User manual GRUNDIG VCH 8830 HANDHELD VACUUM CLEANER

[. . . ] Keep the appliance and accessories away from your eyes and ears while the appliance is in use. The appliance is intended to be used for vacuuming dirt and dust particles. Do not use it to vacuum large objects which block the appliance and can damage it as a result. Never use the appliance without the dust container and filter. If using with the motorised brush, ensure you constantly move the brush backwards and forwards and do not allow it to rotate too long on a stain. [. . . ] Dangerous bacteria can hardly survive with the integrated Microban® hygiene protection in dust container and filter. Microban® technology has been tested in independent laboratories and certified, thus making a significant contribution towards a healthier household. Accessories J Charging station for mounting on the wall with mains adapter (see page 14). K Universal vacuum brush. M Narrow vacuum tube. 12 ENGLISH INDIVIDUAL PARTS Floor brush ____________________________________________ Motorised brush Use the motorised brush L to clean short pile carpets or carpeting. 2 Firmly push the motorised brush into the appliance's vacuum intake C . Note 7 When you install the motorised brush ensure the contacts of the brush touch the contacts in the appliance's vacuum intake. Risk of injuries. 7 Use the universal vacuum brush K together with the three extension tubes O to clean small floor areas or curtains. 2 Firmly push an extension tube into the appliance's vacuum intake C . 3 Depending on your requirements, insert one or two extension tubes into the first extension tube. 4 Push the universal vacuum brush K onto the bottom extension tube. O If using with the motorised brush, ensure you constantly move the brush backwards and forwards and do not allow it to rotate too long on a stain. ENGLISH 13 INDIVIDUAL PARTS Narrow vacuum tube and upholstery brush ____________________________________________ Charging station for mounting on a wall Fix the charging station J to a wall. 1 Ensure the place you have chosen to install the charger is free of concealed electric cables, water or gas pipes. 2 Choose an installation location near a wall socket (230 V, 50 Hz) for connecting the mains adapter. Important 7 Do not install the charging station anywhere where it is exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater/radiator. 4 Drill two holes approx 30 cm above the floor, push in a wall plug and screw in the screws, then hang up the charging station. Use the narrow vacuum tube M to clean places difficult to reach, e. g. 2 Firmly push the narrow vacuum tube or the upholstery brush into the appliance's vacuum intake C . J 14 ENGLISH USE ________________________________________________________________________ If run with the installed rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries, use the charging station with the mains adapter as a charger. Switching on and off 1 Remove the appliance from the charging station J . 2 Depending on the requirements, insert one of the accessories into the appliance's vacuum intake C . 5 Remove the accessory used. Charging If run with the installed rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries, use the charging station with the mains adapter as a charger. 2 Insert the appliance in the charging station J so that it precisely fits. ­ The charging contacts of the appliance and the charging station touch each other. ­ The charging process begins, the charging indicator E lights up red. ­ The charging indicator remains lit until the appliance is removed from the charging station or the mains adapter plug is disconnected. [. . . ] Before using, ensure the motorised brush is free of hairs and fibres. Replace the rechargeable batteries If damaged, the appliance may only be opened by an authorised technician. Environmental information 7 Never throw the rechargeable batteries in the domestic waste. Used batteries must be placed in the used battery collection containers in shops or handed in to public bodies responsible for waste disposal. 7 7 7 7 7 16 ENGLISH INFORMATION _____________________________________________________ Environmental information This product has been made from high-quality materials and parts, which are suitable for recycling and can be reused. Therefore, at the end of its life, the product must not be disposed of in the normal domestic waste but must be taken to a collection point for recycling electrical and electronic appliances. [. . . ]