PARKSIDE PWD 12 B2 Wet And Dry Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: PARKSIDE

Table of Contents

PWD 12 B2 Wet And Dry Vacuum Cleaner
Warnings and symbols used
Introduction
**** Safety instructions
Before first use
Operation
Replacement parts/Accessories
Troubleshooting
Cleaning and care
Disposal
Warranty
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PWD 12 B2 Wet And Dry Vacuum Cleaner
Instruction Manual PARKSIDE PWD 12 B2 Wet And Dry Vacuum
Cleaner

PWD 12 B2 Wet And Dry Vacuum Cleaner

WET & DRY VACUUM CLEANER
Operation and safety notes
Translation of the original instructions

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Warnings and symbols used

The following warnings are used in this instruction manual, on the packaging, rating label and product labels:

| Read the instruction manual!| | Nozzle for vacuuming carpets
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| Switch off the product and disconnect it from the mains before replacing attachments, cleaning and when not in use .| | Nozzle for vacuuming smooth and hard floor surfaces
| Follow the warnings and safety notes!| | Nozzle for vacuuming dust and dirt from grooves, joints and cracks
| Danger – risk of electric shock!| | Filter for vacuuming water or other liquids
| Symbol for a Protection Class II product| | The filter is not suitable for vacuuming water or other liquids.
| Diameter| | Filter for vacuuming dry and small particles (e .g . sand, dried paint residues)
| Alternating current/voltage| | Filter for vacuuming dry and fine dust (e .g . wood dust from sanding works)
| Use the product in dry indoor spaces only .| | Locked
| CE mark indicates conformity with relevant EU directives applicable for this product .| | Unlocked
| UKCA mark indicates conformity with relevant Great Britain regulations applicable for this product .
(The UKCA mark logo is valid in Great Britain only .)

Introduction

We congratulate you on the purchase of your new product . You have chosen a high quality product . The instructions for use are part of the product . They contain important information concerning safety, use and disposal . Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all of the safety information and instructions for useOnly use the product as described and for the specified applications . If you pass the product on to anyone else, please ensure that you also pass on all the documentation with it .

Intended use
This product is a household appliance intended for vacuuming floors, carpets, furniture, mattress or garages . The product can also be used aa blower or to suck up water .
The product is suitable for sucking up water and dirt with a temperature not higher than +40 °C.
Certain materials may produce explosive vapour or mixtures when agitated by the suction air.
Never vacuum the following materials:

Explosive or flammable gases, liquids and (reactive) dust particles
Vacuuming such materials poses a danger thealth and is therefore prohibited .
Reactive metal dust particles (e .g . aluminium magnesium and zinc in combination with highly alkaline or acidic detergents)
Undiluted, strong acids and bases
Organic solvents (e .g . petrol, paint thinners, acetone, heating oil)
These substances may cause corrosion on the product .
Soot and glowing embers
Cement, gypsum and lime dust
Small objects or ash from chimneys, charcoal stoves, ashtrays or barbecue grills
Ash or dirt of heating boilers and oil-burning ovens

Any other use or modification of the product are considered improper use and can result in hazards such as death, personal injury and damage. The manufacturer is not liable for any damages caused by improper use. The product is designed exclusively intended for household use . The product is not intended for commercial use, industrial operations or similar purposes.

Scope of delivery
After unpacking the product, check if the delivery is complete and if all parts are in good condition. Remove all packaging materials before use.

1 Container lid
1 Metal container
1 Flexible hose
3 Straight nozzles / Extension tubes
1 Floor/carpet nozzle
1 Crevice nozzle
1 Cloth filter bag
1 Foam filter
1 Paper filter bag
4 Swivel castors
1 Instruction manual

Description of parts
Before reading, familiarize yourself with all functions of the product.

1] Carry handle
2] Container lid (incl . motor drive system and housing)
2a] Rib
2b] Filter basket
3] Power cord holder (upper hook)
4] Blow connector
5] On/off switch
6] Latch
7] Power cord holder (lower swivel hook)
8] Metal container| 9] Vacuum connector
9a] Internal suction connector
9b] Circular slot
10] Swivel castor (with nozzle holder)
11] Power cord
12] Power cord clip
13] Power plug
14] Metal chain
15] Nozzle holder
16] Flexible hose
16a] Clip lock| 16b] Hose coupler
16c] Hose adaptor
17] Straight nozzle / Extension tube
18] Floor nozzle (incl . 18a] 18b])
18a] Carpet nozzle
18b] Brush attachment
18c] Lock button
19] Crevice nozzle
20] Cloth filter bag
21] Foam filter
22] Paper filter bag
22a] Seal ring
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Technical data

Wet & dry vacuum cleaner	PWD 12 B2

Metal container capacity
Dimensions (Ø x H): 26 x 25 cm
Gross volume: 12 l
Net volume: 8 l

Safety features

The product will be switched off by a floating switch inside the filter basket 2b] once the metal container 8] is full . This prevents overflow and damage to the electric motor .
When dry vacuuming, the metal chain 14] grounds the product to prevent the build-up of static electricity .

