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KOBOLD VK200 UPRIGHT
VACUUM CLEANER
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KOBOLD VK200 UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER AND ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 3 Its unique and practical accessories will bring joy to cleaning your home. BEFORE GETTING STARTED Read the instruction manual carefully before using the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner and accessories for the first time. Keep the instruction manual for future use.
  • Page 4 VARIETY OF DIFFERENT OPTIONS AND APPLICATIONS KOBOLD VK200 UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER, ACCESSORY HEADS AND ACCESSORIES Hard floors Kobold EB400 Kobold TEPPICH SP600 Kobold HD60 Kobold VF200 Kobold EB400 Seite 56 Seite 28 Carpet HARTBÖDEN Kobold VF200 ÜBERBODEN Kobold ESS200 Kobold VK200 nur...
  • Page 5 Mattresses Kobold ESS200 Kobold PB440 Kobold MP440 Kobold MR440 Upholstery Kobold VK200 Kobold ESS200 Kobold PB440 Kobold SD15 Kobold FD15 Kobold VD15...
  • Page 7 Nature and extent of the accessories included may vary. Accessories can be purchased as options. The illustrations shown in this instruction manual are meant to illustrate the func- tions of the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner and its accessories. The illustrations may differ with respect to detail and proportions of the actual product.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Kobold SP600 ........ 52 2.7.1 Carrying by the carry handle ....27 3.4.6 Getting the Kobold SP600 ready for use ... 54 2.7.2 Carrying by the shoulder strap ....28 3.4.7 Switching the SP600 on and off ....58 Switching the device on and off, 3.4.8 Automatic application of moisture...
  • Page 9 Information on environmental 3.8.5 Kobold FD15 Flexo Nozzle – complete ..83 protection ..........115 3.8.6 Kobold FD15 Flexo nozzle – top part ..83 6.3.1 Less packaging ........115 3.8.7 Kobold FD15 Flexo nozzle – folded ... 84 6.3.2 Saving energy .......... 115 3.8.8 Cleaning plate ...........
  • Page 10 – 1) Only with cleaning cloth Kobold MF600 Universal Soft. excellent suitability – not suitable • very good suitability Only for dry cleaning with cleaning cloth Kobold MF600 Dry. No wet cleaning. Note! Follow the detailed application instructions in the following chapters.

  • Page 11: For Your Safety

    FOR YOUR SAFETY Safety is at the forefront of all Vorwerk products. The product safety of the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner and its accessories can however only be ensured if this chapter is followed. INTENDED USE Note! This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years...
  • Page 12 KOBOLD VF200 CARPET FRESHENER The Carpet Freshener may only be used in combination with a Kobold vacuum cleaner. It is intended only for the care of carpets and rugs. The Carpet Freshener is intended only for the types of carpet specified in the table “Suitability of the accessory heads for floors”...
  • Page 13 Kobold Electric Upholstery Brush. It is intended only for the care of mattresses. KOBOLD HD60 HARD FLOOR NOZZLE The Hard Floor Nozzle may only be used in combination with a Kobold vacuum cleaner. The Hard Floor Nozzle is intended only for the care of smooth hard floors in the home.

  • Page 14: Hazard Warnings

    • Always switch the device off and disconnect the mains plug before all retrofitting, cleaning and maintenance work. • Turn off the device by using the switch on the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner handle and then discon- nect the mains plug before leaving the device unattended.
  • Page 15 • The Kobold SP600 is only suitable for use on floors. Only clean horizontal surfaces with the Kobold SP600. • Never perform repairs on your device yourself. Repairs to electric appliances may only be carried out by your authorised Vorwerk Customer Service Centre.
  • Page 16 • Do not vacuum hair on the head. Risk of injury! • The inspection flap on the Kobold SP600 is closed using a magnet. Keep the magnet away from pacemakers, in- ternal defibrillators and other active implants. Alert those...
  • Page 17 • The Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner with the accessory head in standby position must be placed on a level surface. • Never use the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner to support yourself. • Never stand on the accessory heads.
  • Page 18 • Never work on the same spot for more than 10 seconds. • Never leave the Kobold SP600 standing on the floor with a wet cleaning cloth for a long period of time (more than 30 seconds).

  • Page 19: Danger Levels

    The device complies with the safety regulations of the country where it was sold by an authorised Vorwerk organisation. If the device is used in a different country, compliance with local safety standards cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, Vorwerk assumes no liability for resulting safety risks for the user.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Getting started GETTING STARTED In this chapter you will learn how to set up your Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner for use. You will get to know the basic functions of your Upright Vacuum Cleaner and how to use it properly.

  • Page 21: Mains Connection

    Risk of electric shock! Disconnect the plug from the mains socket before attaching the power cord. A yellow collar is included with your Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner. Please follow the below instructions to attach the power cord cor- rectly.

