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Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Notes on the energy label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Your vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Replacement parts and special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Connecting the handle and the flexible hose . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Connecting the flexible hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Putting the handle and the telescopic tube together . . . . . . .14Inserting the telescopic tube into the floor tool . . . . . . . . . . .14Adjusting the telescopic tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Placing the accessories holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Connecting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Switch on /off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Controlling the suction level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Set the adjustable floor tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Vacuuming with accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Vacuuming stairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19When your work is finished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Disconnecting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Sliding the telescopic tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Storing and transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Emptying the dust container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Dust bag change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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Removing the dust container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Taking out the filter unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Inserting the filter unit and the dust container . . . . . . . . . . . .24Filter care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Cleaning the plate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25„SelfClean“-function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Activating the „SelfClean“-function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Tapping out the plate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Cleaning the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Replacing the HEPA-filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Cleaning instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Costumer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Conditions of guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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Please keep this instruction manual. When passing the vacuumcleaner on to a third party, please also pass on this instructionmanual.
Intended use
This appliance is intended for domestic use only. This appliance isintended for use up to a maximum height of 2000 metres above sealevel. Only use this vacuum cleaner in accordance with the instruc-tions in this instruction manual.
In order to prevent injuries and damage, the vacuum cleanermust not be used for:
Vacuum-cleaning persons or animals Vacuuming up: - hazardous, sharp-edged, hot or glowing substances.- damp or liquid substances. - highly flammable or explosive substances and gases. - ash, soot from tiled stoves and central heating systems. - toner dust from printers and copiers.
Spare parts, accessories, dust bags
Our original spare parts, original (special) accessories andoriginal dust bags are designed to work with the features andrequirements of our vacuum cleaners. We therefore recom-mend that you only use our original spare parts, original (spe-cial) accessories and original dust bags. This will ensure thatyour vacuum cleaner has a long service life and that the qualityof its cleaning performance will remain consistently highthroughout.
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Safety information
!Please noteUsing unsuitable or inferior-quality spare parts, (special)accessories and dust bags can damage your vacuum cleaner.Damage caused by the use of such products is not covered byour guarantee.
Safety information
This vacuum cleaner complies with the recognised rules oftechnology and the relevant safety regulations.
The appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 yearsand by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mentalcapacity or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledgeif they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe useof the appliance and the have understood the potentialdangers of using the appliance. Children must never play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must never be carried out bychildren without supervision. Plastic bags and films must be kept out of the reach ofchildren before disposal.=> Risk of suffocation.
Proper use
Only connect and use the vacuum cleaner in accordance withthe specifications on the rating plate. Never vacuum without the dust bag or dust container, motorprotection or exhaust filter. => This may damage the vacuum cleaner. Do not vacuum close to the head when using a nozzle andtube. => This could cause injury! When vacuuming stairs, the appliance must always bepositioned below the user.
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Do not use the power cord or the hose to carry or transportthe vacuum cleaner. For safety reasons, if this appliance's mains power cablebecomes damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,their after-sales service department or a similarlyqualifiedperson.Fully extend the power cord when using the vacuum cleanercontinuously for several hours. When disconnecting the appliance from the mains, pull on theplug itself to remove it; do not pull on the power cord.Do not pull the power cord over sharp edges or allow it to be-come trapped. When the cable is being automatically rewound, ensure thatthe mains plug is not thrown towards persons, body parts,animals or objects. => Use the mains plug to guide the power cord.Pull out the mains plug before carrying out any work on thevacuum cleaner.Do not operate the vacuum cleaner if it is damaged. Unplugthe appliance from the mains if a fault is detected.For safety reasons, only authorised after-sales servicepersonnel are permitted to carry out repairs and fitreplacement parts to the vacuum cleaner.Protect the vacuum cleaner from the weather, moisture andsources of heat. Do not pour flammable substances or substances containingalcohol onto the filters (dust bag, motor protection filter,exhaust filter, etc.).The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on constructionsites. => Vacuuming up building rubble could damage the
appliance.
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! Please note
The mains socket must be protected by at least a 16 amp cir-cuit breaker.If a circuit breaker is tripped when you switch on the vacuumcleaner, this may be because other electrical appliances whichhave a high current draw are connected to the same power cir-cuit. To prevent the circuit breaker from tripping, select the lowestpower setting before switching the appliance on, and increasethe power only once it is running.
Safety information
Switch off the appliance when it is not in use. At the end of its life, the appliance should immediately berendered unusable, then disposed of in an appropriatemanner.
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This vacuum cleaner is a general purpose vacuum cleaner with aprimary hose.To achieve the declared energy efficiency and cleaning perfor-mance class on carpet, please use the interchangeable universalnozzle. Please use the enclosed "powerClean Stone & Co" hard-floor toolto achieve the specified energy-efficiency level and cleaning classon hard floors with joints and gaps.These calculations are based on the Commission DelegatedRegulation (EU) No. 665/2013 of 3rd May 2013 supplementingDirective 2010/30/EU. Unless otherwise stated, all the proce-dures referred to in these instructions were carried out inaccordance with the EN 60312-1:2017* standard.*As the motor service test is carried out with the dust collectorempty, the stated motor service life must be increased by 10% fortests with the dust collector half filled.