**** Safety instructions

BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT, PLEASE FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ALL OF THE SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE! WHEN PASSING THIS PRODUCT ON TO OTHERS, PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE ALL THE DOCUMENTS!
In the case of damage resulting from non-compliance with these operating instructions the warranty claim becomes invalid! No liability is accepted for consequential damage! In the case of material damage or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions, no liability is accepted!

Children and persons with limitations
WARNING!
DANGER OF DEATH AND ACCIDENTS FOR TODDLERS AND CHILDREN!
Never leave children unsupervised with the packaging material . The packaging material represents a danger of suffocation . Children frequently underestimate the dangers .

This product can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the product in a safe way and understand the hazards involved .
Children shall not play with the product .
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised .

Intended use
WARNING! Risk of injury! Misuse may lead to injury . Use this product solely in accordance with these instructions . Do not attempt to modify the product in any way.
Electrical safety
DANGER! Risk of electric shock! Never attempt to repair the product yourself . In case of malfunction, repairs are to be conducted by qualified personnel only.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock! Do not immerse the product’s electrical components in water or other liquids . Never hold the product under running water.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock! Never use a damaged product . Disconnect the product from the socket outlet and contact your retailer if it is damaged.
WARNING! Risk of injury! Turn off the product and disconnect it from the power supply before cleaning and when the product is not in use.

Do not use the product anymore if it has been dropped.
Before connecting the power plug to the power supply:
Check that the voltage and the current rating correspond with the power supply details shown on the product’s rating label .
Regularly check the power plug and the power cord for damages . If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Protect the power cord against damages . Do not let it hang over sharp edges, do not squeeze or bend it . Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and open flames.

Operation
WARNING! Risk of fire and injury! Never use the product to absorb
– water and any material with a temperature exceeding +40 °C,
– incandescent materials.

Disconnect the product from the power supply
– when a malfunction occurs,
– before attaching/changing accessories,
– before cleaning the product,
– if you will not use the product for a long time,
– during a thunderstorm and
– after each use .
Disconnect the product from the power supply by pulling the power plug, but not by pulling on the power cord.
Defective components must always be replaced by original spare parts.
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots during operation . Risk of overheating and damage to the product.
Make sure that the mains voltage corresponds with the information on the rating plate.
The product must only be connected to a mains socket via a residual-current circuit breaker (RCD) with a rated leakage current of not more than 30 mA.

Cleaning and storage
WARNING! Risk of injury! Disconnect the product from the power supply before cleaning work and when not in use .

Protect the product, its power cord and power plug against dust, direct sunlight, dripping and splashing water .
Store the product in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and out of the reach of children .
Protect the product against heat . Do not place the product close to open flames or heat sources such as stoves or heating appliances .

Before first use

Unpacking
WARNING!
The product and the packaging are not children’s toys! Children must not play with plastic bags, sheets and small parts! There is a danger of choking and suffocation!

Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat, stable surface .
Remove all packaging materials and shipping devices if applicable .
Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free of damage . If you find that parts are missing or damaged, do not use the product and contact your dealer .
Do not use the product unless missing parts have been delivered in addition or defective parts have been replaced . Using an incomplete or damaged product represents a hazard to people and property .
Make sure that you have all the accessories and tools needed for assembly and operation . This also includes suitable personal protective equipment .

Before use
WARNING!

There is a risk of accident if the product is operated using an electrical power supply that does not match the specifications shown on the rating label of the product .
The mains voltage and the frequency of the power source must correspond with the specifications on the product’s rating plate .

WARNING!
Switch off the product and disconnect it from the mains before replacing attachments, cleaning and when not in use.

Assembling the swivel castors
Fig . C

Turn the metal container 8] upside down, so its bottom is facing upward .
Insert the metal shaft of the swivel castor 10] into the hole of the plastic holder until it stops.
Check if the swivel castor 10] can rotate freely.

Connecting/removing the flexible hose
Vacuuming
Fig . D

Align the hose coupler 16b] of the flexible hose 16] with the vacuum connector 9].
Push the hose coupler 16b] slowly into the vacuum connector 9] until the clip lock 16a] clicks into place.
Check if the flexible hose 16] is connected properly by pulling the hose coupler 16b] slightly . If the hose coupler does not move, the flexible hose is connected properly.
Check if the flexible hose 16] can be rotated freely.
Removing: Press the clip lock 16a] down. Pull the hose coupler 16b] out of the vacuum connector 9] .

