Black & Decker BXVML700E Manual page 7

Cleaning
♦ Disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow it to
cool before undertaking any cleaning task.
♦ Clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few drops
of washing-up liquid and then dry.
♦ Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or base pH
such as bleach, or abrasive products, for cleaning the
appliance.
♦ Never submerge the appliance in water or any other
liquid or place it under running water.
Emptying the dust box
♦ Empty the dust container after each use of the vacuum
cleaner.
♦ Disconnect the hose unit from the vacuum cleaner, turn
the connection to the left side and pull out the hose.
(Fig.2)
♦ Disconnect the dust box from the appliance by pressing
the extraction button (J) (Fig. 4)
♦ Open the lid of the dust box and empty the contents into
the appropriate waste disposal receptacle. (Fig.5)
♦ Check the condition of the motor filter.
♦ Close the lid of the dust box.
♦ Attach the dust box to the appliance.
♦ Fit the hose unit to the vacuum cleaners air intake and
fix the hose turned to right side (Fig.1).
Changing the filters:
♦ Motor filter (Q), it is advisable to periodically check the
state of the filter, which should be cleaned/replaced after
every 50 hours of use.
♦ HEPA type air outlet filter (high efficiency air filter which
effectively removes spores, ash, dust mites, pollen ...),
it is advisable to periodically check the condition of the
filter, it should be cleaned/replaced after every 50 hours
of use, or if a significant drop in suction power is noticed
To remove the filters:
Motor filter:
♦ Disconnect the dust box from the appliance by pressing
the extraction button (J) (Fig. 4)
♦ Open fixing part of the motor filter (R) that contains the
filter. (Fig. 6)
♦ Remove the filters: black foam filter (Q1) and the microfi-
ber filter (Q2) from its housing.
♦ (Fig. 7)
♦ Wash the black foam filter (Q1) under the tap with clean
water, scrub it like a sponge and let it dry for 24 hours.
(Original instructions)
♦ Turn the microfiber filter (Q2) over and shake it in the
garbage can. If necessary, you can wash it under the tap
with lukewarm water and let it dry 24 hours.
♦ Once they are completely dry place the filters in the
anchor, to fix the filters it is important to place the fixation
piece correctly: first it has to fit through the two points
(Fig. 8) and press the other side until you hear two
"clicks". (Fig.9)
♦ IMPORTANT: You can not replace the tank until the filter
fixing part is not correctly placed.
Outlet filter:
♦ Open the air outlet grille located on the back of the
vacuum cleaner. To access the filter (Fig.10).
♦ Remove the filter (P) from its anchor (Fig 11).
♦ Turn the HEPA filter (P) over and shake it in the garbage
can. If necessary, you can wash it under the tap with
lukewarm water and let it dry 24 hours.
♦ Once they are completely dry, place the filters in the
anchor.
♦ To assemble the filter, proceed in the opposite way to
what was explained in the previous section
Supplies
♦ Supplies can be acquired from distributors and autho-
rised establishments (such as filters, etc...) for your
appliance model.
♦ Always use original supplies, designed specifically for
your appliance model.
♦ These supplies are available in specialist shops.
Anomalies and repair
♦ Take the appliance to an authorised technical support
service if product is damaged or other problems arise.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the appliance
yourself as this may be dangerous.
For EU product versions and/or in case that
it is requested in your country:
Ecology and recyclability of the product
♦ The materials of which the packaging of this appliance
consists are included in a collection, classification and
recycling system. Should you wish to dispose of them,
use the appropriate public recycling bins for each type
of material.
♦ The product does not contain concentrations of
substances that could be considered harmful to the
environment.
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