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Care and service
General care instructions
 Clean the device and plastic accessory parts with a
commonly available plastic cleaner.
Cleaning the air inlet filter
Note
The device can be cleaned manually or using a filter
cleaning device.
1. Switch off the device.
2. Manually cleaning the air inlet filter.
a Pull the soiled air inlet filter down at the filter stick,
carefully beat it and clean it with a damp cloth or
running water.
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b Reinsert the fully dried air inlet filter.
c Check for correct seating.
3. Cleaning the air inlet filter with a filter cleaning
device.
Note
A new air inlet filter must be installed in the dust contain-
er during filter cleaning.
a Push the filter cleaning device on to the suction
pipe branch and pull the air inlet filter out of the
device using the filter stick.
b Push the soiled air inlet filter into the filter clean-
ing device.
c Insert a new air inlet filter into the dust container.
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d Switch on the device and let it run in boost mode
while turning the side cover.
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e Remove the cleaned air inlet filter from the filter
cleaning tool and reinsert it in the dust container
after removing the new air inlet filter.
f Check that the air inlet filter is correctly seated.
Cleaning the dust container and cyclone filter
Note
The dust container and cyclone filter can be cleaned
with or without removing the dust container.
We recommend removing the dust container from the
device for easy cleaning.
Note
Before cleaning the dust container and cyclone filter,
empty the dust container, see chapter Ending operation
1. Switch off the device.
2. Press the unlocking button for the dust container
and remove the dust container from the hand-held
device.
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a Remove the cyclone filter from the dust container
by turning it anticlockwise.
b Remove the cyclone filter from the dust container
and take the air inlet filter out of the cyclone filter.
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ATTENTION
Short circuit hazard
There are cables or contacts in the dust container and
cyclone filter for the power supply.
Make sure that the cables or contacts do not get wet
when cleaning.
3. Clean the dust container and cyclone filter with a
soft brush or a slightly damp cloth.
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4. Clean the air inlet filter, see chapter Cleaning the air
inlet filter
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5. Re-insert the dry dust container and cyclone filter
with air inlet filter into the device and close the flap.
6. Attach the dust container to the handheld device.
a Hold the dust container at an angle against the
handheld device while holding the top on the
hook of the handheld device.
b Push the dust container upwards until the hook
on the handheld device engages in the slot in the
dust container.
c The dust container must audibly click into place.
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Clean the exhaust air foam filter/replace the
exhaust air foam filter
Note
The exhaust air foam filter ensures pure exhaust air.
● Clean the exhaust air foam filter if it is visibly dirty.
● Replace the exhaust air foam filter if damage is vis-
ible.
1. Switch off the device.
2. Clean the exhaust air foam filter.
a Press both side unlocking buttons at the same
time and remove the cover with the exhaust air
foam filter.
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ATTENTION
Short circuit hazard
Power supply cables or contacts are located in the cov-
er of the exhaust air foam filter.
Before cleaning with water, remove the cover from the
exhaust air foam filter so that the cables or contacts do
not get wet.
3. Carefully tap off the exhaust air foam filter or if it is
heavily soiled:
a Pull off the cover of the exhaust air foam filter.
b Clean the exhaust air foam filter under running
water. Do not rub or brush off.
ATTENTION
Health risk
Exhaust air foam filters that are not completely dry when
installed in the device can be a breeding ground for
spores and mould.
Make sure that the exhaust air foam filter is completely
dry on installation.
c Then allow the exhaust air foam filter to dry com-
pletely.
d Fasten the cover to the exhaust air foam filter.
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e Insert the exhaust air foam filter into the device
until it latches into place.
f Press the cover down in the middle to ensure that
the cover sits correctly on the device.
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4. Replace the exhaust air foam filter.
a Press both side unlocking buttons at the same
time and remove the exhaust air foam filter.
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b Remove the cover of the exhaust air foam filter
and dispose of the used filter.
c Fasten the new exhaust air foam filter to the cov-
er.
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d Insert the exhaust air foam filter into the device
until it latches into place.
e Press the cover down in the middle to ensure that
the cover sits correctly on the device.
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