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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IMPORTANT: stop your vacuum cleaner
immediately by pressing the Start/Stop
button as soon as it stops performing as
normal and before performing any checks.
If your vacuum cleaner will not start
• The appliance is not powered. Check that the
appliance is plugged in correctly.
If your vacuum cleaner has no suction power
• An accessory, the tube, hose, separator (4a),
air/dust separation grill (4b) or the separation
compartment (4c) is blocked: unblock them.
• The black foam filter (18a) is saturated: clean it.
• The microfilter (18b) is saturated: clean it.
• The HEPA filter (17) is saturated: clean it by
patting it over a dustbin. If the HEPA filter is
damaged, change it.
If your vacuum cleaner has less suction power, is noisy
or makes a whistling noise
• An accessory, the tube, hose, separator (4a),
air/dust separation grill (4b) or the separation
compartment (4c) is partially blocked: unblock
them.
• The dust compartment is full: empty and wash it.
• The vacuum cleaner cover is not fitted correctly:
close properly.
* According to model: these systems are specific to certain
models or are accessories available as an option.
6 • Cleaning your vacuum cleaner
Wipe the body of the vacuum cleaner and
accessories with a soft damp cloth, then dry with
a dry cloth.
Wash the dust compartment (5a+ 5b) under clear
or soapy water, then dry with a dry cloth.
IMPORTANT: do not use aggressive or
abrasive detergents. The transparency of
the dust compartment and/or front cover
and/or cover may change over time; this
does not affect the appliance performance.
ATTENTION: do not wash the vacuum
cleaner cover under clear water. Clean
using a soft wet cloth.
• The dust compartment is not correctly fitted: fit it
correctly.
• The nozzle's manual power switch* is open:
close it.
If the cone separator (4a) fills up
• Dust accumulates in the separation compartment
(4c): Check that the pipe between the separator
(4c) and the dust compartment (5) is not blocked.
Check that nothing is obstructing the dust
compartment inlets.
• The dust compartment inlets are blocked:
remove the dust compartment and empty it.
Clean the dust compartment seals.
If it is difficult to move the nozzle
• Open the manual power switch* on the nozzle.
If the power cord does not wind completely
• The cord slows down as it winds up: pull the
power cord out again and press the power cord
rewind button.
If a problem persists, take your vacuum cleaner to your
local Rowenta Approved Service Centre.
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