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  • Page 1 InstructIon manual Kobold Vt300 cylInder Vacuum cleaner and accessorIes...
  • Page 2 VarIety of dIfferent oPtIons and aPPlIcatIons Kobold Vt300 cylInder Vacuum cleaner, accessory heads and accessorIes hard floors Kobold EB400 Kobold TEPPICH SP600 Kobold Kobold ESR300 HD60 Kobold VF200 Kobold EB400 Seite 56 Seite 28 carpet HARTBÖDEN Kobold VF200 ÜBERBODEN Kobold VK200 nur...
  • Page 3 Kobold ESS300 Kobold PB440 Kobold MP440 Kobold MR440 Kobold VT300 upholstery Kobold PB440 Kobold SD15 Kobold FD15 Kobold VD15...
  • Page 4 Nature and extent of the accessories included may vary. Accessories can be purchased as options. The illustrations shown in this instruction manual are meant to illustrate the func- tions of the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner and its accessories. The illustrations may differ with respect to detail and proportions of the actual product.
  • Page 5 Its unique and practical accessories will bring joy to cleaning your home. before gettIng started Read the instruction manual carefully before using the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner and accessories for the first time. Keep the instruction manual for future use.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ......21 cleaning cloths for diverse 2.3.2 Carrying the Kobold VT300 Cylinder hard floor types ..... 45 Vacuum Cleaner .
  • Page 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner . 93 Kobold EB400 Automatic Electric Brush . 96...
  • Page 8 suItabIlIty of the accessory heads for floors carpet type Kobold Kobold Kobold Kobold eb400 Vf200 sP600 hd60 Loop-pile carpet – – Velour carpet Berber carpet Deep-pile carpet (> 1.5 cm) Light rugs – – – Silk carpets Sisal flooring Flokati –...

  • Page 9: For Your Safety

    Safety is at the forefront of all Vorwerk products. The product safety of the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner and its accessories can however only be ensured if this chapter is followed. 1 .1 Intended use note!
  • Page 10 The Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner may only be used with the corresponding Vorwerk accessories. • To find out what types of carpet and hard floors the accessory heads are suitable for, please refer to the table “Suitability of the accessory heads for floors”...
  • Page 11 Kobold sP600 The SP600 may only be used in combination with a Kobold vacuum cleaner. Your Kobold SP600 should be used solely for cleaning hard floors in domestic areas. Only operate the device on mains voltage of 220 to 240 volts. It is only intended for use on the types of hard floors specified on page 8.

  • Page 12: Hazard Warnings

    1 .2 hazard WarnIngs note! • Read the instruction manual carefully before using the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner and accessories for the first time. • Observe the following notes in particular. • Keep the instruction manual for future use. It is an im- portant part of the Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner and must be kept with it if you pass it on to someone else.
  • Page 13 • Do not modify the electrical contacts. • Never carry the device by the power cord. • Do not continue using the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacu- um Cleaner, the electrical accessory heads or the power cord if they become damaged. • Ensure that the inspection flap of the Kobold SP600 is kept free of dirt.
  • Page 14 For your safety fire hazard! • Do not vacuum glowing ash or burning cigarettes. risk of burning! • Do not pour hot or boiling water into the tank of the Kobold SP600. explosion hazard! • Do not vacuum up explosive or readily inflammable substances.
  • Page 15 Protect yourself against fragments with sharp edges. caution! risk of falling and causing injury! • The Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner with the accessory head in standby position must be placed on a level surface.
  • Page 16 For your safety • Before switching on the device, make sure that there are no small stones, granulates such as cat litter or oth- er pointed or sharp-edged objects under the cleaning cloth. • Never work on the same spot for more than 10 seconds. • Never leave the Kobold SP600 standing on the floor with a wet cleaning cloth for a longer period of time (more than 30 seconds).

  • Page 17: Danger Levels

    The device complies with the safety regulations of the country where it was sold by an authorised Vorwerk organisation. If the device is used in a different country, compliance with local safety standards cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, Vorwerk assumes no liability for resulting safety risks for the user.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting started gettIng started In this chapter you will learn how to set up your Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner for use. You will get to know the basic functions of your Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner and how to use it properly.

  • Page 19: Attaching The Accessory Head

    2 .2 attachIng the accessory head 2 .2 .1 attachIng the Kobold ess300 electrIc suctIon hose 1. Take the Kobold ESS300 Electric Suction Hose and place the attachment socket over the opening on the Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner and press down. 2.

