Washing Your Filter - Dyson DC15 User Manual

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Washing your filter

CAUTION
• Check your filter regularly
and wash at least every 6
months according to
instructions to maintain
performance.
• Turn power off and unplug
before washing the filter.
Failure to do so could
result in electric shock or
personal injury.
• The filter may require
more frequent washing if
vacuuming fine dust.
• Do not use detergent to
clean filter.
• Do not put the filter in the
dishwasher, washing
machine, tumble dryer,
microwave or near an
open flame.
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Press catch to release cyclone Lift filter release catch and
remove filter.
and bin from machine.
Separate blue filter and yellow case. Air dry for at least 12 hours
or overnight. Ensure filter is
Wash filter and case in cold water
completely dry before refitting
only. Repeat until water runs clear.
onto the machine.