  • Page 22: How To View The Video For Mounting The Power Cord

    6. Slide the telescopic handle down fully into the Upright Vacuum Cleaner. The power cord is now correctly inserted and the VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner is ready for use. Once it is inserted, leave the power cord in the device permanently. Only remove the power cord if you need to replace it (see “4.2.3 Remov-...

  • Page 23: Winding Up And Unwinding The Power Cord

    2.2.3 WINDING UP AND UNWINDING THE POWER CORD WARNING Risk of electric shock! • Pull the mains plug from the socket before winding up the power cord! CAUTION Danger of damaging electrical parts! • Make sure the device and power cord are not damaged during winding up.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Accessory Head

    2. Make sure you hear the attachment socket click into the pivot. REMOVING AND REPLACING THE ACCESSORY HEAD To remove the accessory head from your Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner, you have two options: 1. Unlock the accessory head at the top of the tele- scopic handle by sliding the switch 2.

  • Page 25: Standby Position And Power Setting

    The standby position is used to park the device after you have finished working with it or when you take a break. • The Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner with the accessory head in standby position must be placed on a level surface.
  • Page 26 3. If you will not be using your Upright Vacuum Cleaner for some time, disconnect the mains plug and store the device properly. If you put the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner with the Kobold EB400 Automatic Electric Brush, the Kobold VF200 Carpet Freshener or the...

  • Page 27: Rolling The Kobold Vk200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner

    2.5.2 ROLLING THE KOBOLD VK200 UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER You can conveniently roll the device in the standby position to freely move it: 1. In the standby position, tilt the device backwards so it stands on the rollers. 2. Move it in the desired direction on the rollers 2.5.3...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Getting started ADJUSTING THE HANDLE HEIGHT CAUTION Danger of damaging electrical parts! • Make sure that the power cord is able to move freely in the cable channel when adjusting the handle. • Do not hold the power cord whilst adjusting the handle.

  • Page 29: Carrying The Kobold Vk200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner

    CARRYING THE KOBOLD VK200 UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER WARNING Risk of electric shock! • Never carry the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner by the power cord. 1. Before carrying the device, push the adjustable handle all the way in. 2.7.1 CARRYING BY THE CARRY HANDLE...

  • Page 30: Carrying By The Shoulder Strap

    2. Hook the other end of the shoulder strap into one of the two eyelets on the side of the Upright Vacuum Cleaner. The shoulder strap is available separately and is not included with the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner on delivery.

  • Page 31: Switching The Device On And Off, Setting The Power Performance Level

    SWITCHING THE DEVICE ON AND OFF, SETTING THE POWER PERFORMANCE LEVEL 2.8.1 SWITCHING ON 1. Switch the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner on by sliding the main switch from position forwards 2.8.2 SETTING THE POWER PERFORMANCE LEVEL In general, we recommend power performance level auto (automatic suction power).

  • Page 32: Function Key

    FUNCTION KEY WITH THE KOBOLD SP600 The chapter “3.4.8 Automatic application of moisture and dry mode” on page 61 tells you how you can control the level of moisture on the Kobold SP600. 2.8.4 SWITCHING OFF THE DEVICE To switch the Upright Vacuum Cleaner off, slide the main switch all the way back.

  • Page 33: Filter Fill Level Indicator

    Filter bag is filling up (replacement not yet required). All rows lit up yellow. Filter bag must be replaced (see chapter “4.2.1 Changing the Kobold FP200 3in1 Premium Filter Bag” on page 87). All rows flashing red. Fault (see chapter “5 Troubleshooting” on...

  • Page 34: 2.10 Dovina Fragrance Chip

    Getting started 2.10 DOVINA FRAGRANCE CHIP CAUTION Choking hazard due to swallowing small parts! • Keep small parts such as Dovina fragrance chips out of the reach of children. 3.-4. 2.10.1 INSERTING THE DOVINA FRAGRANCE CHIP 1. Take the Dovina fragrance chip out of the pack- aging.

  • Page 35: Operation

    Kobold PB440 Electric Cleaning and vacuuming page 70 Upholstery Brush combined with mattresses with Lavenia Kobold MP440/MR440 Mattress Cleaning Set Kobold HD60 Hard Floor Nozzle Vacuuming smooth hard floors page 77 Additional accessories Vacuuming surfaces, corners, page 79 joints etc. of furniture...

  • Page 36: Kobold Eb400 Automatic Electric Brush

    Inspection flap CAUTION Ultrasound sensor Pinching hazard! Rear sealing lip • Stay clear of the moving parts on the Kobold Front sealing lip EB400 Automatic Electric Brush. Roller brush NOTE Floor plate Risk of damage from improper use! Supporting roller •...