  • Page 20: Attaching The Accessory Head

    Getting started 2 .2 .3 attachIng the accessory head You can use the following accessory heads to clean your floor: – Kobold EB400 Automatic Electric Brush – Kobold HD60 Hard Floor Nozzle – Kobold SP600 The attachment process is the same for all three accessory heads: 1.

  • Page 21: Standby Position And Power Setting

    The standby position is used to park the device after you have finished working with it or when you take a break. • The Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner with the accessory head in standby position must be placed on a level surface.
  • Page 22 2. If you will not be using your Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner for some time, disconnect the mains plug and store the device properly. If you put the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner with the Kobold EB400 Automatic Electric Brush, the Kobold VF200 Carpet Freshener or the...

  • Page 23: Carrying The Kobold Vt300 Cylinder

    Vacuum cleaner WarnIng risk of electric shock! • Never carry the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner by the power cord. If you want to use the Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner in different areas around the home or on the stairs, there are two ways to carry it: –...

  • Page 24: Switching The Device On And Off, Setting The Power Performance Level

    PoWer Performance leVel 2 .4 .1 sWItchIng on 1. Switch the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner on by sliding the main switch from position forwards 2 .4 .2 settIng the PoWer Performance...

  • Page 25: Function Key

    3in1 Premium Filter Bag (chapter “Changing the FP300 3in1 Premium Filter Bag” on page 80) and how to replace or clean the motor protection filter (chapter “Cleaning and/or replacing the motor protection filter on the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner” on page 82).

  • Page 26: Filter Fill Level Indicator

    . • Do not use force to close the filter cover. • Only use the device with a correctly inserted, original FP300 3in1 Premium Filter Bag from Vorwerk. 2 .5 .2 fIlter fIll leVel IndIcator The filter fill level indicator...

  • Page 27: Operation

    oPeratIon Depending on the accessory head or accessories you are using, continue with one of the following chapters: accessory head application chapter/page Kobold EB400 Automatic Vacuuming and cleaning page 28 Electric Brush carpets and hard floors Kobold VF200 Carpet Freshener Cleaning carpets with page 34 Kobosan...

  • Page 28: Kobold Eb400 Automatic Electric Brush

    Operation 3 .1 Kobold eb400 automatIc electrIc brush The Automatic Electric Brush performs equally well on carpets and hard floors. For especially thorough carpet cleaning, the Automatic Electric Brush has its own motor that drives the integrated roller brush. The diagram shows the Automatic Electric Brush and its operating elements.

  • Page 29: Operating Display And Floor Mode

    3 .1 .1 oPeratIng dIsPlay and floor mode There are four operating modes for cleaning floors with the Automatic Electric Brush. The selected op- erating mode is shown on the display: led display operating mode Bar lit Automatic hard floor mode continuously The Automatic Electric Brush has detected a hard floor using intelli- gent floor detection and automatically vacuums in hard floor mode.

  • Page 30: Manually Switching Between

    • Avoid abruptly placing the device on loose, coarse debris (e.g. glass shards), especially at eye level. • Switch off the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner before lifting up the EB400 Automatic Electric Brush. note risk of damage from improper use! • Avoid working with the device in one specific...
  • Page 31 When the Kobold EB400 Automatic Electric Brush is in hard floor mode, the slider cannot be operated. In this case, switch the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner off and back on again at the main switch to set the Kobold EB400...
  • Page 32 Operation TIPS FOR BRUSH-SUCTION We generally recommend using the power perfor- mance level auto. On this power setting, the fully automatic propulsive force control makes it possible to achieve a smooth sliding motion that is adjusted to the floor type. The other power performance lev- els are specially intended for specific types of carpet: Power performance level With normal function for the floor types...

  • Page 33: On Carpet Or Textile Flooring

    If you put the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner in the standby position temporarily, the rotating brush shuts off automatically. 3 .1 .6 on carPet or textIle floorIng 1. Never let the device work in one place for a longer period, otherwise the carpet may be damaged.

