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Vorwerk KOBOLD VB100 Instruction Manual

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KOBOLD VB100
CORDLESS VACUUM
CLEANER
AND ACCESSORIES

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KOBOLD VB100 CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER AND ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 3 PRELIMINARY REMARKS Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. This light- weight and manoeuvrable cordless vacuum cleaner will help to keep your home clean for many years to come. The Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner and its practical accessories will bring joy to clean- ing your home.
  • Page 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW KOBOLD VB100 CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER Kobold EBB100 Kobold EBB100...
  • Page 5 The illustrations shown in this instruction manual are meant to illustrate the func- tions of the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner and its accessories. The illustrations may differ with respect to detail and proportions of the actual product. The illustrations of...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    2.2.1 Setting the device into standby position ..17 5.2.3 Replacing the battery pack on the 2.2.2 Setting the device into power setting ..18 Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner .. 38 Charging the Kobold VB100 Cordless Maintaining the Kobold EBB100 Electric Vacuum Cleaner ........19...
  • Page 7 SUITABILITY OF THE ACCESSORY HEADS FOR FLOORS Carpet type Kobold EBB100 Loop-pile carpet Velour carpet Berber carpet Deep-pile carpeting, Light rugs Silk carpets Sisal flooring Flokati – Loosely woven carpets Carpets with long interwoven fibres (Saxony) Hard floor type Sealed/varnished wooden floors (floorboards, parquet) Oiled/waxed wooden floors Unsealed/untreated wooden floors...

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    For your safety FOR YOUR SAFETY Safety is an essential part of every Vorwerk product. However, the product safety of the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner and its accessories can only be ensured if this chapter is fol- lowed. INTENDED USE...

  • Page 9: Hazard Warnings

    Risk of electric shock! • In the event of damage, contact the Vorwerk Customer Service Centre. • Never attempt to repair the device yourself. Repairs to...
  • Page 10 Explosion hazard! • Do not vacuum up explosive or readily inflammable sub- stances. • Never throw the battery pack or the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner into an open fire. • Only use original Vorwerk battery packs. • Never attempt to open or repair the battery pack.
  • Page 11 • The Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner and its ac- cessories are not compatible with Vorwerk mains-pow- ered vacuum cleaner series or their accessories. • Do not short-circuit the battery pack under any circum- stances. Risk of injury due to negative pressure! •...
  • Page 12 • Do not operate the cordless vacuum cleaner if it is dam- aged or not fully assembled. • The Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is only suit- able for indoor use. • Fully charge your Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner at least once a year to prevent deep discharge, which can damage the battery.
  • Page 13 (in a wet bathroom or in outdoor areas, etc.) or in places where there is a risk that the device could come into contact with liquids. • Do not leave the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner running unattended and switch it off after every use.
  • Page 14 For your safety • Never block the exhaust openings while vacuuming. • Do not vacuum up Kobosan active or other powdered cleaning agents with the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. • Do not use the Kobold 2-in-1 nozzle attachment on...

  • Page 15: Danger Levels

    The device complies with the safety regulations of the country in which it has been sold by an author- ised Vorwerk organisation. If the device is used in another country, compliance with the local safety standards cannot be guaranteed. Vorwerk therefore assumes no liability for any resulting safety risks for the user.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner” on page 19). ATTACHING OR CHANGING THE ACCESSORY HEAD For cleaning floors, you use the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner in combination with the Kobold EBB100 Electric Brush. 1. Connect the attachment socket of the cordless vacuum cleaner to the pivot on the electric brush 2.

  • Page 17: 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. • Always place the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner and the accessory head on a level sur- face when in the standby position.

  • Page 18: Setting The Device Into Power Setting

    Getting started You can only put the cordless vacuum cleaner into standby position when it is centred. 1. This is done by rotating the cordless vacuum cleaner at the pivot so that both the cordless vacuum cleaner and accessory head are facing straight ahead Now you can set it to standby position.

  • Page 19: Charging The Kobold Vb100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

    VB100 CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER NOTICE Risk of damage from improper use! • Use and charge the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C. • Extreme heat or cold extends the charging time and/or can cause damage to the battery.

