Vorwerk KOBOLD User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KOBOLD VC100
HANDHELD VACUUM
CLEANER

2
PRELIMINARY REMARK
Congratulations on the purchase of your Kobold VC100
handheld vacuum cleaner !
The smallest member of the Vorwerk family will stay true to
you for many years and provide you with lots of fun when
cleaning your home.
BEFORE GETTING STARTED
• Read the instruction manual carefully before using the
handheld vacuum cleaner for the first time.
• Keep the instruction manual for future use. It is an
important part of the product and must be kept with it if
you pass it on to someone else.
CHARACTERS AND SYMBOLS
The symbols which appear in this instruction manual have
the following meanings:
Warning symbol
Reference to Vorwerk's
customer service department/
support
Symbol for a helpful tip
Reference to Vorwerk's
Internet website

3
CONTENT
Preliminary remark ..............................2
Product overview ................................4
1 For your safety ........................5
1.1 Intended use .................................5
1.2 Hazards warnings.............................6
1.3 Danger levels................................10
2 Preparation .............................. 11
2.1 Charing the Kobold VC100 handheld
vacuum cleaner ............................. 11
2.1.1 Charing at the charing unit .................. 12
2.1.2 Charing without charing unit ................ 12
2.2 Placing the charing unit...................... 13
3 Operation ................................ 14
3.1 Function indicator ........................... 14
3.2 Switching on the handheld vacuum cleaner ...... 15
3.3 Activating the boost function .................. 15
3.4 Switching off the handheld vacuum cleaner ...... 15
3.5 Storing the handheld vacuum cleaner ..........16
4 Maintenance .............................. 17
4.1 Removing the filter unit ...................... 17
4.2 Emptying the dust chamber ...................18
4.3 Inserting the filter unit ....................... 18
5 Troubleshooting ........................... 19
6 Disposal and environmental protection .......22
6.1 Disposing of the device .......................22
6.2 Information for disposing of the
rechargeable baeries ........................22
6.3 Disposing of the packaing ....................23
6.4 Information on environmental protection........24
7 Warranty .................................25
8 Services ..................................25
9 Technical details ..........................26

4Product overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner easily vacuums various kinds of
upholstery in the same powerful way, even on flat surfaces and in narrow areas.
The handheld vacuum cleaner can be emptied quickly and easily. The image with
the legend displays the handheld vacuum cleaner and its operation elements.
Legend
Item Kobold VC100 handheld
vacuum cleaner
1Dust chamber
2Release key for dust chamber
3Mains charger
4
Charing unit
5
Filter unit
6
Air outlet
7Function indicator
8Activation/deactivation
with boost function
1
2
3
8
6
7
5
4
Fig. 1.1 Product overview

5
For your safety
1 FOR YOUR SAFETY
Greatest possible safety is a characteristic of Vorwerk products. The product safety of the Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum
cleaner can however only be ensured if this chapter is followed.
1.1 Intended use
Note!
The appliance is not to be used by children younger than 8 years. Children from 8 years on
or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge may only use this appliance in case they have been given supervision or instruc-
tion about how to use it safely and they understand what risks are involved. Children should
be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance may
not be performed by children without supervision.

6For your safety
1.2 Hazards warnings
Note!
• Read the instruction manual carefully before using the Kobold VC100
handheld vacuum cleaner for the first time.
• Observe the following notes in particular.
• Keep the instruction manual for future use. It is an important part of the handheld vacuum
cleaner and must be kept with the product if you pass it on to someone else.
Damage to the device!
• Always switch the handheld vacuum cleaner off before all refitting, cleaning and mainte-
nance work and disconnect the mains charger from the socket.
• Never disconnect the mains charger from the mains by pulling the connecting cable, but
rather by unplugging the mains charger from the socket.
• Never vacuum water, other liquids or easily inflammable substances with this device. Only
vacuum ash once it has cooled down entirely.
• Never submerge the handheld vacuum cleaner or the charging unit in water or other liquids.
• Do not use the handheld vacuum cleaner in humid environments.
• You should never use the handheld vacuum cleaner on wet surfaces or outdoors.
• Never clean your device or your electrical accessories with water or damp cleaners.
Risk of electric shock!
• Never perform repairs on your device yourself. Repairs to electric devices may only be car-
ried out by the responsible Vorwerk customer service department.
• Do not insert any pointed objects in the electric contacts.

