... 55
8.5.3 Attaching the cleaning cloth
to the cloth holder ................... 55
8.5.4 Removing, filling and inserting
the tank .................................... 56
8.5.5 Attaching the cloth holder ...... 57
8.6 Operation ................................. 57
8.6.1 Selecting the moisture setting 57
8.6.2 Overview of moisture settings . 58
8.6.3 Recommendations for
moisture settings...................... 59
8.6.4 Vacuum wiping ......................... 60
8.6.5 Replacing the cleaning cloth.... 61
8.6.6 Storage ...................................... 61
8.6.7 Washing cleaning cloths........... 61
8.7 Maintenance ............................. 62
8.7.1 Spare parts and consumables.. 62
8.7.2 Removing the sealing lip
frames........................................ 62
8.7.3 Mounting the sealing lip
frames........................................ 63
8.7.4 Cleaning the tank...................... 63
8.8 Technical Data .......................... 63
9 Kobold HD7 hard floor
brush .................................64
9.1 Product overview...................... 64
9.2 Suitability for different types
of floors ..................................... 65
9.3 Operation .................................. 66
9.3.1 Extending the sealing lip .......... 66
9.3.2 Selecting the power level ......... 66
9.3.3 Overview of power levels.......... 67
9.3.4 Vacuuming hard floors ............. 67
9.4 Maintenance ............................. 67
9.4.1 Spare parts and consumables.. 68
9.4.2 Removing blockages................. 68
9.4.3 Changing the bristle plate ........ 68
9.5 Technical Data .......................... 69
10 Kobold PB7 electric
upholstery brush with
Kobold MP7/MR7
mattress cleaning set....... 70
10.1 Product overview...................... 70

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10.2 Operation ................................. 71
10.2.1 Overview of power levels and
Lavenia mode........................... 71
10.2.2 Cleaning upholstery................. 72
10.2.3 Vacuuming surfaces................. 72
10.2.4 Vacuuming crevices................. 72
10.2.5 Cleaning mattresses ................ 72
10.3 Maintenance ............................ 75
10.3.1 Spare parts and consumables 75
10.3.2 Maintenance of the electric
upholstery brush...................... 76
10.3.3 Cleaning the mattress
freshening accessory ............... 77
10.3.4 Cleaning the mattress deep
cleaning accessory................... 78
10.4 Technical Data ......................... 78
11 Kobold PC7 dual battery
charger ............................. 79
11.1 Product overview..................... 79
11.2 Connecting the mains cable.... 80
11.3 Mounting the device on a wall 80
11.3.1 Selecting a location for the
wall mount ............................... 80
11.4 Charging with the dual battery
charger ..................................... 81
11.4.1 Charging for the first time with
the dual battery charger.......... 81
11.4.2 Charging the cordless
handheld vacuum cleaner
with the dual battery charger . 81
11.4.3 Charging a separate battery
with the dual battery charger . 82
11.5 Technical Data ......................... 83
12 Kobold accessories.......... 84
12.1 Nozzle set ................................. 84
12.2 Unlocking accessories ............. 85
12.3 Kobold SG7 shoulder strap ...... 86
13 Troubleshooting............... 87
13.1 Troubleshooting by error code 87
13.2 Troubleshooting by fault
description ................................ 90
14 Warranty ...........................100
15 Disposal.............................100
15.1 Disposal of the device...............100
15.2 Disposal of batteries.................100
15.3 Disposal of premium filter
bags ...........................................101
15.4 Disposal of the packaging ........101
16 Service ...............................101
17 Manufacturer and
Importer............................101
18 Declaration of
Conformity........................102

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1Before you start
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kobold device.
1. Read the instruction manual carefully before using the device and
accessories for the first time.
2. Follow the detailed instructions for use in the following chapters.

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2Product overview
2.1 Cordless handheld vacuum cleaner
and accessory heads
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Overview of the Kobold VK7 cordless handheld vacuum cleaner, accessory heads and accessories
1 Kobold VK7 cordless handheld vacuum
cleaner
4 Kobold HD7 hard floor brush
2 Kobold EB7 automatic electric floor brush 5 Kobold SC7 single charger
3 Kobold SP7 2-in-1 wet and dry cleaning
attachment
6 Kobold CA7 charging adaptor for spare
battery
Type and range of accessories included may vary. Accessories can be purchased separately. The
diagrams in this instruction manual are meant to illustrate the functions of the device and its
accessories. The illustrations shown may differ from the actual product with respect to detail and
proportions. Drawings of plugs are for illustrative purposes only. The actual product may vary
depending on the country.

