BOSCH BCH3 Rechargeable Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

BOSCH BCH3 Rechargeable Vacuum Cleaner
Intended use
Spare parts, accessories
Safety information
Li-ion batteries
Transportation information
vacuum cleaner
Charging
Vacuuming with accessories
Contact
References
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BOSCH BCH3 Rechargeable Vacuum Cleaner

Please keep this instruction manual for future reference. When passing the vacuum cleaner on to a third party, please also pass on this instruction manual.

Intended use

Please read the information on intended use to ensure that you use the appliance correctly and safely.

Only use this appliance:

As specified in this instruction manual.
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.

In order to prevent injuries and damage, the vacuum cleaner must not be used for:

Vacuuming persons or animals.
Vacuuming up:
- Hazardous, sharp-edged, hot or red-hot substances.
- Damp or liquid substances.
- Highly flammable or explosive substances and gases.
- Ash, soot from tiled stoves and central heating systems.
- Toner dust from printers and copiers.

Spare parts, accessories

Our original spare parts and original (special) accessories are designed to work with the features and requirements of our vacuum cleaners. We therefore recommend that you only use our original spare parts and original (special) accessories. This will ensure that your vacuum cleaner has a long service life and that the quality of its cleaning performance will remain consistently high throughout.

Please note:

Using unsuitable or inferior-quality spare parts and (special) accessories can damage your vacuum cleaner. Damage caused by the use of such products is not covered by our guarantee.

Safety information

This vacuum cleaner complies with the recognised rules of technology and the relevant safety regulations.

The appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity or by per- sons with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and have un- derstood the potential dangers of using the appliance.
Children must never play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must never be carried out by children without such- provision.
Plastic bags and films must be kept out of the reach of children and disposed of. =>There is a risk of suffocation.

Proper use

To charge, only use the charging cable included in the scope of supply.
The charging cable must only be connected and operated as specified on the rating plate.
The appliance must only be stored and charged in-doors.
Do not expose the appliance to temperatures below 0 °C or above 40 °C.
Never vacuum without the dust bag or dust container, motor protection or exhaust filter. => This may damage the vacuum cleaner.
Keep the vacuum cleaner away from your head when using nozzles and tubes. => This could cause injury.
Do not use a damaged charging cable. Replace it with an original charging cable.
When disconnecting the charging cable from the mains, pull the plug itself to remove it; do not pull on the power cord.
Do not pull the charging cable over sharp edges or allow it to become trapped.
Before carrying out any work on the vacuum cleaner, switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the charging cable and the mains.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner if it is damaged.
If a fault is detected, switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the charging cable and the mains.
For safety reasons, only authorised after-sales service personnel are permitted to carry out repairs and fit replacement parts to the vacuum cleaner.
In the following cases, you must stop the appliance immediately and contact the after-sales service:
- If you have accidentally vacuumed up some liquid or liquid has entered the inside of the appliance;
- If the appliance has been dropped and damaged.
Protect the vacuum cleaner from outside weather conditions, moisture and sources of heat.
Do not pour flammable substances or substances containing alcohol onto the filters (motor protection filter, exhaust filter, etc.).
The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on construction sites. => Vacuuming up building rubble may damage the appliance.
Switch off the appliance when it is not in use.
For safety reasons, the appliance is fitted with an over-heating protection system to safeguard the battery and motors. The appliance will switch off automatically if it or the battery is too hot. => The appliance will need around 30 minutes to cool down before it can be used again.
The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum cleaner from being damaged during transportation. We therefore recommend keeping the packaging for the purpose of future transportation.

Li-ion batteries

Read all the safety information and instructions. => Failure to act in accordance with the safety information and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all the safety information and instructions for future reference.
Protect the battery from heat sources, for example avoiding long periods in the sun and exposure to fire, as well as from water and moisture. => Risk of explosion.
Fumes may be released if the battery is damaged or used improperly. Circulate fresh air, and seek medical assistance in the event of physical symptoms arising as a result of exposure. => The fumes may irritate the airway.
Only use chargers recommended by the manufacturer to charge batteries. => There is a risk of fire if a charger that is designed for a particular type of battery is used to charge other batteries.
If the battery is used incorrectly, liquid may leak out of the battery. Avoid touching the liquid. In the event of accidental contact, rinse the affected area with water. If the liquid comes into contact with the eyes, seek medical assistance. => If battery liquid leaks, it can irritate or burn the skin.

