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• Remove the dust collection compartment cover (12A), turning it anticlockwise [Fig. E2].
• Remove the filtering system (12B+12C+12D+12E) [FIG E3]
• Empty the dust collection compartment (12F) [FIG. E4].
• When necessary, rinse the dust collection compartment (12F) and dry it completely.
• Refit the filtering system (12B+12C+12D+12E) in the dust collection compartment (12F) [FIG E3].
• Refit the dust collection compartment cover (12A), turning it clockwise [Fig. E2].
• Insert the dust collection system (12) onto the appliance, inserting the lower part in the correct seat
[fig. E1].
• Press the upper part of the dust collection system until it clicks, which indicates that is it locked
correctly (12).
NOTE: A safety device means that the dust collection compartment (8A) on the
appliance cannot be closed if the filtering system (8B+8C) is not present or fitted
incorrectly.
Cleaning the filtering system (12B+12C+12D+12E)
• Press the two release buttons (14) for the dust collection compartment and detach the dust collection
system (12) from the appliance [Fig. E1].
• Remove the dust collection compartment cover (12A), turning it anticlockwise [Fig. E2].
• Remove the filtering system (12B+12C+12D+12E) [FIG E3].
• Remove the HEPA filter (12B), pulling it upwards using the correct ring.
• Remove the plastic filter dust separator (12E) from the plastic filter (12D), turning it clockwise.
• Remove the sponge filter (12C) from the HEPA filter (12B).
• Clean the HEPA filter (12B) using a soft brush to prevent any damage.
• Wash the sponge filter (12C) with cold water and leave it to dry completely.
• Wash the plastic filter (12D) with cold water, taking care not to damage it and leave it to dry
completely.
WARNING! Let the filters dry completely after washing them
for at least 24 hours before reassembly.
WARNING! Make sure all cleaned parts are completely dry
before reusing the appliance.
• Refit the plastic filter dust separator (12E) on the plastic filter (12D), turning it clockwise.
• Insert the sponge filter (12C) in the HEPA filter (12B).
• Insert the HEPA filter (12B) in the plastic filter (12D).
• Insert the dust collection compartment cover (12A), and fasten it turning it clockwise [Fig. E2]
• Insert the filtering system (12) in the main body, it clicks into place when it is fastened correctly.
• Press the grille release button (10A) and remove the grille (10).
• Remove the HEPA filter (11).
• Clean the filter (11) and the filter protection grille (10) by shaking and brushing the dust off carefully.
Use a soft brush to prevent any damage.
• If the filter (11) is clogged with dust, carefully wash it with water. Take care not to damage the filter
and leave it to dry completely.
• Refit the grille (10), when the grille release button (10A) clicks into place it is fastened correctly.
If the suction power of the vacuum cleaner does not increase after cleaning the dust collection
compartment (12F), and the filtering system (12B+12C+12D+12E), replace the filters 11, 12B and 12C.