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dirt container and filter
5. Dirt container & filter:
removal & replacement
WARNING: to reduce risk of injury from moving
parts - unplug before servicing.
Press dirt container release button and remove dirt
container from cleaner (Fig.5/1).
Hold dirt container inside rubbish bin (Fig.5/2) and press
bin release empty button to empty (Fig.5/2). Tap the dirt
container on the inside of rubbish bin to remove excess
dust.
Wipe inside of dust container and shroud with a damp
cloth to remove excess dust.
Remove foam filter
Press tab on bottom of foam filter cover and pull to remove
(Fig.5/3).
Clean foam filter
Separate the filter assembly by removing the foam filter
from its plastic housing. Tap the foam filter on the inside
of a rubbish bin to remove excess dust and dirt from filter.
Wash foam filter
Hold foam filter under running water to wash. Ring
excess water out of filter. Allow filter to dry for at least
24 hours before replacing in filter cartridge (Fig.5/5)..
Replace foam filter
Return foam filter to
cleaner and snap into
place. Replace foam filter
cover and snap into place
to secure (Fig.5/6)..
NOTE: The filter housing also needs to be washed
regularly with cold water and dried thoroughly before
replacing and restarting the vacuum cleaner.
Fig.5/1
Fig.5/2
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Fig.5/5
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