Checking The Filters; Hepa Filter & Guard; Pre-Motor Filter; Outlet Filter - Russell Hobbs COMPACT CYCLONIC Instructions, Troubleshooting Manual And Guarantee

C CHECKING THE FILTERS
30 Spread out some newspaper, and wear rubber gloves.
31 Check the filters before closing the bin and replacing it in the cleaner.
, All filters must be completely dry before being replaced in the cleaner.
C HEPA FILTER & GUARD
32 These are inside the bin, so leave it open.
33 Grip the bottom of the HEPA filter, turn it a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise, and remove it
from the bin.
34 The guard is held in place by two strips of hook and loop fastener – pull these apart, and
remove the guard from the filter.
35 Wash the guard in warm soapy water for a few minutes, rinse, then air dry.
36 The guard should keep most of the nastier elements away from the HEPA filter, so all it should
need is maybe a shake, or a sharp tap on the top, to clear it from dust.
37 If it's really dirty, soak it in warm soapy water for a few minutes, rinse under a running tap, to
remove all trace of soap, then let it air dry.
38 When you replace the guard round the filter, it's important that the arrow on the edge of the
guard points to the right. If it doesn't, it may be ripped open by the incoming airstream.
39 When you're replaced the guard (and checked the arrow is pointing to the right), replace the
HEPA filter in the bin, and turn it about a quarter of a turn to lock it in place.
40 Lift the bottom of the bin up to close it.
C PRE-MOTOR FILTER
41 Before replacing the bin in the leaner, prise the pre-motor filter out of its housing, give it a
shake over the newspaper, then replace it.
42 It shouldn't get dirty, but, if it does, it can be washed in warm soapy water, rinsed, and left to
air dry.
43 Lower the bin lower it into the cleaner, and push down firmly, till you hear it click into place.
C OUTLET FILTER
44 The outlet filter only needs checking every 6 to 12 months.
45 Press the tab on top of the cover down, and pull the cover off the cleaner.
46 Lift out the outlet filter.
47 Give it a tap over the newspaper, to remove any dust.
48 Fit the lugs on the bottom of the cover into the slots in the rear of the cleaner.
49 Close the cover, and press it into place.
C CLEANING THE CLEANER
50 Switch the cleaner off and unplug it.
51 Wipe external surfaces of the cleaner with a damp cloth.
52 Wipe the tools and tubes with a damp cloth.
53 Don't put any part of the cleaner in a dishwasher.
C TIMING
54 Clean the cleaner frequently. Basically, the better you look after it, the longer it'll last. Keep an
eye on it as you use it, and examine the filters when you empty the bin. If anything needs
cleaning, do it there and then, don't put it off, in case you forget.
C BLOCKAGES
55 No matter how careful you are, sooner or later you'll block the cleaner.
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