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VCM 7180
Vacuum Cleaner
User Manual
01M-8837703200-4916-01
EN
Please read this manual first!
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for selecting this Beko appliance. We hope that you get the best results
from your appliance which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-
art technology. For this reason, please read this user manual and all other provided
documents carefully before using the appliance and keep it as a reference for future
use. If you hand over the appliance to someone else, give the user manual as well.
Follow the instructions by paying attention to all the information and warnings in the
user manual.
Meanings of the Symbols
Following symbols are used in various sections of this manual:
C
Important nformaton and useful
hnts about usage.
A
WARNING:
Warnngs aganst
dangerous stuatons concernng the
securty of lfe and property.
Protecton class for electrc shock.
This product has been produced in environmentally friendly, modern facilities.
This product does not contain PCB’s.
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CONTENTS
1 Important safety and
envronmental nstructons 4-6
1.1 General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Complance wth WEEE Drectve and
Dsposng of the Waste Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Complance wth RoHS Drectve . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Package nformaton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5 Plug Wrng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Your vacuum cleaner 7
2.1 Overvew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.2 Techncal data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3 Usage 8-9
3.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Attachng/removng the hose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Attachng/removng the telescopc tube . . 8
3.4 Attachng/removng the parquet/carpet
brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Adjustng the parquet/carpet brush . . . . . . . 8
3.6 Operaton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.6.1 Adjustng the sucton power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.7 Accessores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.8 Hard floor brush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.9 Warnngs regardng the energy label . . . . . . 9
3.10 Swtchng off the vacuum cleaner and
parkng feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Cleanng and care 10-12
4.1 Dust ndcator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 Emptyng the dust contaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 Cleanng the cyclone separator . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Cleanng the flters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.4.1 Motor protecton flter (MIF) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.4.2 Foam flter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.4.3 HEPA flter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.5 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.6 Handlng and transportaton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Ths secton contans safety
nstructons that wll help protect
from rsk of personal njury or
property damage.
Falure to follow these
nstructons nvaldates the
granted warranty.
1.1 General safety
• Ths applance comples wth
nternatonal safety standards.
• Ths applance can be used by
chldren aged from 8 years and
above and persons wth reduced
physcal, sensory or mental
capabltes or lack of experence
and knowledge f they have
been gven supervson or
nstructon concernng use of
the applance n a safe way
and understand the hazards
nvolved. Chldren shall not play
wth the applance. Cleanng
and user mantenance shall not
be made by chldren wthout
supervson.
• If the power cable or the
applance tself s damaged, do
not use t. Contact an authorsed
servce.
• Your mans power supply should
comply wth the nformaton on
the ratng plate of the applance.
• The mans plug s ftted wth
a 13A fuse. Ensure the same
ratng fuse s used should t
need replacement.
• Do not use the applance wth
an extenson cable.
• To avod any damage to the
power cable, prevent t from
beng squeezed, bent or rubbed
on sharp edges.
• Do not touch the plug when the
applance s plugged n f your
hands are damp or wet.
• Do not pull the power cable
when unpluggng the applance.
• Do not vacuum flammable
materals and when vacuumng
cgarette ash, make sure that t
has cooled down.
• Do not vacuum water or other
lquds.
• Protect the applance from ran,
humdty and heat sources.
• Never use the applance n or
near places where combustble
or nflammable ambence or
places are present.
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• Unplug the applance before
cleanng and mantenance.
• Do not mmerse the applance
or ts power cable n water for
cleanng.
• Check the hose of the applance
regularly. Do not use f t s
damaged and contact an
authorsed servce.
• Do not dsmantle the applance.
• Only use the orgnal parts or
parts recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not use the applance
wthout flters; otherwse, t can
get damaged.
• When vacuum-cleanng the
stars, the applance should be
located below the user.
• If you keep the packagng
materals, store them out of the
reach of chldren.
