BOSCH BKS71HYG Cordless Handstick Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

Cordless handstick vacuum cleaner
BKS71HYG BCS71HYG
Information for Use

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BKS71HYG Cordless Handstick 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.
  Only use the mopping nozzle:

• With genuine parts and microfibre mopping pads – BHZUPAD1.

• For vacuuming and mopping smooth, moisture-resistant hard floors.

• For applications that are described in these instructions.
  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.
  Do not use the mopping nozzle:

• To clean unsealed/untreated floors and cork floors.

• To clean very rough surfaces (e.g. concrete, asphalt)

• To clean carpets, upholstery and mattresses.

• To vacuum up liquids or sticky, viscous substances.
  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.
▶ 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 charging cable 1 and the quick charger 1 only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
▶ Connect the charging cable to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing. 1 and the quick charger 1
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶ Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
▶ Call customer services. → Page 26
▶ 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.
▶ Do not apply flammable substances or substances containing alcohol to the filter.
▶ When cleaning the appliance, do not use flammable substances or substances that contain alcohol.
▶ 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.
▶ Ensure that children do not play with the appliance, even when it is in the base station .
▶ Persons with electronic implants must stand at least 10 cm away from the appliance.
▶ Keep packaging material away from children.
▶ Do not let children play with packaging material.
▶ Protect the battery against fire, heat and constant sunlight.
▶ Protect the battery against water and penetrating moisture.
▶ Never open the battery.
▶ When not in use, keep the battery away from metal objects, e.g. paper clips, coins, keys, nails or screws.
▶ If fumes are escaping from a damaged battery, supply fresh air.
▶ If there are any problems, seek medical advice from a doctor.
▶ If liquids are escaping from a damaged battery and they come into contact with the skin, rinse immediately with water.
▶ If these come into contact with the eyes, seek medical help.
▶ Do not clean excessively wet floors.
▶ Do not immerse in liquids or hold under running water.
▶ Repairs to the accessory should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
▶ Remove all cables and electrical objects from the floor before cleaning.
▶ Allow damp floors to dry.
▶ Proceed carefully on damp stairs and flooring.
▶ Keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from rotating parts.
▶ Do not mop up sharp-edged or pointed objects.

Preventing material damage
▶ Check and clean any wet objects.
▶ Replace damaged objects.
▶ Regularly check the running surfaces of the nozzles for wear.
▶ Replace worn nozzles.
▶ Never use the nozzle without the brush roller in place.
▶ Never operate the appliance without the filter unit.
▶ Do not store the nozzle at temperatures below 5 °C.
▶ Empty the water tank after use.
▶ After using the appliance, disconnect the nozzle and wipe it dry with an absorbent cloth.
▶ Allow the nozzle to dry completely in a well-ventilated location.
▶ Do not expose the nozzle to water spray or immerse it under water!
▶ Never use the nozzle without properly attached mopping pads.
▶ Clean and check the mopping pads before use.
▶ Do not leave the appliance in one position for more than 1 minute with the nozzle and wet mopping pads attached, regardless of whether the appliance is switched on or off.
▶ Remove wet mopping pads from the nozzle after use.

Appliance

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
→ Fig. 1

1. Water tank
2. Water tank release button
3. Water control button
4. LED status indicator
5. Dust container
6. Fluff filter
7. Cartridge filter
8. Power control and on/off switch
9. Status display
10. Dust container release button
11. Storage hook
12. Flexible suction pipe
13. Foot release
14. Universal floor nozzle with freestanding function
15. Mopping pads

Installing the base station

▶ Check whether any household wiring could be damaged in the installation area.
▶ Do not install the base station horizontally or vertically above, below or next to a socket.
→ Fig. 2  –  3

Operation

Installing the appliance
→ Fig. 4  –  5
Charging the appliance
▶ Only charge the battery in chargers that are recommended by the manufacturer.
▶ Only use the battery in connection with the Bosch appliance.
▶ Charge the battery using the original charging cable 1 or the original quick charger 1.
▶ Only use batteries from the Power for ALL 18 V series.
▶ Ensure that children do not play with the appliance, even when it is in the base station 1.
→ Fig. 6  –  10

Battery runtimes
You can find an overview of the battery charging times of your appliance here.
Note The following modes affect the battery runtime:

• Mode 1: Eco mode with non-electrical accessory
• Mode 2: Eco mode with electrical floor nozzle
• Mode 3: Auto mode with electrical floor nozzle
• Mode 4: Turbo mode with electrical floor nozzle

Notes

• Like every Li-ion battery, the batteries from the Power for ALL 18 V series wear out over time, meaning that the battery capacity and the runtime decrease. This is a natural aging process and not the result of a material error, manufacturing error or material defect.
• You can delay the natural wear by using the following measures:
  – Only charge the battery in the temperature range between 0 °C and 45 °C.
  – Only store the battery in the temperature range between -20 °C and 50 °C.
  – Do not store the battery for an extended period of time if it is fully charged or fully discharged.

