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MAINTENANCE
Emptying the dust container and cleaning the pre-motor filter
WARNING:
The dust container has to be emptied and cleaned regularly. Otherwise emptying it will get harder
and harder or smells and bacteria might develop, depending on what you have vacuumed up.
• Therefore, it is best to empty the dust container after each vacuuming session.
• Empty and clean the dust container at the very least when the cleaning/emptying display lights up (Fig. 23).
• Also empty and clean the dust container before storing for a long time or before sending the appliance.
CAUTION:
Switch off the appliance before removing the dust container.
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Empty the dust container.
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull the plug out of the plug socket.
3. Remove the dust container (Fig. 24).
4. Empty the dust container (Fig. 25).
5. Take this opportunity to check the pre-motor filter and cyclone separator in the dust container
(Fig. 26-29). If they are dirty, clean them under cold or lukewarm running water until all dirt has gone.
6. Leave the filter elements to dry after cleaning them with water (approx. 24 hours at room temperature).
7. Put the filter elements back in (Fig. 30-35).
8. Replace the dust container (Fig. 36). You should feel and hear it clicking into place.