Lervia LERVIA KH 4421 User manual

KOMPERNASS GMBH · BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: KH4421-07/07-V1
UK
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Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner KH 4421
Operating instructions
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Content Page
Intended Usage 4
Delivery Contents 4
Technical Data 4
Important Safety Instructions 4
Before the First Use 6
Charging 6
Mounting the Wall Bracket 6
Assembly 7
Operation 7
Cleaning 7
Disposal 8
Warranty & Customer Service 8
Importer 8
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time
and preserve this booklet for later reference. Pass the manual on to whomsoever
might acquire the appliance at a later date.
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Cordless Hand Vacuum
Cleaner KH 4421
Intended Usage
This hand vacuum cleaner may only be
used for the vacuuming of dry surfaces
and dry materials. People or animals may
not be vacuumed with this appliance.
Any other usage or changes to the
appliance are improper use and may
result in considerable danger of injury.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for
damages that result from improper use
of the appliance or are caused by incor-
rect operation of it.
The appliance is not intended for
commercial use.
Delivery Contents
Crevice tool
Upholstery brush
Dust collector
Dust filter
Motor unit
ON/OFF switch
Charge indicator light
Charging station / wall bracket
Screws / plugs for wall installation
Power adapter
 NOTE: The cordless hand vacuum
cleaner model KH 4421 is delivered
with uncharged batteries. The bat-
teries must be charged for 24 hours
before the first use.
Technical Data
Power adapter
Input voltage: 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Output voltage: Direct current (DC),
9 V / 150 mA
Batteries: 3 x 1,2 V Ni-MH
batteries /2200 mAh
Important Safety Instructions
To avoid a life-threatening electric
shock:
• Do not charge or use the appliance
outdoors.
• Never use the hand vacuum cleaner if
the cable, plug or casing are damaged.
• To minimise potentially fatal risks, ar-
range for defective power plugs or po-
wer cables to be replaced as soon as
possible by qualified technicians or our
Customer Service Department.
• Send defective appliances to the
appropriate service centre or have
repairs performed only by a qualified
workshop. Under no circumstances
should you open the appliance your-
self. Manipulations made by persons
other than qualified technicians could
represent a health hazard.
• Before switching the hand vacuum
cleaner on, make certain that the
mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage indicated in the technical
data for the appliance.
• Never touch the power supply or the
appliance with wet or damp hands.
• Do not use the power adapter with
an extension cord; connect the power
adapter directly to a power socket.
• Do not use the hand vacuum cleaner
for vacuuming up liquids.
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To avoid the risk of injury:
• Do not change any accessories while
the appliance is switched on.
• Do not use the hand vacuum cleaner
for vacuuming up sharp objects or
glass shards.
• Never vacuum up burning matches,
glowing ashes or cigarette butts.
• Do not use the hand vacuum cleaner
for vacuuming up chemical products,
stone dust, gypsum, cement or similar
particles.
• This hand vacuum cleaner is only
suitable for use on dry surfaces. The
appliance is not suitable for foam,
water, flammable and explosive
substances or other liquids.
• Always store the appliance indoors.
To prevent accidents, keep the
appliance in a dry location when
not in use.
• Under extreme conditions, leaks in
the battery cells may occur. In the
event that battery fluid comes into
contact with skin or eyes, the affected
area must be rinsed off with water
immediately. Contact a physician.
To conduct yourself safely:
• Use only accessory parts recommen-
ded by the manufacturer.
• Do not allow individuals (including
children) to use the appliance whose
physical, sensorial or mental abilities
or lack of experience and knowledge
hinder their safe usage of it if they
have not previously been supervised
or instructed in its correct usage. Tell
children about the appliance and its
potential dangers so that they do not
play with it.
• The cable of the charging station may
not be used for other purposes. Never
carry the charging station or the po-
wer adapter by the cable. Do not pull
on the cable when you want to move
the appliance.
• Always grip the power plug to discon-
nect the appliance from the power
supply.
• Always be sure to keep the hand
vacuum cleaner away from heating
elements, ovens or other heated ap-
pliances and surfaces.
• Always make certain that the ventila-
tion slits are open. A blocked ventila-
tion circuit can result in overheating
and damage to the appliance.
• This product contains rechargeable
Ni-MH batteries. Do not thow the
batteries into a fire and do not
subject them to high temperatures.
There is a risk of explosion!
• Take special care when using the
hand vacuum cleaner on stairs.
• Do not use the hand vacuum cleaner
without the dust filter inserted.
• Do not use the power adapter for a
different product and do not attempt
to charge this appliance with a diffe-
rent charging station. Only use the
charging station supplied with this
appliance.