  • Page 20: Charging

    Getting started 2.3.2 CHARGING To charge your cordless vacuum cleaner, proceed as follows: 1. Put the cordless vacuum cleaner into the standby position (see chapter “2.2 Standby position and power setting” on page 17). 2. Connect the AC charger to the power supply. 3.

  • Page 21: Premium Filter Bag, Motor Protection Filter And Battery Pack

    (chapter 5.2.2 on page 36) and how to change the battery pack (chapter “5.2.3 yellow Replacing the battery pack on the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner” on page 38). NOTICE Risk of damage due to closing the filter cover by force! •...

  • Page 22: Operation

    OPERATION SWITCHING THE KOBOLD VB100 CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER ON AND OFF 1. Switch on the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner by pressing the main switch 2. To switch if off, press the main switch again. SETTING THE SUCTION POWER LEVEL...

  • Page 23: Cleaning With The Kobold Ebb100 Electric Brush

    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 VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner before lifting up the Kobold EBB100 Legend Electric Brush.

  • Page 24: Brush Modes Of The Kobold Ebb100

    Operation 3.3.1 BRUSH MODES OF THE KOBOLD EBB100 ELECTRIC BRUSH There are three operating modes for cleaning floors with the Kobold EBB100 Electric Brush. The selected operating mode is shown on the electric brush: Brush mode LED display Normal mode One white LED is The brushes rotate at nor- lit.
  • Page 25 SETTING THE BRUSH MODE The Kobold EBB100 Electric Brush starts up in nor- mal mode. You can set the operating mode using the foot switch on the electric brush. 1. Select the correct suction power level for your floor according to the table on page 26. 2.

  • Page 26: Instructions For Use

    Operation BRUSH MODE RECOMMENDATIONS Kobold VB100 Normal brush mode Turbo brush mode suction power level soft delicate floors for providing a surface clean on thicker carpets slightly dirty, delicate floors or all floors according to the table very thick carpets...

  • Page 27: Switching Between Flex/Fine

    CAUTION Risk of injury due to the rotating brush! • Always disconnect the Kobold EBB100 Electric Brush from the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner before changing the setting on the underside of the Kobold EBB100 Electric Brush. You can change between the settings as follows: 1.

  • Page 28: Cleaning With The Kobold 2-In-1 Nozzle

    This is done by holding down the green button and pulling off the brush attachment. 4. To remove the Kobold 2-in-1 nozzle, press the button on the suction piece of the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner and pull the whole nozzle forwards.

  • Page 29: Storing The Kobold Vb100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

    MOVING THE KOBOLD VB100 CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER 5 sec. The Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner has a transport mode so that it can be moved safely with- out accidentally being switched on. 1. Connect the cordless vacuum cleaner to the power supply, as described in chapter “2.3 Charging the...

  • Page 30: Operating Modes And Battery Operating Times

    Operating modes and battery operating times OPERATING MODES AND BATTERY OPERATING TIMES The operating time of your cordless vacuum cleaner varies depending on the suction power level and the brush mode you use. Brush mode of the Suction power level Suction power level Suction power level Kobold EBB100...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE It is important to carry out regular maintenance on your Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner to ensure that it always runs smoothly. In the follow- ing chapter you will learn how to maintain the dif- ferent devices and accessory parts and how to replace parts.

  • Page 32: Spare Parts And Consumables

    CONSUMABLES You have purchased a quality product from Vorw- erk. 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...

  • Page 33: Maintaining The Kobold Vb100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

    Risk of electric shock! • Always switch the device off before all retrofit- ting, cleaning and maintenance work. • If connected, disconnect the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner from the AC charger before performing retrofitting, cleaning or main- tenance work on the device.
  • Page 34 Bags from our Mail Order Hotline (see chapter “9 Service” on page 50). You can also order Kobold FP100 Premium Filter Bags by visiting our online shop at www.vorwerk.co.uk OPENING THE FILTER COVER 1. Actuate the lever to open the filter cover REMOVING THE FULL FP100 PREMIUM FILTER 1.
  • Page 35 FP100 Premium Filter Bag. 1. Insert a new premium filter bag into the filter cover of your Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. 2. Ensure that the premium filter bag has been in- serted into the filter cover up to the limit stop.

