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SAFETY Please read this manual completely before using your appliance! Follow all the safety instructions to avoid damage caused by improper use! Please retain this user manual for further reference. This manual shall also be supplied with the appliance when the appliance is handed over to a third person. This appliance is intended for household use only. Warranty shall be void when the appliance is used for industrial or commercial purposes. Please observe these instructions to prevent damage and risks due to improper use. Do not clean wet surfaces and vacuum wet objects with this appliances. Do not use this appliance in wet areas. Do not use this appliance with wet hands. This appliance is intended for cleaning dirt and dust particles. Do not attempt to vacuum large objects that can damage the appliance by blocking it. Do not use the appliance to vacuum cigarette butts, fireplace ashes or matchsticks. These objects may cause fire. This appliance is not intended for cleaning persons or animals. Do not insert anything through the suction clearance of the appliance. Always keep the suction clearance open. Do not hold the appliance upright while vacuuming. Do not roll the appliance over its power cord. Do not close a door over the power cord. Do not pull the power cord round sharp edges and do not squash it. If you move the appliance to another room, always disconnect the power cord and carry the appliance by the handle. Never carry the appliance by pulling its power cord. Never operate the appliance without the dust container or filter. Replace the dust bag when the indicator illuminates in red. 4 ENGLISH
SAFETY Always pull out the power cord before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance on the appliance. Whenever possible, insert the power cord plug directly into the socket. Avoid using extension cables or multipoint connectors. Pull out the power plug after use. Do not disconnect the plug by pulling on the cable. Never use the appliance if there is visible damage on the appliance or on the power cord. This also applies if the appliance has accidentally become wet. Please contact a service centre in this case. Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet all the applicable safety standards; thus if the appliance or the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the dealer, a service centre or a similarly qualified and authorised service person to avoid any danger arising. Faulty or unqualified repair work may cause danger and risk to the user. Always keep the appliance away from children. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Do not open the appliance under any circumstances. No warranty claims are accepted for damage resulting from improper handling. ENGLISH 5
OVERVIEW Dear Customers, Congratulations on your purchase of your new vacuum cleaner VCC 4350 A. Read the following user notes carefully to ensure full enjoyment of your quality GRUNDIG product for many years to come. Responsible approach! GRUNDIG focusses on contractually agreed social working conditions with fair wages for both inter nal employees and suppliers. We also attach great importance to the efficient use of raw materials with continuous waste reduction of sev eral tonnes of plastic every year. Furthermore, all our accessories are available for at least 5 years. For a future worth living. For a good reason. Grundig. Controls and parts See the figure on page 3. A Suction control B Lower body C Metal telescopic tube D Flexible hose adapter E Height setting switch F Wheel G On/Off button H Multi-floor brush switch I Multi-floor brush J Brush parking position K Power cord rewind button L Rear cover M Carrying handle N Dust container cover O Dust bag full indicator P Dust container button Q Flexible hose Accessories Crevice tool 6 ENGLISH
OPERATION Preparation Your appliance is provided with a dust bag. The appliance is ready for use when all parts are installed together. 1 Insert the flexible hose Q with the flexible contact into the inlet on the main body of the appliance until it latches in. Install all snap-on elements by pushing and rotating to each other and remove them by pulling and rotating. Usage of multi-floor brush in two different positions Brush part shall be out while cleaning hard surfaces and parquet floors. To remove the flexible hose Q press the side release buttons buttons on the flexible hose adapter D and then pull out the hose. Brush part shall be inside while cleaning carpets and rugs. 2 Insert the end of the flexible hose to the metal telescopic tube C. To adjust the length of the metal telescopic tube C, push and hold the height setting switch E and slide the tube out or in as required. Release the height setting switch E and make sure that the tube clicks into place. Crevice tool This accessory is suitable for removing dust from bookcases, curtains, window frames and upholstered furniture. 3 Insert the multi-floor brush or crevice tool into the lower end of the metal telescopic tube C. ENGLISH 7
