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•   Alternatively, spread some newspaper on the floor.
•  Press the latch and the bottom of the dustbin will drop open dumping the contents into the rubbish

bin, or onto the newspaper.

Do not tap the open dustbin on the sides of your rubbish bin as this could result in damage to the
dustbin.

Turn the agitator on top of the bin back and forth several times to agitate the inside of the HEPA filter.
This releases excess any dust that might be held in its folds.

•  Lift the bottom of the bin up to close it.

CHECK THE FILTERS

•  While emptying the bin, check the filters – blocked filters quickly reduce suction.

You can see the mesh filter through the side of the bin. You should be able to see the HEPA filter
through the mesh filter.

•  If either filter looks clogged or dirty or if you cannot see the HEPA filter clearly, it is time to clean  

both filters.

•  If they do not need cleaning, refit the bin in the cleaner – put the bottom in first, then gently push

the top down into position. You will hear the locks click into place.

•  Check that it is secure.

CLEANING THE VACUUM CLEANER

•  Before cleaning, switch the power off and remove the plug from the wall power outlet.

Do not put any part of the cleaner in a dishwasher.

Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

•  Wipe external surfaces with a damp cloth. A dab of washing-up liquid will remove stubborn stains.

Wipe the tools with a damp cloth or hand wash in warm soapy water. Rinse under a running tap
to remove all traces of soap, then let air dry – do NOT refit until they are completely dry.

Wipe the extendable tube and hose with a damp cloth. Check they are dry before refitting. Do not  
put them in water, you will damage them.

Wash the dust bin in warm soapy water with a soft cloth or sponge (remove all filters first). Rinse
to remove all traces of soap, then let it air dry – do NOT refit until it is completely dry.

CLEANING THE FILTERS

While emptying the dust bin, check the filters – blocked filters quickly reduce suction.
Make sure the space you are using is protected with an old towel or some newspaper
as this process can be messy.
•  Grip the bin lid with one hand, grip the bin with the other, and turn the lid of the bin to move  

the

 | 

mark on the lid from the     around to the    .

•  Lift the lid and filter assembly out of the bin and turn them upside down.
•  Turn the filter assembly clockwise to unlock it

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CheCk the filters

•  While emptying the bin, check the filters – blocked filters quickly reduce suction.
• 

You can see the mesh filter through the side of the bin. You should be able to see

the HEPA filter through the mesh filter.

•  If either filter looks clogged or dirty or if you cannot see the HEPA filter clearly, it is

time to clean both filters.

•  If they do not need cleaning, refit the bin in the cleaner – put the bottom in first,

then gently push the top down into position. You will hear the locks click into place.

•  Check that it is secure.

Cleaning the vaCuum Cleaner

•  Before cleaning, switch the power off and remove the plug from the wall power outlet.
•  Do not put any part of the cleaner in a dishwasher.
•  Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
•  Wipe external surfaces with a damp cloth. A dab of washing-up liquid will remove

stubborn stains.

•  Wipe the tools with a damp cloth or hand wash in warm soapy water. Rinse under

a running tap to remove all traces of soap, then let air dry – do NOT refit until they
are completely dry.

•  Wipe the extendable tube and hose with a damp cloth. Check they are dry before

refitting. Do not put them in water, you will damage them.

•  Wash the dust bin in warm soapy water with a soft cloth or sponge (remove all

filters first). Rinse to remove all traces of soap, then let it air dry – do NOT refit until
it is completely dry.

Cleaning the filters

While emptying the dust bin, check the filters – blocked filters quickly reduce suction.
Make sure the space you are using is protected with an old towel or some newspaper 
as this process can be messy.
•  Grip the bin lid with one hand, grip the bin with the other, and turn the lid of the bin

to move the  |  mark on the lid from the around to the    .

•  Lift the lid and filter assembly out of the bin and turn them upside down.
•  Turn the filter assembly clockwise to unlock it and lift it off to expose the HEPA filter.

Lift the HEPA filter up and out of the lid.

HEPA

filter

filter

assembly

mark

mesh filter

Summary of Contents for RHF208P

Page 1: ...2 YEAR WARRANTY RHF208P_IB_091013 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner RHF208P INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY...

Page 2: ...w Zealand and You means you the original end user purchaser of the Goods 1 Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law or the CGA You are entitled to a rep...

Page 3: ...riod accompanied with i the legible and unmodified original proof of purchase which clearly indicates the name and address of the Supplier the date and place of purchase the product name or other prod...

Page 4: ...ube release innertube attachtools here button carrying handle small brush crevice tool agitator latch brushpedal combinationfloortool turbofloortool extend retract min max hoseinlet inletduct mark hos...

Page 5: ...you as you vacuum If you feel resistance check the vacuum or power cord is not tangled or caught Pulling the vacuum under stress by the hose will cause the hose to stretch and can damage the hose conn...

Page 6: ...ll power outlet near the area to be cleaned and switch the power on SWITCHING ON Press and release the power on off button to turn the cleaner on CLEANING Move the tool over the surface cleaning a sma...

Page 7: ...process can be messy Grip the bin lid with one hand grip the bin with the other and turn the lid of the bin to move the mark on the lid from the around to the Lift the lid and filter assembly out of t...

Page 8: ...bin to dislodge the dust If it is very dirty soak it in warm soapy water for a few minutes rinse under a running tap remove all traces of soap then let it air dry do NOT refit until it is completely d...

Page 9: ...tch the power off and remove the plug from the wall power outlet Spread some newspaper or an old towel on the floor to avoid making a mess If you are using one of the tools remove and check it first R...

Page 10: ...up biological waste you will eventually have to clean it off the filter and there is a possibility of viral particles passing through the filter and entering your air supply 8 If using the cleaner ou...

Page 11: ...NOTES...

Page 12: ...www russellhobbs com au www russellhobbs co nz RUSSELL HOBBS and logo are Trade Marks of Spectrum Brands Inc or one of its subsidiaries 201 Spectrum Brands Inc...

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