1.2 Complance wth WEEE
Drectve and Dsposng of the
Waste Product
Ths product comples wth EU WEEE
Drectve (2012/19/EU). Ths product
bears a classfcaton symbol for waste
electrcal and electronc equpment
(WEEE).Ths product has been manufactured wth
hgh qualty parts and materals whch can be
reused and are sutable for recyclng. Do not
dspose of the waste product wth normal
domestc and other wastes at the end of ts
servce lfe. Take t to the collecton center for the
recyclng of electrcal and electronc equpment.
Please consult your local authortes to learn
about these collecton centers.
1.3 Complance wth RoHS
Drectve
The product you have purchased comples wth EU
RoHS Drectve (2011/65/EU). It does not contan
harmful and prohbted materals specfed n the
Drectve.
1.4 Package nformaton
Packagng materals of the product are
manufactured from recyclable materals
n accordance wth our Natonal
Envronment Regulatons. Do not dspose
of the packagng materals together wth the
domestc or other wastes. Take them to the
packagng materal collecton ponts desgnated
by the local authortes.
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1.5 Plug Wrng
The moulded plug on ths applance ncorporates a
13 A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced an
ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same ratng
must be used. Do not forget to reft the fuse cover.
In the event of losng the fuse cover, the plug must
not to be used untl a replacement fuse cover has
been ftted. Colour of the replacement fuse cover
must be the same colour as that vsble on the pn
face of the plug Fuse covers are avalabe from any
good electrcal store.
• Fiting a different plug
• As the colours of the wres n the mans lead
of ths applance may not correspond wth the
coloured markngs dentfyng the termnals on
your plug, proceed as follows:
• Brown cable = L (Lve)
• Blue cable = N (Neutral)
• Green/yellow cable must be connected to
ground (E) lne
• Wth the alternatve plugs a 13 A fuse must be
ftted ether n the plug or adaptore or n the
man fuse box. If n doubt contact a qualfed
electrcan.
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2.1 Overvew
The values whch are declared n the markngs affxed on your applance or other prnted documents suppled wth t represent the values whch were obtaned n the
laboratores pursuant to the pertnent standards. These values may vary accordng to the usage of the applance and ambent condtons.
2 Your vacuum cleaner
1. On/Of button
2. Dust contaner removal button
3. Carrage handle
4. Cable wndng button
5. Dust contaner
6. Sucton nozzle
7. Hose cap
8. Openng button for the motor protecton flter (MIF)
housng
9. Parquet/carpet brush
10. Upholstery tool
11. Dust brush
12. Accessory carrer
13. Telescopc tube adjustment latch
14. Telescopc tube
15. Sucton power adjustment control
16. Handle
17. Hose
18. Hard floor brush
2.2 Techncal data
Power :
800 W
Supply voltage :
220-240 V~, 50-60Hz
Dust container volume :
2.8 L
Operating radius :
11 m
Filter :
HEPA13
Dust collecting on carpet :
C
Dust collecting on
hard surface :
A
Dust emission :
A
Energy class :
A
Techncal and desgn modfcaton rghts are
reserved.
1
2
3
8
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
13
14
18
15
16
17
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3 Usage
3.1 Intended use
The applance was desgned for household use
and s not sutable for ndustral use.
3.2 Attachng/removng the
hose
1. To attach the hose (17) push the hose cap n
the drecton of arrow untl t s algned wth the
housng.
• The tabs on the hose cap (7) must be seated
correctly.
2. To remove the hose (17), press on the tabs on
the hose cap (7) and pull t.
3.3 Attachng/removng the
telescopc tube
1. Attach the telescopc tube (14) to the handle
(16).
2. Pull the telescopc tube (14) from the handle
(16) to remove t.
3. You can extend or shorten the telescopc tube
(14) by sldng the telescopc tube adjustment
latch back and forth.
3.4 Attachng/removng the
parquet/carpet brush
1. Attach the telescopc tube (14) to the parquet/
carpet brush (9).
2. Pull the telescopc tube (14) from the parquet/
carpet brush (9) to remove t.