  • Page 34: Kobold Vf200 Carpet Freshener

    Operation 3 .2 Kobold Vf200 carPet freshener Use the Kobold VF200 Carpet Freshener to profes- sionally clean your carpet. This chapter tells you how. 1. Before you start using the Carpet Freshener, vacuum the carpet as usual with the Automatic Electric Brush (see chapter “3.1.1 Operating dis- play and floor mode”...
  • Page 35 3.5 -7 m of carpet, depending on the degree of soiling. Kobosan Active can be purchased from the Mail Order Hotline (see chapter “8 Services” on page 109). Kobosan Active can also be obtained from our online shop at www.vorwerk.co.uk...
  • Page 36 Operation WarnIng risk of electric shock! • Never use the Kobold VF200 Carpet Freshener in combination with liquid, foam or wet cleaning agents. • Only use dry cleaning powders such as Kobosan Active. • Always switch the device off and disconnect the mains plug before all retrofitting, cleaning and maintenance work.

  • Page 37: Filling The Dosage Hopper

    3 .2 .2 fIllIng the dosage hoPPer The removable dosage hopper is installed inside the Carpet Freshener. 1. Insert the dosage hopper into the Carpet Freshener . Make sure that dosage is deacti- vated first (switch is up). 2. Open the cover of the dosage hopper pushing it forward slightly and then lifting it out.

  • Page 38: Working In Kobosan Active

    Operation 3 .2 .4 WorKIng In Kobosan actIVe 1. Make sure that the dosage hopper is deactivated 2. Run the Carpet Freshener over the area covered with Kobosan Active at right angles to the direc- tion you were previously working in. 3.

  • Page 39: Vacuuming Up Kobosan Active

    WarnIng risk of electric shock! • Be sure to take the Kobold VF200 Carpet Fresh- ener off the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner before cleaning. note risk of damage from improper use! • Never use cleaning agents, solvents or alcohol to clean the Kobold VF200 Carpet Freshener.
  • Page 40 Operation CLEANING THE DOSAGE HOPPER 1. Remove any residue of Kobosan Active from the dosage hopper by using, for example, the Flexo Nozzle or Electric Suction Hose. 2. If it is very dirty, clean the dosage hopper under cold or lukewarm running water. 3.

  • Page 41: Removing Old Stains

    3 .2 .8 remoVIng old staIns note risk of damage from improper use! • Prior to application, Kobotex should be tested for colour fastness on an inconspicuous area of carpet. Old stains may become visible or be more apparent than before on the carpet after cleaning. They can almost always be removed with Kobotex.

  • Page 42: Kobold Sp600

    Operation 3 .3 Kobold sP600  The Kobold SP600 makes it possible to vacuum and wet-clean hard floors in a single step – saving a con- siderable amount of time and effort. The Kobold SP600 is particularly efficient for clean- ing hard floors. It is also possible to buff/clean your floors with a dry cloth using the SP600.

  • Page 43: Accessories For The Kobold Sp600

    3 .4 accessorIes for the Kobold sP600 3 .4 .1 Koboclean The concentrated cleaning agent Koboclean is suita- ble for cleaning various types of sealed hard floors. Thanks to its high cleaning power, even stubborn dirt can be removed reliably. Koboclean satisfies all requirements regarding environmental compatibili- ty and biodegradability.

  • Page 44: Kobold Mf600 Cleaning Cloths

    Operation 3 .4 .2 Kobold mf600 cleanIng cloths The cleaning cloths have been specially developed for the SP600. The cleaning cloth is available in the following four types: Kobold MF600 Universal Is particularly suitable for all surfaces that can be wet-cleaned (e.g. tiles, PVC, also suitable for textured surfaces).

  • Page 45: Suitability Of The Kobold Mf600

    3 .4 .3 suItabIlIty of the Kobold mf600 cleanIng cloths for dIVerse hard floor tyPes hard floor type universal universal Parquet soft Sealed/varnished wooden floors (floorboards, parquet) Oiled/waxed wooden floors Unsealed/untreated wooden floors – – – Sealed cork floors Oiled/waxed cork floors –...

