Bosch BGB6, User Manual

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Cleaning and servicing
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or replace the motor protection filter
in order to guarantee the appliance's
suction.
Requirement:
The dust bag has
been removed.
→
"Changing the dust bag", Page 37
1.
In order to release the motor pro-
tection filter from the catch mech-
anism, pull on the side tabs.
→ Fig.
25
2.
Remove the motor protection filter
in the direction of the arrow.
3.
Tap out the motor protection filter.
4.
If the motor protection filter is very
dirty, rinse it.
→ Fig.
26
5.
Leave the filter to dry for at least
24 hours.
6.
Refit the motor protection filter into
the appliance and lock it in place
at the top.
7.
Insert the dust bag.
→
"Changing the dust bag",
Page 37
8.
→ "Closing the lid", Page 37
Removing the exhaust filter
1
Requirement:
The lid is open.
→ "Opening the lid", Page 37
1.
Push the locking tab in the direc-
tion of the arrow and release the
exhaust filter.
2.
Remove the exhaust filter from the
appliance.
→ Fig.
27
Cleaning the exhaust filter
1
For optimum performance, clean or
replace the exhaust filter once a year.
Tip:
After vacuuming fine dust
particles, clean or replace the ex-
haust filter in order to guarantee the
appliance's suction.
Note:
The filtering effect of the ex-
haust filter is retained, even if the fil-
ter surface becomes discoloured.
Cleaning the HEPA hygiene filter
The HEPA hygiene filter consists of a
filter unit.
Tip:
To clean the filter unit thor-
oughly, you can clean the filter unit in
the washing machine. To protect the
rest of the laundry, place the filter
unit in a laundry bag. Wash the filter
unit at 30 °C using a gentle pro-
gramme and the lowest spin speed.
Requirement:
The exhaust filter has
been removed.
→
"Removing the exhaust filter",
Page 38
1.
Tap out the filter unit.
2.
Rinse the filter unit under running
water.
→ Fig.
28
3.
Leave the filter unit to dry for at
least 24 hours.
4.
Insert the filter unit into the appli-
ance.
→
"Inserting the exhaust filter",
Page 38
Inserting the exhaust filter
1
Requirement:
The lid is open.
→ "Opening the lid", Page 37
1.
Place the exhaust filter on the ex-
haust grille so that it clicks audibly
into place.
→ Fig.
29
2.
→ "Closing the lid", Page 37
1
Depending on the appliance specifications