  • Page 37: Operating Display And Floor Mode

    3.1.1 OPERATING DISPLAY AND FLOOR MODE There are four operating modes for cleaning floors with the Automatic Electric Brush. The selected operating mode is shown on the display: LED display Operating mode Bar lit Automatic hard floor mode continuously The Automatic Electric Brush has detected a hard floor using intelli- gent floor detection and automatically vacuums in hard floor mode.

  • Page 38: Manually Switching Between Hard Floor/Carpet Mode

    Risk of injury from debris flying out! • Avoid abruptly placing the device on loose, coarse debris (e.g. glass shards), especially at eye level. • Switch off the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner before lifting up the EB400 Automatic Electric Brush. NOTE Risk of damage from improper use! •...
  • Page 39 When the Kobold EB400 Automatic Electric Brush is in hard floor mode, the slider cannot be operated. In this case, switch the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner off and back on again at the main switch to set the Kobold EB400 Auto-...
  • Page 40 Operation TIPS FOR BRUSH-SUCTION We generally recommend using the power perfor- mance level auto. On this power setting, the fully automatic propulsive force control makes it possible to achieve a smooth sliding motion that is adjusted to the floor type. The other power performance lev- els are specially intended for specific types of carpet: Power performance With normal function for the floor types...

  • Page 41: For Carpet Or Textile Flooring

    Automatic Electric Brush to the power setting and lay the Upright Vacuum Cleaner flat on the floor. If you put the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner in the standby position temporarily, the rotating brush shuts off automatically.

  • Page 42: Kobold Vf200 Carpet Freshener

    Operation KOBOLD VF200 CARPET FRESHENER Use the Kobold VF200 Carpet Freshener to profes- sionally clean your carpet. This chapter tells you how. 1. Before you start using the Carpet Freshener, vacuumn the carpet as usual with the Automatic Electric Brush (see chapter ”3.1.1 Operating dis- play and floor mode”...
  • Page 43 We recommend Kobosan Active for cleaning carpets and rugs. It contains what is known as the anti-soil formula. Thanks to this formula, your car- pets will not absorb dry dirt as quickly and will stay clean for longer. Kobosan Active has been certified as suitable for allergy sufferers by TÜV NORD.
  • Page 44 • Prior to application, Kobosan Active should be tested for colour fastness on an inconspicuous area of carpet. • Do not use the Kobold VF200 Carpet Freshener on rug fringes as they could get damaged. • Do not use the Carpet Freshener on the follow- ing floors: –...

  • Page 45: Filling The Dosage Hopper

    3.2.2 FILLING THE DOSAGE HOPPER The removable dosage hopper is installed inside the Carpet Freshener. 1. Insert the dosage hopper into the Carpet Freshener . Make sure that distribution is de- activated first (switch is up). 2. Open the cover of the dosage hopper pushing it forward slightly and then lifting it out.

  • Page 46: Working In Kobosan Active

    Once Kobosan Active has been worked in, you no longer need the Carpet Freshener. The Carpet Freshener should be cleaned immediately after every use (see chapter “3.2.7 Cleaning the Kobold VF200 Carpet Freshener after use” on page 45). 3.2.5 REPLACING THE ACCESSORY HEAD 1.

  • Page 47: Vacuuming Up Kobosan Active

    CLEANING THE KOBOLD VF200 CARPET FRESHENER AFTER USE WARNING Risk of electric shock! • Be sure to take the Kobold VF200 Carpet Fresh- ener off the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner before cleaning. NOTE Risk of damage from improper use! •...
  • Page 48 Operation CLEANING THE DOSAGE HOPPER 1. Remove any residue of Kobosan Active from the dosage hopper by using, for example, the Flexo Nozzle or Electric Suction Hose. 2. If it is very dirty, clean the dosage hopper under cold or lukewarm running water. 3.

  • Page 49: Removing Old Stains

    3.2.8 REMOVING OLD STAINS NOTE Risk of damage from improper use! • Prior to application, Kobotex should be tested for colour fastness on an inconspicuous area of carpet. Old stains may become visible or be more apparent than before on the carpet after cleaning. They can almost always be removed with Kobotex.

  • Page 50: Kobold Sp600

    Operation KOBOLD SP600  The Kobold SP600 makes it possible to vacuum and wet-clean hard floors in a single step – saving a con- siderable amount of time and effort. The Kobold SP600 is particularly efficient for clean- ing hard floors. It is also possible to buff/clean your floors with a dry cloth using the SP600.

  • Page 51: Accessories For The Kobold Sp600

    Specially developed for cleaning wooden surfaces (e.g.cork, parquet, laminate). The concentrated cleaning agent Koboclean must be diluted before being used. It must not be applied undiluted. NOTE Risk of damage from improper use! • Only use original Kobold cleaning cloths.