  • Page 46: Attaching The Kobold Sp600

    3 .4 .5 settIng and releasIng the standby PosItIon on the Kobold sP600 The Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner can be combined with the Kobold SP600 in the usual way and either used in the power setting or put in the standby position.
  • Page 47 1. Turn the vacuum cleaner at the pivot so that both the vacuum cleaner and the SP600 are centred. 2. Push the vacuum cleaner forwards over the SP600. The vacuum cleaner clicks into the standby position TAKING THE DEVICE OUT OF STANDBY POSITION To take the Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner and SP600 out of the standby position, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 48: Getting The Kobold Sp600 Ready For Use

    Operation 3 .4 .6 gettIng the Kobold sP600 ready for use RELEASING THE CLOTH HOLDER FROM THE KOBOLD SP600 WarnIng risk of electric shock! • For your own safety, switch off the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner at the handle every time you replace the MF600 cleaning cloth.
  • Page 49 ATTACHING THE KOBOLD MF600 CLEANING CLOTH TO THE CLOTH HOLDER note risk of damage from improper use! • When attaching the MF600 cleaning cloth to the cloth holder, always ensure that the cloth is fas- tened evenly. The cloth must not be positioned at an angle to the cloth holder.
  • Page 50 Operation ATTACHING THE CLOTH HOLDER TO THE SP600 WarnIng risk of electric shock! • For your own safety, switch off the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner at the handle every time you replace the MF600 cleaning cloth. note risk of damage from improper use! • Avoid forced insertion and extraction of the cloth holder.
  • Page 51 REMOVING, FILLING AND INSERTING THE TANK WarnIng risk of electric shock! • Always switch the device off and disconnect the mains plug before all retrofitting, cleaning and maintenance work. note risk of damage from improper use! • Avoid forced insertion and extraction of the tank. For wet cleaning, moisture is applied to the cloth from the tank in the SP600.

  • Page 52: Switching The Sp600 On And Off

    Operation 3 .4 .7 sWItchIng the sP600 on and off WarnIng risk of electric shock! • Never drive your Kobold SP600 over the power cord or other cables on the floor. • Do not vacuum liquids, damp dirt or damp floor mats or carpets.
  • Page 53 SWITCHING ON To switch on the SP600, you need to switch on the vacuum cleaner: 1. Take the vacuum cleaner out of the standby position as described in the chapter ”Taking the device out of standby position” on page 47. The vacuum cleaner is now no longer in the standby position.

  • Page 54: Automatic Application Of Moisture

    • In the case of floors that are extremely sensitive to moisture, clean with a dry Kobold MF600 Parquet cleaning cloth with the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner set to full power. • If the floor is too wet, wipe dry with a dry MF600 Parquet cleaning cloth in dry mode.
  • Page 55 LED WAVE SYMBOLS AT A GLANCE led wave meaning symbol dry mode The SP600 is ready to use and is No waves running in dry mode, without apply- are lit.* ing any moisture to the cloth. * (The Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner is however switched on and the SP600 is rotating).
  • Page 56 Operation DRY MODE After you have switched on the Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner and the SP600, the SP600 initially runs in dry mode. No LED waves are lit. SINGLE APPLICATION OF MOISTURE TO A DRY CLOTH Press the function key on the handle of your Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner for about five seconds to start the process of fully moistening the cloth.
  • Page 57 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOISTURE SETTINGS dry mode setting 1 setting 2 setting 3 hard floor type Sealed/varnished wooden floors (floorboards, parquet) Oiled/waxed wooden floors – – Unsealed/untreated wooden floors – – – Sealed cork floors Oiled/waxed cork floors – – – Unsealed/untreated cork floors –...
  • Page 58 Operation WET CLEANING USING OLDER VACUUM CLEANER MODELS You cannot control the automatic moisture function on your vacuum cleaner if you use the SP600 in combination with older models of Kobold vacuum cleaners such as the Kobold VT270/VT265/VT260/ VT252 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaners. The moisture set- tings are not available.

  • Page 59: Working With The Kobold Sp600

    3 .4 .9 WorKIng WIth the Kobold sP600 note risk of damage from improper use! • Never use the Kobold SP600 without the cleaning cloth. • Never work on the same spot for more than 10 seconds. • When working with the Kobold SP600, never use acid cleaning agents (e.g.
  • Page 60 (e.g. glass splin- ters). • Do not clean with the Kobold SP600 at eye level (e.g. on stairs and landings). • Switch off the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner before lifting the Kobold SP600. note risk of damage from improper use! • If the device hooks into objects or gets jammed,...
  • Page 61 REMOVING AND REPLACING THE KOBOLD MF600 CLEANING CLOTH note risk of damage from improper use! • Never leave a wet cleaning cloth in the Kobold SP600 when storing it. 1. Take the cloth holder. 2. With the other hand, take hold of the tab the cleaning cloth and fold it in half 3.