7
For your safety
• Do not change the contacts.
• Do not continue to operate the Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner if it is damaged.
• Contact your nearest Vorwerk customer service department in the event of damage.
Fire hazard!
• Do not vacuum glowing ash or burning cigarettes.
Explosion hazard!
• Do not vacuum explosive or easily inflammable substances.
• Never throw the handheld vacuum cleaner in open fire.
Note! Risk of damage from improper use!
• Use original Vorwerk products only.
• Before using the handheld vacuum cleaner, check whether the voltage indication on the
device complies with the local mains voltage.
• Only operate the charging unit with alternating current voltage and at a connection that is
correctly installed by a specialist.
• Use the handheld vacuum cleaner with the alternating current voltage stated on the type
plate.
• Do not use the handheld vacuum cleaner or the mains charger if they have been visibly
damaged.
• Disconnect the mains charger from the socket before you clean the mains charger.
• Only charge the Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner with the mains charger supplied
(Type: KSAS7R51080050HE/EGTSA-108050WV).

8For your safety
• The mains charger feels warm during charging. This is normal.
• Do not store the handheld vacuum cleaner outdoors and protect it from humidity.
• Do not install the handheld vacuum cleaner near a heat source (oven, heating unit or hot
radiator).
• Switch the handheld vacuum cleaner off after every use.
• The charging socket operates at low voltage (approx. 10.8 V) and is therefore not
dangerous.
• Do not block the air outlets when vacuuming.
• Switch off the handheld vacuum cleaner before charging.
• Use the handheld vacuum cleaner with inserted filter unit only.
• When drilling fastening holes in the wall for the charging unit (in particular near a socket),
particular care must be taken to avoid the risk of an electric shock.
• Charge and use the handheld vacuum cleaner between 5° C and 35° C. Also store it within
this temperature range.
• Do not short circuit the batteries in any event! Do not expose the batteries to fire, heat or
direct sunlight.
Do not use the handheld vacuum cleaner:
• If it has fallen to the ground and has visible damage or operating faults.
• If the charging unit or the cable of the charging unit has been damaged.
The handheld vacuum cleaner is intended for household and domestic use only. In the event of improper use or use that
does not comply with the instruction manual, Vorwerk shall not assume any liability.

9
For your safety
The Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner fulfils the safety instructions of the
country in which it was sold by an authorised Vorwerk organisation. When using
the device in another country, compliance with local safety standards cannot be
guaranteed. Vorwerk therefore rejects any resulting safety risks for the user.
1.3 Danger levels
• For your safety, also observe the hazard warnings, which are specified in the
following sections.
You can identify the hazard warnings in the following sections by the warning
symbol and/or a signal word, which indicates the danger level:
Danger level Warning
symbol Signal word Possible risks
3Warning!
- Risk of electric shock
- Fire hazard
- Explosion hazard
2Caution! - Risk of injury
1Note!
- Risk of damage from
improper use
- Material damage
from improper use

10 Preparation
2 PREPARATION
You can easily store the Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner in the charing
unit, which can be either mounted on the wall or stand on the table. This means
that the handheld vacuum cleaner is ready for use at any time with its powerful
rechargeable baeries.
2.1 Charging the Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner
The handheld vacuum cleaner must be charged before using it for the first
time.
If the baeries are empty, the function indicator starts to flash and the safety
system (cut-off / automatic stop) switches the handheld vacuum cleaner off to
prevent damage to the baeries. The function indicator then flashes for a few
more seconds.
There are two options to charge your handheld vacuum cleaner:
1. At the charing unit
2. Without the charing unit, by directly connecting the charing cable
to the handheld vacuum cleaner. To this end, the charing unit must be
opened first.
2.1.1 Charging at the charging unit
• Ensure that the handheld vacuum cleaner is switched off.
• Connect the mains charger to the mains supply.
• Place the handheld vacuum cleaner on the charging unit 4.
Fig. 2.1 Positioning of the charing unit
4
Fig. 2.2 Placing the charing unit

