renkforce RF-PPS-20L Paper Shredder: Operating Instructions and Safety Information
Model: RF-PPS-20L | Item No.: 3338137
Intended Use
This product is designed to shred paper. The trash can capacity is 20 litres and the product can shred up to eight sheets of paper. It features an automatic start/stop function and a manual forward/reverse switch to remove paper blockages. This product is intended for indoor use only. Contact with moisture must be avoided. Do not rebuild or modify the product. Improper use can lead to hazards like short circuits, fire, or electric shock. Read the operating instructions carefully and keep them safe.
Delivery Contents
- Shredder
- Operating instructions
Up-to-date operating instructions can be downloaded from www.conrad.com/downloads or by scanning the QR code.
Explanation of Symbols
- ⚡ [Warning: Electric Shock]: Symbol with a lightning bolt in a triangle indicates a risk to health.
- ❗ [Important Information]: Symbol with an exclamation mark in a triangle highlights important information.
- ? [Caution: Moisture Hazard]: Product must only be used in dry, enclosed indoor areas. It must not become damp or wet, as this may cause a fatal electric shock.
- ?️ [Protection Class II]: Indicates the product is built according to protection class II.
- ? [Read Manual]: Reminds you to read the operating instructions.
Safety Information
Read the operating instructions and safety information carefully. Failure to follow safety information and handling instructions may invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
General Information
- The device is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
- Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly.
- Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours, and solvents.
- Do not place the product under mechanical stress.
- If safe operation is no longer possible (visible damage, improper function, prolonged storage in poor conditions, significant transport stress), stop using the product and prevent unauthorized use.
- Handle the product carefully to avoid damage from jolts, impacts, or falls.
- Consult a technician if unsure about operation, connection, or safety.
- Maintenance, modifications, and repairs should only be carried out by a technician or specialist repair center.
- Contact technical support for unanswered questions.
Electrical Safety
- Ensure the mains socket is near and easily accessible.
- Use only a standard mains socket connected to the public grid. Check voltage compatibility.
- Never unplug by pulling the cable; use the plug grips.
- Unplug when not in use for extended periods.
- Unplug during thunderstorms for safety.
- Ensure the mains cable is not squeezed, bent, damaged by sharp edges, or subjected to mechanical stress. Avoid excessive thermal stress. Do not modify the cable. A damaged cable can cause a fatal electric shock.
- Do not touch a damaged mains cable. Power down the socket and unplug carefully. Never use with a damaged cable.
- Damaged cables must be replaced by the manufacturer, authorized repair center, or qualified electrician.
- Never plug in or unplug with wet hands.
- Allow the product to reach room temperature before use if moved from a cold to a warm environment to prevent condensation damage.
- Never pour liquids over electrical devices or place liquid-filled containers next to the product. If liquid or an object enters the device, power down the socket, unplug, discontinue use, and take to a specialist repair center.
Persons and Product
- Supervise electrical appliance use by trained personnel in schools, training facilities, and DIY workshops.
- Follow accident prevention regulations for industrial facilities.
- Always switch off and disconnect the shredder from the mains before transporting, moving, cleaning, or emptying the trash can drawer.
- Empty the trash can drawer regularly to prevent jams. Unplug when not using the collection container.
- The shredder is not suitable for chopping cassettes or diskettes.
General Precautions
- Keep long hair, ties, scarves, and loose clothing away from the input slots.
- Do not shred labels or items with labels affixed, as adhesive residue can damage the cutting blades.
- Do not touch the blades of the cutting unit.
- Continuous operation for 5 minutes can cause motor overheating and trigger overheat protection.
Overview of Controls and Indicators
The shredder features the following:
- 1. On/off switch (I / O): Controls the power to the unit.
- 2. LED indicators:
- Door open: Indicates the trash can drawer is not properly closed.
- Power: Indicates the unit is powered on and ready.
- Overheat: Indicates the motor has overheated and needs to cool down.
- 3. FWD, AUTO, OFF, REV slide switch: Controls the shredding operation:
- AUTO: The shredder starts automatically when paper is inserted and stops when done.
- FWD: Forward function, used to clear jams.
- OFF: Shuts down the shredder.
- REV: Reverse function, used to clear jams.
- 4. Trash can drawer: Collects shredded paper.
- 5. Input slot for paper: Where paper and credit cards are inserted for shredding.
Operation
Important: Keep long hair, ties, scarves, loose clothing, long necklaces, or bracelets away from the input slot. Do not touch the cutting blades.
