Bosch GBS2 Bagged Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

Bagged vacuum cleaner
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Safety

  • Read this instruction manual carefully.
  • Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
  • Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. Only use this appliance:
  • With genuine parts and accessories. Damage caused by using third-party products is not covered under the warranty.
  • In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment at room temperature.
  • Up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.
    This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are being supervised.
  • Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
  • Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
  • If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service, or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
  • Never operate a damaged appliance.
  • Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
  • Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Never pull or carry the appliance by the power cord.
  • If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
  • Call customer services.
  • Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
  • Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
  • Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance. Preventing material damage
  • Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
  • Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
  • Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
  • Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
  • Do not apply flammable substances or substances containing alcohol to the dust bag or filter.
  • When cleaning the appliance, do not use flammable substances or substances that contain alcohol.
  • Pull out the power cord completely.
  • Keep clothing, hair, fingers, and other body parts away from the openings on the appliance and the moving parts.
  • Never point the pipe or the nozzles towards eyes, hair, ears, or mouths.
  • When vacuuming stairs, ensure that there are no persons underneath the appliance.
  • When taking a break from vacuuming, switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
  • Retract the power cord.
  • When the cord is being rewound automatically, ensure that the main plug is not thrown in the direction of persons, body parts, animals or objects.
  • Keep packaging material away from children.
  • Do not let children play with packaging material.

Preventing material damage

  • Never place the appliance on the hose.
  • Regularly check the running surfaces of the nozzles for wear.
  • Replace worn nozzles.
  • Never operate the appliance without a dust bag.
  • Never operate the appliance without the motor protection filter.
  • Never operate the appliance without the exhaust filter.

Overview

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. → Fig. 1

  1. Adjustable floor tool¹
  2. Telescopic tube with a sliding switch¹
  3. Handle¹
  4. Hose
    ¹ Depending on the appliance specifications
  5. On/off switch
  6. Parking aid
  7. Power cord
  8. Lid
  9. Handle
  10. Storage aid

Operating the appliance

Follow the illustrated instructions.
Installing the appliance
→ Fig. 2  –  4
Operating the appliance
→ Fig. 5  –  11
Removing the appliance
→ Fig. 12  –  13
Cleaning and servicing
Follow the illustrated instructions.
Changing the dust bag
→ Fig. 14  –  16
Cleaning the motor protection filter
→ Fig. 17  –  19
¹ Cleaning the exhaust filter
→ Fig. 20  –  25

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.

  • Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
  • Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
  • If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service, or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

Disposing of old appliance

Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.

  1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
  2. Cut through the power cord.
  3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods is available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Warranty conditions

You can make warranty claims for your appliance under the following conditions. The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.

Great Britain
BSH Home Appliances Ltd.
Grand Union House, Old Wolverton Road, Wolverton
Milton Keynes MK12 5PT
To arrange an engineer visit, to order spare parts and accessories or for product advice please visit www.bosch-home.co.uk Or call
Tel.: 0344 892 8979*
*Calls are charged at the basic rate, please check with your telephone service provider for exact charges.

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BSH Home Appliances Ltd.
Grand Union House
Old Wolverton Road
Wolverton, Milton Keynes
MK12 5PT
United Kingdom