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Brush any loose dust off the filter unit (22).
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Open the hard filter (24) and lift the soft filter
(25) out of the filter holder (23).
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Wash the filters in warm, soapy water.
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Make sure that the dust bowl and filters are
completely dry.
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Place the soft filter (25) back into the filter
holder (23).
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Close the hard filter (24) and fit the filter unit
(22) back onto the dust bowl.
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Fit the dust bowl into the appliance. Make sure
it clicks into position.
Important!
Optimum dust collection will only be
achieved with clean filters and an empty dust bowl.
Never use the appliance without the filters.
Fitting new filters (fig. H & I)
The filters should be replaced every 6-9 months
and whenever worn or damaged. Replacement
filters are available from your Black & Decker
dealer (cat. no. FVF50).
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Remove the soft filter (25) as described above.
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Place the new soft filter into the filter holder (23).
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To replace the hard filter (24), unclip it from its
hinges and clip the new filter into place.
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Close the hard filter and fit the filter unit (22)
back onto the dust bowl.
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Fit the dust bowl into the appliance. Make sure
it clicks into position.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Black & Decker provides a facility for
recycling Black & Decker products once
they have reached the end of their
working life. This service is provided free
of charge. To take advantage of this
service please return your product to any
authorised repair agent who will collect
them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest
authorised repair agent by contacting your local
Black & Decker office at the address indicated in
this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black
& Decker repair agents and full details of our after-
sales service and contacts are available on the
Internet at:
www.2helpU.com
.
GUARANTEE
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its
products and offers an outstanding guarantee.
This guarantee statement is in addition to and in
no way prejudices your statutory rights.
The guarantee is valid within the territories of the
Member States of the European Union and the
European Free Trade Area.
If a Black & Decker product becomes defective
due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of
conformity, within 24 months from the date of
purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to replace
defective parts, repair products subjected to fair
wear and tear or replace such products to ensure
minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:
◆
The product has been used for trade,
professional or hire purposes;
◆
The product has been subjected to misuse or
neglect;
◆
The product has sustained damage through
foreign objects, substances or accidents;
◆
Repairs have been attempted by others than
authorised repair agents or Black & Decker
service staff.
To claim on the guarantee, you will need to
submit proof of purchase to the seller or an
authorised repair agent. You can check the
location of your nearest authorised repair agent by
contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively,
a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents
and full details of our after-sales service and
contacts are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com
.
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