Filter Cleaning - SOLAC AS3100 Mode D'emploi

6. Introduce the dust canister into the vacuum cleaner, push the canister
until it reaches the back and is positioned correctly in its housing (Fig.
8).
7. Close the main cover of the vacuum cleaner.

FILTER CLEANING

Note: Before starting to clean the filters, make sure you have unplugged
the appliance.
• In order to maintain the suction power of the vacuum cleaner, we advise
cleaning the HEPA filter of the canister (18) and its protection filter (19)
after each use.
CLEANING THE CANISTER'S HEPA FILTER (18) AND HEPA PROTECTION
FILTER (19)
1. Before starting to clean the filter, make sure you have unplugged the ap-
pliance.
2. Empty the canister before cleaning the HEPA filter (18). To do so, see the
"dust canister cleaning" section.
3. To remove the HEPA filter (18) and the protection filter (19), open the dust
canister (13) and keep it open (Fig. 6).
4. Unscrew the HEPA filter (18) and the protection filter (19) by turning the
assembly to the right until it is loose, and then pull it outwards (Fig. 9).
5. Remove the protection filter (19) by pulling it outwards (fig. 10). If neces-
sary, wash the protection filter with water and allow to dry for at least 24
hours.
6. Shake the HEPA filter (18) over a rubbish bin, and tap it gently against the
sides of the bin until no more dust falls off.
7. If it is excessively dirty, wash the filter under running water with a gentle
detergent. To do so, allow water to enter the central depression of the
filter until the water overflows the top of the filter and begins to pass
through the sides. Important: allow it to dry completely for 24 hours
before putting it back in the canister.
8. To install the HEPA filter, first put the protection filter (19) on the HEPA
filter until it reaches the end and you hear a "click". Ensure that the direc-
tion of the marks on the protection filter are correct (Fig. 11).
9. Fit the HEPA filter assembly (18) with the protection filter (19) into the
central housing of the bottom part of the canister cover. Align the tabs
(25) at the top of the HEPA filter with the windows (26) of the housing for
the HEPA filter. When the filter reaches the end, turn it towards the left
until it is fastened (Fig. 12).
10. Close the dust canister (13) by tipping the cover forward until you hear
a "click", which indicates that the dust canister is closed (Fig. 7).
11. Important: Never use the vacuum cleaner if the HEPA filter and its
protection filter are not correctly fitted in the canister.
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