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Your vacuum cleaner
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1 Adjustable floor tool withaccessory connection
2 Telescopic tube with slidingswitch and accessoryconnection
3 Crevice nozzle4 Accessories holder5 Upholstery nozzle6 Brush ring (to fit on the
upholstery nozzle)7 Floor tool for delicate hard
floors, e.g. parquet8 "powerClean Stone & Co"
floor tool for hard floorswith joints and gaps, e.g.tiles and floorboards
9 Handle10 Parking aid on the side of
the appliance11 Power cord12 Dust container
13 Flexible hose14 "Clean" filter cleaning
button15 “Sensor Control” indicator16 On/Off button with
electronic suctionregulator
17 Appliance lid18 Carrying handle19 Storage aid on the underside
of the appliance20 Plate filter21 Fluff filter
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Replacement parts and special accessories
A Hard-floor tool BBZ123HDFor vacuuming hard floors(parquet, tiles, terracotta, etc.)
B HEPA-filterReplacement part no.: 573928Protects the motor in your vacuum cleanerand thus increases its service life. Replaceonce a year.
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Initial use
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● To remove the flexible hose,press the two catches togetherand pull out the hose.
Connecting the flexible hose
Figure ●Push the flexible tube adapterinto the air intake opening on theappliance and lock it in place.You will hear an audible 'click'.
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1 Connecting the handle andthe flexible hose
Figure ●Push the handle onto the flexiblehose and lock it in place.
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3 Putting the handle and thetelescopic tube together
Figure ●Push the handle into the telesco-pic tube until it locks into place.
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4 Inserting the telescopic tubeinto the floor tool
Figure ●Push the telescopic tube into theconnecting piece of the floor tooluntil it locks in place. To releasethe connection, press on thelocking collar and pull out thetelescopic tube.
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Adjusting the telescopic tube
Figure ●Unlock the telescopic tube bymoving the sliding switch in thedirection of the arrow and adjustto the desired length. The slideresistance on carpet is at itslowest when the telescopic tubehas been completely pulled out.
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Connecting the appliance
Figure ●Holding the power cord by theplug, pull out to the requiredlength and insert the plug intothe mains socket.
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Placing the accessories holder
Figure ●Place the accessories holder inthe required position on the tele-scopic tube.
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●Use some pressure to insert theupholstery nozzle and the crevi-ce nozzle into the accessoriesholder from above or below.
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Switch on /off
Figure ● To switch the vacuum cleaner onor off, press the ON/OFF button.
Controlling the suction levelFigure The required suction level can beset to any level by turning the con-trol knob.
Low power range => For vacuuming delicate materi-als, such as delicate upholstery,curtains, etc.Medium power range => For daily vacuuming of floorswhich are only slightly dirty.High power range => For vacuuming durable floorcoverings, hard floors and heavydeposits of dirt.
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Vacuuming
!CautionFloor tools are subject to a cer-tain amount of wear, dependingon the type of hard floors youhave (e.g. rough, rustic tiles).Therefore, you must check theunderside of the floor tool atregular intervals. Worn undersi-des of floor tools may have sharpedges that can damage sensitivehard floors, such as parquet orlinoleum. The manufacturer doesnot accept any responsibility fordamage caused by worn floortools.
Set the adjustable floor tool
Figure Rugs and carpets =>
Hard floors/parquet =>
If you are vacuuming up largerparticles, make sure that youvacuum them up successively andcarefully to ensure that the vacu-um channels of the floor tool donot become blocked.If necessary, you should raise thenozzle in order to better vacuumup the dirt particles.
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Vacuuming
Vacuuming with accessories
Attach the nozzles to the suctionpipe or hand grip as required:
Figure ●Crevice nozzle for vacuumingcrevices and corners, etc.●Upholstery nozzle for vacuumingupholstered furniture, curtains,etc.
●Upholstery nozzle with fixedbrush ring for vacuuming win-dow frames, cupboards, profiles,etc.
●After use, reinsert the crevicenozzle and upholstery nozzleinto the accessories holder.
● Floor tool for delicate hard flo-ors, e.g. parquet
● "powerClean Stone & Co" floortool for hard floors with jointsand gaps, e.g. tiles and floorbo-ards
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Vacuuming
Parking aid
Figure You can use the parking aid on theside of the vacuum cleaner if youwish to stop vacuuming for ashort time.●After switching off the appliance,slide the hook on the floor toolinto the parking aid.
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When your work is finished
Vacuuming stairs
Figure When vacuuming stairs, the appli-ance must be positioned at thebottom of the stairs. If it does notreach far enough, the appliancecan also be carried using thecarrying handle.
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Disconneting the appliance
Figure ●Switch off the appliance.●Pull out the mains plug.●Briefly pull the power cord andrelease. (The power cord retrac-ts automatically).
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Sliding the telescopic tube
Figure ●Unlock the telescopic tube bymoving the sliding switch in thedirection of the arrow and slideone tube into the other.
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Figure To store the appliance, use thestorage aid on the underside.
●Stand the appliance up by thehandle.