  • Page 52: Kobold Mf600 Cleaning Cloths

    Operation 3.4.2 KOBOLD MF600 CLEANING CLOTHS The cleaning cloths have been specially developed for the SP600. The cleaning cloth is available in the following four types: Kobold MF600 Universal Is particularly suitable for all surfaces that can be wet-cleaned (e.g. tiles, PVC, also suitable for textured surfaces).

  • Page 53: Suitability Of The Kobold Mf600 Cleaning Cloths For Diverse Hard Floor Types

    3.4.3 SUITABILITY OF THE KOBOLD MF600 CLEANING CLOTHS FOR DIVERSE HARD FLOOR TYPES Hard floor type Universal Universal Parquet Soft Sealed/varnished wooden floors (floorboards, parquet) Oiled/waxed wooden floors Unsealed/untreated wooden floors – – – Sealed cork floors Oiled/waxed cork floors –...

  • Page 54: Attaching The Kobold Sp600

    Operation 3.4.4 ATTACHING THE KOBOLD SP600 The SP600 must first be attached to the Kobold vac- uum cleaner: 1. Connect the attachment socket of the vacuum cleaner to the pivot on the SP600 2. Make sure you hear the attachment socket click into the pivot.
  • Page 55 1. Turn the vacuum cleaner at the pivot so that both the vacuum cleaner and the SP600 are cen- tred. 2. Push the vacuum cleaner forwards over the SP600. The vacuum cleaner clicks into the standby posi- tion TAKING THE DEVICE OUT OF THE STANDBY POSITION To take the vacuum cleaner and SP600 out of the standby position:...

  • Page 56: Getting The Kobold Sp600 Ready For Use

    The cloth holder is released from the device It is only possible to eject the cloth holder when the Kobold vacuum cleaner is tilted back- wards on its rollers in the standby position.
  • Page 57 ATTACHING THE KOBOLD MF600 CLEANING CLOTH TO THE CLOTH HOLDER NOTE Risk of damage from improper use! • When attaching the cleaning cloth to the cloth holder, always ensure that the cloth is fastened evenly. The cloth must not be positioned at an angle to the cloth holder.
  • Page 58 Operation ATTACHING THE CLOTH HOLDER TO THE SP600 WARNING Risk of electric shock! • For your own safety, switch off the vacuum cleaner at the handle every time you replace the MF600 cleaning cloth. NOTE Risk of damage from improper use! •...
  • Page 59 REMOVING, FILLING AND INSERTING THE TANK WARNING Risk of electric shock! • Always switch the device off and disconnect the mains plug before all retrofitting, cleaning and maintenance work. NOTE Risk of damage from improper use! • Avoid forced insertion and extraction of the tank.

  • Page 60: Switching The Sp600 On And Off

    (more than 30 seconds). Otherwise, delicate floors may be damaged. • Never leave the Kobold SP600 with a wet cloth on floors that are extremely sensitive to mois- ture (e.g. untreated cork or wooden flooring).
  • Page 61 “3.4.8 Automatic applica- tion of moisture and dry mode” on page 61). SWITCHING OFF THE DEVICE To switch off the Kobold SP600, you need to switch off the vacuum cleaner: 1. Switch the vacuum cleaner off at the handle and...
  • Page 62 1. Put the vacuum cleaner into the standby position. The SP600 will switch off automatically. The LED on the Kobold vacuum cleaner stays on. 2. Put the vacuum cleaner back into the power setting.

  • Page 63: Automatic Application Of Moisture And Dry Mode

    Risk of damage from prolonged contact with water! • In the case of floors that are extremely sensitive to moisture, wipe dry with a dry Kobold MF600 Parquet cleaning cloth and set the vacuum cleaner to full power. • If the floor is too wet, wipe with a dry MF600 Parquet or Dry cleaning cloth in dry mode.
  • Page 64 The SP600 is ready to use and is No waves running in dry mode, without are lit.* applying any moisture to the cloth. * (The Kobold vacuum cleaner is switched on and the SP600 is running). Moisture setting 1 The SP600 is ready for use, the...
  • Page 65 DRY MODE After you have switched on the Kobold vacuum cleaner, the SP600 initially runs in dry mode. No LED waves are lit. SINGLE APPLICATION OF MOISTURE TO A DRY CLOTH 1. Press the function key on the handle of your vacuum cleaner for about five seconds to start the process of fully moistening the cloth.
  • Page 66 Operation RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOISTURE SETTINGS Dry mode Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Hard floor type Sealed/varnished wooden floors (floorboards, parquet) Oiled/waxed wooden floors – – Unsealed/untreated wooden floors – – – Sealed cork floors Oiled/waxed cork floors – – –...
  • Page 67 VK150 Upright Vacuum Cleaners. The moisture set- tings are not available. To wet clean your floor using the SP600 in combina- tion with an older model of Kobold vacuum cleaner, proceed as follows: 1. Operate the SP600 with the tank full.