  • Page 62: After Using The Kobold Sp600

    Operation 3 .4 .10 after usIng the Kobold sP600 STORING THE KOBOLD SP600 note risk of damage from improper use! • When storing the device, never leave residual fluid in the tank. Empty the tank fully after each use. 1. Once you have finished cleaning, remove the tank from the SP600 as described in the chapter ”Removing, filling and inserting the tank”...

  • Page 63: Kobold Pb440 Electric Upholstery Brush And Kobold Mp440/Mr440 Mattress

    3 .5 Kobold Pb440 electrIc uPholstery brush and Kobold mP440/mr440 mattress cleanIng set The Kobold PB440 Electric Upholstery Brush removes dust from your upholstered furniture in no time. Furthermore, it cleans upholstery faster than any other device because it brushes and vacuums it at the same time.

  • Page 64: Regulating The Suction Force

    Operation 1. Connect the Kobold ESS300 Electric Suction Hose to the Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner (see chapter “2.2.1 Attaching the Kobold ESS300 Electric Suction Hose” on page 19). 2. Connect the Electric Upholstery Brush to the Electric Suction Hose 3. To do this, slide the handle of the Electric Suction Hose into the attachment socket of the Electric Upholstery Brush.

  • Page 65: Cleaning Mattresses With The Kobold

    (see chapter “8 Services” on page 109). Lavenia can also be obtained through an Lavenia can be used with all online shop at www.vorwerk.co.uk mattresses with textile and solid surfaces. 1 bag of Lavenia will cleaning 1 double matress...

  • Page 66: Removing The Kobold Pb440 Electric Upholstery Brush Suction Nozzle

    Operation note risk of damage due to incompatibility of the cleaning agent! • Test the colour fastness of the mattress against Lavenia in an inconspicuous spot before applica- tion. note risk of damage from improper use! • Avoid working with the device in one specific spot for a prolonged period of time (max.

  • Page 67: Cleaning Mattresses

    3 .5 .7 cleanIng mattresses 1. Attach the Mattress Vacuumer to the Electric Upholstery Brush. 2. Attach it with the latches to the Electric Upholstery Brush and lock the mattress vacuumer with one swivel motion upwards towards the Electric Upholstery Brush. 3.
  • Page 68 Operation When using the Electric Upholstery Brush with the Mattress Freshener, the suction function of the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner is switched off automatically. While you are working in Lavenia, only the motor of the Kobold PB440 Electric Upholstery Brush runs to drive the nubbed disc of the Mattress Dry Cleaning set MP440.

  • Page 69: Cleaning The Mattress Freshener Mp440 And Mattress Vacuumer Mr440

    11. Work in Lavenia with the Mattress Freshener for 2-3 minutes on an area of about 1 x 2 metres. 12. Allow the powder to dry for about 30 minutes. Ensure good ventilation. 13. Then exchange the Mattress Freshener for the Mattress Vacuumer.

  • Page 70: Kobold Hd60 Hard Floor Nozzle

    Operation 3 .6 Kobold hd60 hard floor nozzle The Kobold HD60 Hard Floor Nozzle has been spe- cially designed to make all types of shiny hard floors easier to clean. In contrast to other hard floor nozzles that are currently available, it is suitable for remov- ing coarse dirt.

  • Page 71: Additional Accessories

    3 .7 addItIonal accessorIes By using the accessory set, you have a suitable solution for every task. This chapter provides an overview of the various nozzles and their applica- tions. You can connect the accessories directly to the Kobold ESS300 Electric Suction Hose or to the Kobold TR15 Telescopic Tube.
  • Page 72 Operation CONNECTING THE KOBOLD TR15 TELESCOPIC TUBE To use the Telescopic Tube, the Electric Suction Hose must be connected to the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner. 1. Insert the adaptor of the Telescopic Tube into the handle of the Electric Suction Hose.

  • Page 73: Kobold Vd15 Variable Nozzle

    1. Connect the Drilling Dust Attachment to the tip of the Kobold VD15 Variable Nozzle. 2. Switch on the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner. 3. Place the Drilling Dust Attachment with the black seal against the wall.

  • Page 74: Kobold Sd15 Soft Nozzle

    Operation Remove the Drilling Dust Attachment from the wall before switching off the Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner. BRISTLE BRUSH The Bristle Brush enables your Variable Nozzle to access even the smallest spaces and the tightest places. It is perfectly suited for vacuuming skirting boards and spaces between furniture and shelves.