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Overview of the Kobold VK7 cordless handheld vacuum cleaner, accessory heads and accessories
7 Kobold PB7 electric upholstery brush 14 Kobold TR7 telescopic tube
8 Kobold MP7 mattress freshening
accessory
15 Kobold CD7 car nozzle
9 Kobold MR7 mattress deep cleaning
accessory
16 Kobold TD7 textile nozzle
10 Kobold AD7 adapter for previous
accessories
17 Kobold SG7 shoulder strap
11 Kobold FD7 surface nozzle 18 Kobold BY7 battery
12 Kobold VD7 variable nozzle set 19 Kobold PC7 dual battery charger
13 Kobold SB7 extendable suction hose for
accessories
20 Kobold mains charging cable for the
Kobold PC7 dual battery charger

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3Intended use
Retain this document for future reference. It is an important part of
the device and must be kept with it if you pass it on to someone else.
Use the device and accessories only for their intended purpose in
order to prevent risks to you and other people and to prevent
damage to the device or to other property and equipment.
The device is not intended to be used by children under 8 years of
age. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by
children under 8 years of age. This device is not intended to be used
by persons (including children aged 8 years and above) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for
their safety, or have been given instruction from this person
concerning the safe use of the device and understand the hazards
involved.
Children must not be allowed to play with the device or the chargers
(including the cable and plug).
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children
aged 8 years and above without supervision.
This appliance may only be used for its intended purpose. No other
use is permitted. The manufacturer bears no responsibility for
damages resulting from improper use. If the appliance is subject to
technical modifications, the warranty and liability for material
defects shall be rendered invalid. The manufacturer’s obligation to
compensate on the basis of product liability and/or the dealer’s
obligation to compensate for material defects shall no longer apply if
technical modifications are made to the product.
When working with the device, please observe all the accompanying
documentation as well as the device display. The manufacturer
accepts no liability for damages resulting from improper use.
The device complies with the safety regulations of the country in
which it has been sold by an authorised Vorwerk organisation. If the
device is used in another country, compliance with the local safety
standards cannot be guaranteed. Vorwerk therefore assumes no
liability for any resulting safety risks for the user.
Kobold VK7 cordless
handheld vacuum cleaner
The Kobold VK7 cordless handheld vacuum cleaner is solely intended
for removing dirt and dust within domestic areas and is only suitable
for indoor use. This also includes use for typical household
applications in shops, offices and similar work environments,
agricultural operations, by customers in hotels, motels, bed and
breakfast operations and similar living environments. The Kobold
VK7 cordless handheld vacuum cleaner may only be used with the
corresponding Kobold accessories.

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Kobold EB7 automatic
electric floor brush
Your Kobold EB7 automatic electric floor brush should be used solely
for cleaning floors and carpets in domestic areas. The Kobold EB7
automatic electric floor brush may only be used in combination with
a Kobold VK7 cordless handheld vacuum cleaner. The Kobold EB7
automatic electric floor brush is intended for use on different types of
floors [}22]. The following types of carpet and flooring must not be
cleaned with the automatic electric floor brush: fur rugs, flokati rugs,
unsealed cork flooring, unsealed soft wood flooring, Belgian granite,
delicate natural stone flooring, rough concrete flooring (e.g. washed
concrete).
Kobold SP7 2-in-1 wet and
dry cleaning attachment
Your Kobold SP7 2-in-1 wet and dry cleaning attachment should be
used solely for cleaning hard floors in domestic areas. The Kobold
SP7 2-in-1 wet and dry cleaning attachment may only be used in
combination with a Kobold VK7 cordless handheld vacuum cleaner. It
is intended for use on various types of hard floors [}52].
It is suitable for use on floors that can be wet cleaned according to
the manufacturer's recommendations. The following types of
flooring must not be wet cleaned: untreated cork flooring, untreated
tiled flooring, untreated soft wood flooring.
Kobold HD7 hard floor
brush
Your Kobold HD7 hard floor brush should be used solely for cleaning
hard floors in domestic areas. The Kobold HD7 hard floor brush may
only be used in combination with a Kobold VK7 cordless handheld
vacuum cleaner. It is intended for use on the types of hard floors
specified in the table Suitability for different types of floors [}65].
Kobold PB7 electric
upholstery brush
Your Kobold PB7 electric upholstery brush should be used solely for
cleaning in domestic areas. The Kobold PB7 electric upholstery brush
may only be used in combination with a Kobold VK7 cordless
handheld vacuum cleaner. It is intended only for the care of
upholstered furniture.
Kobold MP7/MR7 mattress
cleaning set
The Kobold MP7/MR7 mattress cleaning set may only be used in
combination with a Kobold VK7 cordless handheld vacuum cleaner
and Kobold PB7 electric upholstery brush. It is intended only for the
care of mattresses. It is not suitable for upholstered furniture.
Kobold accessories The extendable Kobold SB7 suction hose for accessories, the Kobold
FD7 surface nozzle, the Kobold VD7 variable nozzle, the Kobold TR7
telescopic tube, the Kobold CD7 car nozzle, the Kobold TD7 textile
nozzle, the Kobold SG7 shoulder strap and the Kobold AD7 adapter
for previous accessories may only be used with the Kobold VK7
cordless handheld vacuum cleaner. These accessories are suitable for
a variety of cleaning tasks above floor level. The shoulder strap is
intended exclusively for use by adults.
Kobold PC7 dual battery
charger
The Kobold PC7 dual battery charger may only be used with the
Kobold VK7 modular cleaning system. The Kobold PC7 dual battery
charger is intended for charging the Kobold VK7 cordless handheld

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vacuum cleaner and one additional Kobold VK7 battery. The Kobold
PC7 dual battery charger must not be stored or operated outdoors
and must be protected from moisture.
Kobold SC7 single charger The Kobold SC7 single charger must only be used with the Kobold
VK7 modular cleaning system. The Kobold SC7 single charger is
intended for charging the Kobold VK7 cordless handheld vacuum
cleaner. Using the Kobold CA7 charging adapter, a separate battery
can be charged. The Kobold SC7 single charger must not be stored or
operated outdoors and must be protected from moisture.