Bosch BGB7, User Manual

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Cleaning and servicing
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2.
Unplug the mains plug.
3.
Open the lid.
→ Fig.
20
4.
In order to release the motor pro-
tection filter from the catch mech-
anism, pull on the side tabs.
→ Fig.
21
5.
Remove the motor protection filter
in the direction of the arrow.
6.
Tap out the motor protection filter.
7.
If the motor protection filter is very
dirty, rinse it.
→ Fig.
22
8.
The filter must then be left to dry
for at least 24 hours.
9.
Care for the appliance and the ac-
cessory parts with a standard com-
mercially available plastic cleaner.
10.
If required, vacuum the dust com-
partment using a second appli-
ance or clean it with a dry duster
or dusting brush.
11.
After cleaning, refit the motor pro-
tection filter into the appliance.
12.
Lock the motor protection filter into
place at the top.
13.
Close the lid.
Cleaning the Micro-Hygiene
exhaust filter
1
Tip:
To achieve the best possible va-
cuuming results, clean or replace the
Micro-Hygiene exhaust filter
1
once a
year. After vacuuming fine dust
particles, clean or replace the Micro-
Hygiene exhaust filter
1
in order to
guarantee the appliance's suction.
1.
Switch off the appliance.
2.
Unplug the mains plug.
3.
Open the rear flap.
4.
Push the locking tab in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
→ Fig.
23
5.
Unlock the filter holder.
6.
Remove the foam filter
1
and the
Micro-Hygiene exhaust filter
1
from
the filter holder.
→ Fig.
24
7.
Tap out the foam filter
1
and the
Micro-Hygiene exhaust filter
1
.
8.
If it is very dirty, wash the foam fil-
ter
1
and the Micro-Hygiene ex-
haust filter
1
.
→ Fig.
25
9.
Leave the foam filter
1
and the Mi-
cro-Hygiene exhaust filter
1
to dry
for at least 24 hours.
10.
Insert the foam filter
1
and the Mi-
cro-Hygiene exhaust filter
1
into the
filter holder.
11.
Insert the filter holder into the ap-
pliance.
12.
Close the rear flap.
Cleaning the HEPA hygiene
filter
1
Note:
The filtering action of the filter
remains intact, even if the filter sur-
face becomes discoloured.
Tips
¡
For optimum performance level,
clean the HEPA hygiene filter
1
once a year.
After vacuuming fine dust particles,
clean the HEPA hygiene filter
1
in
order to guarantee the appliance's
suction performance.
¡
To clean the filter unit thoroughly,
you can clean the filter unit in the
washing machine. To protect the
rest of the laundry, put the filter
unit into a laundry bag. Wash the
filter unit at 30 °C using a gentle
programme and the lowest spin
speed.
1.
Switch off the appliance.
1
Depending on the appliance specifications