Brand: PARKSIDE
Category: Tools
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for PWD 20 A1
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:51 p.m.
Warranty Information
A 3-year warranty is provided from the date of purchase, covering material or manufacturing defects.
Switching on and off
1. Fully unwind the suction hose (13). 2. Prepare the appliance for the desired function. 3. Insert the mains plug into a wall socket. 4. Move the on/off switch (3) to position "I" to switch on. 5. Move the on/off switch (3) to position "O" to switch off. 6. Pull the mains plug out of the socket when finished or leaving unattended.
Inserting the nozzles
Various nozzles (e.g., floor nozzle with insert attachment, crevice nozzle) can be attached to the suction hose for different cleaning tasks. Ensure they are securely fitted.
Wet suctioning
1. Place the foam filter (15) onto the filter basket (21). 2. Do not reach into the water. Suction up water by placing the hose into the water tank. 3. Empty the dirt container immediately after use as it is not designed for liquid storage.
Dry suctioning
The appliance is fitted with a textile filter bag (16). An optional folded filter or paper filter bag (17) can be used.
Blowing function
1. Remove all filters. 2. Attach the suction hose (13) to the blower connection (11).
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Troubleshooting |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance does not start | No mains voltage | Check socket, power cable, plug, and fuse. If necessary, have a qualified electrician repair it. |
| On/off switch (3) defective | Repair by customer service. | |
| Carbon brushes worn | Repair by customer service. | |
| Motor defective | Repair by customer service. | |
| Low or no suction power | Suction hose (13) or nozzles (18/20) clogged | Remove blockages. |
| Suction pipe (12) not correctly assembled | Assemble suction pipe correctly. | |
| Dirt container (6) open | Close dirt container. | |
| Dirt container (6) full | Empty dirt container. | |
| Filter (15/16/17) full or clogged | Empty, clean, or replace filter. | |
| Float switches off the device | Float in filter basket (21) in incorrect position (e.g., due to jerky movements) | Turn off appliance, let ball sink, then turn on again. |
| Float in filter basket (21) defective | Repair by customer service. | |
| Float in filter basket (21) does not move | Free the float. | |
| Float in filter basket (21) defective | Repair by customer service. | |
| Dust or dirt is blown out of the device | Filter (15/16/17) not installed or incorrectly installed | • Check filter seating. • Insert missing filter. |