Safety information Congratulations on your purchase of the Bosch GL40 Children must never play with the appli- vacuum cleaner. ance. This instruction manual describes various GL40 models, Cleaning and user maintenance must which means that some of the equipment features and never be carried out by children without functions described may not apply to your model.
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Safety information Please note The mains socket must be protected by at least a 16 amp circuit breaker. If a circuit breaker is tripped when you switch on the vacuum cleaner, this may be because other electrical appliances which have a high current draw are con- nected to the same power circuit.
Additionally, using inferior quality dust bags (e.g. paper bags) can have a significant impact on the service life and performance of your appliance. Warranty claims can only be made if genuine Bosch dust bags are used. For more information and to order genuine Bosch dust bags, go to www.bosch-home.com/dust-bag...
Before using your appliance for the first time Figure ● Push the hand grip onto the flexible hose and lock it in Click! place. ● To remove the hand grip, press the two catches together and pull out the flexible hose. Initial use Figure a)Push the flexible hose adapter into the air intake...
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Initial use Figure ● Move the adjusting sleeve/slider button in the direction of the arrow to unlock the telescopic tube and adjust it to the length required. Figure ● Attach the accessories holder to the multi-purpose nozzle and clip it onto the suction pipe/telescopic tube. Click! Figure ●...
Initial use Figure Controlling the suction level The suction level can be infinitely adjusted to the level required by turning the control knob in the direction of the arrow. Low power range => For vacuuming delicate materials, e.g. upholstery, curtains, etc. Medium power range =>...
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Vacuuming Figure Vacuuming with accessories Attach the nozzles to the suction pipe or hand grip as required: a)Crevice nozzle for vacuuming crevices and corners, etc. b)Upholstery nozzle vacuuming upholstered furniture, curtains, etc. c) Hard furnishing brush Figure You can use the parking aid on the back of the vacuum cleaner if you wish to stop vacuuming for a short time.
When the work is done Figure a)Pull out the mains plug. b)Briefly pull on the power cord and then release it (the power cord retracts automatically). Figure To store/transport the appliance, you can use the storage aid on the underside of the appliance. a)Stand the appliance upright on its end.
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Changing the filter Figure Opening the lid a)Unlock the lid by pulling on the locking lever in the direction of the arrow. b)Open the lid in the direction of the arrow. Figure a)Close the dust bag by pulling on the locking tab. b)Take out the dust bag.
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Changing the filter Cleaning the motor protection filter The motor protection filter should be cleaned regularly by knocking out the dirt and rinsing. Figure Open the dust bag compartment lid. Figure a)Release the motor protection filter from the catch by pulling it sideways, and pull it out in the direction of the arrow.
Replacing the exhaust filter Vacuum cleaner with micro-hygiene filter This should be replaced with every replacement filter pack. Figure Open the dust bag compartment lid. Figure a)Release the filter holder by moving the locking lever in the direction of the arrow. b)Remove the micro-hygiene filter.
Replacing the exhaust filter Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a HEPA filter, this must be replaced once a year. Figure Open the dust bag compartment lid. Figure a)Unlock the HEPA filter by moving the locking lever in the direction of the arrow and remove the filter from the appliance.
Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon Hong Kong To arrange an engineer visit, to order spare parts and Tel.: 2565 6151 accessories or for product advice please visit Fax: 2565 6681 www.bosch-home.co.uk mailto:bosch.hk.service@bshg.com or call www.bosch-home.cn Tel.: 0844 892 8979* SG Singapore, BSH Home Appliances Pte.
Conditions of guarantee For this appliance the guarantee conditions as set out by our representatives in the country of sale apply. Details regarding same may be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. For claims under guarantee the sales receipt must be produced.
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Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon Hong Kong To arrange an engineer visit, to order spare parts and Tel.: 2565 6151 accessories or for product advice please visit Fax: 2565 6681 www.bosch-home.co.uk mailto:bosch.hk.service@bshg.com or call www.bosch-home.cn Tel.: 0844 892 8979* SG Singapore, BSH Home Appliances Pte.
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