Blowing air
Fig . E
NOTE

This is an auxiliary function which can be used to blow away dust or small objects .
Align the hose coupler 16b] of the flexible hose 16] with the blow connector 4] .
Push the hose coupler 16b] slowly into the blow connector 4] until the clip lock 16a] clicks into place .
Check if the flexible hose 16] is installed properly by pulling the hose coupler 16b] slightly . If the hose coupler does not move, the flexible hose is connected properly .
Check if the flexible hose 16] can be rotated freely .
Removing: Press the clip lock 16a] down . Pull the hose coupler 16b] out of the blow connector 4] .

Connecting the nozzles/extension tube
Fig . F, G
You can connect the nozzles/extension tube to the hose adaptor 16 c] in various ways in order to adapt to different environments and degrees of accessibility .

Nozzle	Area of application
Crevice nozzle 19]	Grooves, joints and confined spaces
Carpet nozzle 18 a] (without brush attachment 18 b])	Carpets or similar types

of surface
Floor nozzle 18] (with brush attachment 18 b])| Hard and flat surfaces

Removing/connecting the brush attachment
Fig . H
NOTE
The brush attachment 18b] is pre-installed on the floor nozzle 18] .

Removing: Press both lock buttons 18c] down . Remove the brush attachment 18b] from the floor nozzle 18] .
When you remove the brush attachment 18b], the floor nozzle 18] becomes the carpet nozzle 18a] .
Connecting: Insert the brush attachment 18b] into the carpet nozzle 18a] until the lock button 18c] clicks in place .

Removing the container lid
NOTE
Remove the container lid 2] for installing or replacing the filter bag and emptying the metal container 8] .
Fig . I

Unlock the latches 6] by pulling them away from the metal container 8] .
Lift up the latches 6] and disconnect them from the rib 2a] .
Reverse above steps to lock the container lid 2] on the metal container 8] .

Fig . J, K

Hold the carry handle 1] and remove the container lid 2] from the metal container 8].
The filter basket 2b] is exposed for filter bag installation or replacement.
Fold down the carry handle 1] after use and before storing the product.

Installing the filter
CAUTION!

Never vacuum without a filter installed to the product . Sucked in substances may contain metal or hard, sharp particles, which may damage the motor or cause an electric shock . Dust would be blown out from the blow connector 4] at a very high speed which could cause serious personal injury.
Only vacuum liquids with the foam filter 21] installed to the product . Otherwise the product will be damaged . The paper filter bag 22] will also be damaged, if you use it for wet vacuuming.

NOTE

The cloth filter bag 20] and the paper filter bag 22] are suitable for dry vacuuming only .
Do not use the cloth filter bag 20] for vacuuming very fine dust or dirt (e .g . sanding dust) . The cloth filter bag can be used for many other materials though.

Cloth filter bag 20] (dry vacuuming)
Fig . L

Turn the container lid 2] over .
Install the cloth filter bag 20] to the filter basket 2b] .
Pull down the rim of the cloth filter bag 20] until it covers the filter basket 2b] completely . The rim of the cloth filter bag must reach and touch the bottom surface of the filter basket .

Paper filter bag 22] (dry vacuuming)
Fig . M

Turn the container lid 2] over .
Align the hole of the paper filter bag 22] with the internal suction connector 9a] .
Press down the paper filter bag 22] to insert the internal suction connector 9a] into the hole of the paper filter bag.
Press down the paper bag 22] until the seal ring 22a] is fitted into the circular slot 9b].

Foam filter 21] (wet vacuuming)
Fig . N

Turn the container lid 2] over .
Install the foam filter 21] to the filter basket 2b].
Gently and slowly pull down the rim of the foam filter 21] until it covers the filter basket 2b] completely . The rim of the foam filter must reach and touch the bottom surface of the filter basket.

Operation

Switching on/off
NOTE

Before use, check if all parts are connected securely and the container lid 2] is locked in place .
Before you connect the product to the power supply, make sure it is switched off .

Fig . A

Connect the power plug 13] with a suitable socket-outlet .
Switching on: Press the on/off switch 5] to position I .
Switching off: Press the on/off switch 5] to position 0 .

Storing the nozzles
Fig . O
Slide one end of the straight nozzle / extension tube 17] or the crevice nozzle 19] into the nozzle holder on one of the swivel castors 10] or into one of the nozzle holders 15] on the container lid 2] .
Wrapping up the power cord
Fig . P

Wrap up the power cord 11] around the upper hook of the power cord holder 3] and the lower swivel hook of the power cord holder 7] .
Fixing the power plug 13]: Connect the power cord clip 12] to the wrapped up power cord 11] .

Emptying the metal container
WARNING!
Switch off the product and disconnect it from the mains before replacing attachments, cleaning and when not in use .
WARNING!