11
Preparation
2.1.2 Charging without charging unit
• Ensure that the Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner is switched off.
• Press the pin on the charging unit to open it.
• Insert the small plug of the mains charger in the corresponding socket on the
handle of the handheld vacuum cleaner.
• Then insert the mains charger into the socket.
The function indicator shows that the handheld vacuum cleaner is being
charged.
The function indicator goes off as soon as the baeries are fully charged (aer
approx. 4 hours). To achieve optimum charing, the handheld vacuum cleaner
must be charged until the function indicator goes off.
2.2 Placing the charging unit
Choose the fixing material in accordance with the properties of your wall.
• You need a screw to mount the charging unit 4to the wall.
• Fasten the screw to the wall.
Ensure that the distance to the floor is at least 50 cm.
• Place the charing unit with the intended opening on the hook or screw.
You can also place the charing unit on an even surface (e.g., table or worktop).
Fig. 2.3 Opening the charing unit
Fig. 2.4 Charing without charing unit
4
4
> 50 cm
Fig. 2.5 Haning up the charing unit

12 Operation
3 OPERATION
This section provides information on the functions of the Kobold VC100 hand-
held vacuum cleaner .
Warning! Risk of electric shock
• Never vacuum water, other liquids or easily inflammable substances
with this device. Only vacuum ash once it has cooled down entirely.
• Never submerge the handheld vacuum cleaner or the charging unit in
water or other liquids.
3.1 Function indicator
The function indicator displays the status of your handheld vacuum cleaner.
Function indicator Status
Function indicator off Off
Function indicator on Normal operation
Function indicator on Boost function on
Function indicator flashes briefly Please recharge
Function indicator pulsates Charing in progress
Function indicator off Charing progress ended
Function indicator flashes quickly Malfunction (see section 5 on page 17)

13
Operation
3.2 Switching on the handheld vacuum cleaner
• Press the activation/deactivation button 8to switch on the handheld vacuum
cleaner.
3.3 Activating the boost function
• Press the activation/deactivation button 8to switch on the handheld vacuum
cleaner.
• Hold the activation/deactivation button down; the boost function is activated.
• Release the activation/deactivation button; the handheld vacuum cleaner
operates in normal mode.
3.4 Switching off the handheld vacuum cleaner
• Press the activation/deactivation button to switch off the handheld vacuum
cleaner.
3.5 Storing the handheld vacuum cleaner
Place the handheld vacuum cleaner in the charing unit as soon as you have
finished using it. This prevents the baeries from discharing.
If the handheld vacuum cleaner baeries are not entirely empty, a short
charing period is normal. If the function indicator comes on only briefly aer
connecting the device, this means that the baeries are already charged.
8
Fig. 3.1 Switching on the handheld
vacuum cleaner
Fig. 3.2 Storing the handheld vacuum
cleaner

14 Operation
The efficient charing system of the Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner
switches off automatically if the baeries are fully charged.
The handheld vacuum cleaner can remain in the charing unit without risk. The
mains charger becomes slightly warm; this is an entirely normal process.
If you do not intend to use the handheld vacuum cleaner for a longer pe-
riod of time (e.g., vacation), disconnect the mains charger from the mains
socket to save power and prevent a fire hazard as a result of short circuits
from voltage peaks etc. (e.g., during thunderstorms).

15
Maintenance
4 MAINTENANCE
For your Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner to operate optimally and con-
tinually provide you with pleasure, clean the handheld vacuum cleaner regular-
ly. The handheld vacuum cleaner can be emptied quickly and easily and cleaned
hygienically. The dust chamber can be removed with a simple click, which allows
you to empty the handheld vacuum cleaner without geing your hands dirty. The
following section provides you with information on how to clean the handheld
vacuum cleaner.
4.1 Removing the filter unit
• Press the release key for the 2dust chamber 1and remove the dust
chamber from the device.
• Hold the nozzle outlet of the dust chamber down.
• Press the release key again and remove the filter unit 5from the dust
chamber.
When removing the filter, dust may fall out of the dust chamber.
For this reason, hold the dust chamber's nozzle down.
1
2
Fig. 4.1 Removing the dust chamber
1
2
5
Fig. 4.2 Removing the filter unit