  • Page 36: Cleaning And/Or Replacing The Motor Protection Filter On The Kobold Vb100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

    NOTICE Risk of damage from improper use! • Use the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner only with the motor protection filter inserted. REMOVING AND INSERTING THE MOTOR PROTECTION FILTER The motor protection filter...
  • Page 37 NOTICE Risk of damage from improper use! • Do not clean the motor protection filter of the Kobold VB100 with water or other liquid cleaning agents. 1. Clean the motor protection filter on both sides by carefully tapping or vacuuming it.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Battery Pack On The Kobold Vb100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

    48. REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK To remove the battery pack, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner off at the main switch. 2. Disconnect the cordless vacuum cleaner from the AC charger.
  • Page 39 CHARGING THE REMOVED BATTERY PACK You can also charge the battery pack separately. This is recommended when using an additional bat- tery pack, for example. To charge your battery pack, proceed as follows: NOTICE Risk of damage from improper use! •...
  • Page 40 Maintenance INSERTING THE BATTERY To insert the battery, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the cordless vacuum cleaner from the AC charger. 2. Open the filter cover as described in chapter “Opening the filter cover” on page 34. 3. Push the battery pack from underneath into the open cordless vacuum cleaner until you hear it engage.

  • Page 41: Maintaining The Kobold Ebb100 Electric Brush

    • Always switch the device off before all retrofit- ting, cleaning and maintenance work. • Disconnect the Kobold EBB100 Electric Brush from the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner before performing retrofitting, cleaning or main- tenance work on the Kobold EBB100 Electric Brush.

  • Page 42: Changing The Roller Brushes

    The metal should be facing inwards. You can order roller brushes from our Mail Order Hotline (see chapter “9 Service” on page 50). You can also order roller brushes by visiting our online shop at www.vorwerk.co.uk...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    WARNING Risk of electric shock and injury! • In the event of damage, contact the Vorwerk Customer Service Centre. • Never perform repairs on your device yourself. Repairs to electric appliances may only be carried out by your authorised Vorwerk Customer Service Centre.
  • Page 44 If this is the case, the LEDs will no longer be lit. • Disconnect your cordless vacuum cleaner from the power supply. • Then proceed as described in chapter “3.6 Moving the Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner” on page 29.

  • Page 45: Kobold Ebb100 Electric Brush

    KOBOLD EBB100 ELECTRIC BRUSH Fault Possible cause and rectification The Kobold electric brush is too loud. The roller brushes may not be correctly inserted. • Check whether the roller brushes are correctly in- serted. • Always replace both brushes together. It may that original Kobold accessories were not used;...
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause and rectification The electric brush is not vacuuming The suction duct of the electric brush may be blocked. properly. • Open the inspection flap on the underside of the electric brush. • Remove the blockage. • If necessary, use an appropriate object to do this (e.g.
  • Page 47 Fault Possible cause and rectification Threads have coiled around the roller Threads may be blocking the brushes of the electric brushes. brush. • Cut the threads and remove them as described in chapter “Roller brushes” on page 41. • Remove threads, hair and fibres from the metal shaft if necessary.

  • Page 48: Disposal And Environmental Protection

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

  • Page 49: Disposing Of The Packaging

    (waste paper skip, yellow skip, recycling depot, waste paper collection etc.). Vorwerk commissions authorised licensors for this. In case of queries, please contact your respective Service Centre (see chapter “9 Service” on page 50).

  • Page 50: Warranty

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

  • Page 51: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Kobold VB100 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Safety symbol Housing High-quality recyclable thermoformed plastic Blower Maintenance-free BLDC motor, approx. 85,000 rpm Nominal output For suction levels: soft 30 watts, med 80 watts, max 230 watts AC charger input 220 – 240 volts alternating current, 50/60 Hz voltage Max.
  • Page 54 Achten Sie auf Qualität. Vorwerk Qualität ORIGINAL Q UA L I T Y DEUTSCHLAND Vorwerk Deutschland Stiftung & Co. KG Vorwerk UK Ltd Mühlenweg 17-37 Ashurst Manor 42270 Wuppertal Church Lane, Sunninghill, Ascot www.vorwerk-kobold.de Berkshire , SL5 7DD www.kobold.vorwerk.co.uk ÖSTERREICH Vorwerk Austria GmbH &...

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