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5 Maintenance
5
Maintenance
5.1
Changing the dust filter bag
Change the dust filter bag when the filter bag change indicator in the
window (Fig. 9/A1) appears and before prolonged storage or shipping.
For hygienic reasons, change the dust filter bag at least once every
three months.
1.
Switch off the appliance and pull the plug from the mains socket,
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chapter 4.3, „Switching off“
.
2.
Open the dust compartment cover by pressing its release catch (Fig. 9/
A) and then lifting it up.
3.
Lift the dust compartment cover until it locks in the highest position and
stays open by itself.
4.
Pull the dust filter bag holder with the filter bag out of the appliance as
shown (Fig. 9/B).
5.
Pull the full dust filter bag out of the dust bag holder (Fig. 10/A).
6.
Push the new dust filter bag into the filter bag holder (Fig. 10/A) until it
is exactly flush with the edge of the filter bag holder.
7.
Take this opportunity to check the motor protection filter as well. Clean
it if necessary,
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chapter 5.2, „Cleaning the motor protection filter“
.
8.
Re-insert the filter bag holder with the new dust filter bag (Fig. 10/B):
- To do this, set the filter bag holder into its guide rails.
- Then push the dust filter bag holder all the way down (Fig. 10/B).
9.
Close the dust compartment cover. It clicks shut audibly.
5.2
Cleaning the motor protection filter
1.
Switch off the appliance and remove the filter bag holder with the dust
the filter bag
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chapter 5.1, „Changing the dust filter bag“
, steps 1–4.
2.
Remove the motor protection filter by pulling the filter holder as shown
upwards out of its guide rails (Fig. 11/A).
3.
Disconnect the motor protection filter from the filter holder (Fig. 11/B).
4.
Rinse the motor protection filter by hand thoroughly with clear cold water.
5.
If the motor protection filter is damaged or deformed, replace it with a
new one (
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chapter 5.4, „Spare parts and accessories“
).
6.
Put the new / cleaned and completely dry motor protection filter back
into its holder (Fig. 11/B).
7.
Push the motor protection filter at the filter holder behind both the guide
rails (Fig. 12/B) so that the arch of the filter holder points up and the grid
is still visible after insertion.
8.
Insert the dust bag holder with the dust filter bag and close the dust
compartment cover
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chapter 5.1, „Changing the dust filter bag“
, steps
8–9.
ATTENTION:
Switch off the appliance before changing the dust filter bag. This will pre-
vent dust from damaging the appliance.
NOTE:
Be careful when removing the dust filter bag so that no dust escapes.
B
A
1
9
A
B
10
NOTE:
You can dispose of the contents of the dust filter bag with your normal
domestic waste as long as it contains no substances not allowed in
domestic waste.
NOTE:
The dust compartment cover can only be closed if the dust filter bag has
been installed correctly.
B
A
11
A
B
12
NOTE:
We recommend to also check the hygienic exhaust filter on this occa-
sion (
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chapter 5.3, „Cleaning the hygienic exhaust filter“
) and to clean
both filters simultaneously if necessary (Fig. 12/A).
ATTENTION:
The filters are washable, but not suitable for cleaning in washing
machines or dishwashers. Do not use chemical cleansers to clean the
filter. Leave the filters to dry after cleaning them with water
(approx. 24 hours at room temperature). Only put them back into the
appliance when they are completely dry.