3.5 Adjustng the parquet/
carpet brush
Perform the followng actons on the adjustment
latch located on the parquet/carpet brush (9);
• Use “ ” poston for hard floors and parquet.
• Use “ ” poston for rugs and carpets.
3.6 Operaton
1. Plug n the applance after pullng the power
plug located at the back of the applance.
A
WARNING:
Stop pullng the
applance cable when t comes to
the yellow mark located on t. After
the yellow mark the red mark comes.
Do not pull any more after reachng
the red mark.
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2. Press the on/off button (1) to swtch on your
applance.
3.6.1 Adjustng the sucton
power
You can adjust the sucton power wth the sucton
power adjustment control (15) on the handle (16).
The more you open the control, the more the
sucton power wll be decreased.
3.7 Accessores
Upholstery tool
Sutable for cleanng floorngs, star
steps, nsde of cars, sofas,
armchars etc.
Dust brush
Sutable for cleanng curtans, and
senstve and fragle objects.
A
WARNING:
Do not perform
cleanng by usng the end part of the
handle (16).
3.8 Hard floor brush
The hard floor brush (18) was developed for
use on hard floors such as tle, ceramc, parquet,
wooden floors etc.
It prevents potental scratches whle cleanng
hard floors thanks to ts specally-developed soft
har.
3.9 Warnngs regardng the
energy label
Ths s a general-purpose vacuum cleaner. In
order to reach the hghest energy effcency
and cleanng performance class specfed n
carpet and parquet cleanng, please use the
hgh-performance parquet/carpet brush (9).
The specfed values regardng the energy label
were determned accordng to the predefned
measurement methods (n lne wth EN60312-1).
3.10 Swtchng off the
vacuum cleaner and parkng
feature
1. After usng the applance, swtch t off by
pressng the On/off button (1) and unplug t.
2. Insert the hook of the parquet/carpet brush
(9) nto the parkng groove located at the rear
secton of the applance.
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4 Cleanng and care
Swtch off and unplug the applance before
cleanng t.
A
WARNING:
Never use gasolne,
solvent, abrasve cleanng agents,
metal objects or hard brushes to
clean the applance.
4.1 Dust ndcator
If the dust contaner s full or the hose or the tube
s blocked by a large tem such as a sock and thus
the sucton s prevented, the dust ndcator next
to the on/off button lghts red.
A
WARNING:
If the dust contaner
s empty, ths means that a large
tem (such as a sock) s stuck n the
hose or the tube and thus the ar
flow s blocked. In such cases, swtch
off the applance and check the
components.
4.2 Emptyng the dust
contaner
1. Press the dust contaner removal button (2) to
remove the dust contaner (5) and remove the
dust contaner.
2. Push the dust contaner removal latches
located at the back of the dust contaner (5)
from both sdes.
• Open the dust contaner (5) cover and empty
the contaner.
3. When you have empted dust, close the dust
contaner cover (5); a clck sound wll be heard.
4. Insert the dust contaner (5) back nto ts
locaton.
4.3 Cleanng the cyclone
separator
1. Press the dust contaner removal button (2) and
remove the dust contaner.
2. Press the top edge of the openng button for
the motor protecton flter (MIF) housng (8)
and open the cover.
3. Remove the motor protecton flter (MIF)
located nsde.
4. After removng the motor protecton flter,
you wll see the metal handle on the cyclone
separator. Holdng ths handle, remove the
cyclone separator from the dust contaner (5).
5. Clean the cyclone separator and the dust
contaner (5) compartment wth a soft brush
and wpe them wth a damp cloth.
A
WARNING:
Cyclone separator
should not be mmersed n water.
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4.4 Cleanng the flters
Replace your flters at regular ntervals accordng
to the frequency of use. It s recommended that
you replace the flters every 6 months for average
use.
For replacement flters please vst the Beko
webste www.beko.co.uk
Whle you empty the dust accumulated n the
dust contaner to clean the contaner, you need to
clean the motor protecton flter, the foam flter
and HEPA flter as well.
