7. After vacuum cleaning, press the
8. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket, hold on to the mains cable and press
the cable retraction button
it from lashing against body parts such as your legs.
9. For optimum performance, empty the dust container after each use and clean
the cyclone insert, motor fi lters and HEPA exhaust air fi lter regularly (see chapter
"Cleaning and care").
Cleaning and care
ATTENTION!
❐ Empty the dust container when it reaches the MAX mark and clean the cyclone
insert, motor fi lters and HEPA exhaust air fi lter regularly in order to prevent the motor
from overheating.
❐ Prior to cleaning the device, always pull the mains plug out of the socket.
❐ Keep the device, the mains cable and the mains plug away from water or other
liquids in order to avoid the risk of electrical shock. When cleaning the vacuum
cleaner make sure that no liquid gets into the device. Only the fi lters may be cleaned
with water. However, when fi tted back into the device they must be completely dry.
❐ The fi lters are not suitable for the washing machine, dishwasher or dryer! Only air
dry the fi lters and do not under any circumstances use a hair dryer.
❐ Do not use any corrosive or abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads for cleaning. They
could damage the surface.
Over time the fi lters may become discoloured. This is normal and does not
affect the functionality.
Emptying the dust container
Tip: There is an auxiliary airfl ow vent on the handle. Open
this (by sliding the cover) in order to reduce the suction
power when vacuuming upholstery, carpets or lightweight,
easily movable objects.
The auxiliary airfl ow vent should normally be kept closed
so that the suction power is not unnecessarily reduced.
On/Off switch again to turn off the device.
with your foot. By holding the mains cable, you prevent
1. Fold the carry handle of the device downwards.
2. Push the release button of the dust container and take it
out of the device by the handle.
3. Hold the dust container over an open dustbin. The dust
container should be as close as possible to the dustbin so
that the dust from the container falls only into the bin and
is not spread over the surrounding area.
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