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Before the First Use
1. The cordless hand vacuum cleaner is
powered by rechargeable Ni-MH bat-
teries. Before using the cordless hand
vacuum cleaner for the first time, the
batteries must be charged for at least
24 hours.
2. The batteries reach their full capacity
after a charging time of 24 hours.
Only place the appliance back in the
charging station once the vacuum
power becomes noticeably weaker.
Charging
1. Insert the round plug of the power
supply into the back of the charging
station . Lock the plug by turning it
anti-clockwise.
2. Place the charging station next to
a power socket and plug the power
adapter in.
The charging station can optionally
be mounted on a wall with the supp-
lied screws and plugs (see Chapter
„Mounting the wall bracket“).
Vertical screw spacing 102 mm,
screw diameter 3,5 mm. The borehole
has to fit for plug diameter 5 mm
You can store the crevice tool and
the upholstery brush in the slots
on the charging station .
3. Place the hand vacuum cleaner in
the charging station .The charge
indicator light lights up red and
the charging process begins.
 NOTE: Make certain that the on/off
switch is in position "0" before
starting the charging process.
 Important:
• Once the charging process is comple-
ted, the appliance automatically swit-
ches to the charge maintenance func-
tion. However, in order to avoid possi-
ble damage to the batteries, do not
leave the appliance constantly con-
nected to the charging station .
• Only place the appliance back on the
charging station once the vacuum
power becomes noticeably weaker.
 Important information about the
battery
In the event of a defective battery,
please contact our service centre di-
rectly. Please refer to the guarantee
card for the Authorized Service Outlet
in your country.
Mounting the Wall Bracket
1. Bore two holes with a spacing of
ca. 102 mm. Using the wall bracket 
to mark the boreholes ensures the
correct spacing.
2. Push the plugs into the boreholes
and screw in the lower screw until
ca. 3mm is protruding.
3. Place the wall bracket on the lower
screw.
4. Guide the upper screw through the
wall bracket and into the borehole,
then screw it in.
5. Tighten both screws down.
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Assembly
 NOTE: Make certain that the dust
filter is always inserted before
using the appliance.
1. To open the dust collector , turn the
dust collector  and pull it off the
motor unit .
Make certain that the dust filter is
inserted and put the dust collector 
back on. Turn the dust collector 
until the arrow symbol points to the
dot on the motor unit .
2. Should the crevice tool or the
upholstery brush be required, in-
sert them into the suction opening of
the dust collector .
Operation
1. Remove the hand vacuum cleaner
from the charging station . Using
the supplied plugs and screws the
charging station can optionally be
mounted on the wall.
2. To switch the appliance on, move the
on/off switch to the position "I".
3. After use place the on/off switch 
into position “O“.
4. The crevice tool is used to clean
narrow, hard-to-reach areas.
5. The upholstery brush is used to
clean sofas, car seats and other cus-
hioned items.
To remove the upholstery brush
from the hand vacuum cleaner, press
both of the lateral lugs on the tool for-
ward simultaneously.
 Put the assembled hand vacuum cle-
aner in the charging station and
start the charging process when the
vacuum power is noticeably weaker.
Cleaning
Changing and cleaning the dust filter
To achieve the best results, empty the
dust collector and clean the dust
filter after every use.
1. To open the dust collector , turn the
dust collector and pull it off the
motor unit .
2. To remove the dust filter from the
motor unit, turn it and pull it off the
motor unit .
3. Empty the dust collector .
4. Clean the dust filter in cold water
and wait until it is completely dry be-
fore putting it back on the motor unit .
Do not dry it with hot airstream.
5. Place the dust filter  on the motor
unit . Turn the dust filter to attach
it. Never use the hand vacuum cleaner
without the dust filter inserted.
6. Put the dust collector back on.
Turn the dust collector  until the
arrow symbol points to the dot on
the motor unit .
 Important! The suction opening
must always be open and unblocked.
Blockages lead to overheating and
damage to the motor.
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Disposal
Do not dispose of the device in
normal domestic waste.
Dispose of the device over a registered
waste disposal firm or through your
communal waste disposal facility.
Observe the currently valid regulations.
In case of doubt, consult your waste
disposal facility.
Battery disposal!
Batteries may not be disposed of with
normal domestic waste. All consumers
are statutorily obliged to dispose of
batteries at the collection point in their
community/district or with the original
supplier.
The purpose of this obligation is to
ensure that batteries can be disposed
of in an environmentally-friendly man-
ner. Only dispose of batteries when
they are fully discharged.
Dispose of the packaging materi-
als in an environmentally respon-
sible manner.
Warranty & Customer Service
You can find the service centre for your
country listed on the warranty card.
Importer
KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
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