Filter Cleaning And Replacement; Air Outlet Filter; Cleaning The Appliance - SOLAC AS3240 Mode D'emploi

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2 Remove the dust container and hold it over a rubbish bin. Press the release button (20),
and empty its contents into the rubbish bin (Figure 4).
3 Remove the cyclone filter (22) from the interior of the dust container by turning it
clockwise (Figure 5). Empty its contents, rinse the filter with tap water, and be sure that
all washed elements are completely dry before installing them again.
4 Insert the cyclone filter in the container, and turn it counter-clockwise until the fastening
tab is seated in the dust container (Figure 6).
5 To close the dust container, tilt the bottom cover of the container (21), and press until
you hear a click, indicating that the cover is closed correctly.
6 Place the dust container in the body of the appliance. Press on the container until you
hear a click, which indicates that the container is seated correctly (Figure 7).
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The container full pilot light (17) may come on at times if something becomes lodged in
the flexible tube, suction opening or accessory. To find out if that is the case, unplug
the vacuum cleaner, remove the flexible tube, and turn the vacuum cleaner on again.
If the pilot light does not come on, clean the flexible tube and its attachment.

FILTER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT

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We recommend that you periodically check the air filters to make sure that they
work correctly. Clean the filters if you detect that the appliance's suction
capacity has decreased.
• Clean the filters using tap water, and allow them to dry completely.
Do not use a hair dryer to dry the filters.
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It is advisable to replace the filters once or twice a year, depending on how often
the appliance is used.

Air outlet filter (7)

1 Remove the grille (4) by pushing upwards on the tabs until the grille is detached (Figure 8).
2 Remove the outlet filter (7) from its housing to clean it.
3 Put the filter back in after it is clean.
4 Put the grille (4) back on, and seat it correctly by pressing on the tabs until you hear a click.
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Never use the vacuum cleaner without the air outlet filter.
HEPA anti-allergy filter (15) and motor protection filter (16)
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Empty the dust container before cleaning the HEPA filter. See "Emptying the dust container (10)".
1 Remove the dust container.
2 Press on one of the side tabs of the HEPA assembly to release the filter (Figure 9).
3 Shake the HEPA protector filter over a rubbish bin, and bang it gently against the sides
of the bin until no more dust falls off.
4 Rinse the HEPA protector filter in warm water, and allow it to dry completely.
5 Remove the motor protection filter (16), rinse it, and allow it to dry completely.

CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

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Clean the appliance before using it for the first time, immediately after each use and
after not using it for a long period of time. You will thus ensure the correct operation of
the appliance and prolong its useful life.
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Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the mains.
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Check that no water gets into the appliance.
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Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive products
or solvents.
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