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5 Maintenance
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Maintenance
5.1 Emptying and cleaning the dust container
It is best to empty the dust container after each vacuuming session.
But empty the dust container at latest when:
- when the "MAX" marking (Fig. 9/B1) has been reached,
- before prolonged storage or re-shipment.
1.
Switch off the appliance,
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chapter 4.3, „Switching off“
.
2.
Push the release button for the dust container (Fig. 9/A).
3.
Remove the dust container by pulling it upwards out of its receptacle.
4.
Empty the dust container by holding it low over a dustbin and only then
press the release button (Fig. 9/B).
5.
Also clean the central lamellae filter on this occasion.
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chapter 5.2,
„Cleaning central lamellae filter and motor protection filter“
.
6.
Remove any residual dust from the dust container using a dry cloth or
a soft brush, e.g. the supplied furniture brush.
7.
Close the dust compartment bottom plate.
5.2 Cleaning central lamellae filter and motor protection filter
1.
Switch off the appliance,
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chapter 4.3, „Switching off“
.
2.
Remove and empty the dust container,
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chapter 5.1, „Emptying and
cleaning the dust container“
.
3.
remove the motor protection filter from its holder (Fig. 10/A).
4.
Release the dust compartment cover by turning it in the "UNLOCK“
direction (Fig. 10/B) and take it off the dust container.
5.
Hold the cover with the filter elements attached low over a dustbin.
6.
Pull the filter fleece (optional) off the central lamellae filter (Fig. 11/A).
7.
Remove the central lamellae filter from the cover by twisting it in the
"UNLOCK" direction (Fig. 11/B).
8.
Remove larger agglomerations of dirt from both filter elements by hand.
9.
Brush the central lamellae filter clean with the supplied furniture brush
(Fig. 12/A).
10.
If the filter elements are still dirty after this procedure, thoroughly rinse
them by hand in running water (Fig. 12/B) until all dirt is gone.
11.
If a filter element is damaged or too dirty, replace it with a new one
(ordering information
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chapter 5.4, „Spare parts and accessories“
).
12.
Put the new / cleaned and completely dry motor protection filter back
into its receptacle (Fig. 10/A).
13.
Refit the central lamellae filter to the dust compartment cover by
twisting it in the "Lock" direction until it is securely fastened (Fig. 11/B).
You will feel and hear the filter snap into place.
14.
Put the filter fleece (optional) back onto the central lamellae filter so that
it exactly encloses the lamellae of the filter (Fig. 11/A).
15.
Fit the cover in such a way that the fitting mark on the cover (
T
) exactly
corresponds to the arrow on the dust compartment.
16.
Fix the cover by twisting it in the "LOCK" direction (Fig. 10/B).
17.
Put the dust container back into its receptacle. You will feel and hear it
snap into place.
ATTENTION:
Switch off the appliance before emptying the dust container. This will
prevent dust from damaging the appliance.
NOTE:
You can dispose of the contents of the dust container with your regular
domestic waste as long as it does not contain any substances not
permitted in domestic waste.
A
B
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NOTE:
The dust container cannot be cleaned with the central lamellae filter
fitted. The central lamellae filter must be cleaned at latest when the
cleaning indicator (Fig. 1/24) lights up.
A
B
LOCK
UNLOCK
10
B
LOCK
UNLOCK
A
11
B
A
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ATTENTION:
The filter elements are washable, but may not be cleaned in
dishwashers or washing-machines. Also, do not use detergents or
brushes with hard bristles to clean the filters. Let the filters dry for
approx. 24 hours at room temperature after cleaning. Only put them
back into the appliance when they are completely dry.
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