  • Page 68: Working With The Kobold Sp600

    3.4.9 WORKING WITH THE KOBOLD SP600 NOTE Risk of damage from improper use! • Never use the Kobold SP600 without the clean- ing cloth. • Never work on the same spot for more than 10 seconds. • When working with the Kobold SP600, never use acid cleaning agents (e.g.
  • Page 69 • Avoid moving the Kobold SP600 laterally towards loose coarse particles (e.g. glass splin- ters). • Do not clean with the Kobold SP600 at eye level (e.g. on stairs and landings). • Switch off the vacuum cleaner before lifting the Kobold SP600.
  • Page 70 REMOVING AND REPLACING THE KOBOLD MF600 CLEANING CLOTH NOTE Risk of damage from improper use! • Never leave a wet cleaning cloth in the Kobold SP600 when storing it. 1. Take the cloth holder. 2. With the other hand, take hold of the tab the cleaning cloth and fold it in half 3.

  • Page 71: After Using The Kobold Sp600

    3.4.10 AFTER USING THE KOBOLD SP600 STORING THE KOBOLD SP600 NOTE Risk of damage from improper use! • When storing the device, never leave residual fluid in the tank. Empty the tank fully after each use. 1. Once you have finished cleaning, remove the tank from the SP600 as described in the chapter “Removing, filling and inserting the tank”...

  • Page 72: Kobold Pb440 Electric Upholstery

    • Do not vacuum any body parts. Do not vacuum near children or pets. • Do not vacuum your hair with the PB440 Electric Upholstery Brush. • Do not operate the Kobold PB440 Electric Upholstery Brush without the suction nozzle or Mattress Cleaning Set. CAUTION Risk of injury from debris flying out! •...

  • Page 73: Regulating The Suction Force

    1. Connect the Kobold ESS200 Electric Suction Hose to the Upright Vacuum Cleaner (see chapter “3.7 Kobold ESS200 Electric Suction Hose” on page 78). 2. Connect the Electric Upholstery Brush to the Electric Suction Hose 3. To do this, slide the handle of the Electric Suction Hose into the attachment socket of the Electric Upholstery Brush.

  • Page 74: Cleaning Mattresses With The Kobold Pb440 Electric Upholstery Brush And The Kobold Mp440/Mr440 Mattress Cleaning Set

    3.5.5 CLEANING MATTRESSES WITH THE KOBOLD PB440 ELECTRIC UPHOLSTERY BRUSH AND THE KOBOLD MP440/ MR440 MATTRESS CLEANING SET To clean mattresses, use your Kobold PB440 Electric Upholstery Brush with the Kobold MP440 Mattress Freshener and the Kobold MR440 Mattress Vacuumer instead of the normal suction nozzle.

  • Page 75: Removing The Kobold Pb440 Electric Upholstery Brush Suction Nozzle

    • Use the Mattress Freshener MP440 with the corresponding nubbed disc exclusively for mat- tress cleaning. 3.5.6 REMOVING THE KOBOLD PB440 ELECTRIC UPHOLSTERY BRUSH SUCTION NOZZLE 1. Pull the suction nozzle down and off the...

  • Page 76: Cleaning Mattresses

    Operation 3.5.7 CLEANING MATTRESSES 1. Attach the Mattress Vacuumer to the Electric Upholstery Brush. 2. Attach it with the latches to the Electric Upholstery Brush and lock the mattress vacuumer with one swivel motion upwards towards the Electric Upholstery Brush. 3.
  • Page 77 When using the Electric Upholstery Brush with the Mattress Freshener, the suction function of the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner is switched off automatically. While you are working in the Lavenia, only the motor of the Kobold PB440 Electric Upholstery Brush runs to drive the nubbed disc of the Mattress Freshener MP440.

  • Page 78: Cleaning The Mattress Freshener Mp440 And Mattress Vacuumer Mr440 After Use

    2. Vacuum away any Lavenia residue or wet clean the device if it is very dirty. For instructions, see the chapter “4.5 Kobold PB440 Electric Upholstery Brush and Kobold MP440/ MR440 Mattress Cleaning Set” on page 97.

  • Page 79: Kobold Hd60 Hard Floor Nozzle

    Cover on the inspection flap Risk of injury from internal parts! – opening for removing • Do not turn the suction nozzle on the Kobold blockages HD60 Hard Floor Nozzle further than it is Bristle plate (removable) designed to go.

  • Page 80: Kobold Ess200 Electric Suction Hose

    Operation KOBOLD ESS200 ELECTRIC SUCTION HOSE The Kobold ESS200 Electric Suction Hose can be used in a number of ways in conjunction with the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner. 3.7.1 ATTACHING THE KOBOLD ESS200 ELECTRIC SUCTION HOSE 1. Insert the port...