  • Page 75: Kobold Fd15 Flexo Nozzle

    3 .7 .4 Kobold fd15 flexo nozzle The Kobold FD15 Flexo Nozzle is a multi-purpose accessory that can be used on different surfaces. In order to do this you can adjust the nozzle for the different areas of application. nozzle setting for vacuuming Flexo Nozzle Furniture surfaces,...

  • Page 76: Kobold Fd15 Flexo Nozzle - Folded

    Operation 3 .7 .7 Kobold fd15 flexo nozzle – folded You would like to vacuum dust from joints, corners or between upholstery? Then remove the cleaning plate from the Flexo Nozzle. 1. To do this, push down the release lever on the back of the attachment.

  • Page 77: Maintenance

    Maintain your Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner regularly, so it can give you maximum performance and ease of use at all times. In the following chapter you will learn how to maintain the different devices and accessory heads and how to replace parts.

  • Page 78: Spare Parts And Consumables

    You have purchased a quality product from Vorwerk. To keep you as satisfied in the future with your Vorwerk device as you were the first day, we recom- ORIGINAL mend you take advantage of our reorder options for QUA LITY original care products and original consumables.

  • Page 79: Maintaining The Kobold Vt300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner

    The 3in1 Premium Filter Bag must be changed. Vorwerk 3in1 Premium Filter Bags can be purchased from the Mail Order Hotline (see chapter “8 Services” on page 109). Vorwerk 3in1 Premium Filter Bags can also be obtained at our online shop at www.vorwerk.co.uk...
  • Page 80 • Should the filter area be damp, make sure to dry it before using the device any further. • Replace the 3in1 Premium Filter Bag FP300 and the Kobold VT300 motor protection filter. OPENING THE FILTER AREA 1. Pull the green release catch on the side of the cover upwards.
  • Page 81 INSERTING A NEW FP300 3IN1 PREMIUM FILTER note risk of damage from improper use! • Avoid inserting the FP300 3in1 Premium Filter Bag forcefully. 1. Open the filter area. The 3in1 Premium Filter Bag sits loosely inside the filter area. 2.
  • Page 82 3in1 Premium Filter Bag has been damaged or if the motor protection filter is extremely dirty or gummed up. note risk of damage from improper use! • Use the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner only with the motor protection filter inserted.
  • Page 83 REMOVING AND INSERTING THE MOTOR PROTECTION FILTER 1. Open the filter area. 2. First remove the 3in1Premium Filter Bag from the device. 3. Then press on the flap located at the top of 2a 2b the retaining grid frame on the motor protec- tion filter.
  • Page 84 Maintenance CLEANING THE MOTOR PROTECTION FILTER note risk of damage from improper use! • Do not clean the Kobold VT300 motor protection filter with water or other fluids. 1. Vacuum the motor protection filter from both sides. REPLACING THE MOTOR PROTECTION FILTER 1.

  • Page 85: Kobold Eb400 Automatic Electric Brush

    4 .3 Kobold eb400 automatIc electrIc brush WarnIng risk of electric shock! • Always switch the device off before all retrofit- ting, cleaning and maintenance work and dis- connect the mains plug from the socket. cautIon Pinching hazard! • Stay clear of the moving parts on the Kobold EB400 Automatic Electric Brush.
  • Page 86 Maintenance CLEANING THE ROLLER BRUSH note risk of damage to the device due to improper cleaning! • Never wet clean the roller brush. The roller brush is not dishwasher safe nor waterproof. 1. Remove lint, hair and other dirt from the roller brush.

  • Page 87: Kobold Sp600

    Roller brushes can be purchased from the Mail Order Hotline (see chapter “8 Services” on page 109). Roller brushes can also be obtained from our online shop at www.vorwerk.co.uk 4 .4 Kobold sP600 WarnIng risk of electric shock! • Always switch the device off before all retrofit- ting, cleaning and maintenance work.

  • Page 88: Checking And Cleaning The Sealing

    Maintenance 4 .4 .1 checKIng and cleanIng the sealIng lIP frames Check the condition of the sealing lips regularly; if required, remove fluff balls, hairs, etc. REMOVING THE SEALING LIP FRAMES In order to be able to clean the sealing lips thor- oughly, the frames can be removed from the Kobold SP600.

