Cleaning The Exhaust Filter - Electrolux Z4009 Operating Instructions Manual

Please note: It is normal for the dust
container full indicator to flicker ON and
OFF during use. If the dust container
is emptied and the indicator is still
flickering, this indicates the HEPA filter
and frame is clogged. In this case follow
the instructions replacing or cleaning the
HEPA filter and frame.

CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER

Open the filter grill to remove the exhaust
filter.
Take the filter out of the grill and insert a
new one. Close the filter grill.
REPLACING AND CLEANING
THE PROTECTION FILTER AND
HEPA FILTER
1. Remove the dust container by lifting
the handle on top of the container.
2. a. There are two pre- motor filters
in this vacuum cleaner, a spongy
grey protection filter, and the
framed HEPA filter.
b. Remove the HEPA filter frame
from the container by pulling
on the release tab on the top
right side of the filter frame.
Remove the grey protection
filter by simply pulling it loose
from the container.
c. Tap the HEPA filter face down
on a flat surface covered with
a sheet of paper. This will
dislodge excessive residue from
the HEPA filter. Dispose of the
cover sheet with the dust residue.
Gently beat the grey protection
filter in an open air space to
properly dislodge any dust.
3. If necessary both the HEPA filter
and grey protection filter can be
washed under a tap with cold
water. Always wash the filter from the
underside, do not scrub of use
cleaning agents on the filter.
4. Air dry both the HEPA filter and grey
protection filter for 24 hours to
ensure it is completely dry before
reusing. Avoid direct sunlight or
extreme drying conditions.
5. a. Refit the grey protection filter
by aligning it with the dust
container and sitting it in place,
then fit the HEPA filter by aligning
the frame with the dust container
and simply sliding the HEPA filter
into place.
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