Vorwerk Kobold VG100 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
KOBOLD VG100
WINDOW CLEANER

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CONTENT
1 For your safety ........................8
1.1 Intended use and application ...................8
1.2 Hazard levels.................................9
1.3 Hazard notices ..............................10
2 Preparation .............................. 14
2.1 Charing the baeries ........................ 14
2.2 Washing the MF100 microfibre cloth ........... 15
2.3 Applying the MF100 microfibre cloth............16
3 Operation ................................ 17
3.1 Switching on the window cleaner............... 17
3.2 Function display .............................18
3.3 Switching off the Kobold VG100 window cleaner .. 19
3.4 Filling the fresh water tank ....................19
3.5 Using Kobold GC100 glass cleaner concentrate....20
3.6 Inserting the water tank ......................22
3.7 Cleaning windows............................23
3.8 Emptying the dirty water tank .................26
3.9 Extension arm Kobold VG100 ..................27
4 Storing the window cleaner ................. 31
5 Maintenance ..............................32
5.1 Washing the MF100 microfibre cloth ............32
5.2 Cleaning the rubber lip .......................32
5.3 Turning or replacing the rubber lip .............33
6 Troubleshooting ...........................34
7 Disposal and environmental protection .......37
7.1 Disposing of the window cleaner ............... 37
7.2 Information for disposal of the baery ..........37
7.3 Disposing of the packaing ....................39
7.4 Environmental protection information ..........39
8 Warranty ................................. 41
9 Service .................................. 41
10 Technical data ............................42

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PRELIMINARY REMARKS
Congratulations on your purchase of the Kobold VG100
window cleaner. It will be a reliable helper in your house-
hold, making window cleaning easier for you.
The window cleaner is an innovative solution for cleaning
glass windows. It combines all of the steps for convention-
al window cleaning in just one process. This allows you to
clean your windows quickly, easily and thoroughly.
BEFORE YOU START
• Read the user manual attentively before using the
window cleaner for the first time.
• Retain the user manual for future reference. It is an
important part of the window cleaner and must be
included with the product if you make it available to
other persons for use and also for disposal.
SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
You will find the symbols below in the text, with the follow-
ing meanings:
Warning symbol
Reference to Vorwerk Customer
Service/Support
Symbol for a tip
Reference to the Vorwerk
website
• Instruction

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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LEGEND
1
Kobold VG100 window cleaner
2
LED function display
3Handle
4On/off switch
5Tank compartment
6
Ventilation opening
7
Charing receptacle
8Water tank, removable
9Rubber lip
10 Water discharge opening
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Hook-and-loop aachment for microfibre cloth
12
Dirty water tank closure (grey)
13
Fresh water tank closure (green)
14
Lock/unlock buon
15
Fill level marking (max.)
16
Water discharge opening
17
Fill level marking (max.) for GC100 concentrate
18
Fresh water tank
19
Dirty water tank
20 Marking (max.) for dirty water
21 Tray
22 MF100 microfibre cloth
23
Kobold GC100 glass cleaner concentrate
24
Mains charger

8For your safety
1 FOR YOUR SAFETY
The greatest possible safety is a characteristic of Vorwerk products. However, the
product safety of the Kobold VG100 window cleaner can only be assured if you
observe the information in this section.
1.1 Intended use and application
Note!
This device can be used by children aged 8 years and older
and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or a lack of experience and/or knowledge, pro-
vided that they are supervised, have been instructed in the
safe use of the device and have understood the resulting haz-
ards. Children must not be permied to play with the device.
Cleaning and user maintenance may not be performed by
children without supervision.
Children must not use the device on open windows or in oth-
er situations where there is a risk of falling.
Risk of falling: Adequate personal safety must be assured
during use (especially on open windows).
Only use the window cleaner for the cleaning and care of dry, smooth, flat and
untreated glass surfaces. It is suitable for window glass, mirrors and glass con-
servatories.

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For your safety
It is not suitable for uneven, rounded, arched, matte or textured surfaces e. g.
windscreens in cars, frosted glass in bathrooms, glass with ornaments). It is
also not suited for glass with special features (e.g. lotus effect) and synthetic
surfaces (e.g. Plexiglas, monitors, televisions).
The Kobold VG100 window cleaner is intended exclusively for household and
home use. Vorwerk assumes no liability in case of improper use or failure to
observe the information in the user manual.
1.2 Hazard levels
• For your safety, also observe the hazard notices in the text of the sections that
follow.
The hazard notices in the following sections are identified by the warning symbol
and/or a signal word indicating a hazard level:
Hazard level Warning
symbol Signal word Possible hazards
3Warning!
- Risk of electric shock
- Risk of fire
- Explosion hazard
2Caution! - Risk of injury
1Note!
- Risk of damage due
to improper use
- Property damage due to
improper use

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1.3 Hazard notices
The Kobold VG100 window cleaner meets the safety regulations of the country
where it was distributed by an authorised Vorwerk organisation. If the window
cleaner is used in a different country, compliance with local safety regulations
cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, Vorwerk assumes no liability for the resulting
safety risks for the user.
Note!
• Read the user manual attentively before using the window cleaner for the first
time.
• Observe the information below in particular.
• Retain the user manual for future reference. It is an important part of the
window cleaner and must be included with the product if you make it availa-
ble to other persons.
Warning! Risk of electric shock!
Prior to all cleaning and maintenance work on the device,
switch off the window cleaner and disconnect the mains
charger from the outlet.
• Never attempt to repair the window cleaner yourself. We recommend having
repairs carried out exclusively by your authorised Vorwerk Customer Service
Centre.
• Do not insert any sharp objects into the electrical contacts.
• Do not modify the contacts.
• Do not operate the window cleaner if it is damaged or if the mains charger is
defective.