  • Page 89: Checking The Suction Channel

    4 .4 .2 checKIng the suctIon channel Regularly check the suction channel for blockage. 1. To remove blockages, remove the suction chan- from the device at the lower end. 2. Remove any objects blocking the device. 3. Reinsert the suction channel until you can feel it latching.

  • Page 90: Kobold Pb440 Electric Upholstery Brush

    Maintenance 4 .5 Kobold Pb440 electrIc uPholstery brush and Kobold mP440/mr440 mattress cleanIng set WarnIng risk of electric shock! • Always switch the device off before all retrofit- ting, cleaning and maintenance work and dis- connect the mains plug from the socket. • Never clean the Kobold PB440 Electric Uphol- stery Brush or suction nozzle with water or damp cleaning agents.

  • Page 91: Freshener

    4 .5 .2 cleanIng the Kobold mP440 mattress freshener After the cleaning process, Lavenia residue may be stuck to the nubbed disc which impairs functionality during subsequent use. 1. Check the nubbed disc for residual dirt after every mattress cleaning. 2.

  • Page 92: Cleaning The Kobold Mr440 Mattress

    Maintenance 4 .5 .3 cleanIng the Kobold mr440 mattress Vacuumer Lavenia may get stuck between the rubber beater bars of the Mattress Vacuumer. 1. Vacuum up Lavenia residue with the Electric Suction Hose, Flexo Nozzle or Soft Nozzle. Never wet clean the entire device. If it is very dirty, you can remove the beater unit from the Mattress Vacuumer for separate wet cleaning: 1.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    • Do not continue using the electrical accessory heads or the power cord if they become damaged. • In case of damage, contact your Vorwerk Customer Service Centre. • Should water get into the Kobold SP600 and/or the vacuum cleaner, ensure that both the Kobold vacuum cleaner and the Kobold SP600 are completely dry before using them again.
  • Page 94 • Clean or replace the motor protection filter (see chapter “Cleaning and/or replacing the motor pro- tection filter on the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner” on page 82). The Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner sets After prolonged use, with high ambient temperature or...
  • Page 95 fault Possible causes and rectification After prolonged use, with It is possible that the motor is overstrained. high ambient temperature or • Check the suction channel and the connected when the filter bag is full or accessories. blocked, the Cylinder Vacuum •...

  • Page 96: Kobold Eb400 Automatic Electric Brush

    Troubleshooting 5 .2 Kobold eb400 automatIc electrIc brush fault Possible causes and rectification The Automatic Electric Brush is too The roller brush is not mounted on the TORx ® loud. of the gear mechanism. • Check if the roller brush is correctly inserted and mount it on the TORx of the gear mecha-...
  • Page 97 fault Possible causes and rectification The Automatic Electric Brush switch- A vacuumed object is blocking the brush of the es itself off, the operating display Automatic Electric Brush. flashes red • Switch the device off and unplug the mains plug from the socket.

  • Page 98: Kobold Vf200 Carpet Freshener

    Troubleshooting 5 .3 Kobold Vf200 carPet freshener fault Possible causes and rectification The cleaning performance of the There may be cleaning residue from a previous carpet Carpet Freshener is significantly cleaning in the device, preventing proper functioning reduced. of the Carpet Freshener. •...

  • Page 99: Kobold Sp600

    5 .4 Kobold sP600 fault Possible causes and rectification The SP600 switches itself off and It is possible that the motor is overstrained. the LED waves are lit up red. • Switch the Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner off. • Let the motor cool down. •...
  • Page 100 100 101 Troubleshooting fault Possible causes and rectification The SP600 is making unusual It is possible that the device has not been closed cor- noises. rectly or that the cloth holder has not been mounted correctly. • Check whether the inspection flap is closed correct- ly and close it if not.
  • Page 101 fault Possible causes and rectification The SP600 causes streaks/marks on It is possible that the sealing lip frames are dirty and the floor. jammed. • Remove the front sealing lip frame as described in chapter “4.4.1 Checking and cleaning the sealing lip frames”...
  • Page 102 102 103 Troubleshooting fault Possible causes and rectification The cleaning performance of the It is possible that the cleaning cloth is soiled exces- SP600 worsens. sively. • Change the cleaning cloth as described in the chap- ter “Removing and replacing the Kobold MF600 cleaning cloth”...
  • Page 103 fault Possible causes and rectification The SP600 cleans edges It is possible that the cleaning cloth has not been fixed insufficiently. properly. • Check whether the cleaning cloth is straight and firmly fixed on the cloth holder. It is possible that the cleaning cloth was not washed prior to first use.
  • Page 104 104 105 Troubleshooting fault Possible causes and rectification After cleaning, the floor looks It is possible that there are residual quantities of old tarnished. care products and cleaning agents on the floor. • First let the floor dry completely and, if there is still no change, use a dry cloth to remove the residual layer of polish.

