Silvercrest SHSS 12 C2 User manual

IAN 277091
RECHARGEABLE HAND-HELD AND UPRIGHT
VACUUM CLEANER SHSS 12 C2
RECHARGEABLE HAND-HELD AND
UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER
Operating instructions
BATTERIDRIVEN
HAND- OCH GOLVDAMMSUGARE
Bruksanvisning
AKKUKÄYTTÖINEN
RIKKA- JA LATTIAIMURI
Käyttöohje
AKKU-HAND- UND
-BODENSTAUBSAUGER
Bedienungsanleitung

GB Operating instructions Page 1
FI Käyttöohje Sivu 13
SE Bruksanvisning Sidan 25
DE/AT/CH Bedienungsanleitung Seite 37
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................2
Intended use ..........................................................2
Package contents ......................................................2
Appliance description...................................................2
Technical data .........................................................3
Safety guidelines ......................................................3
Before first use ........................................................6
Charging the appliance .................................................6
Assembly/disassembly .................................................6
Connecting the hand element to the handle/removal from handle ............................ 6
Operation ............................................................7
Using the hand element with the handle ................................................ 7
Using the hand element ............................................................. 7
Cleaning and care......................................................7
Emptying the dirt container .......................................................... 8
Cleaning the appliance ............................................................. 8
Cleaning the rotary brush............................................................ 8
Storage..............................................................9
Troubleshooting .......................................................9
Disposal..............................................................9
Disposal of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Disposal of (rechargeable) batteries ..................................................10
Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty ...................................10
Service .........................................................................11
Importer........................................................................11

SHSS 12 C2
■ 2 │ GB
RECHARGEABLE HAND-HELD
AND UPRIGHT VACUUM
CLEANER
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
appliance.
You have selected a high-quality product.
The operating instructions are part of this product.
They contain important information on safety, usage
and disposal. Before using the product, familiarise
yourself with all handling and safety guidelines.
Use the product only as described and for the range
of applications specified. Please also pass these
operating instructions on to any future owner(s).
Intended use
This appliance has been designed exclusively for
vacuum cleaning dry surfaces and dry residues.
This appliance is intended solely for use in private
homes. Do not vacuum people or animals with this
appliance. Any other usage of or modification to
the appliance is deemed to be improper usage
and carries the risk of serious personal injury. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for damages that
result from improper use of the appliance or are
caused by the incorrect operation of it.
The appliance is not intended for commercial use.
Package contents
Rechargeable Hand-Held and Upright Vacuum
Cleaner
Brush nozzle
Upholstery nozzle
Crevice tool
Extension handle with floor nozzle
Cradle (with charging socket)
Charger
Operating instructions
Check the delivery contents for completeness
immediately after unpacking.
Appliance description
Figure A:
Grip, hand element
On/Off switch
 Charge indicator lamp
Hand element
Buttons
Dust filter
Coarse filter
Dirt container
Figure B:
 On/Off switch
Grip
-“Grip” release
3“Hand element” release
!Hand element recess
.Rotary brush
0LED lamp
Figure C:
6Brush nozzle
1Crevice tool
%Upholstery nozzle
+Charger
,Charger barrel jack
Holder for brush nozzle
/Holder for crevice tool
Charging socket
"Cradle (with charging socket)

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Technical data
Charger
Input: 100–240 V ~50/60 Hz 300 mA Max.
Output: 13.5 V 500 mA
Type designation: SHSS 12 C2-1
Protection class: II /
Floor nozzle
Nominal power: 5 W
Protection class: III /
Input voltage: 10.8 V 1800 mAh
Appliance
Input voltage/current: 13.5 V 500 mA
Nominal power: 75 W
Protection class: III /
Batteries: 10.8 V/1800 mAh Li-ion battery
Battery Pack: 3 cells each of 3.6 V
Operating time with full battery charge
(depending on floor covering): approx. 15 min.
Charging time with empty battery: 5–6 hours
Safety guidelines
DANGER – ELECTRIC SHOCK!
► Do not charge or use the appliance outdoors.
► Never use the handheld vacuum cleaner if the cable, plug or casing
are damaged.
► To avoid risks, arrange for damaged power cables and/or plugs to
be replaced as soon as possible by a qualified specialist or by our
Customer Services.
► Arrange for repairs to be carried out only by specialist workshops.
Under no circumstances should you open the appliance yourself.
Repairs that are not carried out by a specialist workshop could lead
to physical injuries.
► Before charging the appliance, make sure that the mains voltage corre-
sponds to the voltage indicated in the technical data for the charger.
► Never touch the mains adapter/charger or the appliance with wet or
damp hands.
► Do not use the mains adapter/charger with an extension cable; con-
nect the mains adapter directly to a power socket.