Operating the appliance
→ Fig. 11  –  24
Removing the appliance
→ Fig. 25  –  27

Operating the mopping nozzle

Filling the water tank
▶ Do not fill with hot water above 50 °C.
▶ Dose cleaning additives according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
▶ Do not use wax, oils or cleaning additives that cannot be diluted with water.
▶ Do not use any non-transparent, milky, chlorinated, acidic and foaming cleaning additives (e.g. dishwasher detergent).
▶ Only use neutral multi-purpose cleaning agents.
▶ Close the filling lid completely before inserting the water tank.
▶ Wipe up any residual water on the water tank with an absorbent cloth. → Fig. 28  –  33

Attaching the mopping pads
▶ When the appliance is switched on, do not attach the mopping pads.
→ Fig. 34  –  35

Using the nozzle
▶ Do not leave the appliance in one position for more than 1 minute with the nozzle and wet mopping pads attached, regardless of whether the appliance is switched on or off.
Tip: Use the automatic mode for the best mopping results and a longer run time.
→ Fig. 36  –  39

Activating the water boost function
Tip: Use the water boost function to moisten dry mopping pads more quickly or to remove particularly stubborn stains.
▶ Press and hold for at least 3 seconds.
→ Fig. 40
√ The LED status indicator flashes slowly.
√ The water boost function is activated.
Note: The water boost stops automatically after 30 seconds. The automatic water supply is then activated again.

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
→ Fig. 41  –  41

Emptying the dust container
→ Fig. 42  –  45

Cleaning the filter unit
Note: It is recommended cleaning the filter of the dust container whenever you empty the container. It should however be done at least once a month.
▶ Never allow the filters to come into contact with liquids.
→ Fig. 46  –  52

Cleaning the floor nozzle
→ Fig. 53  –  53

Emptying the water tank
→ Fig. 54  –  55
Cleaning and drying the mopping pads
→ Fig. 56  –  59
Changing the mopping pads
▶ Tip: To achieve optimum cleaning results, change the mopping pads every 6 months. Immediately change heavily soiled or damaged mopping pads.
→ Fig. 60

Troubleshooting

▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.

The appliance is not working.
The battery status display does not show any status.
The battery has not been inserted correctlyThe battery has not been charged.
The red fault indicator lights up for 10 seconds.
The battery has overheated or overcooled.
The appliance has overheated or overcooled.

No charging function.
Incorrect charger was used.
▶ Only use the charger that is included.
The dust container cannot be inserted.
The filter unit is not complete.
▶ Check whether the filter unit is complete.
The filter unit or dust container is not positioned correctly.
▶ Check whether the filter unit and dust container are inserted correctly.

Suction is reduced.
The filter is blocked.

1. Switch off the appliance and disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
2. Clean the filter unit.

The nozzle is blocked.

1. Switch off the appliance and disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
2. Check whether the air channel from the nozzle to the appliance is blocked.
3. Empty the dust container.
4. Clean the filter unit.
5. Once the appliance has cooled down, switch the appliance back on.

The accessory does not work.
The accessory is not connected correctly.

1. Switch off the main unit.
2. Check that the accessory is correctly connected.

The main unit is switched off.
▶ Switch the main unit on. The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
▶ Charge the main unit’s battery.

The rotating plates do not turn.
The LED status indicator flashes quickly.
The mopping pads are incorrectly attached.
The accessory is used on an unsuitable surface.
The mopping pads are blocked.

The water supply is not working.
The water supply is switched off.
▶ Briefly press ⁠.
√ The LED status indicator lights up.
√ The mopping pads are moistened.

The water tank is empty.

1. Switch off the main unit.
2. Fill up the water tank.

The nozzle is leaking.
Water is leaking from the nozzle at the front and side.
The water tank has not been inserted correctly.
The water tank is not closed.

The accessory is making unusual noises.
The accessory wobbles and vibrates while vacuuming.
The mopping pads are incorrectly attached.

Odours have formed in the appliance.
Moisture may encourage the formation of bacteria and germs.
The main unit is soiled.
The nozzle is soiled.

Streak-formation on a cleaned floor.
Mopping pads are soiled.

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Clean the mopping pads.
3. Clean the water tank.
4. Clean the accessory.

Incorrect amount of detergent added to the water tank.

1. Clean the water tank.
2. Refill the water tank.

Disposing of old appliance

▶ 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.

Disposing of batteries

Batteries should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Do not dispose of the batteries in the household rubbish.
▶ Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner.
According to the European Guideline 2006/66/EC, defective or used battery packs/batteries, must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.

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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