  • Page 105: Brush

    5 .5 Kobold Pb440 electrIc uPholstery brush fault Possible causes and rectification The Electric The Electric Upholstery Brush was connected to the Upholstery Brush TR15 Telescopic Tube or a Suction Hose without the will not operate. power cord. • Connect the Electric Upholstery Brush to an Electric Suction Hose.

  • Page 106: Kobold Fd15 Flexo Nozzle

    Kobold fd15 flexo nozzle fault Possible causes and rectification The wings of the • Reattach the wings. Flexo Nozzle are unhooked. If the fault cannot be rectified, please contact Vorwerk’s customer service department (see chapter “8 Services” on page 109).

  • Page 107: Disposal And Environmental

    6 .3 .2 saVIng energy Vorwerk products protect the environment: They only use a small amount of energy with high suction performance.

  • Page 108: Environmentally Friendly Production

    108 109 Disposal and environmental protection 6 .3 .3 enVIronmentally frIendly ProductIon We attach a great deal of importance to environmental protection when manufacturing our products. We use recyclable plastics and colours. We deliberately avoid using polluting flame retardants. For our filter bags we use solvent-free adhesives, unbleached paper and non-hazardous plas- tic.

  • Page 109: Warranty

    Warranty Any warranty services can be found in the order note or purchase contract. serVIces Either in person with your customer representative or at the Customer Services www.vorwerk.co.uk...

  • Page 110: Technical Specifications

    110 111 Technical specifications technIcal sPecIfIcatIons Kobold Vt300-1 cylinder Vacuum cleaner Safety signs Housing High-grade recyclable thermoformed plastic Motor Maintenance-free reluctance motor with ball bearings and electronic performance control at a nominal rotation speed of 60,000 RPM Blower Single-stage radial fan Voltage 220–240 volts alternating current 50/60 Hertz...
  • Page 111 800 RPM Weight Approx. 1.8 kg Dimensions Height: approx. 7 cm (with horizontal joint) Width: approx. 30 cm Length: approx. 35 cm (with horizontal joint) Noise emission 78 dB(A) re 1pW sound power level with Kobold VT300 according to EN 60704-2-1...
  • Page 112 Weight Approx. 1.8 kg Dimensions Height: approx. 11 cm (with horizontal joint) Width: approx. 35 cm Length: approx. 35 cm (with horizontal joint) Noise emission 87 dB(A) re 1pW sound power level with Kobold VT300 according to EN 60704-2-1...
  • Page 113 Height: approx. 10 cm (with horizontal joint) Width: approx. 31 cm Length: approx. 37 cm (with horizontal joint) Tank volume Approx. 260 ml Noise emission 87 dB(A) re 1 pW sound power level with Kobold VT300 based on EN 60704-2-1 on smooth tiles...
  • Page 114 Height: approx. 5.5 cm Width: approx. 25 cm Length: approx. 20 cm Noise emission 82 dB(A) re1 pW sound power level with Kobold VT300 based on EN 60704-2-1 on upholstery fabric 85 dB(A) re1 pW sound power level with Kobold VT300 and...

  • Page 115: Eu Energy Label Classification

    VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner for measurements in compliance with the EU Energy Label. In combination with the Kobold HD60 Hard Floor Nozzle, power performance level “max” should be selected on the Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner. 10 .1 Kobold Vt300 cylInder Vacuum cleaner In...

  • Page 116: Kobold Vt300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner

    116 116 EU Energy Label Classification 10 .2 Kobold Vt300 cylInder Vacuum cleaner In combInatIon WIth Kobold hd60 hard floor nozzle Manufacturer/supplier Vorwerk Elektrowerke GmbH & Co. KG, Wuppertal, Germany Model Kobold VT300 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner with Kobold HD60 Hard Floor Nozzle...
  • Page 117 Choose quality Vorwerk quality ORIGINAL Q UA L I T Y Vorwerk UK Limited Ashurst Manor Church Lane, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7DD United Kingdom...

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