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For your safety
• In case of damage, contact your nearest Vorwerk Customer Service Centre if
you want to continue using the Kobold VG100 window cleaner.
• Do not use the window cleaner if it is damaged or has fallen on the floor and
exhibits visible signs of damage or malfunction.
Warning! Explosion hazard!
• Do not vacuum up explosive or readily inflammable substances.
• Never throw the window cleaner into an open fire.
Warning! Risk of fire!
• Never vacuum up hot ashes with the window cleaner.
Note! Health hazard due to improper use of the concentrate!
Information for the safe use of cleaning agents:
• Only use the Kobold GC100 glass cleaner concentrate in dilution.
• Read the user manual attentively before using the glass cleaner concentrate
for the first time.
• Store the glass cleaner concentrate out of reach of children.
• Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with water!
• Do not swallow the glass cleaner concentrate. If the glass cleaner concentrate
is swallowed, consult a doctor!
Ingredients of the glass cleaner concentrate: < 5% anionic and nonionic
tensides, polymers, perfume, methylisothiazolinone, benzylisothiazolinon.

12 For your safety
Note! Risk of damage to the Kobold VG100 window cleaner
due to improper use!
Prior to all cleaning and maintenance work on the device,
switch off the window cleaner and disconnect the mains
charger from the outlet.
• Never disconnect the mains charger from the outlet by pulling on the connect-
ing cable. Always grasp the plug.
• Only use the window cleaner to vacuum the surface that has been wetted with
the cleaning solution.
• Never use the window cleaner on surfaces that are already wet or in order to
vacuum up liquids other than those applied by the device.
• Never immerse the window cleaner in water or other liquids.
• Do not use the window cleaner as a vacuum cleaner for picking up solid parti-
cles such as crumbs.
• Pronounced dripping may occur if the window cleaner is used improperly. As
a precaution, remove items underneath the window.
• Never clean the window cleaner or mains charger with water or wet cleaners.
• Before putting the window cleaner into operation, verify that the voltage spec-
ified on the window cleaner corresponds to the local mains voltage.
• We recommend the use of original Vorwerk products.
• To charge the window cleaner, only use alternate current and an outlet that
has been properly installed by a specialist.
• Only use the Kobold VG100 window cleaner and accompanying mains charger
with the alternate current voltage specified on the type plate.
• Do not use the window cleaner and mains charger if they show visible signs of
damage.

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For your safety
• Only charge the window cleaner with the included mains charger.
• Do not store the window cleaner outdoors; keep it protected against moisture.
• Do not use the window cleaner during rain or bad weather conditions.
• Do not set up the window cleaner near a heat source (stove, heater or warm
radiator).
• Switch off the window cleaner after each use.
• Do not block the ventilation openings during use under any circumstances.
• Switch off the window cleaner prior to charging.
• Use the window cleaner exclusively with the water tank installed.
• Charge and use the window cleaner at temperatures between 5 °C and 35 °C.
• Store the window cleaner at temperatures between 5 °C and 35 °C.
• The batteries in the window cleaner are not removable. Do not attempt to
remove and replace them with others.
• Never short-circuit the batteries!
• Do not expose the window cleaner and/or the batteries to fire, heat or direct
sunlight.

14 PreparationPreparation
Note! Damage to the surface being cleaned due to dirty
microfibre cloths.
• In order to avoid damaging the surfaces being cleaned, do not use heavily
soiled microfibre cloths with foreign objects.
• Examine the microfibre cloth for solid foreign objects prior to each use in
order to exclude damage to the surface being cleaned.
2 PREPARATION
Before you can use the Kobold VG100 window cleaner, some preparations are
required.
2.1 Charging the batteries
Before you begin charing the baeries, ensure that the window cleaner is cen-
tered on the tray, otherwise the rubber lip can be damaged due to deformation
(see Figure 2.4).
The baeries have to be fully charged prior to first use. This process takes about
6 hours.
• Connect the mains charger to the mains network.
• Note the prescribed voltage of 220 V - 240 V.
• Connect the mains charger to the charging receptacle on the window cleaner.
• Ensure that the plug is fully inserted!
6 h
Fig. 2.1 Charing the baeries

