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The handle can be set to one of three positions – upright, middle or low.
1. To release the handle, step on the handle release pedal on the left side of the
vacuum nozzle and pull back the handle (Fig. 1).
2. Upright position – for storage or when cleaning tools are used (Fig. 2). The handle
locks in this position.
3. Middle position – for normal cleaning (Fig. 3).
4. Low position – for cleaning under furniture (Fig. 4).
This vacuum is equipped with two filters. These filters
capture fine dust particles and protect the motor from dirt.
Accumulated dirt will be collected on the filters and may
restrict motor performance. It is important to replace the
filters regularly.
How to Clean the Dust Container Filter
1. To access the filter, remove the filter assembly by
removing the dust container lid. Turn the lid counter-
clockwise until it clicks (Fig. 5).
2. Lift out the filter assembly and disassemble (Fig. 6).
3. Wash the dust container filter in cold water and thoroughly
air dry before replacing.
4. Replace the filter and replace the dust container into
the vacuum.
How to Replace the Exhaust Filter
The exhaust filter is located underneath the dust container.
1. Remove the dust container.
2. Remove the exhaust filter cover by turning the lid counterclockwise until it clicks (Fig. 7).
3. Remove the exhaust filter and replace with a new filter (Fig. 7).
4. Replace the filter cover and the dust container into the vacuum.
Note:
The exhaust filter cannot be washed or re-used.
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The hand-held turbo nozzle
(13)
and crevice tool
with dust brush attachment
(21)
may be stored in
the designated spaces
(14 & 25 respectively)
on
the sides of the vacuum cleaner.
When finished cleaning, switch off the appliance
and remove the plug from the mains supply and
wind the cord around the cord storage cleats
(20/22)
.
If the cleaner overheats, a motor protection
thermostat will automatically switch the motor
off. If this happens, switch the cleaner off,
unplug from the power supply and leave the
cleaner to cool for at least 60 minutes. Check
the airways for blockages, empty the dust
canister and clean the filters before restarting.
The guarantee may be invalidated if the motor is
damaged due to: using the appliance without
the filters installed; not cleaning the filters; or
not replacing damaged filters.
Cleaning the dust canister filter
(7)
To maintain suction, the dust canister filter must
be cleaned each time the dust canister (8) is
emptied.
1.
To access the filter, remove the filter assembly by
removing the dust canister lid
(6)
. Turn the lid
anti-clockwise until it clicks.
2.
Lift out the filter assembly and disassemble.
3.
Wash the dust canister filter in cold water and
thoroughly air dry before re-fitting.
IMPORTANT: Do not wash filter with hot water
or detergents.
IMPORTANT: Do not use heated appliances to
dry filter.
4.
Replace the dust canister filter and re-assemble
the dust canister.
Cleaning the exhaust filter
(9)
The exhaust filter (9) must be cleaned at least
every three months.
The exhaust filter is located underneath the dust
canister
(8)
.
1.
Remove the dust canister.
2.
Remove the exhaust filter cover
(27)
by turning
the lid anti-clockwise until it clicks.
3.
Lift out the exhaust filter
(9)
.
4.
Wash in cold water and thoroughly air dry before
re-fitting.
IMPORTANT: Do not wash filter with hot water
or detergents.
IMPORTANT: Do not use heated appliances to
dry filter.
5.
Replace the exhaust filter, the exhaust filter cover
and the dust canister.
Storage
Tool storage
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The hand-held turbo nozzle
(13)
and crevice tool
with dust brush attachment
(21)
may be stored in
the designated spaces
(14 & 25 respectively)
on
the sides of the vacuum cleaner.
When finished cleaning, switch off the appliance
and remove the plug from the mains supply and
wind the cord around the cord storage cleats
(20/22)
.
If the cleaner overheats, a motor protection
thermostat will automatically switch the motor
off. If this happens, switch the cleaner off,
unplug from the power supply and leave the
cleaner to cool for at least 60 minutes. Check
the airways for blockages, empty the dust
canister and clean the filters before restarting.
The guarantee may be invalidated if the motor is
damaged due to: using the appliance without
the filters installed; not cleaning the filters; or
not replacing damaged filters.
Cleaning the dust canister filter
(7)
To maintain suction, the dust canister filter must
be cleaned each time the dust canister (8) is
emptied.
1.
To access the filter, remove the filter assembly by
removing the dust canister lid
(6)
. Turn the lid
anti-clockwise until it clicks.
2.
Lift out the filter assembly and disassemble.
3.
Wash the dust canister filter in cold water and
thoroughly air dry before re-fitting.
IMPORTANT: Do not wash filter with hot water
or detergents.
IMPORTANT: Do not use heated appliances to
dry filter.
4.
Replace the dust canister filter and re-assemble
the dust canister.
Cleaning the exhaust filter
(9)
The exhaust filter (9) must be cleaned at least
every three months.
The exhaust filter is located underneath the dust
canister
(8)
.
1.
Remove the dust canister.
2.
Remove the exhaust filter cover
(27)
by turning
the lid anti-clockwise until it clicks.
3.
Lift out the exhaust filter
(9)
.
4.
Wash in cold water and thoroughly air dry before
re-fitting.
IMPORTANT: Do not wash filter with hot water
or detergents.
IMPORTANT: Do not use heated appliances to
dry filter.
5.
Replace the exhaust filter, the exhaust filter cover
and the dust canister.
Storage
Tool storage
Maintenance - Filters
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The hand-held turbo nozzle
(13)
and crevice tool
with dust brush attachment
(21)
may be stored in
the designated spaces
(14 & 25 respectively)
on
the sides of the vacuum cleaner.
When finished cleaning, switch off the appliance
and remove the plug from the mains supply and
wind the cord around the cord storage cleats
(20/22)
.
If the cleaner overheats, a motor protection
thermostat will automatically switch the motor
off. If this happens, switch the cleaner off,
unplug from the power supply and leave the
cleaner to cool for at least 60 minutes. Check
the airways for blockages, empty the dust
canister and clean the filters before restarting.
The guarantee may be invalidated if the motor is
damaged due to: using the appliance without
the filters installed; not cleaning the filters; or
not replacing damaged filters.
Cleaning the dust canister filter
(7)
To maintain suction, the dust canister filter must
be cleaned each time the dust canister (8) is
emptied.
1.
To access the filter, remove the filter assembly by
removing the dust canister lid
(6)
. Turn the lid
anti-clockwise until it clicks.
2.
Lift out the filter assembly and disassemble.
3.
Wash the dust canister filter in cold water and
thoroughly air dry before re-fitting.
IMPORTANT: Do not wash filter with hot water
or detergents.
IMPORTANT: Do not use heated appliances to
dry filter.
4.
Replace the dust canister filter and re-assemble
the dust canister.
Cleaning the exhaust filter
(9)
The exhaust filter (9) must be cleaned at least
every three months.
The exhaust filter is located underneath the dust
canister
(8)
.
1.
Remove the dust canister.
2.
Remove the exhaust filter cover
(27)
by turning
the lid anti-clockwise until it clicks.
3.
Lift out the exhaust filter
(9)
.
4.
Wash in cold water and thoroughly air dry before
re-fitting.
IMPORTANT: Do not wash filter with hot water
or detergents.
IMPORTANT: Do not use heated appliances to
dry filter.
5.
Replace the exhaust filter, the exhaust filter cover
and the dust canister.
Storage
Tool storage
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Fig. 1
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 2
Note:
To prevent damage to carpets, never leave the vacuum turned on in one place
for an extended period.
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