  • Page 81: Additional Accessories

    This chapter provides an over- view of the various nozzles and their applications. You can connect the accessories directly to the Kobold ESS200 Electric Suction Hose or to the Kobold TR15 Telescopic Tube. 3.8.1 KOBOLD TR15 TELESCOPIC TUBE The Kobold TR15 Telescopic Tube makes it possible to work in areas that are high up in the room.
  • Page 82 Operation CONNECTING THE KOBOLD TR15 TELESCOPIC TUBE To use the Telescopic Tube, the Electric Suction Hose must be connected to the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner. 1. Insert the adaptor of the Telescopic Tube into the handle of the Electric Suction Hose.

  • Page 83: Kobold Vd15 Variable Nozzle

    1. Connect the Drilling Dust Attachment to the tip of the Kobold VD15 Variable Nozzle. 2. Switch on the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner. 3. Place the Drilling Dust Attachment with the black seal against the wall.

  • Page 84: Kobold Sd15 Soft Nozzle

    Variable Nozzle. 3.8.3 KOBOLD SD15 SOFT NOZZLE The Kobold SD15 Soft Nozzle can either be used for vacuuming loose dust quickly and in a gentle man- ner, or to remove stubborn dirt. You can vary the bristle ring length and thereby adjust it to the type of surface.

  • Page 85: Kobold Fd15 Flexo Nozzle

    Nozzle. 1. To do this, push down the release lever on the back of the attachment. 2. Slide the top part of the Flexo Nozzle upwards and out. 3. Connect the Flexo Nozzle to the Kobold ESS200 Electric Suction Hose.

  • Page 86: Kobold Fd15 Flexo Nozzle - Folded

    Operation 3.8.7 KOBOLD FD15 FLEXO NOZZLE – FOLDED You would like to vacuum dust from joints, corners or between upholstery? Then remove the cleaning plate from the Flexo Nozzle. 1. To do this, push down the release lever on the back of the attachment.

  • Page 87: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Maintain your Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner regularly, so it can give you maximum performance and ease of use at all times. In the following chapter you will learn how to main- tain the different devices and accessory heads and how to replace parts.

  • Page 88: Spare Parts And Consumables

    Maintenance SPARE PARTS AND CONSUMABLES You have purchased a quality product from Vorwerk. To keep you as satisfied in the future with your Vorwerk device as you were the first day, we recom- ORIGINAL mend you take advantage of our reorder options for QUA LITY original care products and original consumables.

  • Page 89: Maintaining The Kobold Vk200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner

    CHANGING THE KOBOLD FP200 3IN1 PREMIUM FILTER BAG CAUTION Loss of suitability for allergy sufferers! • Use original Kobold filters and filter bags only. • Do not reuse spent filterbags. NOTE Risk of damage from improper use! • Damp in the filter area can damage the device.
  • Page 90 • Avoid inserting the 3in1 Premium Filter Bag forcefully. 1. Insert a new, wrapped 3in1 Premium Filter Bag into the filter unit of your Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner. 2. Do not cut the package bands on the 3in1 Premium Filter Bag. The Upright Vacuum Cleaner does this for you when you close it.

  • Page 91: Cleaning And/Or Replacing The Kobold Vk200 Motor Protection Filter

    Instead, ensure that the filter bag has been inserted correctly. 4.2.2 CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING THE KOBOLD VK200 MOTOR PROTECTION FILTER The motor protection filter serves to protect your Upright Vacuum Cleaner from pollution. To ensure a...
  • Page 92 CLEANING THE MOTOR PROTECTION FILTER NOTE Risk of damage from improper use! • Do not clean the Kobold VK200 motor protection filter with water or other fluids. 1. Vacuum the motor protection filter from both sides. REPLACING THE MOTOR PROTECTION FILTER 1.

  • Page 93: Removing The Power Cord From The Kobold Vk200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner

    • Use the Upright Vacuum Cleaner only with the motor protection filter inserted. 4.2.3 REMOVING THE POWER CORD FROM THE KOBOLD VK200 UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER The power cord is designed to remain permanently connected to the device once it has been installed.

  • Page 94: Kobold Eb400 Automatic Electric Brush

    CAUTION Pinching hazard! • Stay clear of the moving parts on the Kobold EB400 Automatic Electric Brush. 4.3.1 CHECKING AND CLEANING 1. Check the underside every once in a while to prevent damage to the device and floor.

