WARNING:
• Under no circumstances should you immerse the appliance in
water for cleaning purposes. Otherwise this might result in an
electric shock or fire.
CAUTION:
• Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.
• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to lubricate the rollers with lubricants or oil.
Ignoring this would cause significantly more dust or dirt to
adhere to the rollers.
• Clean the housing with a soft, dry cloth without additives.
• Use a soft cloth to gently clean the sensors (15/18/24).
CAUTION:
Prior to and after each use, check that the sensors are
clean. Otherwise, the appliance may tumble down a
staircase.
• Prior to and after each use, make sure that the nozzle
and vents are clear.
• For optimum performance of the appliance, you should
empty the dust container and clean the filters after each
use.
Emptying the Dust Container and Cleaning the Filter
CAUTION:
Never wash the filters under any circumstances.
1. Open the dust container compart-
ment by using the tab to pull up the
cover.
2. Reach into the recesses and
pull the dust container out of the
appliance.
3. Fold the cover of the dust container
upwards.
4. Empty the dust container while holding it
over a garbage can.
5. Pull the HEPA filter out of the dust
container. There is still a fitting for
the HEPA filter in the dust container.
Gently push it towards the outside.
Clean the HEPA filter and its fitting by
carefully beating it.
We recommend replacing the HEPA
filter once a year.
CAUTION:
Do not use a brush to clean the HEPA filter. Using a
brush may damage the filter material.
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6. You can clean the dust container under running water.
Use a soft brush to clean the fitting.
CAUTION:
• Allow the dust container to air dry. Do not, however,
expose it to direct sunlight.
• Only re-insert the filters into the dust container once
it is completely dry!
7. Reinsert the filters into the dust container. Make sure
that both the fitting and the HEPA filter are inserted
correctly.
8. Put the dust container back into the appliance. It must
audibly engage.
Cleaning / Replacing the Side Brushes
If the side brushes are dirty, you may clean them with clean
water. Do not use any additional cleaning agents.
If the side brushes are worn or defective, replace them with
new ones.
1. Turn the appliance upside down. Make sure that the
cover of the dust container compartment does not open
while performing this step.
NOTE:
The cover is kept closed only by its own weight.
2. Use a suitable Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the screw
anticlockwise and remove it.
3. Pull the side brush upwards.
- Clean the side brush of hair or other debris. Put the
side brush back on and use the screw to remount it.
Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw by hand.
or
- Now, put the new side brush back on and use the
screw to remount it. Use a screwdriver to tighten the
screw by hand.
Cleaning the Floor Brush
For easy cleaning, the floor brush can be removed.
1. Remove the cover by pressing
the latches (a) and at the same
time pulling the cover upwards.
2. Pull the floor brush on the side
with the rubber mount upwards
and out of the appliance.
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