BOSCH BGC41 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Bosch
Table of Contents
Bagless vacuum cleaner
BGS41…
BGC41…
BGC41 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
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Safety
- Read this instruction manual carefully.
- Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
- Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. Only use this appliance:
- With genuine parts and accessories. Damage caused by using third-party products is not covered under the warranty.
- For cleaning surfaces.
- In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment at room temperature.
- Up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level. Do not use the appliance:
- For vacuum-cleaning persons or animals.
- For vacuuming up harmful, sharp-edged, hot or burning substances.
- For vacuuming up damp substances or liquids.
- For vacuuming up highly flammable or explosive materials and gases.
- For vacuuming up ash or soot from stoves and central heating systems.
- For vacuuming up toner dust from printers and photocopiers.
- For vacuuming up building rubble. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when:
- cleaning the appliance.
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have
reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or
knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to
use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Do not let
children play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they
are being supervised.
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist
staff.
▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service or a similarly qualified
person in order to prevent any risk.
▶ Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the
appliance at the mains.
▶ Never pull or carry the appliance by the power cord.
▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power
cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
▶ Call customer services. → Page 18
▶ Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat
sources.
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications
on the rating plate.
▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a
properly installed socket with earthing.
▶ The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must
be properly installed.
▶ When cleaning the appliance, do not use flammable substances or substances
that contain alcohol.
▶ Pull out the power cord completely.
▶ Keep clothing, hair, fingers and other body parts away from the openings on
the appliance and the moving parts.
▶ Never point the pipe or the nozzles towards eyes, hair, ears or mouths.
▶ When vacuuming stairs, ensure that there are no persons underneath the
appliance.
▶ When taking a break from vacuuming, switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug.
▶ Retract the power cord.
▶ When the cord is being rewound automatically, ensure that the mains plug is
not thrown in the direction of persons, body parts, animals or objects.
▶ Keep packaging material away from children.
▶ Do not let children play with packaging material.
Preventing material damage
▶ Never place the appliance on the hose.
▶ Regularly check the running surfaces of the nozzles for wear.
▶ Replace worn nozzles.
▶ Never operate the appliance without the motor protection filter.
▶ Never operate the appliance without the exhaust filter.
Overview
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
Note: Individual details and colours may difer, depending on the
appliance model. → Fig. 1
| 1 | Adjustable floor tool with click connection |
|---|---|
| 2 | Hose |
| 3 | Telescopic tube with sliding switch and click connection |
| 4 | Handle |
| 5 | Power cord |
| 6 | Sensor Control indicator |
| 7 | Parking aid |
| 8 | Rear flap release button |
| 9 | Rear flap |
| 10 | Handle |
| 11 | Power control and on/off switch |
| 12 | Dust container release button |
| 13 | Fluff filter |
1 Depending on the appliance specifications
| 14 | Dust container |
|---|---|
| 15 | Dust container handle |
| 16 | Storage aid |
1 Depending on the appliance specifications
Operation
Installing the appliance
→ Fig. 2 – 5
Operating the appliance
→ Fig. 6 – 14
Removing the appliance
→ Fig. 15 – 17
Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to
clean and maintain it carefully.
Cleaning the appliance Requirement: The appliance is switched off.
▶ Clean the appliance and the accessory using a soft cloth and a commercially
available plastic cleaner. → Fig. 18
Emptying the dust container
→ Fig. 19 – 22
Cleaning the fluff filter
→ Fig. 23 – 25
Cleaning the filter in the dust container
→ Fig. 26 – 33
Cleaning the exhaust filter
→ Fig. 34 – 46
Troubleshooting
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist
staff.
▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Serviceor a similarly qualified
person in order to prevent any risk.
The appliance is adjusted to the lowest power level.
The Sensor Control indicator flashes red.
Filter in the dust container is soiled.
- Switch off the appliance.
- Clean the filter in the dust container.
The appliance is adjusted to the lowest power level.
The Sensor Control indicator lights up red.
Dust container is full
- Check the fill level of the dust container.
- Empty the dust container as needed.
Fluff filter is soiled.
▶ Clean the fluff filter.
Brush on the turbo nozzle does not turn.
Brush roller is soiled.
▶ Clean the brush roller.
Suction power is too low.
▶ Turn the power controller to maximum suction power.
Disposing of old appliance
- Unplug the appliance from the mains.
- Cut through the power cord.
- Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
Customer Service
Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your
country is available from our after-sales service, your retailer or on our
website.
The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer
Service directory or on our website.
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