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●Slide the hook on the floor toolinto the storage aid.
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When your work is finished
Emptying the dust container
Figure In order to achieve good vacuu-ming results, the dust containershould be emptied after every useor, at the latest, when dust or dirthas visibly collected on the flufffilter or when dust at one point inthe container has reached theheight of the marking.
When emptying the dust contai-ner, always check how dirty thefluff filter is and, if necessary,clean it as detailed in the"Cleaning the fluff filter" instruc-tions. Figure
Dust bag change indicator
Figure The dust container must be emp-tied at the latest by the time thedust bag change indicator lightsup permanently in red and theappliance automatically switchesitself to the lowest power setting.
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Removing the dust container
Figure ●Open the appliance lid by pullingthe locking tab.
●Use the handle to remove thedust container from the applian-ce.
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Taking out the filter unit
Figure ●Release the filter unit of the dustcontainer by pressing the releasebutton.
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●Take the filter unit out of thedust container and empty thedust container.
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When your work is finished
Inserting the filter unit andthe dust container
Figure ● Insert the filter unit into the dustcontainer, making sure it is cor-rectly seated. The arrow on thefilter cover must point in thedirection of the locking tab.
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●Press on the container lid untilyou hear it click into place.
●When reinserting the dust con-tainer into the appliance, makesure it is correctly seated. Closethe appliance lid until the lockingtab clicks into place again.
!CautionIf you notice any resistance whenclosing the lid, check that the fil-ter is complete and that the filterand dust container are correctlyseated.
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Filter care
Cleaning the plate filterThis function constantly monitorswhether your vacuum cleaner isreaching its optimum power level.The indicator light lets you knowwhen you need to clean the platefilter, so that the vacuum cleanercan reach its optimum power levelonce more.
„SelfClean“-function
Figure The indicator lights up blue whenthe appliance is working at itsoptimum level. Once the indicatorturns red and flashes, the applian-ce switches off automaticallyFilter cleaning is activated andperformed by the integrated clea-ning motor.
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Filter care
If the appliance cleans three timesin quick succession, this is proba-bly due to a dirty fluff filter or ablockage.In this case, the appliance auto-matically adjusts to the lowestpower setting and the indicatorlights up red.●Switch the appliance off, emptythe dust container and clean thefluff filter according to theinstructions in "Cleaning the flufffilter". Figure
Activating the “SelfClean”-function
Figure If required, you can also activatethe cleaning procedure manuallyby pressing the "Clean" filter clea-ning button when the appliance isswitched on.If suction power is reducing, youcan also clean the filter even if theindicator has not lit up. We recom-mend that you clean the plate fil-ter each time before emptying thedust container.
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Tapping out the plate filter
Figure If the plate filter is particularlydirty, the dirt can also be tappedout.● Tap out the filter over a dust bin. The dirt will fall down out of thefilter.
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Filter care
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● Take the filter unit out of thedust container.● It is usually sufficient to lightlyshake or tap out the whole filterunit when the dust container isemptied in order to dislodge anyparticles of dirt.● If this is not sufficient, you canuse a dry cloth to remove dirtparticles from the fluff filter.
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Filter care
Replacing the HEPA-filter
You can order a new filter fromour after-sales service using thefollowing replacement partnumber: 573928
Figure ●Open the appliance lid and re-move the dust container. Figure
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●Use the locking tab to open theside flap.
●Pull the two locking tabs tounlock the filter unit with HEPAfilter and remove it from theappliance.
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Filter care
●Reinsert the filter unit into theappliance and ensure that itaudibly clicks into place.
●Close the side flap until you hearthe locking tab click into placeagain.
● Insert the dust container into theappliance and close the applian-ce lid.
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Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the powercord from the mains before cleaning the vacuum cleaner. Thevacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be cleaned with anordinary plastic cleaner.
Subject to technical modifications.
Cleaning instructions
Caution: do not use a scourer, glass-cleaning agent ormultipurpose cleaning product. Never immerse the vacuumcleaner in water.
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"This appliance is labelled in accordancewith European Directive 2012/19/EU con-cerning used electrical and electronicappliances (waste electrical and electro-nic equipment - WEEE). The guidelinedetermines the framework for the returnand recycling of used appliances as appli-cable throughout the EU."
Disposal
Disposal information
PackagingThe packaging is designed to protect the vacuum cleaner from beingdamaged during transportation. It is made of environmentally friendlymaterials and can therefore be recycled.Dispose of packaging that is no longer required at an appropriaterecycling point.
Old appliancesOld appliances still contain many valuable materials. Therefore, pleasetake appliances that have reached the end of their service to yourretailer or recycling centre so that they can be recycled.For current disposal methods, please enquire at a retailer or your localcouncil.
Disposal of filters and dust bagsFilters and dust bags are manufactured from environmentally friendlymaterials. Provided they do not contain substances that are notpermitted in household waste, you can dispose of them with yournormal household waste.
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Conditions of guarantee
For this appliance the guarantee conditions as set out by ourrepresentatives in the country of sale apply. Details regardingsame may be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliancewas purchased. For claims under guarantee the sales receiptmust be produced.
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