Bosch BCH3P2301 Flexxo Series Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

BOSCH BCH3P2301 Flexxo Series Vacuum Cleaner

 

Congratulations on your purchase of a Bosch vacuum cleaner from the BBH3/BCH3 series. This instruction manual describes various BBH3/BCH3 models, which means that some of the equipment features and functions described may not apply to your model. You should only use original Bosch accessories, which have been specially developed for your vacuum cleaner, to achieve the best possible vacuuming results.

Your vacuum cleaner

1. Floor nozzle with electric brush
2. Brush roller release button
3. Dust container
4. Outer filter unit
5. Filter cartridge with motor protection filter and foam filter
6. Motor unit
7. Extendable crevice nozzle*
8. Combination nozzle*
9. Handstick handle
10.  Handstick sliding switch
11. Accessory holder for extendable crevice nozzle
12. Accessory compartment for combination nozzle
13. Floor nozzle release button
14. Hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner release button
15. Hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner handle
16. Hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner sliding switch
17. Battery charging status indicator
18. Dust container release button
19. Charging cable
20. Brush roller

Before using the appliance for the first time
Fig. 1 

• Open the accessory compartment and remove the combination nozzle.
• Carefully place the handle onto the main housing and screw it into place.
• Place the combination nozzle in the accessory compartment and close it.

Fig. 2

• Plug the hand stick into the floor nozzle and lock it into place.
• To release the floor nozzle, press the release button
• and pull the hand stick out of the nozzle.

Charging

Caution:
Before using the vacuum cleaner for the first time, fully charge the batteries. To charge the appliance, only use the charging cable included with the appliance. The charging cable must only be connected and operated as specified on the rating plate. Do not charge the appliance at temperatures below 0 °C or above 40 °C.

Fig. 3

• To charge the vacuum cleaner, place it near to a socket. The appliance can be left standing anywhere on the floor. Fig. 6
• Plug the charging cable into the connection at the rear of the appliance.
• Plug the charging cable plug into the socket.
• The charging indicator is flashing slowly in white when the appliance is charging.
• Once the battery is fully charged, the charging indicator lights up white and goes out after a few minutes. The battery will stop charging. Disconnect the appliance from the mains briefly to check. The indicator will then light up white again.
• It is safe to leave the appliance connected to the charging cable and socket even when it is fully charged.
• It is normal for the power adapter and vacuum cleaner to heat up and this is not a cause for concern.

Battery state indicator

Using the handstick vacuum cleaner

Vacuuming
Fig. 4

• Actuate the sliding switch in the direction of the arrow.
• Depending on model

Controlling the suction level
Fig. 5

Slide the sliding switch into the required position in order to set the suction power:

• Position 1
  Vacuuming with the electric brush switched on. For routine cleaning tasks on all surfaces. The appliance achieves the maximum run time at this level.
• Position 2
  Vacuuming with the electric brush switched on. For stubborn cleaning tasks on all surfaces (carpets, in particular). The appliance achieves a shorter runtime at this level.

Runtime
Like every other Li-Ion battery the battery is subject to natural wear as well. That means the battery capacity and thus runtime decrease over time. This is a natural aging process and not the result of a material/ production failure or a product defect.

Fig. 6

• During short pauses in vacuuming, the appliance can be left standing anywhere in the room. To do this, tilt the vacuum cleaner forwards slightly in the direction of the nozzle.

Caution: When the appliance is left standing, it must be switched off because, if the brush is turning while the appliance is standing still, it could cause damage to the floor covering.

Using the hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner

Fig. 7

Unlock the hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner by pressing the release button and removing it from the hand stick.

Vacuuming with accessories
Fig. 8 Crevice nozzle

• For vacuuming in difficult-to-reach places and overhead.
• Open the accessory holder using the recessed grip and remove the crevice nozzle. Place it on the air intake opening of the cordless handheld vacuum cleaner and click into place.
• The crevice nozzle can be extended as required. To do this, press the unlock button, pull out the crevice nozzle and engage it in the end position.
• After use, push the crevice nozzle together again, place it in the accessory holder and close the holder.

Fig. 9 Combination nozzle

• Combination nozzle with furniture brush and upholstery nozzle for vacuuming window frames, cupboards, furniture, etc.
• Open the accessory compartment and remove the combination nozzle. Place it on the air intake opening of the upright vacuum cleaner and click into place.
• The furniture brush attachment can be pushed to the side. The upholstery nozzle is located underneath.
• The combination nozzle can also be placed on the tip of the crevice nozzle.
• After use, place the combination nozzle back in the accessory compartment for storage, close the accessory compartment, clicking it into place.

Charging the hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner
Fig. 10

To charge the hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner, insert it into the handstick and lock it into place. Make sure that it is seated correctly.

After using the appliance
Fig. 11

• Switch off the appliance after vacuuming.

Emptying the dust container
In order to achieve the best possible vacuuming results, the dust container should be emptied after every use or, at the latest, when dust at one point in the dust container has reached the marking.
We recommend that you not fill the dust container beyond the marking, as this leads to considerable soiling of the filter.
Fig. 12

• Remove the hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner from the hand stick. Fig. 7
• Using the release button, unlock the dust container and remove it from the motor unit.

Fig. 13

• Take the filter unit out of the dust container.
• Empty the dust container.

Fig. 14

• Remove any dirt which may have been lodged underneath the container ejector opening.
  • Insert the filter unit into the dust container, making sure it is correctly seated
  • Insert the dust container in the appliance, so that it ‘clicks’ audibly into place

Caution:

If you notice any resistance when inserting the dust container, check that the filter is complete and that the filter unit and dust container are correctly seated.

Fig. 15 Cleaning the outer filter unit

• Switch off the appliance. Fig. 11
• Remove the hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner from the hand stick. Fig. 7
• Using the release button, unlock the dust container and remove it from the motor unit. Fig. 12
• Take the filter unit out of the dust container.
  • It is usually sufficient to lightly shake or tap out the whole filter unit when the dust container is emptied in order to dislodge any particles of dirt.
  • If this is not sufficient, you can use a dry cloth to remove dirt particles from the surface.

Fig. 16 Cleaning the filter cartridge

• Remove the filter cartridge from the filter unit.
• Firstly, clean the filter cartridge by tapping out the dirt.
• Pull out the foam filter from the motor protection and rinse separately. Allow the foam filter and motor protection filter to dry completely (approx. 24 hours)
• After fitting the foam filter, insert the filter unit into the dust container. New filters can be obtained from our after-sales service if required.

Cleaning the floor nozzle
Before carrying out any maintenance, switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect it from the charging cable.
Fig. 17

• Use the release button to release the brush roller and pull it sideways out of the floor nozzle.
• Using the groove provided, cut through threads and hairs wound round the rollers with scissors.
• Push the brush roller in sideways along the guide rodn in the floor tool and lock in place using the release button.

Caution: The floor nozzle must only be put into operation with the brush roller fitted.
Caution:
Floor nozzles are subject to a certain amount of wear, depending on the type of hard floors you have (e.g. rough, rustic tiles). You must therefore check the underside of the floor tool at regular intervals. Worn undersides of floor nozzles may have sharp edges that can damage delicate hard floors, such as parquet or linoleum. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage caused by worn floor tools.

Care
Before cleaning the hand stick vacuum cleaner or handheld cordless vacuum cleaner, it must be switched off and disconnected from the charging cable. The vacuum cleaner and accessories can be cleaned using a standard commercially-available plastic cleaner.
Caution:

Do not use abrasive materials, glasscleaning agents or all-purpose cleaning products. Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water. Subject to technical modifications.