A
WARNING:
Do not use applances
producng hot ar such as har dryer
or heater to dry the flters.
A
WARNING:
Do not nstall the
flters wthout completely dryng
them; otherwse, smell of mosture
may occur durng use, water can
leak from the back of the applance
or the flters may get damaged.
A
WARNING:
Attach the flters nto
ther places after they have dred.
4.4.1 Motor protecton flter (MIF)
Ths flter s located on the dust contaner.
1. Press the dust contaner removal button (2) and
remove the dust contaner (5).
2. Press the openng button for the motor
protecton flter (MIF) housng (8).
3. Remove the motor protecton flter by pullng t.
4. After shakng f off, wash t under runnng
water, wrng t out gently and leave t to dry (for
24 hours mnmum).
4.4.2 Foam flter
1. Push down the rear cover openng latch to open
the cover.
2. Remove the foam flter behnd the cover and
wash t.
Foam flter
3. After shakng f off, wash t under runnng
water, wrng t out gently and leave t to dry (for
24 hours mnmum).
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4.4.3 HEPA flter
1. Push down the rear cover openng latch to open
the cover and remove the HEPA flter by pullng
t from ts handle.
HEPA flter
2. You can wash the flter under runnng water
after shakng t off.
3. If you wash the HEPA flter, dry t at room
temperature (for 24 hours mnmum). Do not
use t before ensurng that t s completely dry.
4. For a longer servce lfe, you can clean the HEPA
flter by httng t on a hard surface nstead of
washng t. Thus the dusts accumulated on the
HEPA flter wll leave the flter as you ht t on a
hard floor.
4.5 Storage
• If you do not ntend to use the applance for a
long tme, store t carefully.
• Unplug the applance.
• Keep the applance out of the reach of chldren.
4.6 Handlng and
transportaton
• Durng handlng and transportaton, carry
the applance n ts orgnal packagng. The
packagng of the applance protects t aganst
physcal damages.
• Do not place heavy loads on the applance or on
the packagng. The applance may get damaged.
• Droppng the applance may render t non-
operatonal or cause permanent damage.
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12 months breakdown and repair guarantee
Product Guarantee
Guarantor: Beko plc, 1 Greenhill Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8UF
The guarantee does not in any way diminish your statutory or legal rights.
Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee which covers the product for 12 months
from the date of original purchase.
This gives you reassurance that if within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of
either workmanship or materials, we will at our discretion either repair or replace your appliance.
The appliance must be correctly installed, located and operated in accordance with the instructions
contained in the user manual.
The guarantor disclaims any liability for accidental or consequential damage.
The Guarantee is subject to the following conditions:
Documentary proof of the original purchase date is provided.
The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and maintenance
instructions.
The appliance is used only on the electricity supply on the rating plate.
The appliance has only been used for normal domestic purposes.
The appliance has not been altered, serviced, dismantled or otherwise interfered with by any person.
The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.
Any parts removed during repair work or any product that has been replaced becomes our property.
The guarantee is not transferrable if the product is resold.
The Guarantee does not cover:
Transit, installation or delivery damage.
Accidental damage.
Misuse or abuse.
Replacement of any consumable item or accessories. These include but are not limited to: plugs, cables, light bulbs,
knobs, filters and flaps.
Repairs or replacements required as a result of unauthorised repairs or inexpert installation that fails to meet the
requirements contained in the user guide or instruction book.
Repairs to products used in commercial or non-residential household premises.
How to obtain after sales service, help or general advice
Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase in a safe place as you will need to
show us this document if your product requires attention within the guarantee period.
Please also record your product details below, which will allow you to access our services more quickly and
help us identify your product. The model number is printed on the front of the user guide and the serial and
model number is shown on your products rating plate.
Model number
Serial number
Purchased from
Date of purchase
Please call our UK based Customer Service department if you need help or advice from us:
United Kingdom and Northern Ireland: 0845 600 4911 / 0345 600 4911
Republic of Ireland: 01 862 3411
You can also contact us through our website: www.beko.co.uk
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