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Preparation
During the charing process, the charge level indicator pulsates according to the
current charge level. The display is divided into 3 charge levels (see Section 3.2
“Function display”).
2.2 Washing the MF100 microfibre cloth
Note! Damage to the surface being cleaned due to dirty microfibre
cloths.
• In order to avoid damaging the surfaces being cleaned, do not use heav-
ily soiled microfibre cloths with foreign objects.
• Examine the microfibre cloth for solid foreign objects prior to each use
in order to exclude damage to the surface being cleaned.
Wash the supplied microfibre cloths prior to first use in order to achieve good
water distribution and optimum cleaning results.
• Remove the microfibre cloths from the packaging.
• Wash the microfibre cloths without softener and bleach in the washing
machine at 60 °C max. Allow the microfibre cloths to dry. Drying in a clothes
drier is possible.
30 − 60 °C
Fig. 2.2 Washing the microfibre cloth

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2.3 Applying the MF100 microfibre cloth
• Lay the microfibre cloth with the cleaning surface 1onto the tray so that it is
flush with the edges of the support surface.
• Position the Kobold VG100 window cleaner on the microfibre cloth 2. First
only hold it tilted with its back against the rear edge of the supporting surface
on the tray.
• Then tip the window cleaner forward until the rubber lip is in the recess of
the tray 3.
• Lift up the window cleaner and check if the microfibre cloth is attached
straight and flush. The rubber lip must not be covered by the microfibre cloth.
Always position the window cleaner so that it is centered on the platform provid-
ed on the base.
• Ensure that the microfibre cloth is properly attached.
• The rubber lip should project into the recess provided.
If the window cleaner is set down incorrectly for a long time, the rubber
lip may be damaged.
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Fig. 2.3 Applying the microfibre cloth
Fig. 2.4 Seing down the window cleaner

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Operation
3 OPERATION
The section that follows contains information about the functions and operation
of the Kobold VG100 window cleaner.
Warning! Risk of electric shock!
• Never use the window cleaner to vacuum up water already on the
surface, other liquids or readily inflammable substances.
• Never immerse the window cleaner in water or other liquids.
Explosion hazard!
• Do not vacuum up explosive or readily inflammable substances.
• Never throw the window cleaner into an open fire.
3.1 Switching on the window cleaner
• Press the on/off switch 1to switch on the window cleaner.
The function display lights up continuously according to the battery charge
level (see Section 3.2. “Function display”).
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Fig. 3.1 Switching the Kobold VG100
window cleaner on and off

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3.2 Function display
The function display is the operating and charge level indicator of the
Kobold VG100 window cleaner. The display is divided into 3 horizontal status
fields that correspond to the charge level (see Figure 3.2).
Function display Status
1Function display turned off
4Function display turned on
4
Brief short flashing upon
pressing the on/off switch
Baery charge level too low, please charge
the baeries
1
, 2, 3, 4
Function display pulsating
Charing process in progress
1Function display off
(with mains charger connected)
Charing process complete,
baeries fully charged
3
Centre and right-hand
LED rows lit up
Medium baery charge level
2The two right-hand
LED rows are lit up
Low baery charge level
1
No LEDs light up aer
pressing the on/off switch
(function display off)
No baery output, baery is drained
Kobold VG100
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Fig. 3.2 Function display

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Operation
3.3 Switching off the Kobold VG100 window cleaner
• Press the on/off switch 1to switch off the window cleaner.
The function display turns off.
3.4 Filling the fresh water tank
Before using the window cleaner, the fresh water tank must be filled with fresh
water and Kobold GC100 glass cleaner concentrate.
Note the “max.” level marked on the tank (see Point 4 in Fig. 3.6).
Explosion hazard!
• Never add explosive or readily inflammable substances to the fresh
water tank.
We recommend the exclusive use of Kobold GC100 glass cleaner concen-
trate from Vorwerk for streak-free cleaning results (see Section “3.5 Using
Kobold GC100 glass cleaner concentrate”)!
• Press down and hold the unlock button on the back of the window cleaner 1.
• Pull the tank out entirely to the rear 2.
• Rotate the tank so that both tank openings are facing up.
• Open the fresh water tank by pulling the green rubber closure up.
1
Fig. 3.3 Switching off the window cleaner
1
2
Fig. 3.4 Pulling out the tank
Fig. 3.5 Opening the fresh water tank

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• First add the Kobold GC100 glass cleaner concentrate in the specified volume
according to the marking (Figure 3.6) 3. In order to do so, set the opening of
the glass cleaner concentrate bottle against the spout of the fresh water tank.
• Note the marking for the maximum fill level for the correct dosage of the
glass cleaner concentrate 3.
• Then fill the tank up with water. Once again, note the maximum allowable fill
level 4.
• Finally, close the tank with the rubber closure and shake the tank once to mix
in the glass cleaner concentrate.
Note! Health hazard due to improper use of the concentrate! Information for
the safe handling of cleaning agents:
• Do not swallow the cleaning agent. If the cleaning agent is swallowed, consult
a doctor!
• Store the cleaning agent out of reach of children!
• Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse them
thoroughly with water!
3.5 Using Kobold GC100 glass cleaner concentrate
We recommend the exclusive use of Kobold GC100 glass cleaner concen-
trate from Vorwerk for streak-free cleaning results!
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Fig. 3.6 Filling the fresh water tank