Setting Up
- Place the product on an even, horizontal surface.
- Insert the trash can drawer into the product.
- Prepare material for shredding by removing labels, paper clips, staples, or any other foreign objects.
Shredding
- Ensure the on/off switch is in the 'O' position.
- Ensure the slide switch is in the 'OFF' position.
- Connect the product to the power supply.
- Observe shred capacity: Max. 8 sheets of paper (80 g/m²) or 1 credit card per pass.
- Set the on/off switch to the 'I' position.
- Slide the slide switch to 'AUTO'. The 'Power' LED indicator will light up green.
- Insert the item to be shredded into the input slot.
- Slide the switch to 'OFF' when finished shredding. The 'Power' LED will turn off.
- Set the on/off switch to the 'O' position.
- Disconnect the product from the power supply.
- Empty the trash can drawer.
Clearing Paper Jams
Important: Always disconnect the shredder from the power supply before attempting to manually remove jammed paper. Never use objects to clear jams.
- Slide the switch to 'REV' to back the paper out. If still jammed, slide to 'FWD'.
- If the jam persists:
- Set the on/off switch to 'O'.
- Slide the slide switch to 'OFF'.
- Disconnect the shredder from the power supply.
- Manually remove stuck paper by pulling it out.
Overheat Protection
If the shredder runs continuously for 5 minutes, the motor may overheat, triggering overheat protection. The power will be cut off to allow the shredder to cool down.
- Set the on/off switch to 'O' and let the unit cool for approximately 60 minutes before attempting to use it again.
Troubleshooting
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Shredding does not start or switches off during shredding. | Plug not properly connected to power supply. | Check the connection. |
| Overheat protection has been triggered. | See section "Operation → d) Overheat protection". | |
| The paper input slot is jammed. | See section "Operation → c) Clearing paper jams". | |
| The LED indicator 'Door open' lights up red. | The trash can drawer is not fully inserted in the product. | Fully insert the trash can drawer into the product. |
| Shredding does not stop after the paper has passed through. | The mechanical sensor may be jammed by paper. | See section "Operation → c) Clearing paper jams". |
| Paper will not shred. | Too much paper has been inserted. | Check that you have not exceeded the maximum number of sheets. |
| The credit card may be transparent and does not activate the sensor. | 1. Wrap the credit card in paper. 2. Insert together. | |
| Paper may be too thick. | Reduce the number of sheets being shredded. | |
| Paper may be too thin, soft, or creased to reliably activate the detection sensor. | 1. Set the switch to 'REV' to back the paper out. 2. Fold the paper. 3. Try again. |
Maintenance, Care, and Cleaning
Caution! The blades are sharp. Risk of injury.
- Never use aggressive detergents, rubbing alcohol, or other chemical solutions, as they may damage the enclosure or cause malfunction.
- Before cleaning, switch off the product and disconnect the mains plug.
- Do not immerse the product in water.
- This product contains no user-serviceable components. Never attempt to open or disassemble it.
- Empty the trash can regularly.
- Use a dry, soft, and clean cloth for cleaning. Do not press too hard on the housing to avoid scratches.
Disposal
Electrical and electronic equipment marked with this symbol should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Owners of WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) must dispose of it separately. End users must remove batteries, accumulators, and lamps before handing over WEEE to a collection point. Distributors are legally obliged to provide free take-back of waste. Check www.conrad.com for return options. End users are responsible for deleting personal data from WEEE.
Technical Data
| Operating voltage/current: | 230 V/AC, 50 Hz, 1.4 A |
| Power consumption: | max. 320 W |
| Protection class: | II |
| Cutting slot width: | 220 mm (8.7") |
| Cutting speed: | 1.8 m/min (5.9 ft/min) |
| Intermittent operation: | 5 min ON / 60 min OFF |
| Paper shredding capacity: | max. 8 sheets (80 g/m²) |
| Credit card shredding capacity: | max. 1 card |
| Micro cut: | 3 x 9 mm |
| Trash can capacity: | 20 L |
| Noise level: | 68 dB |
| Overheat protection: | Auto shut-off (approx. 60 mins cooldown) |
| Security level: | P-5* (DIN 66399) |
| Operating conditions: | -5 to +40 °C, 1-80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage conditions: | -5 to +40 °C, 1-80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | 345 x 523 x 239 mm |
| Weight: | 8.8 kg |
* Micro-cut shredder with particles no larger than 30 mm² (e.g., 1.9 x 15 mm or 2 x 15 mm). Provides higher security for highly confidential or sensitive data.
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