Silvercrest SST 40 A1 User manual

2-IN-1 CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER SST 40 A1
2-IN-1 CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER
Operating instructions
IAN 329834_1907
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Οδηүίες χρήσης
2-IN-1 AKKU-STAUBSAUGER
Bedienungsanleitung
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Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of
the device.
Πριν ξεκινήσετε την ανάγνωση, ανοίξτε τη σελίδα με τις εικόνες και εξοικειωθείτε με όλες τις λειτουργίες
της συσκευής.
Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die Seite mit den Abbildungen aus und machen Sie sich anschließend mit allen
Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.
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Contents
Introduction.......................................................2
Information about these operating instructions.......................................2
Copyright ...................................................................2
Proper use ..................................................................2
Warnings and symbols.........................................................3
Safety ...........................................................4
Basic safety instructions ........................................................4
Package contents ..................................................7
Operating components .............................................8
Initial operation ...................................................9
Beforefirstuse...............................................................9
Assembling the appliance ......................................................9
Charging the battery ..........................................................9
Battery status display ............................................ 10
Operation ...................................................... 11
Using the appliance ..........................................................11
Adjusting the suction power ....................................................11
Using the appliance with additional accessories ....................................12
Troubleshooting ................................................. 14
Cleaning and maintenance ........................................ 15
Emptying the dirt container and cleaning the filter...................................15
Cleaning the appliance .......................................................16
Cleaning the rotary brush......................................................16
Cleaning the hose section .....................................................17
Storage........................................................ 17
Disposal........................................................ 17
Disposal of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Disposal of the packaging .....................................................18
Appendix....................................................... 18
Technical specifications .......................................................18
Ordering replacement parts....................................................19
Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty ...........................................20
Service ....................................................................21
Importer...................................................................21
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Introduction
Information about these operating instructions
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 about safety, usage and disposal. Before using the product,
please familiarise yourself with all the operating and safety instructions. Use the product
only as described and for the range of applications specified. Keep these operating
instructions as a reference and store them near the product. Please pass on all docu-
mentation incl. these operating instructions to any future owner(s) if you sell this product
or give it away.
Copyright
This documentation is protected by copyright. Any copying or reproduction, including
in the form of extracts, or any reproduction of images (even in a modified state), is
permitted only with the written authorisation of the manufacturer.
Proper use
This appliance is designed exclusively for vacuuming dry surfaces or dry residues in
private households. The appliance may not be used to vacuum people or animals.
The appliance is not intended for use in commercial or industrial environments.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by failure to observe
these instructions, improper use or repairs, unauthorised modifications or the use of
unapproved replacement parts. The risk is borne solely by the user.
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Warnings and symbols
The following warnings are used in these operating instructions:
DANGER
A warning at this hazard level indicates a potentially hazardous
situation.
Failure to avoid this hazardous situation could result in serious injuries or even death.
► Follow the instructions on this warning label to avoid the risk of serious injuries
or death.
WARNING
A warning at this hazard level indicates a potentially hazardous
situation.
Failure to avoid this hazardous situation could result in injuries.
► Follow the instructions in this warning notice to prevent injuries.
CAUTION
A warning at this hazard level indicates a risk of property damage.
Failure to avoid this situation could result in property damage.
► Follow the instructions in this warning notice to prevent property damage.
NOTE
► A note provides additional information which makes handling the appliance
easier for you.
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Safety
This section contains important safety instructions for handling the device. This appliance
complies with the statutory safety regulations. Improper use may result in personal
injury or damage to property.
Basic safety instructions
To ensure safe operation of the device, follow the safety guidelines set out below:
■ Check the appliance for visible external damage before
use. Do not use an appliance that has been damaged
or dropped.
■ Do not use the appliance if the mains adapter or the
connection cable are damaged.
■ 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 know-
ledge, provided that they are under supervision or have
been told how to use the appliance safely and are aware
of the potential risks. Do not allow children to play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may
not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.
■ Do not allow children to play with the packaging material!
Keep all packaging materials away from children. There
is a risk of suffocation!
