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2 Grab the release tabs of the HEPA filter cover to open and remove the filter cover (Fig. 50).
3 Take out the washable HEPA 13 filter (Fig. 51).
4 Rinse the pleated side of the HEPA 13 filter under a hot slow-running tap (Fig. 52).
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
- Hold the filter in such a way that the pleated side points upwards and the water flows parallel
to the pleats. Hold the filter at an angle so that the water washes away the dirt inside the pleats.
- Turn the filter 180° and let the water flow along the pleats in the opposite direction (Fig. 53).
- Continue this process until the filter is clean.
Never clean the washable filter with a brush (Fig. 54).
Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the filter, but does restore its filtration power.
5 Carefully shake the water from the surface of the filter.
6 Let the HEPA filter dry completely.
7 Place the dry HEPA filter back into the appliance (Fig. 55).
8 Reattach the top of the filter cover (1) and then close the cover (2) ('click') (Fig. 56).
Cleaning the fabric-covered area on top of the appliance (specific types only)
The fabric has been treated to make it dirt repellent. If you would like to clean it anyway, follow the
steps below:
- Clean the fabric-covered area on top of the appliance with a moist cloth.
- If the stains are hard to remove, use a mild cleaning agent, water and a moist cloth to clean the
fabric of the appliance.
Do not use aggressive or flammable cleaning agents such as bleach or alcohol.
replacement
Batteries of remote control
1 Replace the batteries when:
- the battery-low indication appears on the display (for types with display). (Fig. 57)
- the infrared-active light does not light up when you press any button (for types without
display) (Fig. 25).
2 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw of the battery compartment lid (1) and remove the
battery compartment lid (2) (Fig. 4).
3 Insert two new AAA 1.5-volt alkaline batteries into the handle. (Fig. 5)
Note: Make sure that the - and + poles point in the right direction.
4 Reattach the battery compartment lid (1) and fasten the screw with a screwdriver (2) (Fig. 6).
storage
Note: Before you store the appliance, always make sure you have cleaned the filter cylinder by turning
the filter-cleaning handle (see section 'Using the filter-cleaning handle to clean the filter cylinder' in
chapter 'Using the appliance').
1 Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket (Fig. 29).
2 Press the cord rewind button to rewind the mains cord (Fig. 58).
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