Initial Use - Siemens VSQ 8 Instruction Manual

Replacement parts and special accesso-
ries
A Replacement filter pack
Filter type GXXL (VZ41AFGXXL)
For optimum performance, and for appliances with
powerSensor technology*, we recommend using
GXXLplus type replacement bags (VZ4GXXLP2).
Contents: 4 dust bags with lock
1 micro-hygiene filter
By using original dust bags, you can ensure that your
appliance always works at its optimum power level.
- High cleaning power
- Excellent filtration and hygiene
- Longer life of the appliance
- High stability and tensile strength
- Up to 50% longer service life
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B TURBO-UNIVERSAL® brush for upholstery VZ46001
All-in-one brushing and vacuuming of upholstered
furniture, mattresses, car seats, etc. Especially
suitable for picking up pet hair. The brush roller is
driven by the suction air flow through the vacuum
cleaner.
No separate electric connection is needed.
C TURBO-UNIVERSAL® brush for floors VZ102TBB
All-in-one brushing and vacuuming of rugs and car-
pets as well as all hard floor coverings. Especially
suitable for picking up pet hair. The brush roller is
driven by the suction air flow through the vacuum
cleaner.
No separate electric connection is needed.
D Hard-floor nozzle VZ123HD
For vacuuming hard floors
(parquet, tiles, terracotta, etc.)
with extra-soft natural hair bristles
E Hard-floor nozzle VZ124HD
Innovative "soft & roll" hard-floor nozzle:
2 rotating brush rollers made from natural hair.
Coarse dirt is not pushed away.
Before using your appliance for the first
time
1
Fig.
•
Push the handle onto the flexible hose and lock it in
place.

Initial use

2
Fig.
a) Push the flexible hose adapter into the air intake
opening in the lid until it locks in place.
b) To remove the flexible hose, press the two catches
together and pull out the hose.
3
Fig.
•
Push the handle into the telescopic tube until it
locks into place.
•
To release the connection, press the locking collar
and pull out the telescopic tube.
4
Fig.
•
Push the telescopic tube into the connecting piece
of the floor nozzle until it locks in place.
•
To release the connection, press the locking collar
and pull out the telescopic tube.
5*
Fig.
•
Unlock the telescopic tube by moving the sliding
switch or adjusting sleeve in the direction of the ar-
row, and adjust to the desired length.
6
Fig.
a) Place the accessories holder in the required positi-
on on the telescopic tube.
b) Put the hard furnishings brush on the upholstery
nozzle and lock it in place.
c) Use some pressure to insert the upholstery nozzle
with hard furnishings brush and the crevice nozzle
into the accessories holder from above or below.
7
Fig.
•
Holding the power cord by the plug, pull it out to the
required length and insert the plug into the mains
socket.
!
If using the appliance for longer than 30 minutes,
pull out the power cord completely.
= Risk of overheating and subsequent damage. =>
8
Fig. Switching on and off
•
To switch the vacuum cleaner on or off, press the
rotary control.
9
Fig. Controlling the suction level
Turn the rotary control to infinitely adjust the suction
level to the level required.
min - For vacuuming curtains and delicate textiles
- For vacuuming
cushions
- For vacuuming delicate rugs und for daily vacu-
uming of lightly soiled floors
- For vacuuming durable floor coverings
max - For vacuuming hard floors and heavily soiled
rugs and carpets
Vacuuming
!
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 nozzle at regular intervals.
Worn undersides of floor nozzles may have sharp
edges that can damage sensitive hard floors, such as
parquet or linoleum. The manufacturer does not ac-
cept any responsibility for damage caused by worn
floor nozzles.
* Depending on model
upholstered furniture and
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