■ Do not use the appliance to vacuum:
–water or other liquids;
–pointed objects or broken glass;
–burning matches, smouldering ashes or cigarette butts;
–chemical products, stone dust, plaster, cement or similar
particles;
–flammable and explosive substances or chemical and
aggressive liquids.
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■ Use the appliance and the mains adapter only in
dry rooms.
■ Take special care when using the appliance on the
stairs. There is a risk of falling!
■ Do not change any accessories while the appliance is
switched on.
■ The appliance should only be repaired by authorised
specialists or the customer service department. Improper
repairs can result in hazards for the user, and will also
invalidate any warranty claim.
■ Defective components must always be replaced with
original replacement parts. Compliance with the safety
requirements can only be guaranteed if these replace-
ment parts are used.
■ Never open the housing of the appliance.
There are no parts inside the appliance which require
user maintenance. The warranty will also be invalidated.
■ Do not make any unauthorised modifications or alter-
ations to the appliance.
■ Use the appliance only with the supplied power adapter.
■ Do not use the mains adapter with an extension cord, but
connect the mains adapter directly to a power outlet.
■ Always unplug the mains adapter from the power outlet,
do not pull on the power cord.
■ Never touch the mains adapter or the appliance with
wet hands.
■ To avoid damage caused by overheating, do not cover
the mains adapter.
■ The mains socket being used must always be easily
accessible, so that the mains adapter can be quickly
disconnected from the socket in a dangerous situation.
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■ Always unplug the mains adapter from the power outlet
before cleaning and when not in use.
■ Protect the appliance from moisture, spray and dripping
water, and penetration by liquids.
There is a risk of electric shock!
■ Never immerse the appliance or the mains adapter in
water or use the appliance outdoors. There is a risk of
electric shock!
■ If you notice any unusual noises, a burning smell or smoke
coming from the appliance, switch off the appliance
immediately and unplug the mains adapter from the
power outlet. Have the appliance and mains adapter
checked by a qualified technician before using them
again.
■ The product is equipped with a lithium-ion
battery. Incorrect handling can lead to fire,
explosions, leakage of dangerous substances
or other hazards!
■ Do not throw the appliance into an open fire.
■ Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight or high
temperatures. Otherwise it may overheat and be irre-
parably damaged.
■ Do not use the mains adapter for a different product
and do not attempt to charge this appliance with a dif-
ferent charger. Use only the mains adapter supplied
with this appliance.
■ Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
■ The batteries in this appliance cannot be replaced.
■ Use the main adapter only to charge batteries of type
„18650 2200 mAh 36 V“ containing 10 cells and a
rated capacity of 2200mAh.
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Package contents
(See fold-out page for illustrations)
♦ Remove all parts and the operating instructions from the box.
♦ Remove all packaging material.
The following components are included in the delivery:
▯ Cordless vacuum cleaner motor unit
▯ Mains adapter
▯ Long handle
▯ Short handle
▯ Floor nozzle
▯ Upholstery nozzle
▯ Crevice tool
▯ Suction hose
▯ Carrying strap
▯ Operating instructions
NOTE
► Check the package for completeness and signs of visible damage.
► If the delivery is incomplete or damage has occurred as a result of defective
packaging or during transport, contact the service hotline (see section Service).
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Operating components
(See fold-out page for illustrations)
Figure A:
1On/Off switch, long handle
2Long handle
3Release button, long handle
4Connecting socket
5Strap attachment
6On/Off switch, motor unit
7Indicator lamp
8Motor unit
9Dirt container release lever
0Dirt container
qStrap attachment
wMotor unit release button
eHose release buttons
rFloor nozzle
tCover plate
zRelease switch for rotary brush
uRotary brush
iLED light
oCoarse filter
pHEPA filter (H13)
Figure B:
aUpholstery nozzle
sCrevice tool
dSuction hose
fSuction hose adapter
gShort handle
hRelease button, short handle
jCarrying strap
kBarrel plug, mains adapter
lMains adapter
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Initial operation
Before first use
♦ Remove all packaging materials and protective stickers from the appliance.
