Cleaning The Filter Frame And Pre-Filter - Miele HS20 Mode D'emploi

 Fit the fine dust filter carefully in the
dust container (Fig. 36).
 Press the fine dust filter firmly into
position.
In order to continue to achieve the
best possible cleaning results replace
the CX FSF fine dust filter with a new
one after approx. 3 years.
 Refit the dust container to the va-
cuum cleaner (Fig. 28).
Cleaning the filter frame and pre-
filter (Fig. 37–41)
There is a removable filter frame on the
rear side of the dust container side flap.
Behind the side flap is a pre-filter.
Clean both parts if required.
 Remove the dust container (Fig. 26).
 Lift up the dust container handle and
hold it in this position (Fig. 37).
 Press the release catch on the side
flap. There is a cut-out on the oppos-
ite side to make it easier to remove
the side flap.
 Remove the side flap.
Once the side flap has been removed,
the pre-filter inside can be accessed.
 Clean the pre-filter and the side walls
on the inside using the cleaning tool
(Fig. 38).
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Risk of damage caused by incor-
rect cleaning.
The pre-filter can become damaged
and be less effective as a result.
Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
objects to clean the pre-filter.
 Clean the interior side walls using a
slightly damp cloth and mild wash-
ing-up liquid if necessary.
 Dry the interior side walls carefully.
The filter frame is located on the rear
side of the removed side flap at the bot-
tom.
 Press the two release catches on the
side of the filter frame and remove the
filter (Fig. 39).
 Clean the filter using the cleaning
tool.
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Risk of damage caused by incor-
rect cleaning.
The filter can become damaged and
be less effective as a result.
Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
objects to clean the filter.
 Clean the filter frame and the side
flap using a slightly damp cloth and
mild washing-up liquid if necessary.
 Clean the filter frame and the side
flap carefully.
 Refit the filter at the bottom of the dry
filter frame and close it, making sure
it clicks into position (Fig. 40).
 Carefully fit the dry side flap with the
filter frame at the bottom of the dust
container (Fig. 41).
 Lift up the dust container handle and
hold it in this position.
 Press the side flap firmly into posi-
tion.
 Refit the dust container to the va-
cuum cleaner (Fig. 28).
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