Rowenta SILENCE FORCE EXTREME RO82 Serie Mode D'emploi page 15

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The air we breathe contains particles that can be allergenic: larva
and dust mite faeces, mould, pollen, smoke and animal waste
(hair, skin, saliva, urine), etc.
The finest particles can penetrate deep inside the respiratory
system or can cause inflammation and affect the entire
respiratory system.
(H)EPA ([High] Efficiency Particulate Air Filter) filters retain the
finest particles.
Thanks to the (H)EPA filter, the air released into the room is
cleaner than the air suctioned.
IMPORTANT: always switch off and unplug your vacuum
cleaner before cleaning or servicing. Check and clean your
vacuum cleaner and the different filters regularly.
IMPORTANT: do not operate your vacuum cleaner
without the filtration system fitted (foam,
microfilter and filter).
1 • Emptying the dust compartment (5)
After each use, empty the dust compartment as follows:
Take the dust compartment by the handle and remove it (fig.15).
Separate the fine dust compartment (5b) from the main
compartment (5a) (Fig.16).
Empty the main compartment over a dustbin (Fig.17) then
empty the fine dust compartment (5b) (Fig.18).
Clean the compartment seals using a cloth.
Reposition the fine dust compartment on the main
compartment (Fig.19) then put the dust compartment back into
place (fig.20).
IMPORTANT: do not use the vacuum cleaner once the
maximum level (6) is reached on the dust compartment.
2 • Cleaning the black foam filter
(18a)
IMPORTANT: clean the black foam filter every 6 months or
when the suction is no longer satisfactory.
Press the cover release button (fig.21). Tip the cover
backwards (fig.22).
Remove the black foam filter (fig.23) then wash and squeeze
it (fig.24). Leave to dry for at least 12 hours before refitting.
ATTENTION: let the black foam filter dry completely
and make sure it is completely dry before placing it
back in the appliance.
Reposition the black foam filter and close the cover.
3 • Cleaning the microfilter (18b)
IMPORTANT: clean the microfilter every 6 months.
Press the cover release button (fig.21). Tip the cover
backwards (fig.22).
* According to model: these systems are specific to certain mo-
dels or are accessories available as an option.
Remove the filtration cassette (18) then separate the black
foam filter (18a) from the microfilter (18b) (fig.25).
Wash the microfilter (fig.26). Leave to dry for at least 12
hours before refitting.
ATTENTION: let the microfilter dry completely and
make sure that it is well dry before refitting on the
appliance.
Reposition the black foam filter and close the cover.
ATTENTION: your appliance is equipped with a
safety system (19) for detecting the filtration
cassette: the cover cannot be closed if the filtration
cassette is not fitted (18a+18b).
IMPORTANT: if the appliance does not perform as normal
after cleaning the black foam filter and microfilter on your
vacuum cleaner, clean the HEPA filter.
4 • Cleaning the HEPA filter (17)
Remove the accessory support* then place the vacuum
cleaner in the vertical position (Fig.27).
Open the HEPA filter hatch (Fig.28).
Remove the HEPA filter from its housing (fig.29). Clean the
HEPA filter by gently patting it over a dustbin (fig. 30).
Reposition it in its housing (Fig.31).
Reposition the hatch until you hear a click indicating that it
is closed (Fig. 32).
IMPORTANT: replace the HEPA filter every 12 months.
The HEPA filter (ref ZR9015.01) is available from your
dealer or in Approved Service Centres.
5. Cleaning the air/dust separator
system (4)
Remove the hose from the vacuum cleaner.
Open the vacuum cleaner cover (fig. 21-22).
Press the separator release button (fig.33) then remove from
the separation system (fig.34).
Remove the separation compartment (4c) by turning slightly
to the left (fig.35) then separate the two components (fig.36).
Wash the components (4a+b and 4c) in clear water (fig. 37)
and leave to dry for 6 hours.
Refit the filter system components (4):
- Reposition the separation compartment (4c) on the
separation system (4a+b) (fig. 38) by turning slightly until you
hear the click indicating that it is closed (fig. 39).
- Then reposition the entire separation system (4) in the
appliance (fig. 40) and close the cover.
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