Empty and clean the product before and after use to avoid the collection of materials that could pose a fire hazard in the product .

Fig . Q

Remove the container lid 2] from the metal container 8] .
Empty the metal container 8] .

After use

Switch off the product and disconnect the power plug 13] from the socket-outlet .
Let the product cool down .
Check, clean and store the product (see “Cleaning and care”) .

Replacement parts/Accessories

Position instruction manual| Position exploded drawing| Description| Order number
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B 16]/16a]/16b]/16c]| Part 16| Flexible hose| 99940470505
B 18]/18a]/18b]/18c]| Part 18| Floor nozzle| 99940470504
B 20]| Part 20| Cloth filter bag| 99940470503
B 21]| Part 21| Foam filter| 99940470502
B 22]/22a]| Part 22| Paper filter bag| 99940470501

Troubleshooting

Fault	Possible cause	Action
The product does not work .	The power plug 13] is not connected to the power
supply .	Connect the power plug 13] with a suitable socket-outlet .
The suction power is reduced and the product does not vacuum any dirt .	The
metal container 8] is full .	Empty the metal container 8] (see “Emptying the

metal container”) .
The air path is blocked .| Check the following parts for blockages and remove the blockages:
8] Metal container
16] Flexible hose
17] Straight nozzle /Extension tube
19] Crevice nozzle
Dust escapes from the product .| The container lid 2] was not installed correctly .| Install the container lid 2] correctly (see “Removing the container lid”) .

Cleaning and care

WARNING!
Switch off the product and disconnect it from the mains before replacing attachments, cleaning and when not in use .
Cleaning

Never allow fluids to enter the product .
The product must always be kept clean, dry and free from oil or grease .
Remove dust from the product after each use and before storage .
Regular and proper cleaning will help to ensure safe use and prolong the life of the product .
Clean the product with a dry cloth . Use a soft brush for areas that are hard to reach .

NOTE

Do not use chemical, alkaline, abrasive or other aggressive detergents or disinfectants to clean this product as they might be harmful to its surfaces .

Maintenance
Before and after each use: Check the product and accessories for wear and damage .
Repair
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user . Contact an authorized service centre or a similarly qualified person to have the product checked and repaired .

Storage

Switch off the product and disconnect the power plug 13] from the socket-outlet .
Let the product cool down .
Clean the product (see “Cleaning”) .
Store the product and its accessories in a dark, dry, frost-free, well-ventilated place .
Always store the product in a place that is inaccessible to children .
The ideal temperature for long term storage (longer than 3 months) is between +10 and +30 °C with a relative humidity of max . 60 % .

Transportation

Switch off the product and disconnect the power plug 13] from the socket-outlet .
Let the product cool down .
Protect the product from any heavy impact or strong vibrations which may occur during transportation in vehicles .
Secure the product to prevent it from slipping or falling over .

Disposal

The packaging is made entirely of recyclable materials, which you may dispose of at local recycling facilities .
Observe the marking of the packaging materials for waste separation, which are marked with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with following meaning: 1–7: plastics / 20–22: paper and fibreboard / 80–98: composite materials .
The product and packaging materials are recyclable, dispose of it separately for better waste treatment .
The Triman logo is valid in France only .
Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details of how to dispose of your worn-out product .
To help protect the environment, please dispose of the product properly when it has reached the end of its useful life and not in the household waste . Information on collection points and their opening hours can be obtained from your local authority .

Warranty

The product has been manufactured to strict quality guidelines and meticulously examined before delivery . In the event of product defects you have legal rights against the retailer of this product . Your legal rights are not limited in any way by our warranty detailed below .
The warranty for this product is 3 years from the date of purchase . The warranty period begins on the date of purchase . Please keep the original sales receipt in a safe location . This document is required as your proof of purchase .
Should this product show any fault in materials or manufacture within 3 years from the date of purchase, we will repair or replace it – at our choice – free of charge to you . This warranty becomes void if the product has been damaged, or used or maintained improperly .
The warranty applies to defects in material or manufacture . This warranty does not cover product parts subject to normal wear, thus possibly considered consumables (e .g . batteries) or for damage to fragile parts, e .g . switches, rechargeable batteries or glass parts .
Warranty claim procedure
To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the following instructions:
Please have the till receipt and the item number (IAN 404705_2107) available as proof of purchase .
You will find the item number on the rating plate, an engraving, on the front page of the instructions for use (bottom left), or as a sticker on the rear or bottom of the product .
If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service department listed either by telephone or by e-mail .
You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you . Ensure that you enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about what the defect is and when it occurred .

Service
Service Great Britain
Tel .:08000569216
E-Mail:owim@lidl.co.uk
Service Ireland
Tel .:1800 200736
Service Northern Ireland
Tel .:0800 0927852
E-Mail: owim@lidl.ie