NOTE
► The appliance battery is not charged on delivery.
Charge the battery before using the appliance for the first time.
This can take up to 6 hours.
Assembling the appliance
♦ Carefully push the long handle 2onto the motor unit 8until it clicks into place
(see fig. 1).
♦ Insert the motor unit 8into the floor nozzle runtil you hear it click into place
(see fig. 2).
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Charging the battery
NOTE
► Ensure that the appliance is switched off before charging.
♦ Plug the mains adapter linto a mains socket.
♦ Insert the barrel plug kof the mains adapter linto the connecting socket
4on the rear of the motor unit 8.
The indicator lamp 7lights up green. The charging process begins. When charging
is complete, the indicator lamp 7lights up green.
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Battery status display
The indicator lamp 7shows the charge status of the battery.
Charge level LED display
Battery fully charged
Medium residual charge
Low residual charge
NOTE
► When the battery is low, the last indicator lamp 7starts flashing green.
When this happens, the appliance can still be operated for about 3 minutes.
► Once the battery is completely discharged, the last indicator lamp 7flashes
green five times, and the appliance switches off.
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Operation
Using the appliance
CAUTION
► The suction opening must always be open and must not be blocked. Blockages
lead to overheating and damage to the motor.
► Do not vacuum shag pile carpets with the floor nozzle r. The rotary brush u
can become tangled in the carpet and jam.
NOTE
► Make sure that the HEPA filter pand the coarse filter oare always inserted
before using the appliance.
► As soon as the suction power noticeably decreases and the last indicator
lamp 7flashes green, connect the appliance to the mains adapter l.
♦ Slide the On/Off switch 1to the required level (see section Adjusting the
suction power). The indicator lamp 7lights up green, the LED light ion the
floor nozzle rlights up and the rotary brush ustarts turning.
♦ Move the floor nozzle rover the areas to be vacuumed. Hold the handle 2
so that the floor nozzle rslides flat over the floor.
♦ Slide the On/Off switch 1to position 0 when you want to stop vacuuming.
The rotary brush ustops, the indicator lamp 7and the LED light igo off.
Adjusting the suction power
Level 1
This level is suitable for simple cleaning work. The operating noise level is low.
The appliance will achieve the maximum runtime.
Level 2
This level is suitable for normal cleaning work. The appliance will achieve a medium
runtime.
Level 3
This level is suitable for demanding cleaning work. The appliance will achieve the
shortest runtime.
NOTE
► Always vacuum at level 3 when using additional accessories in order to achieve
optimum vacuuming results.
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Using the appliance with additional accessories
NOTE
► Always vacuum at level 3 when using additional accessories in order to achieve
optimum vacuuming results.
To use the additional accessories, you must fit the short handle g, the carrying
strapjand the suction hose d.
♦ Press the release button 3and carefully pull the long handle 2from the motor
unit 8(see fig. 3).
♦ Carefully push the short handle gonto the motor unit 8until it clicks into place
(see fig. 4).
♦ Feed the carrying strap jthrough the strap attachments 5/qon the rear of
the motor unit 8and close the Velcro fasteners (see figs. 5 and 6).
♦ Press the release button wand carefully pull the floor nozzle rfrom the motor
unit 8(see fig. 7).
♦ Push the suction hose adapter finto the motor unit 8until it clicks into place
(see fig. 8).
1.
2.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5
1.
2.
Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8
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You can vacuum with either the suction hose d, the upholstery nozzle aor the crev-
ice tool s.
♦ Use the suction hose dto suck up larger dirt particles (see fig. 9).
♦ Push the upholstery nozzle aonto the suction hose dto vacuum upholstery or
curtains, for example (see fig. 10).
♦ Push the crevice tool sonto the suction hose d, to vacuum areas such as
corners or grouting (see fig. 11).
Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11
NOTE
Recommendation for use
► We recommend that you place the carrying strap jover your head onto one
shoulder (see fig. 12).
Fig. 12
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Troubleshooting
The following table will help you to identify and rectify minor malfunctions:
Fault Possible cause Remedy
The appliance is
not working.