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WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► Do not change any accessories while the appliance is switched on.
► Do not use the handheld vacuum cleaner for vacuuming up water or
other liquids.
► Do not use the handheld vacuum cleaner for vacuuming up sharp
objects or glass shards.
► Never vacuum up burning matches, glowing ashes or cigarette butts.
► Do not use the handheld vacuum cleaner for vacuuming up chemical
products, stone dust, gypsum, cement or similar particles.
► This appliance is not suitable for use with inflammable and explosive
substances or chemical and aggressive 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.
► This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and above
and by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge, provided that they are under
supervision or have been told how to use the appliance safely and
are aware of the potential risks. Children must not use the appliance
as a plaything. Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may not be car-
ried out by children unless they are supervised.

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WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
► The mains adapter may not be used for other purposes.
► Always grip the power plug to disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
► Always be sure to keep the handheld vacuum cleaner away from
heating elements, ovens or other heated appliances and surfaces.
► Always make certain that the ventilation slits are not obstructed. A
blocked ventilation circuit can result in overheating and damage to
the appliance.
► Take special care when using the handheld vacuum cleaner on stairs.
► This product contains rechargeable batteries. Do not throw the appli-
ance into a fire and do not subject it to high temperatures. There is a
risk of explosion!
► Always remove the floor nozzle from the handle before cleaning the
rotary brush to avoid accidental starting of the rotary brush.
ATTENTION! MATERIAL DAMAGE!
► Do not use the handheld vacuum cleaner without the dust filter inserted.
► Do not use the mains adapter for a different product and do not at-
tempt to charge this appliance with a different charger. Use only the
charger supplied with this appliance.
► Never charge non-rechargeable batteries!

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■ 6 │ GB
Before first use
NOTE
► This appliance is supplied with non-charged
batteries. The batteries must be charged for
6 hours before the first use.
■ Remove all packaging materials and protective
stickers from the appliance, especially the pro-
tective sticker on the contacts on the back of the
hand element .
■ Place the cradle "on the stand so that the
cradle "clicks into place.
Charging the appliance
NOTE
► Ensure that the appliance is switched off
before starting to charge the batteries.
■ To charge the appliance, connect the charger +
to a mains socket and insert the barrel jack ,
into the charging socket on the cradle ".
Feed the cable through the cable channel on the
charging socket , so that the cradle "is not
resting on the cable.
■ Place the handle with the attached hand ele-
ment onto the cradle ".
The charge indicator lamp lights up red.
–for the model in
anthracite/green:
When the appliance is fully charged, the
charge indicator lamp lights up green.
–for the model in
anthracite/red:
When the appliance is fully charged, the
charge indicator lamp lights up orange.
Assembly/disassembly
Connecting the hand element to the
handle/removal from handle
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
■ To connect the hand element to the handle,
push the tip of the hand element into the
opening in the hand element recess !.
■ Then press the grip of the hand element 
into the handle so that the hand element 
clicks firmly into position (Fig. 1).
■ To remove the hand element from the handle,
press the “Hand element” release 3.
■ Then pull the hand element upwards and
forwards out of the hand element recess !
(Fig. 2).

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Operation
ATTENTION! MATERIAL DAMAGE!
► The suction opening must always be open and
unblocked. Blockages lead to overheating and
damage to the motor.
► Do not vacuum shag pile carpet with the floor
nozzle. The rotary brush .can get caught in
the carpet and block!
NOTE
► Make certain that the dust filter and the
coarse filter are always inserted before
using the appliance.
► As soon as the suction power of the appliance
begins to diminish noticeably, connect the
appliance to the charger +.
Using the hand element with the
handle
1) Insert the hand element into the hand
element recess !as described in the chapter
“Assembly/disassembly”.
2) Fold out the grip by pressing the “Grip”
release -and at the same time pulling the
grip upwards.
3) Switch on the appliance using the on/off
switch . The LED lamp 0on the floor nozzle
will illuminate and the rotary brush .starts
turning.
4) Guide the floor nozzle over the area to be
vacuumed. Hold the grip so that the floor
nozzle moves smoothly over the floor.
5) Press the on/off switch when you have
finished vacuuming. The rotary brush .stops
and the LED lamp 0goes out.
Using the hand element
1) Remove the hand element from the hand
element recess !as described in the chapter
“Assembly/disassembly”.
2) As required, attach the crevice tool 1, the
brush nozzle 6or the upholstery nozzle %.
3) Set the on/off switch to start vacuuming the
desired areas.
4) When you have finished vacuuming, press the
on/off switch again.
Cleaning and care
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► Always disconnect the charger +from the
mains socket and remove the barrel jack ,
from the charging socket on the cradle "
before cleaning the cradle ".
► Always remove the hand element from the
hand element recess !on the handle before
cleaning the hand element , the handle or
the rotary brush ..
To achieve the best results, empty the dirt container 
and clean the dust filter after every use.
ATTENTION! MATERIAL DAMAGE!
► Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaning
materials. These could damage the surface
of the appliance!
NOTE
► The LED lamp 0is maintenance-free.
The LEDs cannot be changed.