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To store or transport the vacuum cleaner, use the
storage aid on the underside of the vacuum cleaner.
Stand the vacuum cleaner up on its end. Slide the
catch on the floor tool into the groove on the under-
side of the appliance.
You have purchased a floor vacuum cleaner which can
vacuum up any type of dry dirt using the dust contai-
ner or dust bag.
We recommend that you use:
- the dust container, in particular for your hobbies,
e.g. to vacuum up wood shavings, etc.
- the dust bag principally for everyday household
cleaning.
Using the dust container
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Caution: The dust bag change indicator only works
in conjunction with a dust bag.
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Set the power setting to maximum for the best results
when vacuuming.
We recommend that you reduce the setting only when
vacuuming very delicate materials.
Emptying the dust filter
To achieve an optimal result when vacuuming, the dust
container should be emptied each time the vacuum
cleaner is used.
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Turn the dust compartment locking lever in the
direction of the arrow to open the dust compart-
ment cover.
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Remove the dust container from the appliance.
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Release the two snap locks on the bottom flap in
the direction of the arrow, open the flap until it
clicks into the stop position and the container will
then empty the dirt in a downwards direction.
If the bottom flap is very dirty, (thick dirt) clean it
before closing, by vacuuming it with the crevice
nozzle, for example. (You must fit the dust bag in
the vacuum cleaner when you do this -
Close the bottom flap so that it can be heard snap-
ping into position.
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Put the dust bag back into the vacuum cleaner and
close the dust bag compartment lid.
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Caution: The inside of the dust container may be-
come scratched with use and start to look opaque.
This does not, however, affect the performance of
the vacuum cleaner in any way, i.e. it will continue
to function as normal.
Cleaning the permanent filters and mic-
ro filters in the dust container
The filters must be cleaned:
After any operating malfunctions, i.e. after a blocka-
ge is cleared.
At least every six months.
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Press the fastener on the rear side of the container
and remove the micro filter from the bottom of the
container.
Remove the permanent filter from the bottom plate
of the container.
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Wash the micro- and permanent filters.
The filter must then be left to dry for at least 24
hours.
After cleaning, place the permanent filter on the
bottom plate of the container.
Put the micro filter onto the container and fix it in
place by pushing in the direction of the arrow. You
will hear the flap snap shut.
Blockages
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 vacuum it out. (You must fit a dust bag in the
vacuum cleaner before vacuuming it out -
Close the bottom flap so that it can be heard snap-
ping into position.
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Caution: The micro- and permanent filters must be
cleaned following any operating problem (
and
Using dust bags
If desired, a dust bag may be used instead of the dust
container.
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Open the dust bag compartment lid.
Remove the dust container and insert a dust bag.
Close the vacuum cleaner lid.
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You have bought an extremely powerful device.
The highest suction setting is therefore only recom-
mended for heavily soiled, short-pile carpets and hard
floors.
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