Bosch BGL45 Serie Mode D'emploi page 44

18
Figure
Open the lid by moving the locking lever in the direction
of the arrow.
19
Figure
a) Seal the dust bag by pulling the sealing strip and then
remove it.
b) Insert a new dust bag into the holder and close the dust
bag compartment lid.
!
Caution: the lid will only close when the dust bag is
inserted.
Cleaning the motor protection filter
The motor protection filter should be cleaned regularly by
knocking out the dirt and rinsing.
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Figure
Open the dust bag compartment lid (see Figure 18).
Pull out the motor protection filter in the direction of the
arrow.
Clean the motor protection filter by tapping it.
If it is very dirty, the motor protection filter should be
rinsed.
The filter must then be left to dry for at least 24 hours.
After cleaning, slide the motor protection filter into the
vacuum cleaner and close the dust bag compartment lid.
Cleaning the foam filter
If your appliance is fitted with a filter frame and foam
filter, the foam filter should be cleaned at regular
intervals by tapping out the dust or rinsing the filter.
21*
Figure
Open the dust bag compartment lid (see Fig. 18).
Pull out the filter frame and foam filter in the
direction of the arrow.
Remove the foam filter from the filter frame and
clean it by tapping out the dust.
If the foam filter is very dirty, it should be rinsed.
After rinsing it, allow the foam filter to dry for at
least 24 hours.
After cleaning, place the foam filter back in the filter
frame, insert the filter frame with foam filter in the
appliance and close the dust bag compartment lid.
!
Caution: The vacuum cleaner must not be operated
without the motor protection filter.
Replacing the HEPA filter (motor protection filter)
If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a HEPA filter, this
should be replaced once a year.
22*
Figure
Open the dust bag compartment lid.
Pull out the HEPA filter in the direction of the arrow and
remove it from the appliance.
Insert the new HEPA filter and close the dust bag
compartment lid.
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Replacing the exhaust filter
You must replace the exhaust filter in your vacuum cleaner
once a year.
Replacing the micro-hygiene filter
23*
Figure
Open the dust bag compartment lid (see Figure 18).
Release the filter holder by pressing the locking tab in the
direction of the arrow
Remove the foam filter and micro-hygiene filter.
Insert the new micro-hygiene filter and foam filter into the
filter holder.
Insert the filter holder into the vacuum cleaner and clip
into place.
Cleaning the Hepa exhaust filter
The Hepa filter is designed so that it does not need to
be replaced, provided the appliance is used as inten-
ded in the household.
To ensure that the vacuum cleaner is working at its op-
timum power level, the Hepa filter should be rinsed out
after one year. The filtering action of the filter remains
intact, even if the filter surface becomes discoloured.
24*
Fig.
Open the rear flap.
Unlock the Hepa filter by moving the locking tab in the
direction of the arrow, and remove it from the appli-
ance.
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 Hepa 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, ce-
ment, etc.), clean the motor protection filter by tapping
it out or, if necessary, replace the motor protection fil-
ter and exhaust filter.
Care
Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect
the power cord from the mains before cleaning the va-
cuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner and plastic accessories can be
cleaned with a commercial plastic cleaner.
!
Do not use a scourer, glass-cleaning agent or
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