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11.
Put the filter screen onto the bottom side of the cover in such a way that
the tab engages the notch next to the spring (Fig. 13/A1) as shown.
12.
Turn the filter screen securely in the ‘LOCK’ direction (Fig. 13/A). You
will feel and hear the filter screen snap into place.
13.
Put the cover back onto the dust container. Make sure when replacing it
that the arrow on the cover is exactly above the ‘open’ marking on the dust
container. Fix the cover by twisting it in the ‘close’ direction (Fig. 13/B).
14.
Place the dust container back into its holder and close the housing cov-
er. The release buttons must click shut audibly. Check that the housing
cover is fitted securely.
5.3
Cleaning the exhaust filter
It is best to clean the exhaust filter every third time that the central la-
mellae filter is cleaned.
However, clean the exhaust filter at least every six months.
1.
Switch off the appliance,
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Chapter 4.3, "Switching off"
.
2.
Push the release catch of the exhaust filter cover down (Fig. 14/A) and
open out the exhaust filter cover.
3.
Remove the exhaust filter (Fig. 14/B).
4.
Tap the dirt out of the exhaust filter over a dustbin.
5.
Should this be insufficient, clean the the filter with a soft brush, e. g. the
furniture brush supplied with the appliance.
6.
If this dry cleaning is still insufficient, then rinse the filter in clear cold
water.
7.
If the exhaust filter is damaged, replace it (order information
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Chapter
5.4, "Spare parts and accessories"
).
8.
Place the clean/new exhaust filter back into its receptacle (Fig. 14/B).
9.
Fit the exhaust filter cover on the bottom side first (Fig. 14/A) and then
hinge it upwards.
5.4
Spare parts and accessories
Ordering address:
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Page 48, "International Service"
Further information:
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www.dirtdevil.de
The following accessories and spare parts can be reordered:
5.5
Before you send in the appliance
Before contacting us or sending the appliance to us, use the following table
to check whether you can correct the problem yourself.
1
B
A
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NOTE:
If you also have a filter fleece (optional), slide the filter fleece back onto
the filter screen until it completely covers its mesh.
ATTENTION:
The filter is washable, but it may not be cleaned in dishwashers or wash-
ing machines. Also, do not use detergents or brushes with hard bristles
to clean the filter. Let the filter dry for approx. 24 hours at room tempera-
ture after washing it. Only put it back in place when it is completely dry.
B
A
14
ATTENTION:
Only use original spare parts from the scope of delivery or those that you
have purchased by reordering.
Item number
Description
Item number
Description
3883001
4-piece filter set
(1 central lamellae
filter, 1 motor pro-
tection filter, 2 filter
fleeces)
3883002
1 exhaust filter
3883077
2 filter fleeces
M203
1 parquet brush
M209
1 turbo brush
NOTE:
If you cannot solve the problem following these instructions, contact the
Royal Appliance customer service (
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Page 48, "International Service"
).
Problem
Possible cause / solution
The vacuum
cleaner
stops sud-
denly.
The overheating protection has tripped (possibly due to
blocked suction channels, filters, or similar).
Switch the appliance off and pull the plug out of the socket.
Remove the cause of overheating (e.g. by disassembling
telescopic tube and suction hose and removing the obsta-
cle and/or cleaning filters).
Wait for about 45 minutes.
After the appliance has cooled off, you may switch it on
again.
Cleaning in-
dicator
(Fig. 1/2)
lights up.
The central lamellae filter is dirty.
Clean the central lamellae filter,
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Chapter 5.2, "Cleaning
central lamellae filter and motor protection filter"
.
The dust container is full.
Empty/clean the dust container.
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Chapter 5.1, "Emptying
and cleaning the dust container"
The clean-
ing results
are unsatis-
factory in
spite of the
appliance
working cor-
rectly.
The bypass vent (Fig. 1/17) is open.
Close the bypass vent.
The attached nozzle is unsuitable.
Change the nozzle,
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Chapter 3.2, "Selecting the proper
nozzle"
.
The suction power you set is unsuitable.
Adjust the suction power control to suit the flooring,
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Chapter 4.2, "Vacuum cleaning"
, step 4.
The position of the ‘carpet/hard floor’ selector (Fig. 1/9) is
unsuitable. Set the ‘carpet/hard floor’ selector to the cor-
rect position for the type of floor,
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Chapter 4.2, "Vacuum
cleaning"
, step 5.
The dust container is full. Clean the dust container
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Chapter 5.1, "Emptying and cleaning the dust container"
.
The filters are dirty. Clean the respective filter
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Chapter
5.2, "Cleaning central lamellae filter and motor protection
filter"
or
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Chapter 5.3, "Cleaning the exhaust filter"
.
Nozzle, telescopic tube or suction hose is blocked.
Remove the obstacle. If necessary, use a long wooden
stick (e.g. a broomstick) to do this.
Problem
Possible cause / solution
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