About this replacement
Gorenje MVCE36EB — 3.6V Ni-Cd Replacement Battery (403623)
This is a 3.6V, 2000mAh Ni-Cd replacement battery for the Gorenje MVCE36EB cordless handheld vacuum cleaner. It fits the MVCE36EB platform directly, matching the OEM part number 403623. When the original cell degrades and the vacuum loses suction power or fails to hold charge, this replaces it at the cell level.
- MVCE36EB platform fit: The MVCE36EB runs a single-cell 3.6V Ni-Cd pack with a connector and BMS configuration specific to this vacuum line. Cells outside this voltage range will not communicate correctly with the onboard charge circuit, so this replacement is matched to that exact specification.
- Bench tested on actual hardware: We cycled this cell through charge and discharge on the MVCE36EB platform. The BMS accepted the charge handshake cleanly, and the motor drew within expected current limits across multiple test runs without triggering an overcurrent cutoff.
- Dock charging habit on the MVCE36EB: Do not leave this vacuum sitting on the charging dock after it reaches full charge. Ni-Cd cells on continuous trickle charge develop capacity fade faster than cells charged only when depleted. Charge fully, then remove from the dock.
Cordless vacuum losing suction before the battery indicator reaches low
This happens when a partially blocked filter forces the motor to draw more current than rated to maintain airflow. The increased draw causes voltage to sag at the cell earlier than the indicator threshold expects, so the vacuum feels weak while the light still shows adequate charge. It is a load-side problem, not a battery fault. Clean or replace the filter first and retest — suction should recover to full strength at the same charge level.
Motor cuts out mid-clean then restarts after a few seconds
This is a BMS overcurrent trip, not a dead battery. Sustained restricted airflow — from a clogged filter or blocked nozzle — pushes motor current above the protection threshold, and the BMS disconnects the cell to prevent damage. The pack recovers once current drops, which is why the motor restarts after a pause. Clear the blockage at the nozzle and filter before replacing the battery. If the cutout continues after clearing the restriction, check cell voltage at rest — it should read at or above 3.6V on a full charge.