Using The Appliance - Profi Care PC-BS 3041 Mode D'emploi

Telescopic Suction Pipe (2)
The length of the telescopic suction pipe can be adjusted
individually:
1. Loosen the locking mechanism by
sliding and holding the button (3) in
the direction of the arrow marking.
2. Extract one tube from the other to the
desired length.
3. Release the button in order to lock the
connection.
Mains Cable
Pull the mains cable from the cable compartment. The cable
compartment is located at the back of the appliance below.
CAUTION:
• Pull out the cable up to the maximum length indicated
with the yellow mark.
• Never pull the cable out up to the red mark as the
cable winding can be damaged.
NOTE:
If the red mark is visible, pull in the cable with the help of
the cable winding button back to the yellow mark.
Electrical Connection
• Before connecting the plug to the wall socket, check
whether the mains voltage is correct. Refer to the infor-
mation on the rating plate of the appliance.
• Connect the appliance to a certified wall socket only.
Switching the Appliance On / Off
Press the button (14) to switch the appliance on or off.
Suction Control (16)
Turn the suction power control clockwise if you want to
increase the suction power.
• Low suction power:
For curtains, sensitive material.
• Moderate suction power:
For deep pile velour carpets and textile floor covering.
• High suction power:
For robust carpets and floors.

Using the Appliance

1. Insert the mains plug into a correctly installed power
socket.
2. Turn the appliance on by the on / off switch by pressing
down the button.
3. Set the "carpet / hard floor" switch, depending on the floor
covering.
4. Adjust the suction power with the suction power control.
5. Vacuum at a steady speed. There is no need to exert
pressure.
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NOTE:
Pay attention to the range that can be covered with the
cable length!
Air Slide
Open the air slide on the hose handle in
order to regulate the airflow or to clear any
particles sticking to the nozzle.
Switching Off and Winding Up the Mains Cable
1. Turn the vacuum cleaner off by the on / off switch and
remove the plug from the socket.
2. Keep the plug in your hand.
3. Press the cable winding button and guide the cable. Hold
the cable to avoid wrapping.
Maintenance
Dust Bag Replacement Display (11)
Hold the hose up into air. If the display for the vacuum bag
change shows "red", the dust bag is full. Please change it.
Changing the Dust Bag
1. Pull the plug out of the socket.
2. Use the opener (8) to open the lid of the dust bag
compartment.
NOTE:
The lid can be locked in upright position. Do not push
the lid beyond the locking mechanism! Otherwise the
mounting could break away.
3. Pull out the dust bag holder.
4. Then pull the dust bag from the holder.
5. Insert a new bag. Please ensure that the bag is located
correctly in the guide mechanism.
6. Refit the holder including the dust bag into the dust bag
compartment. Use the guide rails to do so.
7. Press down the fastener with the bag. The bag must be
located completely in the dust bag compartment. Close
the cover so that it snaps into place.
Filter
Your appliance has two filters.
Motor Protection Filter (Inlet Filter)
The inlet filter is located in the dust bag compartment. The
filter is located vertically in the rear section of the dust hous-
ing. Remove the filter by pulling upwards.
Cleaning the Filter Element:
Clean the engine protection filter after 10 dust bag changes.
If necessary, the filter can also be washed in warm water
without any additives. Place it back into place only once it is
completely dry!
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