Transportation information

The Li-ion batteries in the appliance are subject to the requirements of dangerous goods legislation. The batteries can be transported by the user by road without any further requirements. In the event that they are shipped by a third party (e.g. transported by air or freight carrier), special requirements regarding packaging and identification must be met. In this case, a dangerous goods expert must be consulted when preparing the goods for dispatch.

Information on disposal

Vacuum cleaners, batteries, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Do not dispose of the vacuum cleaner or the batteries in the household rubbish.

Packaging

The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum cleaner from being damaged during transportation. It is made of environmentally friendly materials and can be recycled. Dispose of packaging that is no longer required at an appropriate recycling point.

Old appliances

This appliance contains rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The appliance must therefore only be disposed of by an authorised after-sales service or dealer.

Batteries

Please follow the notes on transport. Integrated batteries may only be removed by special- ist personnel for the purpose of disposal. Opening the housing shell may damage the vacuum cleaner. Only for qualified professionals: To remove the battery from the vacuum cleaner, press the on/off switch (Fig. 4) until the battery is fully discharged. Unscrew the screws on the housing and take off the housing shell to remove the battery. To prevent a short circuit, disconnect the battery connections individually one after the other and then insulate the terminals. Even in the case of complete discharge, the battery still contains a residual capacity that may be re-leased in the event of a short circuit.

Congratulations on your purchase of a Bosch vacuum cleaner from the BBH3/BCH3 series. This instruction manual describes various BBH3/BCH3 models, which means that some of the equipment fea- tures and functions described may not apply to your model. You should only use original Bosch accessories, which have been specially developed for your vacuum cleaner, to achieve the best possible vacuuming re- results.

vacuum cleaner

Your vacuum cleaner

Floor nozzle with an electric brush
Brush roller release button
Dust container
Outer filter unit
Plate filter
Motor unit
Extendable crevice nozzle*
Combination nozzle*
Hand stick handle
Hand stick sliding switch
Accessory holder for extendable crevice nozzle
Accessory compartment for combination nozzle
Floor nozzle release button
Hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner release button
Hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner handle
Hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner sliding switch
Battery charging status indicator
Dust container release button
Charging cable*
Brush roller

Before using the appliance for the first
time
Fig.1

Open the accessory compartment and remove the combination nozzle.
Carefully place the handle onto the main housing and screw it into place.
Place the combination nozzle in the accessory compartment and close it.

Fig. 2

Plug the hand stick into the floor nozzle and lock it into place.
To release the floor nozzle, press the release button and pull the hand stick out of the nozzle.

Charging

Before using the vacuum cleaner for the first time, fully charge the batteries. To charge the appliance, only use the charging cable included with the appliance. The charging cable must only be connected and operated as specified on the rating plate. Do not charge the appliance at temperatures below 0 °C or above 40 °C.

Fig. B

To charge the vacuum cleaner, place it near to a socket. The appliance can be left standing anywhere on the floor. Fig. 6
Plug the charging cable into the connection at the rear of the appliance.
Plug the charging cable plug into the socket.
The charging indicator is flashing slowly in white when the appliance is charging.
Once the battery is fully charged, the charging indicator lights up white and goes out after a few minutes. The battery will stop charging. Disconnect the appliance from the mains briefly to check. The indicator will then light up white again.
It is safe to leave the appliance connected to the charging cable and socket even when it is fully charged.
It is normal for the charging cable and hand stick to become hot and this is not a cause for concern.

Battery state indicator

Using the hand-stick vacuum cleaner

Vacuuming

Fig.4

Actuate the sliding switch in the direction of the arrow.

Controlling the suction level

Fig. 5

Slide the sliding switch into the required position in order to set the suction power:

Position 1
- Vacuuming with the electric brush switched on. For routine cleaning tasks on all surfaces. The appliance achieves the maximum run time at this level.
Position 2
- Vacuuming with the electric brush switched on. For stubborn cleaning tasks on all surfaces (carpets, in particular). The appliance achieves a shorter runtime at this level.

Runtime

Like every other Li-lon battery the battery is subject to natural wear as well. That means the battery capacity and thus runtime decrease over time. This is a natural aging process and not the result of a material/ production failure or a product defect.

Fig. 6

During short pauses in vacuuming, the appliance can be left standing anywhere in the room. To do this, tilt the vacuum cleaner forwards slightly in the direction of the nozzle.

Caution: When the appliance is left standing, it must be switched off because, if the brush is turning while the appliance is standing still, it could cause damage to the floor covering. Using the hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner

Fig. 7

Unlock the hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner by pressing the release button and removing it from the hand stick.