OPERATION Switching on and off 1 Pull the power cord out to a suitable length. The maximum cable length is indicated by a red mark. Never try to pull out the power cord beyond the red mark. 2 Plug the power cord plug into the wall socket. 3 Switch on the appliance by pressing On/Off button G. 4 Press On/Off button G to turn off the appliance after using it and remove the power cord from the outlet. Never unplug the appliance when it is in use. Suction control The suction control A is located on the handle and can be operated with your thumb. When the control A is fully closed, the maximum suction power is reached. Rewinding the power cord 1 Unplug the appliance. 2 Hold the power cord with one hand and press and hold the cord rewinding button K. 3 Rewind the power cord carefully. As rewinding in high speed may cause unexpected cord movements, be careful when you are rewinding the power cord by pressing on the cord rewinding button K. However, in some cases it is advisable to have less suction power, such as when cleaning sensitive materials, upholstery or shag pile carpets. Open the suction control if and when required. 8 ENGLISH
INFORMATION Dust bag full indicator Dust bag full indicator O will provide a warning when the suction power is reduced when the thin pores of the dust bag are blocked by thin dust. It shall also indicate if a big object blocks the hose or suction clearance. 5 Insert a new dust bag in the holder. 6 Close the dust container cover N. You should use dust bags from Swirl, Type Y 05 or Menalux, Type 1840 for VCC 4350 A. Do not use the appliance without the dust bag. Dust container cover cannot be closed without installing the dust bag. Replacing dust bag 1 Unplug the appliance. 2 Open the dust container cover N by pressing on the dust container button P and lifting the cover. 3 Pull out the filter holder. Even if the dust bag does not appear full, vacuuming very fine dust such as flour or plaster may block the pores instantly and reduce the suction power. You shall replace the dust bag even if it appears to be empty in this case. Always replace the dust bag every 6 months even if it is not filled in order to prevent foul odors. Your appliance is equipped with a system that prevents closing of the front cover when the dust bag is not inserted. Please check whether the dust bag is inserted if the front cover cannot be closed. 4 Dispose of the dust bag. Do not attempt to empty and re-use the dust bag. ENGLISH 9
INFORMATION Replacement or cleaning of the filter Install the dust bag and filter before operating the appliance; otherwise motor may be damaged. Cleaning the filter of the dust container (motor protection filter) 1 Open the dust container cover N by pressing on the dust container button P. 2 Pull out the dust bag from the bracket. 3 Pull out the filter. Clean the exhaust air fan filter 1 Remove the filter bracket by pressing on the release button (on the rear of the appliance). 2 Remove the filter from filter bracket. 3 Shake out the filter and wash with hot soapy water, rinse carefully and leave to air dry. Do not wash the filter in washing machine or dry with an hair dryer. Make sure that the filter is completely dried before installing it in the appliance. 4 Replace all parts carefully to their positions. Dust container filter shall be replaced every six months or when required. Exhaust air filter shall be replaced every six or nine months or when required. Washing the filter frequently may cause wear of the filter. 4 Shake out the filter and wash it with hot soapy water, rinse carefully and leave to air dry. Do not wash the filter in washing machine or dry with a hair dryer. Make sure that the filter is completely dried before installing it in the appliance. 5 Place a new filter in the bracket if required. 6 Replace or change the dust bag. 10 ENGLISH
INFORMATION Parking Feature You can store your appliance by using less space when your appliance is in one of below parking positions. Troubleshooting If you have problems with your appliance, these problems (reduced suction power, abnormal noise or breakdown) may be caused by blocked vacuuming tools or faulty electrical parts. 1 Check whether the vacuuming tools are blocked. 2 Check dust bag and motor protection filter. 3 Contact your dealer or GRUNDIG service center if the appliance still cannot be operated. Storage If you do not intend to use the appliance for a long time, please store it carefully. Please make sure that the appliance is unplugged, cooled down and totally dry. Store the appliance in a cool and dry place. Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. You may install the hook part behind the brush elbow to the parking seat on the rear of your appliance when you need a break during usage. ENGLISH 11
INFORMATION Environmental information This product is manufactured with high-quality parts and materials which can be reused and recycled. Therefore, do not dispose of the product with normal household waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. This is indicated by this symbol on the product, in the operating manual and on the packaging. Please find the closest collection points operated by your local authority. Help protect the environment by recycling used products. Technical specifications This product conforms to the European directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/EC, 2010/30/EU and 2011/65/EU. Power supply 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz Power Maximum 800 W Nominal 700 W Energy efficiency class A Dust capacity 2.0 L Usage radius 8m Net weight 3.9 kg Technical and design modification rights are reserved. 12 ENGLISH
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