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5 Maintenance
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5.3
Cleaning the exhaust filter
Clean the filters each time you clean the dust container,
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Chapter 5.1,
“Emptying and cleaning the dust container”
.
Clean the filters at the latest when the cleaning/emptying indicator
(Fig. 9/A1) lights up.
1.
Switch off the appliance,
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Chapter 4.3, “Switching off”
.
2.
Push the release catch of the exhaust filter cover down (Fig. 13/A) and
open out the exhaust filter cover.
3.
Remove the exhaust filter cover with the exhaust filter.
4.
Hold the exhaust filter cover complete with the exhaust filter low over a
dustbin.
5.
Brush out dirt using a soft brush, such as the 2-in-1 combi brush sup-
plied (Fig. 13/B).
6.
If this is not enough, remove the exhaust filter from the exhaust filter
cover using the removal tab and knock out remaining dirt from both el-
ements.
7.
If the exhaust filter is still dirty after this procedure, thoroughly rinse it
by hand in running water until all dirt is gone.
8.
If the exhaust filter is damaged, deformed or too soiled, replace it (or-
dering information
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Chapter 5.4, “Spare parts and accessories”
).
9.
Put the clean/new and completely dry exhaust filter back into the ex-
haust filter cover. Make sure that, after putting it back in, the removal
tab (Fig. 14/A1) is still visible.
10.
Fit the exhaust filter cover with the new or cleaned exhaust filter on the
bottom side first (Fig. 14/A) and then pivot it in upwards. You will feel
and hear it snap into place (Fig. 14/B).
5.4
Spare parts and accessories
Ordering address:
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Page 48, “International Service”
Further information:
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www.dirtdevil.de
The adjacent accessory parts and spare parts can be reordered.
5.5
If the appliance does not work as it should
Before contacting your authorised Royal dealer, Royal service partner or
appliance market or before sending in the appliance (
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Page 48,
“International Service”
), first follow the procedure in the following table to
check if you can solve the problem yourself.
ATTENTION:
The exhaust filter is washable, but it may not be cleaned in dishwashers
or washing-machines. Also, do not use detergents or brushes with hard
bristles to clean the filters.
B
A
13
B
A
1
14
ATTENTION:
Let the filter dry for approx. 24 hours at room temperature after wet
cleaning. Only put it back in place when it is completely dry.
ATTENTION:
Only use original spare parts from the scope of delivery or those that you
have purchased by reordering.
Item number
Description
2725001
Filter set 3 pcs, consisting of 1 central lamellae filter,
1 motor protection filter, 1 exhaust filter
2725077
2 filter fleeces
M203
1 parquet brush
M209
1 turbo brush
WARNING:
Danger of injury! Never use a defective appliance! Always switch off the
appliance and disconnect it from the mains before starting troubleshoot-
ing
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Chapter 4.3, “Switching off”
.
Problem
Possible cause / solution
The vacuum
cleaner
stops sud-
denly.
The overheating protection has tripped (possibly due to
blocked suction channels, filters, or similar).
Switch the appliance off and pull the plug out of the socket.
Remove the cause of overheating (e.g. by disassembling
telescopic tube and suction hose and removing the obsta-
cle and/or cleaning filters). Wait for about 45 minutes. After
the appliance has cooled off, you may switch it on again.
Cleaning/
emptying in-
dicator
(Fig. 1/9)
lights up.
The central lamellae filter is dirty.
Clean the central lamellae filter,
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Chapter 5.2, “Cleaning
central lamellae filter and motor protection filter”
.
The dust container is full.
Empty / clean the dust container.
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Chapter 5.1,
“Emptying and cleaning the dust container”
The cleaning
results are
unsatisfacto-
ry in spite of
the appli-
ance work-
ing correctly.
The bypass vent (Fig. 1/18) is open.
Close the bypass vent .
The attached nozzle is unsuitable.
Change the nozzle,
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Chapter 3.2, “Selecting the proper
nozzle”
.
The suction power you set is unsuitable.
Adjust the suction power control to suit the flooring,
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Chapter 4.2, “Vacuum cleaning”
, step 4.
The position of the "carpet/hard floor" selector (Fig. 1/31)
is unsuitable. Set the "carpet/hard floor" selector to the
correct position for the type of floor,
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Chapter 4.2,
“Vacuum cleaning”
, step 5.
The dust container is full.
Empty/clean the dust container,
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Chapter 5.1, “Emptying
and cleaning the dust container”
.
The filters are dirty. Clean the respective filter,
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Chapter
5.2, “Cleaning central lamellae filter and motor protection
filter”
or
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Chapter 5.3, “Cleaning the exhaust filter”
.
Nozzle, telescopic tube or suction hose is blocked.
Remove the obstacle. If necessary, use a long wooden
stick (e.g. a broomstick) to do this.
Problem
Possible cause / solution