The battery is not charged. Connect the appliance to
the mains adapter l.
The appliance is defective. Contact the Customer Service
department.
The appliance is
sucking up hardly
any dirt.
The battery is not sufficiently
charged.
Connect the appliance to
the mains adapter l.
The dirt container 0is full. Empty the dirt container 0.
The HEPA filter pis clogged. Clean the HEPA filter p.
The appliance will
not charge.
The mains adapter lis not
inserted correctly into the
connecting socket 4/
the mains socket.
Check the connections of
the mains adapter l.
The mains adapter lis
defective.
Contact the Customer Service
department.
The appliance will
not charge and all
indicator lamps 7
are flashing green.
The appliance has been
charged too many times
in quick succession. The
overheat protection has
been triggered.
Disconnect the mains adapter
lfrom the mains socket. Pull
the barrel plug kout of the
connecting socket 4of
the appliance. Wait a short
while and try again.
NOTE
► If you cannot solve the problem with the above-mentioned steps, please contact
the Service Hotline (see section Service).
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Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING
► Always disconnect the mains adapter lfrom the mains socket. Pull the barrel
plug kout of the connecting socket 4of the appliance.
CAUTION
► Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaning materials.
These can damage the surface of the appliance!
NOTE
► The LED light iis maintenance-free. The LEDs cannot be replaced!
Emptying the dirt container and cleaning the filter
NOTE
► For the best vacuuming results, empty the dirt container 0and clean the HEPA
filter pat regular intervals.
♦ Lift the release lever 9and pull the dirt container 0forwards off the appliance
(see fig. 13) at the same time.
♦ First remove the HEPA filter pand then the coarse filter ofrom the dirt contain-
er0(see fig. 14). Tap out both parts over a waste bin or similar. If necessary,
you can rinse the HEPA filter pin fresh water. Afterwards, let it dry out completely.
♦ Empty the dirt container 0over a dustbin or similar.
♦ First insert the coarse filter oand then the dry HEPA filter pinto the dirt
container 0.
♦ Push the dirt container 0into the motor unit 8until it clicks into place
(see fig. 15).
1.
2.
2.
1.
Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 15
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Cleaning the appliance
♦ Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth. For stubborn dirt, add a mild detergent to
the cloth. Ensure that the appliance is completely dry before using it again.
Cleaning the rotary brush
The rotary brush ushould be checked regularly for blockages and any hair, threads
or dirt should be removed. To do this, remove the rotary brush u(see fig. 16):
♦ Turn the floor nozzle rover.
♦ Slide the release switch zof the rotary brush utowards the symbol so that
you can remove the cover plate t.
♦ Lift out the rotary brush u.
♦ Use scissors to remove any hair and threads from the rotary brush u.
♦ To replace the rotary brush u, push the wide end onto the drive shaft first.
Then push the other end into the socket so that the rotary brush ulies straight in
the floor nozzle r.
♦ Replace the cover plate tand lock it by sliding the release switch zin the
direction of the symbol.
Fig. 16
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Cleaning the hose section
If the short piece of hose on the floor nozzle ris blocked, you can unblock it as
follows:
♦ Press the two release buttons eon the hose section together and pull off the
hose section (see fig. 17).
♦ Remove any foreign bodies from the hose section.
♦ Slide the hose section over the fitting so that the release buttons eengage
(see fig. 18).
Fig. 17 Fig. 18
Storage
♦ Store the appliance in a clean, dry location away from direct sunlight.
♦ If the appliance is not being used for a long period, the battery charge must be
topped up at regular intervals. This is necessary to prolong the life of the battery.
Disposal
Disposal of the appliance
The adjacent symbol of a crossed-out wheelie bin means that this appliance is subject
to Directive 2012/19/EU. This directive states that this appliance may not be dis-
posed of in the normal household waste at the end of its useful life, but must be taken
to a specially set-up collection point, recycling depot or disposal company. The built-
in battery in this appliance cannot be removed for disposal.
This disposal is free of charge for the user. Protect the environment
and dispose of this appliance properly.
Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to
dispose of the product.
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