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  • Page 1 Register your new Bosch now: BGL8... Perfectionist en Instruction manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of content Safety information ..............5 Intended use ................5 Safety information ..............6 Proper use .................6 Notes on energy label .............10 Your vacuum cleaner ..............11 Replacement parts and special accessories ......13 Before using your appliance for the first time .......15 Connecting the flexible hose ..........15 Placing the Bionic filter ............15 Initial use ................16 Putting the handle and the telescopic tube together ....16...
  • Page 4 Table of content Changing the filter ..............25 Opening the lid ...............25 Changing the dust bag ............25 Cleaning the motor protection filter ........26 Replacing the Bionic filter ............28 Replacing the micro-hygiene exhaust filter ......29 Cleaning the EPA exhaust filter ..........29 Care ..................31 Disposal...................32 Costumer Service ..............33 Conditions of guarantee ............34...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety information Congratulations on your purchase of the Bosch GL80 vacuum cleaner. You should only use original Bosch accessories, which have been specially developed for your vacuum cleaner, in order to achieve the best possi- ble vacuuming results. Please keep this instruction manual. When passing the vacuum cleaner on to a third party, please also pass on this instruction manual.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Spare parts, accessories, dust bags Our original spare parts, original (special) accessories and original dust bags are designed to work with the features and requirements of our vacuum cleaners. We therefore recommend that you only use our original spa- re parts, original (special) accessories and original dust bags.

  • Page 7: Proper Use

    Safety information Plastic bags and films must be kept out of the reach of children before disposal. => Risk of suffocation. Proper use Only connect and use the vacuum cleaner in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. Never vacuum without the dust bag or dust container, motor protection or exhaust filter.
  • Page 8 Safety information When the cable is being automatically rewound, ensu- re that the mains plug is not thrown towards persons, body parts, animals or objects. => Use the mains plug to guide the power cord. Pull out the mains plug before carrying out any work on the vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 9 Safety information Please note The mains socket must be protected by at least a 16 amp circuit breaker. If a circuit breaker is tripped when you switch on the vacuum cleaner, this may be because other electrical appliances which have a high current draw are connected to the same power cir- cuit.

  • Page 10: Notes On Energy Label

    Notes on the energy label This vacuum cleaner is a general purpose vacuum cleaner with a primary hose. To achieve the declared energy efficiency and cleaning perfor- mance class on carpet, please use the interchangeable universal nozzle. To achieve the declared energy efficiency and cleaning perfor- mance class on hard floor with nooks and crannies, please use the hard floor nozzle provided.

  • Page 11: Your Vacuum Cleaner

    Your vacuum cleaner...
  • Page 12 Your vacuum cleaner 1 Adjustable floor nozzle 10 Hose handle (For the same functions, 11 Dust bag change indicator the appearance of the 12 Power rotary control and nozzle may differ from the on/off switch picture) 13 Exhaust filter 2 Hard-floor nozzle 14 Parking aid 3 “Animal”...

  • Page 13: Replacement Parts And Special Accessories

    Only by using high-quality dust bags (such as Bosch original dust bags) can you ensure that your vacuum cleaner is working at the energy efficiency class, dust pick-up rate and dust retention capacity listed on its EU energy label.
  • Page 14 Replacement parts and special accessories B Washable microfilter Protects the motor of your vacu- um cleaner, thus increasing its service life. C Hard-floor nozzle BBZ123HD For vacuuming hard floors (parquet, tiles, terracotta, etc.) D Hard-floor nozzle BBZ124HD Innovative "soft & roll" hard-floor nozzle: 2 rotating brush rollers made from natural hair.

  • Page 15: Before Using Your Appliance For The First Time

    Before using your appliance for the first time Connecting the flexible hose Fig. Push the handle onto the flexible hose and lock it in place. Click! Click! Placing the Bionic filter Fig. Open the dust bag compartment lid. Fig. Remove the motor protection fil- ter from the appliance.

  • Page 16: Initial Use

    Initial use Fig. a) Push the flexible hose adapter into the air intake opening in the lid until it locks in place. Click! Click! b) To remove the flexible hose, press the two catches together and pull out the hose. Putting the handle and the telescopic tube together Fig.

  • Page 17: Inserting The Telescopic Tube Into The Floor Nozzle

    Initial use Inserting the telescopic tube into the floor nozzle Fig. Push the telescopic tube into the connecting piece of the floor Click! Click! nozzle until it locks in place. To release the connection, press the locking collar and pull out the telescopic tube.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Accessories Holder

    Initial use Attaching the accessories holder Fig. a) Place the accessories holder in the required position on the te- lescopic tube. b) Use some pressure to insert the upholstery nozzle with hard fur- nishings brush and the crevice nozzle into the accessories hol- der from above or below.

