Bosch BGS05 Series, Instruction Manual

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* Depending on model
Fig.
17
To pack the appliance away, pull the handle out of the
telescopic tube (
Fig.
3
).
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Slot the adapter into the stand on the rear of the
appliance.
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Coil the suction hose around the appliance and
secure it in the bottom clamp in the hose clip.
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Coil the suction hose around the appliance a
second time and secure the handle in the top clamp
in the hose clip.
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Finally, release the suction adapter, pull it out of
the appliance and clip it onto the handle
(
Fig.
2
).
Cleaning and care
Emptying the dust container
Fig.
18
In order to achieve the best possible vacuuming re-
sults, the dust container should be emptied after every
use or, at the latest, when dust at one point in the con-
tainer has reached the mark.
Fig.
19
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Press the release button to release the dust contai-
ner, and take hold of the handle to remove it from
the appliance.
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Hold the dust container over the dustbin and press
the release button to release the bottom cover. The
dirt and dust will then fall straight into the bin.
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Close and lock the bottom cover.
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Insert the dust container into the appliance and
lock it in place.
Maintaining the dust-separation system
To keep them in good working order, the filters should be
cleaned at least every 3 months.
Cleaning the filter in the dust container
‡
Switch off the appliance.
Fig.
20
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Open the lid on the dust container by pulling on the
lower catch.
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Remove the frame with the MIF filter from the lid.
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Remove the filter foam from the MIF filter frame.
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If necessary, remove any hair and dust, and tap the
MIF filter and filter foam.
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Both filters and the dust container can be washed
under running water.
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After cleaning and thoroughly drying them, reas-
semble all the parts and place them back in the
appliance.
!
Caution
Do not place the parts back in the appliance before
they are completely dry.
!
Never use the vacuum cleaner without the filter.
=> This may damage the appliance.
Exhaust filter care
Fig.
21
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Press the catch on the left-hand side to open the
exhaust grille.
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Press the catch at the top of the exhaust filter to
release the filter, and take it out of the appliance.
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Tap the exhaust filter and wash it under running
water.
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Once it is completely dry, place the exhaust filter
back in the appliance and close the exhaust grille.
Cleaning instructions
Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and unplug the
mains plug before cleaning the vacuum cleaner. The va-
cuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be cleaned
with standard plastic cleaner.
!
Caution:
Do not use abrasive cleaning products, glass clea-
ner or multi-purpose cleaning products. Never im-
merse the vacuum cleaner in water.
Subject to technical modifications.