Cleaning The Hygienic Exhaust Filter; Cleaning The Dual Motor Protection Filter - Dirt Devil Infinity V8 Operating Manual

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5.6 Cleaning the hygienic
exhaust filter
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5.7 Cleaning the dual
motor protection filter
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The hygienic exhaust filter (Fig. 24) filters finest particles from the exhaust air stream.
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Checking: Check the hygienic exhaust filter regularly, at least every 3 – 6 months.
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Cleaning: If during checking you see that the filter is dirty, clean it as described below:
1. Switch the appliance off and stand it upright.
2. Press down the release catch of the exhaust filter cover on the bottom of the appliance (Fig. 23/1) and fold it
down.
3. Remove the hygienic exhaust filter pulling it by the ears provided for this (Fig. 24).
4. Clean the hygienic exhaust filter by tapping out the dirt over a dustbin. Should this be insufficient, clean the the
filter with a soft brush, e.g. the furniture brush supplied with the appliance.
If this dry cleaning is still insufficient, then rinse the filter in clear cold water.
ATTENTION:
The filter is washable, but not suitable for cleaning in washing machines or dishwashers. Also, do not use
cleansers for cleaning the filters. Leave the filter element to dry after cleaning (approx. 24 hours at room
temperature). Only put it back into the appliance when it is completely dry.
5. Put the cleaned hygienic exhaust filter back into place (Fig. 24). Push it down firmly until it fits snugly into the
holder.
6. Attach the exhaust filter cover first at the upper side and then fold it down until it snaps into place.
The dual motor protection filter (Fig. 26) prevents coarse particles from destroying the motor.
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Checking: Always check the dual motor protection filter when emptying the dust container.
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Cleaning: If during checking you see that the filter is dirty, clean it as described below. However, the filter
should be cleaned at least every 3 – 6 months.
1. Switch off the appliance and remove the dust container as described in ZChapter 5.3, "Emptying the dust
container", steps 1-2.
2. Open the upper cover of the dust container by turning it counter-clockwise (Fig. 25).
3. Remove the dual motor protection filter by pulling it out by the tab provided for this (Fig. 26).
4. Separate the motor protection filter element (Fig. 27/1) from the filter holder (Fig. 27/2) over a dustbin.
5. Thoroughly rinse both filter elements by hand with clear cold water (Fig. 28).
ATTENTION:
The filter is washable, but not suitable for cleaning in washing machines or dishwashers. Also, do not use
cleansers for cleaning the filters. Then leave the filter elements to dry (approx. 24 hours at room temperature).
Only put them back into the appliance when they are completely dry.
6. If a filter element is damaged or deformed, replace it by a new one (ZChapter 6.2, "Accessories and Spare
Parts").
7. Put the motor protection filter element (Fig. 27/1) back into the filter holder (Fig. 27/2).
8. Put the dual motor protection filter back into the dust container (Fig. 26).
9. Close the upper cover of the dust container by turning it clockwise (Fig. 29)
10. Put the dust container back into the appliance. It must catch with a click.
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