Vacuuming with accessories

Fig. 8 Crevice nozzle

For vacuuming in difficult-to-reach places and overhead.
Open the accessory holder using the recessed grip and remove the crevice nozzle. Place it on the air intake opening of the cordless handheld vacuum cleaner and click into place.
The crevice nozzle can be extended as required. To do this, press the unlock button, pull out the crevice nozzle and engage it in the end position.
After use, push the crevice nozzle together again, place it in the accessory holder and close the holder.

Fig. 9 Combination nozzle

Combination nozzle with furniture brush and upholstery nozzle for vacuuming window frames, cup- boards, furniture, etc.
Open the accessory compartment and remove the combination nozzle. Place it on the air intake opening of the upright vacuum cleaner and click into place.
The furniture brush attachment can be pushed to the side. The upholstery nozzle is located underneath.
The combination nozzle can also be placed on the tip of the crevice nozzle.
After use, place the combination nozzle back in the accessory compartment for storage, close the accessory compartment, and click it into place

Charging the hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner

Fig. 10

• To charge the hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner, insert it into the hand stick and lock into place. Make sure that it is seated correctly. After using the appliance

Fig. 11]

• Switch off the appliance after vacuuming.

Emptying the dust container

In order to achieve the best possible vacuuming results, the dust container should be emptied after every use or, at the latest, when dust at one point in the dust container has reached the mark. We recommend that you not fill the dust container bey- ond the marking, as this leads to considerable soiling of the filter.

Fig. 12

Remove the hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner from the hand stick. Fig. 7
Using the release button, unlock the dust container and remove it from the motor unit.

Fig. 13

Take the filter unit out of the dust container.
Empty the dust container.

Fig. 14

Remove any dirt which may have been lodged under- neath the container ejector opening.
- a) Insert the filter unit into the dust container, making sure it is correctly seated
- b) Insert the dust container in the appliance, so that it ‘clicks’ audibly into place

Caution: If you notice any resistance when inserting the dust container, check that the filter is complete and that the filter unit and dust container are correctly seated.

Cleaning the filter

The filters should be cleaned at regular intervals in order to ensure that the vacuum cleaner operates optimally.

Caution: The filter can only be cleaned if the appliance is switched off.

Never use the vacuum cleaner without the filter.

Fig. 15 Cleaning the outer filter unit

Switch off the appliance. Fig. 11
Remove the hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner from the hand stick. Fig. 7
Using the release button, unlock the dust container and remove it from the motor unit. Fig. 12
Take the filter unit out of the dust container.
- a) It is usually sufficient to lightly shake or tap out the whole filter unit when the dust container is emptied in order to dislodge any particles of dirt.
- b) If this is not sufficient, you can use a dry cloth to remove dirt particles from the surface.

Fig. 16 Cleaning the fin filter

If the fin filter is particularly dirty, the dirt should be tapped out. To do this, remove the fin filter from the outer filter unit and tap it out over a dustbin.
Insert the fin filter into the outer filter unit.
Insert the filter unit into the dust container. Fig. 14

New filters can be obtained from our after-sales service if required.

Cleaning the floor nozzle

Before carrying out any maintenance, switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect it from the charging cable.
Fig. 17

Use the release button to release the brush roller and pull it sideways out of the floor nozzle.
Using the groove provided, cut through threads and hairs wound round the rollers with scissors.
Push the brush roller in sideways along the guide rod in the floor tool and lock in place using the release button.
Caution: The floor nozzle must only be put into
operation with the brush roller fitted.

Fig. 17

Use the release button to release the brush roller and pull it sideways out of the floor nozzle.
Using the groove provided, cut through threads and hairs wound round the rollers with scissors.
Push the brush roller in sideways along the guide rod in the floor tool and lock in place using the release button.

Caution: The floor nozzle must only be put into operation with the brush roller fitted.

Caution:

Floor nozzles are subject to a certain amount of wear, depending on the type of hard floors you have (e.g. rough, rustic tiles). You must therefore check the underside of the floor tool at regular intervals. Worn undersides of floor nozzles may have sharp edges that can damage delicate hard floors, such as parquet or linoleum. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage caused by worn floor tools.

Care

Before cleaning the handstick vacuum cleaner or handheld cordless vacuum cleaner, it must be switched off and disconnected from the charging cable. The vacuum cleaner and accessories can be cleaned using a standard commercially available plastic cleaner. caution nos useless Eternals, grass cleaning agents or all-purpose cleaning products. Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water. Subject to technical modifications.

Disposal: 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.

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