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Regularly check the hose, dust bag and filter to prevent problems. Empty the hose when it is clogged. Replace the dust bag
when it is full and clean or replace the filters when they are dirty.
REPLACING THE DUST BAG
Check that the vacuum cleaner is off and remove the plug from the socket before replacing the dust bag or motor filter.
Never use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bag or motor filter.
• Replace the dust bag when the dust bag full indicator
• Open the dust bag compartment by pressing in the handle. Lift the cover and carefully remove the full dust bag from
the holder - fig. 10. Throw away the full dust bag.
• Fold a new dust bag as shown - fig. 11 - and slide it in the dust bag holder.
• Open the cover of the dust bag compartment. The opening of the dust bag is automatically pushed on the correct location
when the cover is being closed. The cover of the dust bag compartment cannot be closed when the dust bag has not been
placed correctly. Place the dust bag once more, in accordance with the instructions.
REPLACING OR CLEANING THE MOTOR FILTER
The motor filter must be replaced after every 5 dust bags. In between, it can be cleaned.
• Remove the motor filter by sliding the holder upwards - fig. 12.
• Place a new motor filter in the holder and slide it back or clean the motor filter with lukewarm water - fig. 15 - and allow
it to dry in the air for 24 hours - fig. 16 before placing the motor filter back in the holder.
CLEANING OR REPLACING THE HEPA FILTER
The HEPA filter cleans the air one more time before it is ejected by the vacuum cleaner. Clean the HEPA filter at least once
every six months or when it is very dusty. When the HEPA filter is damaged, it must be replaced by a new original filter.
• Press the clip to open the grille under which the HEPA filter is located - fig. 13.
• Remove the HEPA filter - fig. 14.
• Clean the HEPA filter with lukewarm flowing water - fig. 15 - and allow the filter to dry in the air for 24 hours - fig. 16.
Do not use cleaning agents or brushes.
• Only place the HEPA filter back once it is fully dry, or place a new HEPA filter.
• Place back the grille. Make sure it is properly attached.
Attention:
• Only use the vacuum cleaner when the filters and a dust bag have been placed. If not, the suction power could be reduced
or the motor could be damaged.
• Remove the plug from the socket before cleaning or replacing the filters.
• Torn or not properly sealing filters could damage the motor. When a filter is defective, it must be replaced by a new original filter.
• The filters may not be cleaned in the dishwasher.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the filters.
REMOVING A CLOG
When the dust bag full indicator
• Check whether the dust bag is full.
• When the dust bag is not full, check whether the filters should be cleaned.
• Check that the tube or hose is not clogged. Use a stick or something similar to remove the clog from the tube or hose.
Warning: the dust bag full indicator remains red if:
• the dust bag is full
• the tube or hose is clogged
• the filters are dirty
MAINTENANCE
becomes red or when the dust bag seems to be full.
becomes red:
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