16 Maintenance
4.2 Emptying the dust chamber
• Remove the filter unit (see section 4.1 on page 15).
• Empty the contents of the dust chamber into a bin.
• Where required, clean the dust chamber with a damp cloth and allow the dust
chamber to dry completely before assembly.
4.3 Inserting the filter unit
• When inserting the filter unit 5ensure that the larger tray 5a of the filter
unit points towards the release key 2on the dust chamber 1.
• Keep the release key pressed down and push the filter up to the stop in the
dust chamber.
Fig. 4.3 Emptying the dust chamber
1
5a
2
5
Fig. 4.4 Inserting the filter unit

17
Troubleshooting
5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Warning! Risk of electric shock and risk of injury
• Never perform repairs on your device yourself.
Repairs to electric devices may only be carried out by the responsible
Vorwerk customer service department.
If your device is not working properly, it may be due to one of the following
causes:
Fault Possible causes and rectification
The Kobold
VC100 handheld
vacuum cleaner
is not working.
The baeries may be empty.
• Recharge the handheld vacuum cleaner.
The handheld vacuum cleaner is not charged correctly:
• Ensure that the mains charger with charing unit
and the handheld vacuum cleaner are connected
and that the mains socket works (the function
indicator on the handle pulsates and indicates that
the handheld vacuum cleaner is being charged).
The contact points on the device and/
or mains charger may be soiled.
• Clean the contact points with a dry cloth.
The handheld vacuum cleaner may have been
switched on while it was in the charing unit.
• Ensure that the handheld vacuum cleaner
is switched off for recharing.

18 Troubleshooting
Fault Possible causes and rectification
Aer connecting
the table vacuum to
the charing unit
or mains charger
solo, the charing
process does not
begin (no pulsating
function indicator).
• Ensure that the mains charger with charing unit
and the handheld vacuum cleaner are connected
and that the mains socket works (the function
indicator on the handle pulsates and indicates that
the handheld vacuum cleaner is being charged).
• Ensure that the handheld vacuum cleaner
is switched off for recharing.
The function
indicator flashes
quickly.
• The handheld vacuum cleaner is in safety mode;
this may be due to the baery being too hot.
• Disconnect the mains charger of the handheld vacuum
cleaner from the mains socket and let the handheld vacuum
cleaner cool down.
If the problem persists, please contact
Vorwerk's customer service department.
The handheld
vacuum cleaner does
not vacuum at all or
not as good as it used
to, and/it makes
abnormal sounds.
The nozzle may be blocked.
• Switch the handheld vacuum cleaner
off and unblock the nozzle.
The dust chamber may not be correctly inserted
in the handheld vacuum cleaner.
• Insert the dust chamber into the handheld
vacuum cleaner properly.
The dust chamber may be full.
• Empty the dust chamber.

19
Troubleshooting
Fault Possible causes and rectification
Dust leaks from
the device.
The dust chamber may not be correctly inserted in the device.
• Insert the dust chamber into the handheld
vacuum cleaner properly.
The filter unit may not have been correctly
inserted in the dust chamber.
• Insert the filter unit in the dust chamber correctly.
The dust chamber
cannot be sloed
into the device.
• The filter unit is inserted the wrong way round.
• Turn the filter unit so that the large tray is on the
side of the release key. (see also section 4.3).
If the fault cannot be rectified, please contact Vorwerk's customer service
department (see section “8 Services” on page 24).

20 Disposal and environmental protection
6 DISPOSAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
6.1 Disposing of the device
As an owner of an electric and electronic device, it is not permied by law (under
EU Directive 2002/96/EC of 27 January 2003 on electric and electronic devices
and the Electrics and Electronics Act of 16.3.2005) to dispose of this device or its
electric/electronic accessories via unsorted domestic waste.
• Instead, use the free collection centres intended for this purpose.
• Contact your city or municipal administration for information.
• You can also return the device to Vorwerk‘s customer service department.
6.2 Information for disposing of the rechargeable batteries
Note! The following information is only intended for the disposal
company and not the customer!
The integrated lithium ion batteries contain substances that can damage
the environment. Before scrapping the VC100, the rechargeable batteries
have got to be removed from the device and disposed of at a battery collec-
tion site.
• Remove the batteries when they are completely empty. The batteries
are by no means not to come into contact with metal.