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MAINTENANCE
Before opening the appliance, switch it off and pull the power plug from the socket!
Before using the appliance again, make certain that all parts cleaned with liquid are com-
pletely dry!
Cleaning the appliance:
Clean the appliance as needed with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or other aggressive or sharp-edged
cleaning aids. These could damage the surface.
Cleaning the combination brush (8):
With the motor switched on, run your hand over the brush to loosen clinging dust and lint. These are then
directly vacuumed up.
Cleaning the dust collection system (11):
The dust container (11D) must be emptied as soon as the maximum fill level (23) has been reached.
Note: It is strongly recommended that the dust container (11D) be emptied and the filter cleaned
after every use.
Cleaning the dust container (11D)
• Holding the dust container firmly with one hand, turn the holder for the perforated cylinder (11B) with
the other hand in an anticlockwise direction as far as it will go and remove it [fig. E3].
• Clean the dust container (11D) by shaking it off and brushing it down carefully. If necessary, rinse the
dust container under flowing water and dry it completely.
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• Press the button (12) and remove the dust container (11D), by pulling on the hand grip (11A), from the
appliance [fig. E1].
• Press the releasing button (11E) to open the bottom flap of the dust container (11D) and empty the
container [fig. E2].
Cleaning the perforated cylinder (11C)
• Holding the dust container firmly with one hand, turn the holder for the perforated cylinder (11B) with
the other hand in an anticlockwise direction as far as it will go and remove it [fig. E3].
• Remove the perforated cylinder (11C) by unscrewing it from the holder [fig. E4].
• Clean the cylinder (11C) by shaking it off and brushing it down carefully. If necessary, rinse the cylinder
under flowing water and dry completely.
Cleaning the hand grip of the dust container (11A) and the holder for the perforated cylinder (11B)
• Holding the dust container firmly with one hand, turn the holder for the perforated cylinder (11B) with
the other hand in an anticlockwise direction as far as it will go and remove it [fig. E3].
• Remove the perforated cylinder (11C) by unscrewing it from the holder [fig. E4].
• Clean the hand grip (11A) and the holder for the perforated cylinder (11B) by shaking them off and
brushing them down carefully.
Note: Never use water to clean the hand grip of the dust container (11A) or the holder for the
perforated cylinder (11B)!
Assembly
• To reassemble the vacuum cleaner push the perforated cylinder (11C) as far as it will go onto the tube of
the holder (11B).
• Position the holder (11B) for the cylinder on the dust container in such a manner that the marking line on
the holder is located above the line on the dust container [fig. E5].
• Lock the dust container (11D) into place by turning the holder in a clockwise direction as far as it will go.
• Press button (12) and insert the dust container (11D) once again into the compartment for the dust
collecting system (17).
Cleaning and replacement of the motor protection filter (14)
Cleaning: Only use cold flowing water to clean the filter. Ensure that the filter is completely dry prior to