  • Page 95: Taking Out The Brush To Clean Or Replace It

    4.3.2 TAKING OUT THE BRUSH TO CLEAN OR REPLACE IT REMOVING THE ROLLER BRUSH 1. Place the Automatic Electric Brush upside down. 2. Unlock the floor plate by pressing the locks on both sides at the same time with your hands.
  • Page 96 Maintenance CLEANING THE ROLLER BRUSH NOTE Risk of damage to the device due to improper cleaning! • Never wet clean the roller brush. The roller brush is not dishwasher safe nor waterproof. 1. Remove lint, hair and other dirt from the roller brush.

  • Page 97: Kobold Sp600

    • Never clean electrical connections with water, wet cleaning agents or the wet cleaning cloth. • Never pour water over the device and never hold it under running water. CAUTION Pinching hazard! • Keep away from the moving parts of the Kobold SP600.

  • Page 98: Checking And Cleaning The Sealing Lip Frames

    REMOVING THE SEALING LIP FRAMES In order to be able to clean the sealing lips thor- oughly, the frames can be removed from the Kobold SP600. 1. Place the SP600 upside down. Make sure that the pivot is facing you.

  • Page 99: Kobold Pb440 Electric Upholstery

    • Always switch the device off before all retrofit- ting, cleaning and maintenance work and dis- connect the mains plug from the socket. • Never clean the Kobold PB440 Electric Upholstery Brush or suction nozzle with water or damp cleaning agents.

  • Page 100: Freshener

    Maintenance 4.5.2 CLEANING THE KOBOLD MP440 MATTRESS FRESHENER After the cleaning process, Lavenia residue may be stuck to the nubbed disc which impairs functionality during subsequent use. 1. Check the nubbed disc for residual dirt after every mattress cleaning. 2. Vacuum up the Lavenia residue with the Electric Suction Hose, Flexo Nozzle or Soft Nozzle.

  • Page 101: Cleaning The Kobold Mr440 Mattress

    3. Clean the vibrating bars under running water ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES This chapter applies to the following accessories: – Kobold HD60 Hard Floor Nozzle – Kobold VD15 Variable Nozzle – Kobold FD15 Flexo Nozzle – Kobold SD15 Soft Nozzle 1. The accessory heads can be rinsed off under running water.

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    • In case of damage, contact your Vorwerk Customer Service Centre. • Should water get into the Kobold SP600 and/or the vacuum cleaner, ensure that both the Kobold vacuum cleaner and the Kobold SP600 are completely dry before using them again.
  • Page 103 Fault Possible causes and rectification After inserting a new, banded 3in1 Possibly the bands of the 3in1Premium Filter Bag have Premium Filter Bag and switching on not been severed. the device, all LED rows do not light • Open the filter cover and check whether the bands up green.
  • Page 104 • Clean or replace the motor protection filter (see chapter “4.2.2 Cleaning and/or replacing the Kobold VK200 motor protection filter” on page 89). The Upright Vacuum Cleaner sets After prolonged use, with high ambient temperature itself to a different power perfor- or when the 3in1 Premium Filter Bag is full or blocked, mance level and gets louder.

  • Page 105: Kobold Eb400 Automatic Electric Brush

    • Make sure that both locks (left and right) engage audibly with a click during installation Maybe original Kobold accessories were not used, which can lead to bearing or motor damage. • Use original Kobold roller brushes only. An object might have got stuck in the area around the roller brushes.
  • Page 106 104 105 Troubleshooting Fault Possible causes and rectification The Automatic Electric Brush switch- A vacuumed object is blocking the brush of the es itself off, the operating display Automatic Electric Brush. flashes red • Switch the device off and unplug the mains plug from the socket.

  • Page 107: Kobold Vf200 Carpet Freshener

    Carpet Freshener. • Clean the dosage hopper and brush as described in the chapter “3.2.7 Cleaning the Kobold VF200 Carpet Freshener after use” on page 45. The dosage of Kobosan Active may not have been suf- ficient, or the properties of your carpet make it unsuit- able for cleaning with the Carpet Freshener.

  • Page 108: Kobold Sp600

    106 107 Troubleshooting KOBOLD SP600 Fault Possible causes and rectification The SP600 switches itself off It is possible that the motor is overstrained. and the LED waves are lit up red. • Switch off the vacuum cleaner. • Let the motor cool down.
  • Page 109 Check whether the cloth holder has attached itself correctly to the SP600. It is possible that original cleaning cloths were not used. • Only use original Kobold cleaning cloths. • Use the Kobold MF600 Universal cleaning cloth on rough surfaces.
  • Page 110 It is possible that the cleaning cloth is soiled exces- sively. • Change the cleaning cloth as described in the chap- ter “Removing and replacing the Kobold MF600 cleaning cloth” on page 68. The vacuuming result of the It is possible that the sealing lip frames are dirty and SP600 is insufficient.
  • Page 111 It is possible that the cleaning cloth is soiled exces- sively. • Change the cleaning cloth as described in the chap- ter on “Removing and replacing the Kobold MF600 cleaning cloth” on page 68. The moisture film does not dry evenly. •...
  • Page 112 • Wash the cleaning cloth prior to first use as de- scribed in the chapter on “Cleaning the Kobold MF600 cleaning cloths” on page 69. It is possible that the cleaning cloth is too dry. •...
  • Page 113 It is possible that the cleaning cloth is soiled exces- sively. • Change the cleaning cloth as described in the chap- ter “Cleaning the Kobold MF600 cleaning cloths” on page 69. It is possible that the cleaning cloth is too dry. •...

