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REMOVING THE BIN
30 You don’t have to empty the bin after each use, but it’s a very good idea. You
shouldn’t let it fill above the max mark.
31 Switch off, unplug, put the handle in the upright position, and leave it for five to ten
minutes, to let the dust settle.
32 Press the bin release button (on top of the cyclone), pull the cyclone away from the
cleaner, then lift the bin up and away from the cleaner.
33 Lower the bin into your dustbin so the bottom of the bin is below the rim – this’ll
prevent the dust dispersing into your environment.
34 Press the flap release, to open the bottom of the bin, and dump its contents into the
dustbin.
35 Push the flap back up, to seal the bottom of the bin again.
36 Lower the bottom of the bin on to the cleaner.
37 Push the top of the cyclone against the cleaner, till the bin release clicks into place.
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CHECKING THE HEPA FILTER
38 While you’ve got the bin off the cleaner, why not check the HEPA filter?
39 Turn the cyclone anti-clockwise, to release the bayonet fittings holding it to the bin
(move the
d
on the front from
L
to
U
).
40 Hold the cyclone over your dustbin, and give it a couple of taps on the side, to
dislodge any dust adhering to the surfaces of the cyclone.
41 Lower the cyclone into the bin, and turn it clockwise to engage the bayonet fittings
(move the
d
on the front from
U
to
L
).
42 Lift the latch and open the top of the cyclone to expose the HEPA filter.
43 Lift out the HEPA filter, and remove the foam filter from underneath it.
the HEPA filter
44 This filters the returning airflow. It’s expensive to replace, so be gentle with it.
45 If the filter looks a bit mucky, tap it over the newspaper, to dislodge the dirt.
46 If its very dirty, soak it in warm soapy water for a few minutes, rinse under a running
tap, to remove all trace of soap, then let it air dry – don’t refit till it’s completely dry.
the foam filter
47 This protects the HEPA filter from the worst of the dirt.
48 Wash the foam filter in warm soapy water, rinse, to remove all trace of soap, then let
it air dry – don’t refit till it’s completely dry.
replace the filters
49 When both filters are completely dry, push the foam filter into the bottom of the
HEPA filter.
50 Lower the HEPA filter into the cyclone.
51 Close the cyclone.
52 Lower the bottom of the bin on to the cleaner.
53 Push the top of the cyclone against the cleaner, till the bin release clicks into place.
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CHECKING THE OUTLET FILTER
54 This filter only needs checking once a month (it’s as much a silencer as a filter).
55 Use the grips on either side of the cover to pull the cover away from the cleaner (it’s
quite stiff).
