Cleaning The Filter; Blower Function - Rowenta AQUA EXCEL Mode D'emploi

• Empty and dry the reservoir support (fig.25).
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• Press the button above the liquids valve and disconnect the carpet washer's water pipe.
• Remove the carpet washer's flexible hose and hang it up somewhere where it can dry.
• Remove the tank's motor unit and place it on the side (see Figure 3).
• Empty and dry the drum.(fig.26).
IMPORTANT To avoid any unpleasant smells, all the components of the carpet washer must be clean
and dry before being put away. Do not leave the carpet washer outside or in temperatures beneath 0°C.
2 • CLEANING THE CLOTH BAG (ref RS-RB8489)
IMPORTANT The cloth bag must only be used for vacuuming dry dust.
If the vacuuming power drops significantly and there is no obstruction to the flexible hose, the vacuu-
ming flexible hose and /or the combined vacuuming nozzle, the cloth bag must be cleaned or in the
case of a paper bag it must be changed. It is essential to change the paper bag because of the type of
dirt that it contains, even if the paper bag still isn't completely full.
Cleaning the cloth bag (ref RS-RB8489)
• Turn off the carpet washer and unplug the power cord from the mains.
• Remove the motor unit. (fig.3).
• Remove the dirty cloth bag and empty it carefully.
• The cloth bag can be washed with hot water and dried.
• Place the cloth bag in the tank. (fig.4).
• Lift up the motor unit and lock the fastening tabs.
3 • CLEANING THE FILTER
There are two foam filters (fig.32, I and II) placed inside the main air outlet frame.
- To clean or replace this filter, (I) take it out from underneath the air outlet grill. (fig.31).
• Once you've fitted the foam filter (I) (fig.32), attach the air outlet grill.
• To attach it, fit the bottom side first then push the top part across the casing of the motor until you
hear a "click" sound.
IMPORTANT Damaged or torn filters must be replaced. Never use the carpet washer without the
motor's protection foam.
IMPORTANT
• Never remove the foam filter (II).
• Wash the filter with a mild detergent under running water.
• Replace the damaged or torn filters immediately. Spare filters are available in most stores which sell
the carpet washer.
4 • BLOWER FUNCTION
This function is used for blowing rather than vacuuming, using the pressure of the air coming out, and
with the same accessories which are used for vacuuming (flexible hose).
To switch the appliance on to blower mode:
- Detach the main air outlet grill by pressing on the latch which is located on the grill. (fig.31).
- Remove the foam filter (I) (fig.32).
REPAIRS
The bag* is full or saturated with fine dust particles:
• Replace the bag.
The adjustable manual power switch* on the power nozzle is in the "on" position:
• Turn the adjustable manual power switch to the "off" position.
* Depending on the model: equipment specific to certain models or attachments available as option.
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