Cleaning The Lifetime Filter - Dyson DCo7 Owner's Manual

Cleaning the
lifetime filter
CAUTION
• Disconnect the machine from
the electrical outlet before
removing filter. Failure to
do so could result in electric
shock or personal injury.
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A Lifetime pre-motor filter To remind you when to rinse your
Rinse at least once every six pre-motor filter, circle your two
months in accordance with 6-monthly rinses on the sticker
the instructions opposite. provided under the clear bin.
If machine is regularly used
for vacuuming very fine dust
such as plaster dust or carpet
fresheners, you may need to
rinse more often.
B Lifetime post-motor filter
This is a permanent lifetime
filter – it does not require
rinsing or replacement.
Do not remove or attempt
to rinse this filter.
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1 Press the filter release catch
to remove the filter housing
from the machine.
2 Remove the filter from the
housing.
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3 6
12 hrs
Only the blue foam pad and the 4 Rinse the blue foam pad and
yellow cage should be rinsed – squeeze gently, repeating until
not the filter housing. the water runs clear.
3 Submerge the filter and cage 5 Rinse the yellow cage and tap
in cold water and rinse firmly, repeating until the water
thoroughly. runs clear.
6 Leave in a warm place to dry
CAUTION
for 12 hours. Make sure the
• Rinse in cold water only.
filter is completely dry before
• Do not use detergent.
replacing in the machine.
• Do not put in a washing
machine or dishwasher. CAUTION
• Do not dry in an oven or
microwave.
• Do not dry in a clothes dryer.
• Do not dry near an open
flame.
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7 When the blue filter pad and
yellow cage are completely
dry, replace in the filter housing
and click back into machine,
pressing points 1 and 2
firmly to secure.
CAUTION
• Do not use the machine
without the filter in place.
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