BOSCH BGL41 Bagged Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual
- August 28, 2024
- Bosch
Table of Contents
BOSCH BGL41 Bagged Vacuum Cleaner
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Safety
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Read this instruction manual carefully.
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Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
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Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. Only use this appliance:
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with genuine parts and accessories. Damage caused by using third-party products is not covered under the warranty.
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for cleaning surfaces.
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in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment at room temperature.
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up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.
Do not use the appliance: -
for vacuum-cleaning persons or animals.
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for vacuuming up harmful, sharp-edged, hot or burning substances.
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for vacuuming up damp substances or liquids.
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for vacuuming up highly flammable or explosive materials and gases.
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for vacuuming up ash or soot from stoves and central heating systems.
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for vacuuming up toner dust from printers and photocopiers.
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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.
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Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
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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.
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Never operate a damaged appliance.
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Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
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Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
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Never pull or carry the appliance by the power cord.
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If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
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Call customer services. → Page 19
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Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
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Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
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Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
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Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
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Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
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Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
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Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
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Do not apply flammable substances or substances containing alcohol to the dust bag or filter.
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When cleaning the appliance, do not use flammable substances or substances that contain alcohol.
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Pull out the power cord completely.
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Keep clothing, hair, fingers and other body parts away from the openings on the appliance and the moving parts.
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Never point the pipe or the nozzles towards eyes, hair, ears or mouths.
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When vacuuming stairs, ensure that there are no persons under-neath the appliance.
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When taking a break from vacuuming, switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
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Retract the power cord.
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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.
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Keep packaging material away from children.
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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 a dust bag.
- Never operate the appliance without the motor protection filter.
- Never operate the appliance without the exhaust filter.
Contents of package
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of
the delivery.
Note: The appliance comes with additional accessories depending on its
features.
Fig. 1
- A Bagged vacuum cleaner
- B Hose
- C Adjustable floor tool1
- D Handle
- E Telescopic tube with slide button
- F Motor protection filter
- G Exhaust filter1
- H Dust bags
- I Crevice nozzle
- J Upholstery nozzle
1 Depending on the appliance specifications
Overview
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
Fig. 2
- Adjustable floor tool1
- Telescopic tube with sliding switch
- Hose
- Handle1
- Upholstery nozzle
- Crevice nozzle
- Parking aid
- Power cord
- Storage aid
- Power control and on/off switch
- Bag change indicator
- Lid
- Handle
1 Depending on the appliance specifications
Operation
Installing the appliance
→ Fig. 3 – 8
Operating the appliance1
→ Fig. 9 – 19
Removing the appliance
→ Fig. 20 – 22
Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
Changing the dust bag
→ Fig. 23 – 26
Cleaning the motor protection filter
→ Fig. 27 – 29
Cleaning the exhaust filter1
→ Fig. 30 – 35
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 Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
Suction is reduced.
Filter change indicator is lit continuously. The dust bag is full.
- Change the dust bag.
Nozzle, telescopic tube or hose are blocked.
- Dismantle the appliance.
- Remove the blockage.
Exhaust filter is dirty.
- Clean the exhaust filter.
The motor protection filter is dirty.
- Clean the motor protection 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.
The household fuse trips when the appliance is switched on.
Several appliances are operated simultaneously at an electrical mains supply.
- Switch on the household fuse.
- Set the lowest performance level.
- Switch the appliance on.
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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