3
1
Figure
24
Unlock the locking tab on the rear side of the
container and open the base plate on the bottom of
the container.
R
emove both filters (a + b) from the base plate.
Figure
25
Wash out both filters (a + b) and leave them to dry
for at least 24 hours.
After cleaning them
,
insert both filters into the base
plate.
C
lose the base plate and push in the locking tab
until you hear it click into place.
!
Note: When inserting the filters, you
m
ust follow
the correct sequence. The foa
m
filter (b)
m
ust lie
on top of the filter fleece (a).
Malfunctions
R
emoving a blockage in the dust container
Figure
26
Empty the container.
Figure
20
Loosen the blockage
,
e.g. with a screwdriver
,
and
tap or suck it out.
If sucking out
,
a dust bag must be inserted in the
appliance.
Figure
18
Fit the container cover
,
fold up the carrying handle
and lock it in place on the cover.
!
Note: After any
m
alfunctions, you
m
ust clean the
filters on the dust container
(
figure
24
+
figure
25
).
Filter care
Cleaning the
m
otor protection filter
The motor protection filter should be cleaned regular-
ly by tapping out the dirt and rinsing.
Figure
27
Open the dust bag compartment lid.
Figure
20
R
emove the motor protection filter in the direction
of the arrow.
C
lean the motor protection filter by tapping out
the dirt.
If it is very dirty
,
the motor protection filter should
be rinsed.
Then allow the filter to dry for at least 24 hours.
After cleaning
,
insert the motor protection filter
into the appliance and close the dust bag compart-
ment lid.
Vacuu
m
cleaner with
m
icro
-
hygiene filter
The exhaust filter is designed so that it does not need
to be replaced
,
provided the appliance is used as
intended in the household.
To ensure that the vacuum cleaner is working at its
optimum power level
,
the exhaust filter should be
rinsed out after one year. The filtering action of the
filter remains intact
,
even if the filter surface becomes
discoloured.
Figure
28*
Open the dust bag compartment lid.
Figure
20
R
elease the filter holder by moving the locking lever
in the direction of the arrow.
R
emove the micro-hygiene filter.
The micro-hygiene filter can be rinsed out.
The filter must then be left to dry for at least
24 hours.
Insert the filter holder into the appliance and lock
it in place.
Cleaning the (H)EPA* exhaust filter
The (H)E
P
A* filter is designed so that it does not need
to be replaced
,
provided the appliance is used as
intended in the household.
To ensure that the vacuum cleaner is working at its
optimum power level
,
the (H)E
P
A* filter should be
rinsed out after one year. The filtering action of the
filter remains intact
,
even if the filter surface becomes
discoloured.
Fig.
29*
Open the rear flap.
Unlock the (H)E
P
A* filter by moving the locking tab
in the direction of the arrow
,
and remove it from the
appliance.
Tap out the filter unit and rinse it under running
water.
Alternatively
,
the unit can be cleaned in a washing
machine at max. 30 °
C
using a gentle programme
and the lowest spin speed.
TIP:
To protect other laundry items
,
put the filter
unit into a laundry bag.
Once the (H)E
P
A* filter has dried completely (at
least 24 hours)
,
insert it back into the appliance
and lock it in place.
C
lose the rear flap.
After vacuuming fine dust particles (e.g. gypsum
,
cement
,
etc.)
,
clean the motor protection filter by
tapping it out or
,
if necessary
,
replace the motor pro-
tection filter and exhaust filter.
Care
Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect
the power cord from the mains before cleaning the
vacuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be
cleaned with a commercial plastic cleaner.
!
Do not use a scourer, glass
-
cleaning agent or
m
ulti
-
purpose cleaning products. Never i
mm
erse
the vacuu
m
cleaner in water.
The dust compartment can
,
if necessary
,
be cleaned
with a second vacuum cleaner or simply wiped with a
dry cloth or dusting brush.
S
ubject to technical modifications.
* Depending on model