  • Page 114: Kobold Pb440 Electric Upholstery Brush

    • Then set the SP600 to moisture setting 1, as de- scribed in the chapter “3.4.8 Automatic application of moisture and dry mode” on page 61. KOBOLD PB440 ELECTRIC UPHOLSTERY BRUSH Fault Possible causes and rectification The Electric Upholstery Brush The Electric Upholstery Brush was connected to the will not operate.

  • Page 115: Kobold Fd15 Flexo Nozzle

    KOBOLD FD15 FLEXO NOZZLE Fault Possible causes and rectification The wings of the • Reattach the wings. Flexo Nozzle are unhooked. If the fault cannot be rectified, please contact Vorwerk’s customer service department (see chapter “8 Services” on page 116).

  • Page 116: Disposal And Environmental Protection

    114 115 Disposal and environmental protection DISPOSAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE The law states that as owner of an electrical or electronic device you are not allowed (under DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND of THE COUNCIL of 4th July 2012 on waste electric and electronic equipment, and the reformed German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act of 20 October 2015) to dis- pose of this device or its electrical/electronic accessories via unsorted domestic waste.

  • Page 117: Information On Environmental Protection

    INFORMATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Preserving nature and protecting the environment: At Vorwerk, environmental protection is an important company objective. 6.3.1 LESS PACKAGING We use only environmentally friendly material, which is recycled if disposed of correctly. We are actively involved in cutting back on waste packaging during the development stages and are committed to its disposal and recycling.

  • Page 118: Warranty

    116 117 Warranty WARRANTY Any warranty services can be found in the order note or purchase contract. SERVICES Either in person with your customer representative or at the Customer Services www.vorwerk.co.uk...

  • Page 119: Technical Specifications

    Approx. 0.001 % (according to DIN EN 60312-1) Weight Approx. 3 kg (without accessories) Dimensions Height approx. 15 cm; width approx. 21 cm; length approx. 85/109 cm Noise emission 78 dB(A) re 1pW sound power level with Kobold EB400 according to EN 60704-2-1...
  • Page 120 800 RPM Weight Approx. 1.8 kg Dimensions Height: approx. 7 cm (with horizontal joint) Width: approx. 30 cm Length: approx. 35 cm (with horizontal joint) Noise emission 78 dB(A) re 1pW sound power level with Kobold VK200 according to EN 60704-2-1...
  • Page 121 Weight Approx. 1.8 kg Dimensions Height: approx. 11 cm (with horizontal joint) Width: approx. 35 cm Length: approx. 35 cm (with horizontal joint) Noise emission 87 dB(A) re 1pW sound power level with Kobold VK200 according to EN 60704-2-1...
  • Page 122 Height: approx. 10 cm (with horizontal joint) Width: approx. 31 cm Length: approx. 37 cm (with horizontal joint) Tank volume Approx. 260 ml Noise emission 87 dB(A) re 1pW sound power level with Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner based on EN 60704-2-1 on smooth tiles...
  • Page 123 Width: approx. 25 cm Length: approx. 20 cm Noise emission 82 dB(A) re1 pW sound power level with Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner based on EN 60704-2-1 on upholstery fabric 85 dB(A) re1 pW sound power level with Kobold VK200 Upright...

  • Page 124: Eu Energy Label Classification

    Applicable standards: EN 60312-1; EN 60335-2-2; EN 60704-2-1; EN 60704-3. Select fine and max settings for measurements in compliance with the EU Energy Label. Set the power performance level to max’on the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner when using it in combination with the Kobold HD60 Hard Floor Nozzle.

  • Page 125: Kobold Vk200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner In Combination With Kobold Hd60 Hard Floor Nozzle

    10.2 KOBOLD VK200 UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER IN COMBINATION WITH KOBOLD HD60 HARD FLOOR NOZZLE Manufacturer/supplier Vorwerk Elektrowerke GmbH & Co. KG, Wuppertal, Germany Model Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Kobold HD60 Hard Floor Nozzle Energy efficiency class A++ (spectrum A+++ to D) Indicative annual 15.8 kWh/year based on 50 cleaning cycles.
  • Page 127 Choose quality Vorwerk quality ORIGINAL Q UA L I T Y Vorwerk UK Limited Ashurst Manor Church Lane, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7DD United Kingdom...

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