BSH Siemens VSX7, Instruction Manual

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* Dependent on model
Fig.
22
a) Insert the filter unit into the dust container, making
sure it is correctly seated. The arrow on the filter
cover must point in the direction of the locking tab.
b) Press on the container lid until you hear it click into
place.
c) When reinserting the dust container into the ap-
pliance, make sure it is correctly seated. Close the
appliance lid until the locking tab clicks into place
again.
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Caution
If you notice any resistance when closing the lid,
check that the filter is complete and that the filter
and dust container are correctly seated.Cleaning
and care
Filter care
Cleaning the plate filter
Your appliance is equipped with a "Sensor Control"
Function.
Fig.
23* +
Fig.
25*
This function constantly monitors whether your vacu-
um cleaner is reaching its optimum power level. The
indicator light lets you know when you need to clean
the plate filter, so that the vacuum cleaner can reach
its optimum power level once more.
Vacuum cleaner with “RotationClean” function
Fig.
23*
The indicator lights up blue when the appliance is
working at its optimum level. Once the indicator turns
red and flashes, the plate filter must be cleaned. The
appliance is automatically adjusted back to the lowest
power setting.
Fig.
24*
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Switch the appliance off in order to clean the plate
filter.
!
Caution: the filter can only be cleaned if the appli-
ance is switched off.
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Open the appliance lid by pulling the locking tab.
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To clean the plate filter, turn the knob at least three
turns through 180°.
You can also clean the filter if the suction is becoming
less powerful, even if the indicator has not lit up. We
recommend that you clean the plate filter each time
before emptying the dust container. It must be clea-
ned at the latest when the “Sensor Control” indicator
lights up.
If the indicator flashes three times in quick succes-
sion, even though the plate filter is clean, this is
probably due to a dirty fluff filter or a blockage. In
this case, the appliance automatically adjusts to the
lowest power setting and the indicator lights up red
permanently.
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Switch the appliance off, empty the dust container
and clean the fluff filter according to the instruc-
tions in "Cleaning the fluff filter".
Fig.
28
Vacuum cleaner with “SelfClean” function
Fig.
25*
The indicator lights up blue when the appliance is
working at its optimum level. Once the indicator turns
red and flashes, the appliance switches off automa-
tically
Filter cleaning is activated and performed by the
integrated cleaning motor.
If the appliance cleans three times in quick succes-
sion, this is probably due to a dirty fluff filter or a
blockage. In this case, the appliance automatically
adjusts to the lowest power setting and the indicator
lights up red.
‡
Switch the appliance off, empty the dust container
and clean the fluff filter according to the instruc-
tions in "Cleaning the fluff filter".
Fig.
28
Fig.
26*
If required, you can also activate the cleaning proce-
dure manually by pressing the "Clean" filter cleaning
button when the appliance is switched on.
If suction power is reducing, you can also clean the
filter even if the indicator has not lit up. We recom-
mend that you clean the plate filter each time before
emptying the dust container.
Tapping out the plate filter
Fig.
27
If the plate filter is particularly dirty, the dirt can also
be tapped out.
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Tap out the filter over a dustbin.
The dirt will fall down out of the filter.
Cleaning the fluff filter
The fluff filter should be cleaned at regular intervals
in order to ensure optimum operation of the vacuum
cleaner.
Fig.
28
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Open the appliance lid and remove the dust
container from the appliance.
Fig.
20
a) Take the filter unit out of the dust container.
b) It is usually sufficient to lightly shake or tap out the
whole filter unit when the dust container is emptied
in order to dislodge any particles of dirt.
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If this is not sufficient, you can use a dry cloth to
remove dirt particles from the fluff filter.
Cleaning instructions
Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect
the power cord from the mains before cleaning the va-
cuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner and plastic acces-
sories can be cleaned with an ordinary plastic cleaner.
! Caution:
Do not use a scourer, glass-cleaning agent or mul-
tipurpose cleaning product. Never immerse the va-
cuum cleaner in water.
Subject to technical modifications.