  • Page 19: Switch On /Off

    Initial use Switching on and off Fig. To switch the vacuum cleaner on or off, press the rotary control. Controlling the suction level Fig. Turn the rotary control to infinitely adjust the suction level to the level required. min - For vacuuming curtains and delicate textiles - For vacuuming upholstered furniture and cushions...

  • Page 20: Vacuuming

    Vacuuming Caution: Floor nozzles are subject to a certain amount of wear, depen- ding on the type of hard floors you have (e.g. rough, rustic tiles). You must therefore check the un- derside of the floor nozzle at re- gular intervals. Worn undersides of floor nozzles may have sharp edges that can damage sensitive hard floors, such as parquet or...

  • Page 21: Vacuuming With Accessories

    Vacuuming Vacuuming with accessories Fig. Attach the nozzles to the suction pipe or handle as required: a) Crevice nozzle for vacuuming crevices and corners, etc. b) Upholstery nozzle for vacuuming upholstered furniture, curtains, etc. c) Hard-floor nozzle For vacuuming hard floor co- verings (tiles, parquet, etc.) Push the telescopic tube into the connecting piece of the...

  • Page 22: Professional Upholstery Nozzle

    Vacuuming Professional upholstery nozzle Fig. For intensive cleaning of uphols- tered furniture (attach to the handle or suction pipe, depen- ding on requirements). To clean the professional uphols- tery nozzle, simply vacuum it using the handle. If it is very dirty, the professio- nal upholstery nozzle can also be opened.

  • Page 23: Carrying The Appliance

    Vacuuming Carrying the appliance Fig. To overcome obstacles, e.g. steps, the appliance can also be carried by the handle on the appliance body. After using this appliance Disconnecting the appliance Fig. Pull out the mains plug. Briefly pull on the power cord and release it (the cable retracts automatically).

  • Page 24: Storing And Transporting

    After using this appliance Storing and transporting Fig. To store or transport the appli- ance, you can use the storage aid on the underside of the appliance. Stand the appliance upright on its end. Slide the hook on the floor nozzle into the recess on the un- derside of the appliance.

  • Page 25: Changing The Filter

    Changing the filter Opening the lid Fig. Open the lid by moving the lo- cking lever in the direction of the arrow. Changing the dust bag Fig. a) Close the dust bag by pulling on the locking tab, and remove the bag.

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Motor Protection Filter

    Changing the filter Motor protection filter Caution: The vacuum must not be operated without the motor protection filter. Cleaning the motor protection fil- The motor protection filter should be cleaned regularly by tapping out the dirt and rinsing. Fig. Open the dust bag compartment lid.
  • Page 27 Changing the filter After cleaning, place the Bionic filter onto the motor protection filter as necessary and push both filters into the appliance. Close the dust bag compartment lid.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Bionic Filter

    Changing the filter Replacing the Bionic filter If your appliance is equipped with a Bionic filter, it should be repla- ced once it begins to lose its effect (after approx. 1 year). Fig. Open the dust bag compartment lid. Fig. Remove the motor protection fil- ter together with the Bionic filter from the appliance.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Micro-Hygiene Exhaust Filter

    Changing the filter Exhaust filter The exhaust filter must be cleaned or replaced at least once a year. Replacing the micro-hygiene ex- haust filter Fig. Open the rear flap. Unlock the filter holder by moving the locking tab in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 30 Changing the filter Fig. Open the rear flap. Unlock the EPA filter by moving the locking tab in the direction of the arrow, and remove it from the appliance. Tap out the filter unit and rinse it under running water. Alternatively, the unit can be clea- ned in a washing machine at max.

  • Page 31: Care

    Care Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the power cord from the mains before cleaning the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be cleaned with an ordinary plastic cleaner. Do not use abrasive materials, glass-cleaning agents or all- purpose cleaning products.

  • Page 32: Disposal

    Disposal "This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU con- cerning used electrical and electronic ap- pliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline deter- mines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU."...

  • Page 33: Costumer Service

    Milton Keynes MK12 5PT To arrange an engineer visit, to order spare parts and accesso- ries or for product advice please visit: www.bosch-home.co.uk or call Tel.: 0344 892 8979* *Calls are charged at the basic rate, please check with your telephone ser-...

  • Page 34: Conditions Of Guarantee

    Conditions of guanrantee For this appliance the guarantee conditions as set out by our representatives in the country of sale apply. Details regarding same may be obtained from the dealer from whom the appli- ance was purchased. For claims under guarantee the sales receipt must be produced.
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