Filter Care - Bosch BGB2 Série Mode D'emploi

Cleaning the filter fleece (a) and the foam filter (b) in
the dust container
The filter must be cleaned:
After any malfunctions, i.e. after a blockage is cleared
If there is visible dirt on the filter
At least every three months
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Unlock the locking tab on the rear side of the
container and open the base plate on the bottom of
the container.
Remove both filters (a + b) from the base plate.
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Wash out both filters (a + b) and leave them to dry
for at least 24 hours.
After cleaning them, insert both filters into the base
plate.
Close the base plate and push in the locking tab
until you hear it click into place.
Note: When inserting the filters, you must follow
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the correct sequence. The foam filter (b) must lie
on top of the filter fleece (a).
Malfunctions
Removing a blockage in the dust container
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Empty the container.
Loosen the blockage, e.g. with a screwdriver, and
tap or suck it out.
If sucking out, a dust bag must be inserted in the
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appliance.
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Fit the container cover, fold up the carrying handle
and lock it in place on the cover.
Note: After any malfunctions, you must clean the
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filters on the dust container (

Filter care

Cleaning the motor protection filter
The motor protection filter should be cleaned regular-
ly by tapping out the dirt and rinsing.
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Open the dust bag compartment lid.
Remove the motor protection filter in the direction
of the arrow.
Clean the motor protection filter by tapping out
the dirt.
If it is very dirty, the motor protection filter should
be rinsed.
Then allow the filter to dry for at least 24 hours.
After cleaning, insert the motor protection filter
into the appliance and close the dust bag compart-
ment lid.
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Replacing the micro-hygiene filter
This should be replaced with every replacement filter
pack
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Open the dust bag compartment lid.
Release the filter holder by moving the locking lever
in the direction of the arrow.
Remove the micro-hygiene filter. Insert a new
micro-hygiene filter into the appliance.
Insert the filter holder into the appliance and lock
it in place.
Cleaning the (H)EPA* exhaust filter
The (H)EPA* filter is designed so that it does not need
to be replaced, provided the appliance is used as
intended in the household.
To ensure that the vacuum cleaner is working at its
optimum power level, the (H)EPA* filter should be
rinsed out after one year. The filtering action of the
filter remains intact, even if the filter surface becomes
discoloured.
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Open the rear flap.
Unlock the (H)EPA* filter by moving the locking tab
in the direction of the arrow, and remove it from the
appliance.
Tap out the filter unit and rinse it under running
water.
Alternatively, the unit can be cleaned in a washing
machine at max. 30 °C using a gentle programme
and the lowest spin speed.
TIP: To protect other laundry items, put the filter
unit into a laundry bag.
Once the (H)EPA* filter has dried completely (at
least 24 hours), insert it back into the appliance
and lock it in place.
Close the rear flap.
After vacuuming fine dust particles (e.g. gypsum,
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cement, etc.), clean the motor protection filter by
tapping it out or, if necessary, replace the motor pro-
tection filter and exhaust filter.
Care
Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect
the power cord from the mains before cleaning the
vacuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be
cleaned with a commercial plastic cleaner.
Do not use a scourer, glass-cleaning agent or
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multi-purpose cleaning products. Never immerse
the vacuum cleaner in water.
The dust compartment can, if necessary, be cleaned
with a second vacuum cleaner or simply wiped with a
dry cloth or dusting brush.
Subject to technical modifications.
* Depending on model
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